Getting to Know a Trail Ultramarathon Course
How to get to know a trail ultramarathon course before racing it.
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, nearly 20 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: 18
- Certifications: Inactive Member, DC and Utah Bars
- Club or Association Memberships: Running Rivers (conservation non-profit) board vice president , 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).
Meeting Myself Where I Am/Taking It as It Comes
Bryon Powell writes of how he’s been using the ideas of “meeting myself where I am” and “taking it as it comes” in his training.
Stephen Mokoka Sets 50k World Record of 2:40:13
On March 6, 2022, Stephen Mokoka of South Africa set a new 50k (31.07 miles) world record of 2:40:13.
Spring Kickoff Contest With Squirrel’s Nut Butter, Rabbit, and Tailwind
Kick off spring by winning one of two great prize packs from Squirrel’s Nut Butter, rabbit, and Tailwind!
High Lonesome 100: It’s Happening!
Bryon Powell writes of starting his journey to run the High Lonesome 100 Mile this summer.
Power, Not Pity: How to Take Control of a Suboptimal Life
Bryon Powell writes about the changes he’s making toward his preferred lifestyle.
The Streak: Five Years in Motion
Bryon Powell reminisces on the journey as his daily run streak hits five years.
Ekaterina Mityaeva Post-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ekaterina Mityaeva after her third-place finish at the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Jean-Philippe Tschumi Post-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Jean-Philippe Tschumi after his third-place finish at the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Kirsten Amundsgård Post-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Kirsten Amundsgård after her second-place finish at the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Dmitry Mityaev Post-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Dmitry Mityaev after his second-place finish at the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Hillary Allen, 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Hillary Allen after her win of the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Hannes Namberger, 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Hannes Namberger after his win of the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Pau Capell Pre-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Pau Capell before the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Hannes Namberger Pre-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Hannes Namberger before the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Marion Delespierre Pre-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Marion Delespierre before the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Hillary Allen Pre-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Hillary Allen before the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Sabrina Stanley Pre-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Sabrina Stanley before the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Ryan Sandes Pre-2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ryan Sandes before the 2021 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail.
Jonathan Albon, 2021 Les Templiers Champion, Interview
An interview (with transcript) with Jonathan Albon after his win of the 2021 Grand Trail des Templiers.
Ruth Croft, 2021 Les Templiers Champion, Interview
An interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft after her win of the 2021 Les Templiers.
Gemma Arenas Pre-2021 Les Templiers Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Gemma Arenas before the 2021 Grand Trail des Templiers.
Henri Ansio Pre-2021 Les Templiers Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Henri Ansio before the 2021 Grand Trail des Templiers.
iRunFar Custom BUFF® Neckwear Giveaway (Open Globally!)
Win one of five iRunFar BUFF® Original EcoStretch Neckwear pieces. (Contest open everywhere!)
Nico Martin Pre-2021 Les Templiers Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Nico Martin before the 2021 Grand Trail des Templiers.
Seb Spehler Pre-2021 Les Templiers Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Seb Spehler before the 2021 Grand Trail des Templiers.
Ruth Croft Pre-2021 Les Templiers Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft before the 2021 Grand Trail des Templiers.
