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Photo Contest: DC-Area Trails (and JFK, too!)

If you are looking for fame and fortune, you came to the wrong place. However, iRunFar is running its first […]

The Week of May 12-18, 2008

Synopsis of Week’s Training: This week’s running did not turn out exactly as planned, but the deviations were probably for […]

2008 MMT 100 Updates Combined

iRunFar hates strongly dislikes clutter. While iRunFar’s separate MMT Updates served their purpose during the race, they clutter up the […]

What's Your Favorite Trail Inside the Beltway?

I know there are quite a few iRunFar readers inside the beltway. As many of these beltway insiders will be […]

Test of the iRunFar Trailside Posting System

Alright, some folks seem to want play-by-play from the MMT course this weekend. If this post is successful (and there’s […]

2008 Massanutten 100 – Women's Race Preview

While women’s field at this year’s Massanutten 100 does not have the numbers the men’s field does (20 ladies in […]

2008 Massanutten 100 – Men's Race Preview

Race fans get ready, ’cause there’s sure to be some spectacular racing in Virginia’s Massanutten Mountains this weekend! I was […]

The Week of May 5-11, 2008

After a long break, I hope to start posting weekly training updates for the foreseeable future. I had stopped when […]

La Sportiva Crosslites – What Do You Know?

An anonymous reader of iRunFar’s review of the La Sportiva Raceblade asks, Has anyone tried the crosslites? I train solely […]

Support the U.S. National 100k Team

We here at iRunFar have long resisted covering worthy causes and never expected we would. However, it has come to […]

Petzl Tikka Plus, E+Lite, and Zipka Plus Reviewed and Compared

While Petzl has been one of my sponsors since January 2007, I’ve been using the same trusty Petzl Tikka Plus […]

Pacing the Platform

My body, firmly in flight mode, will not stop moving. The chemical cascade caused by the afternoon’s hill workout yet […]

TransRockies Run: Training for a Stage Race

With one email this morning my tentative 2008 running plans solidified – I’m running the Gore-Tex TransRockies Run. From August […]

Caffeine and Endurance Running

It’s a naptastic rainy day here at iRunFar and, therefore, the perfect time to talk about caffeine… just after our […]

Running, Diet, and the Environment

The final installment in iRunFar’s Earth Week series is a simple plea to consider what you eat. There will be […]

Trail Running Gear Going Green

Installment four in iRunFar’s Earth Week series focuses on trail runners’ gear consumption and the greening of the gear industry. […]

Sprained Ankle Rehab: Balance Boards

The head idiot at iRunFar has once again sprained his ankle. Doh! It’s nothing major … it’s happened before and […]

weRunFar: Runners Seeing Green

In the weRunFar contribution to iRunFar Earth Week series, we’ll share the blogs of a few individuals who espouse their […]

Green Races: Trail Races and the Environment

When you trail race, do you leave skid marks and a cloud of noxious fumes in your wake? This post, […]

Environmentally Sustainable Running

Do you think about how your trail running affects the world around you and that of generations to come? You […]

La Sportiva Raceblade Review

More Trail Running Shoe Options To find more options for trail running shoes, check out our Best Trail Running Shoes […]

2008 100 Mile Race Entry Fee Analysis

Friend of iRunFar, Mike Mason, compiled the following table analyzing the 2008 entry fees for 21 of the most recognizable […]

Ales Well – Beer Brewed with the Finest Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Inspired by a recent conversation among the newly formed Wasatch Speed Goat Mountain Racing Team, we here at iRunFar have […]

2008 Wasatch Speed Goat Mountain Racing Team Named

Now that Scott Mason has made it official, I can proudly announce that I’m now running as part of the […]

Simplify Your Life

A recent change in personal circumstances was a catalyst for me to me to consider change in my life or, […]

A Discussion of the Pros and Cons of Ultrarunner Sponsorship

Below is the fourth and final post in the iRunFar series on ultramarathon sponsorship in 2008. While the three prior […]

Nancy Hobbs Profile

The weRunFar series has ended its sabbatical to inform you about Nancy Hobbs or, more precisely, her blog, as it’s […]

Tentative 2008 Running Schedule

Thanks to everyone who suggested races for me to run in the remainder of 2008. While a great deal of […]

What Races Should I Run in 2008?

A super quick, off-the-cuff post here. I need to develop my race schedule for the rest of the year by […]

2008 Ultrarunning Teams and Sponsors – Individual Sponsorships

This is the third post in the iRunFar series on ultrarunning sponsorship in 2008. This post focuses on sponsorship of […]

About iRunFar and Bryon Powell

For information about iRunFar.com or Bryon Powell, please go to the following new pages: iRunFar.com Bryon Powell Related articles: A […]

HAT Run 50k Race Report – 2008

For many D.C. area residents the annual blossoming of the cherry trees signals the start of spring. For other locals, […]

2008 Ultrarunning Teams and Sponsors – The Small Teams

Here is the second in the iRunFar series on ultrarunning sponsorship in 2008. While the previous post focused on the […]

Going Below the Fold

Dear iRunFar readers,You may have noticed that for some of the most recent posts only a portion of the post […]

GoMotion LiteVest and LiteBelt Preview

New outdoor and running products are always hitting the market, but it’s rare when I learn of a new product […]

2008 Ultrarunning Sponsorship: The Big Teams

The scope and nature of ultrarunner sponsorship has changed greatly in 2008. One primary cause of this change is the […]

Tagged (Seven Things About Me)

I admit, I’ve been a bad, bad blogger, baby. Both my personal and work life’s been crazy for a few […]

East Coast 100s – Grindstone 100 Entry open

Maybe the old axiom, “Ask and you shall receive,” is truer than I ever imagined. Way back in May of […]

The Week of February 25 – March 2, 2008

Synopsis of Week’s Training: Oh, the joys of the really lengthy long run. With the Old Pueblo 50 on Saturday, […]

The Best Ultrarunning and Trail Running Blogs and Websites

iRunFar’s favorite trail running and ultrarunning websites and blogs.

Wasatch Speed Goat Racing Team

Beginning in 2009 (if not sooner), the Wasatch Speed Goat Racing Team will join the ranks of sponsored ultrarunning teams. […]

Michael Wardian Sets US 50k Road Championship Record

A quick shout out to fellow Arlingtonian, Michael Wardian, who set the US 50k Road Championship record this weekend at […]

2008 Old Pueblo 50 Miler – A Slideshow of My Pictures

Here’s a slide show of the pictures I took yesterday during the Old Pueblo 50 miler in the foothills of […]

Old Pueblo 50 Mile and Tucson Trip Preview

As I type, I’m airborne in route from DC to Tucson, Arizona. As with many of my vacations, this one […]

Sports Drinks for Women

photo credit – Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Today’s New York Times includes an article discussing sports drinks aimed at […]

The Week of February 18-24, 2008

Gretchen and Mason dropping me early on Friday’s run. Synopsis of Week’s Training:For reasons I do not recall, I took […]

La Sportiva Fireblade Review

More Trail Running Shoe Options To find more options for trail running shoes, check out our Best Trail Running Shoes […]

Mount Mitchell Challenge Race Report

My run at the Mount Mitchell Challenge yesterday can be broken into four distinct sections. However, before I get any […]

Mount Mitchell Challenge 2008 Preview [Updated 2/22/08 10 PM]

I’ve wanted to run the Mount Mitchell Challenge (MMC) held outside of Asheville, North Carolina ever since I heard of […]

Anyone Familiar with the La Sportiva Raceblade/Fireblade

Recently, ultrastud Mike Mason commented enthusiastically about the La Sportiva Raceblade in response to my review of the Montrail Streak. […]

Fleet Feet – Bend

My buddy and ultra-stud Sean Meissner will be managing a new Fleet Feet store being opened in Bend, Oregon this […]

Training Advice from Anna Pichrtova

Last week, in reflecting upon why he trains, Scott Mason over at Wasatch Speed Goat noted La Sportiva runner, Anna […]

The Week of February 11-17, 2008

Synopsis of Week’s Training:Another week and yet more progress in the right direct. I started the week off right on […]

The Week of February 4-10, 2008

Synopsis of Week’s Training: Hi, my name is Bryon and I’m a runner. This past week and this past weekend, […]

Running the Country … for Trail Runners?

[2/12/08 11:30 PM Note: I’ve voted, but keep the ideas coming for all the trail runners in states like Wisconsin, […]

Montrail Streak Review

More Trail Running Shoe Options To find more options for trail running shoes, check out our Best Trail Running Shoes […]

Three Random Running Tips

Recently, a friend passed along the following request for “3 running suggestions” for newer runners. My division at work has […]

Optimal Endurance Base Building or What's the Longest Period that You've Trained for One Race?

As this post is longer than I originally intended, I’ll ask my question to iRunFar community up front: What is […]

The Week of January 28-February 3, 2008

Synopsis of Week’s Training: Now THAT’s what I’m talking about! Six days of running this week with a 10 mile […]

Take the Stairs!

Even if I’m no longer training for Hardrock, I’ve taken a liking to taking the stairs instead of the elevator […]

Quick Hardrock Update – UPDATED 2/4 12:30 PM

Well, I’m 0 for 2 in lotteries for 2008 ultra. The Hardrock lottery was held yesterday and I came up […]

weRunFar: Angie's One Pink Fuzzy

I’m not sure how I first came across One Pink Fuzzy, but it’s become one of my favorite running blogs. […]

Choosing a Race – What Do You Consider?

Howdy readers,I’m thinking of profiling some races here at iRunFar and am wondering how you choose which races to run. […]