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A Season of Hope

By Bryon Powell 2 comments

Bryon Powell writes about looking forward from the spring of 2021 with renewed hope.

Pre-Basing: Preparing for the Training Season

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A look at pre-basing, that period that gets you ready for more focused training.

Pursuing The Patient Path

By Bryon Powell 7 comments

Bryon Powell explores the importance of resisting the urge to train too hard, too soon before a far-off focus race.

The Gift Of Goal Setting

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A look at the process and benefits of goal setting for running.

Overcoming Anxiety: Tips For Getting Out The Door

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Seven tips for overcoming running-related anxiety.

The Meaning in Medals

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A look at the meaning behind race medals and other mementos.

On Taking a Break

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Why and when to take a significant break from running.

The Art Of The Did Not Start: DNSes In Perspective

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Reasons why it might be better for you to not start your next ultramarathon.

Returning To Normal: Getting Back On Track After A Focus Ultra

By Bryon Powell 14 comments

A discussion of how to return to normal, beyond physical recovery, after a focus ultramarathon.

Race, Repeated

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A look at how returning to the same race can allow you to fine tune your training, logistics, and execution.

Meaning in the Miles

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Finding a deeper meaning behind the miles in a big training block.

The Space Between The Race: Mustang Trail Race 2015

By Bryon Powell 12 comments

Bryon Powell writes his experience at the 2015 Mustang Trail Race, an 8-stage trail race in Nepal’s Upper Mustang region.

Ultra-Trail Gobi Race 2015: Finding the Spark Within

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Bryon Powell’s report on the journey he experienced at the 2015 Ultra-Trail Gobi Race.

Ultra-Trail Gobi Race 2015: Putting the Pieces Together

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Bryon Powell’s report of running the 2015 Ultra-Trail Gobi Race.

Bryon Powell Post-2015 Hardrock 100 Interview

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A video interview (with transcript) with Bryon Powell after the 2015 Hardrock 100.

Bryon Powell Pre-2015 Hardrock 100 Interview

By Andy Jones-Wilkins 22 comments

A video interview (with transcript) with Bryon Powell before the 2015 Hardrock 100.

An Experiment in Exuberance: Bryon Powell’s 2014 Bear 100

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Bryon Powell’s notes from running the 2014 Bear 100.

Bryon Powell’s 2013 Western States 100 Race Report

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Bryon Powell’s race report from the 2013 Western States 100.

2013 Buffalo Run 50k: Bryon Powell’s Report

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Bryon Powell reports on the lessons he learned running the 2013 Buffalo Run 50k.

Bryon Powell’s 2013 Western States Qualifier Attempt Livecast

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Bryon attempts to complete the Le Grizz 50 mile to earn a spot in the 2013 Western States 100.

Three Years of Living iRunFar

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iRunFar’s Editor-in-Chief looks back at his first three years working full-time on iRunFar.

2011 Western States 100 Report

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Bryon Powell’s race report for his run at the 2011 Western States 100.

Low Carbohydrate Training

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A discussion of long training runs with little-to-no carb intake, including bonk runs.

San Juan Mountain Trail Running Photos

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Trail running photos from the San Juan Mountains.

Kendall Mountain Marathon and UTMB Training

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A recount of Bryon Powell’s 2011 Kendall Mountain Marathon and UTMB training.

Seeing Trail Running Through New Eyes

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Bryon Powell talks about his trail running adventures before and after LASIK vision correction.

Bryon Powell Post-2011 Western States 100 Interview

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Andy Jones-Wilkins interviews Bryon Powell of iRunFar after Bryon’s fourth Western States 100 finish.

My Western States Training and Strategy for 2011

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Bryon Powell’s training and strategies for the 2011 Western States 100.

Go West (and Run Western States), Young Man

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Bryon Powell will be running the 2011 Western States 100.

Pocatello 50 Mile Results and Race Report

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Results and a race report from the 2011 Pocatello 50 Mile.

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