2024 Western States 100 Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the men’s race at the 2024 Western States 100.
Bryon Powell
Title: Founding Editor
Location: Silverton, Colorado
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Trail running, ultrarunning, running gear, run coaching
- Amount of Expertise: Over 30 years of trail running, over 20 years of ultrarunning, more than 15 years of reviewing running gear, and 3 years coaching runners. More than 2,000 articles and interviews published on iRunFar. The author of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons and a co-author of Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running.
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, History, Haverford College; Juris Doctorate, George Mason University
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 15
- Certifications: Inactive Member, DC and Utah Bars
- Club or Association Memberships: Running Rivers (conservation non-profit) board member, Sierra Club, Trout Unlimited, Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity
- Awards or Recognitions: George Mason University Law Review
- Other Relevant Positions, Current or Past: Former Contributing Editor at Trail Runner magazine, former freelancer with publications such as Outside, Sierra Magazine, Running Times, and GearJunkie
A Word from Bryon Powell
I aim to inform and inspire others about and through trail running and ultrarunning. My personal interests include trail running, ultrarunning, fly fishing, gardening, and skiing (both Nordic and Alpine).
Manuel Merillas: Relationships with the Mountains
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Results from the 2024 Transvulcania Ultramarathon in La Palma, Spain, won by Jon Albon and Ruth Croft.
Leaning Into Weakness: Rekindling a Growth Mindset
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Ruth Croft: An Evolving Relationship with Running
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Be Like Dooper: Be Grateful for Others
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Preparation, Gratitude, and Trashed Feet: An Interview With Ihor Verys After His 2024 Barkley Marathons Win
An in-depth interview with Ihor Verys after his win at the 2024 Barkley Marathons.
Finding a Groove: An Interview With Camille Herron About Her 6-Day World Record at the 2024 lululemon FURTHER Event
The U.S.’s Camille Herron broke the 6-day world record at the 2024 lululemon FURTHER event.
Best Mountain Running Gear of 2024
Here’s the iRunFar editorial team’s favorite mountain running gear.
Changing Gears: The Excitement of Changing Things Up
Bryon Powell writes about the enjoyment of trying new things, in this case, running faster.
Camille Herron Sets 6-Day World Record by Running 560.33 Miles at the 2024 lululemon FURTHER Event
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Injury, the Great Complicator of Running
How injury can complicate running with pain, fear, and lack of motivation.
Best Websites to Buy Running Gear Online in 2024
If you need to buy running gear online, here are the best stores with the biggest selection.
Snapshots from The WILD’s V5000 Race
Bryon Powell, Meghan Hicks, and Eszter Horanyi share scenes from the Pioneer Edition of The WILD’s V5000 race on the South Island of New Zealand.
Savoring Improvement Experiences
Savoring the joy in improvement experiences in running and elsewhere.
World Trail Majors, a New Global Trail Running Series, Announced
World Trail Majors launches as a new global trail ultrarunning series.
An Alaskan Sabbatical’s Most Memorable Runs
Bryon Powell shares where running took him during an Alaskan sabbatical.
Best Winter Running Traction Devices of 2024
The best winter running traction devices of 2024. Get a grip and stay safe running on ice and snow with products from Black Diamond, Kahtoola, and Yaktrax.
Observing Joy: A Runner’s View of the 2023 Hardrock 100 Course
A look at the 2023 Hardrock 100 through the lens of runner Bryon Powell.
Javi Dominguez Post-2023 Hardrock 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Javi Dominguez after his third-place finish at the 2023 Hardrock 100.
A Look Ahead to Running Hardrock
Bryon Powell shares his thoughts ahead of running this year’s Hardrock 100.
Peter Fraňo Post-2023 Trail World Championships 80k Interview
An interview with Peter Fraňo after his third-place finish at the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k.
2023 Western States 100 Women’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the women’s race at the 2023 Western States 100.
