If you are looking for fame and fortune, you came to the wrong place. However, iRunFar is running its first […]
Synopsis of Week’s Training: This week’s running did not turn out exactly as planned, but the deviations were probably for […]
iRunFar hates strongly dislikes clutter. While iRunFar’s separate MMT Updates served their purpose during the race, they clutter up the […]
I know there are quite a few iRunFar readers inside the beltway. As many of these beltway insiders will be […]
Alright, some folks seem to want play-by-play from the MMT course this weekend. If this post is successful (and there’s […]
While women’s field at this year’s Massanutten 100 does not have the numbers the men’s field does (20 ladies in […]
Race fans get ready, ’cause there’s sure to be some spectacular racing in Virginia’s Massanutten Mountains this weekend! I was […]
After a long break, I hope to start posting weekly training updates for the foreseeable future. I had stopped when […]
An anonymous reader of iRunFar’s review of the La Sportiva Raceblade asks, Has anyone tried the crosslites? I train solely […]
We here at iRunFar have long resisted covering worthy causes and never expected we would. However, it has come to […]
While Petzl has been one of my sponsors since January 2007, I’ve been using the same trusty Petzl Tikka Plus […]
My body, firmly in flight mode, will not stop moving. The chemical cascade caused by the afternoon’s hill workout yet […]
With one email this morning my tentative 2008 running plans solidified – I’m running the Gore-Tex TransRockies Run. From August […]
It’s a naptastic rainy day here at iRunFar and, therefore, the perfect time to talk about caffeine… just after our […]
The final installment in iRunFar’s Earth Week series is a simple plea to consider what you eat. There will be […]
Installment four in iRunFar’s Earth Week series focuses on trail runners’ gear consumption and the greening of the gear industry. […]
The head idiot at iRunFar has once again sprained his ankle. Doh! It’s nothing major … it’s happened before and […]
In the weRunFar contribution to iRunFar Earth Week series, we’ll share the blogs of a few individuals who espouse their […]
When you trail race, do you leave skid marks and a cloud of noxious fumes in your wake? This post, […]
Do you think about how your trail running affects the world around you and that of generations to come? You […]
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Friend of iRunFar, Mike Mason, compiled the following table analyzing the 2008 entry fees for 21 of the most recognizable […]
Inspired by a recent conversation among the newly formed Wasatch Speed Goat Mountain Racing Team, we here at iRunFar have […]
Now that Scott Mason has made it official, I can proudly announce that I’m now running as part of the […]
A recent change in personal circumstances was a catalyst for me to me to consider change in my life or, […]
Below is the fourth and final post in the iRunFar series on ultramarathon sponsorship in 2008. While the three prior […]
The weRunFar series has ended its sabbatical to inform you about Nancy Hobbs or, more precisely, her blog, as it’s […]
Thanks to everyone who suggested races for me to run in the remainder of 2008. While a great deal of […]
A super quick, off-the-cuff post here. I need to develop my race schedule for the rest of the year by […]
This is the third post in the iRunFar series on ultrarunning sponsorship in 2008. This post focuses on sponsorship of […]
For information about iRunFar.com or Bryon Powell, please go to the following new pages: iRunFar.com Bryon Powell Related articles: A […]
For many D.C. area residents the annual blossoming of the cherry trees signals the start of spring. For other locals, […]
Here is the second in the iRunFar series on ultrarunning sponsorship in 2008. While the previous post focused on the […]
Dear iRunFar readers,You may have noticed that for some of the most recent posts only a portion of the post […]
New outdoor and running products are always hitting the market, but it’s rare when I learn of a new product […]
The scope and nature of ultrarunner sponsorship has changed greatly in 2008. One primary cause of this change is the […]
I admit, I’ve been a bad, bad blogger, baby. Both my personal and work life’s been crazy for a few […]
Maybe the old axiom, “Ask and you shall receive,” is truer than I ever imagined. Way back in May of […]
Synopsis of Week’s Training: Oh, the joys of the really lengthy long run. With the Old Pueblo 50 on Saturday, […]
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Beginning in 2009 (if not sooner), the Wasatch Speed Goat Racing Team will join the ranks of sponsored ultrarunning teams. […]
A quick shout out to fellow Arlingtonian, Michael Wardian, who set the US 50k Road Championship record this weekend at […]
Here’s a slide show of the pictures I took yesterday during the Old Pueblo 50 miler in the foothills of […]
As I type, I’m airborne in route from DC to Tucson, Arizona. As with many of my vacations, this one […]
photo credit – Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Today’s New York Times includes an article discussing sports drinks aimed at […]
Gretchen and Mason dropping me early on Friday’s run. Synopsis of Week’s Training:For reasons I do not recall, I took […]
More Trail Running Shoe Options To find more options for trail running shoes, check out our Best Trail Running Shoes […]
My run at the Mount Mitchell Challenge yesterday can be broken into four distinct sections. However, before I get any […]
I’ve wanted to run the Mount Mitchell Challenge (MMC) held outside of Asheville, North Carolina ever since I heard of […]
Recently, ultrastud Mike Mason commented enthusiastically about the La Sportiva Raceblade in response to my review of the Montrail Streak. […]
My buddy and ultra-stud Sean Meissner will be managing a new Fleet Feet store being opened in Bend, Oregon this […]
Last week, in reflecting upon why he trains, Scott Mason over at Wasatch Speed Goat noted La Sportiva runner, Anna […]
Synopsis of Week’s Training:Another week and yet more progress in the right direct. I started the week off right on […]
Synopsis of Week’s Training: Hi, my name is Bryon and I’m a runner. This past week and this past weekend, […]
[2/12/08 11:30 PM Note: I’ve voted, but keep the ideas coming for all the trail runners in states like Wisconsin, […]
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Recently, a friend passed along the following request for “3 running suggestions” for newer runners. My division at work has […]
As this post is longer than I originally intended, I’ll ask my question to iRunFar community up front: What is […]
Synopsis of Week’s Training: Now THAT’s what I’m talking about! Six days of running this week with a 10 mile […]
Even if I’m no longer training for Hardrock, I’ve taken a liking to taking the stairs instead of the elevator […]
Well, I’m 0 for 2 in lotteries for 2008 ultra. The Hardrock lottery was held yesterday and I came up […]
I’m not sure how I first came across One Pink Fuzzy, but it’s become one of my favorite running blogs. […]
Howdy readers,I’m thinking of profiling some races here at iRunFar and am wondering how you choose which races to run. […]