Where The Road Ends: Welcome To The Journey
An excerpt from the book ‘Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running’ by Meghan M. Hicks and Bryon Powell.
Courtney Dauwalter and Thomas Cardin won this weekend’s Chianti Ultra Trail 120k. Our results article has the story!
Meghan Hicks
Title: Editor-in-Chief
Location: Silverton, Colorado and Moab, Utah
Social Media Links
LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: trail running, ultrarunning, adventure running, fastpacking, trail racing
- Amount of Expertise: 20 years both trail running and ultrarunning, as well as 14 years both adventure running and fastpacking. Led the iRunFar writing team as Managing Editor for over a decade, helping to usher thousands of articles onto the website. Became Editor-in-Chief in 2023.
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science, Geology, Beloit College; Master of Science, Resource Interpretation, Stephen F. Austin State University
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 16 years
- Club or Association Memberships: Board President, Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run
- Other Relevant Positions, Current or Past: Author, Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running, former Contributing Editor at Trail Runner magazine and Trail Running Columnist at Marathon & Beyond
A Word from Meghan Hicks
I love helping people use trail running and ultrarunning as a vehicle to connect with our world and its people, and I love helping other communicators develop their craft. My personal interests include trail running, ultrarunning, adventure running, fastpacking, backpacking, yoga, and reading, along with watching sunrises and sunsets.
Dylan Bowman Pre-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman before the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.
Caitlin Smith Pre-2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Caitlin Smith before the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.
2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile.
2016 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile Women’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the women’s field at the 2016 Lake Sonome 50 Mile.
2016 Marathon Des Sables Preview
An in-depth preview of the men’s and women’s races at the 2016 Marathon des Sables.
‘Langtang’ Film Review
A review of the Summits of My Life film ‘Langtang’ in both English and Spanish.
2015 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Results
Results from the 2015 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.
Ellie Greenwood Pre-2015 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ellie Greenwood before the 2015 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.
Anne-Marie Madden Pre-2015 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Anne-Marie Madden before the 2015 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.
Max King Pre-2015 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Max King before the 2015 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.
Alex Nichols Pre-2015 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Nichols before the 2015 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.
2015 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the 2015 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships men’s race.
2015 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Women’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the 2015 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile Championships.
Andrew Hamilton Post-Colorado 14ers And Nolan’s 14 FKTs Interview
An in-depth interview with Andrew Hamilton after he set the Colorado 14ers FKT and the Nolan’s 14 FKT in the summer of 2015.
2015 Diagonale Des Fous Preview
A preview of the 2014 Grand Raid Réunion, aka the Diagonale des Fous.
Krissy Moehl Post-Tahoe Rim Trail FKT Interview
An interview with Krissy Moehl after she set the women’s supported FKT on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Heather Anderson Post-Appalachian Trail Speed Record Interview
An interview with Heather Anderson after she set the overall self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail.
