‘Finding Traction’ Film Review
A review of the film ‘Finding Traction’ about ultrarunner Nikki Kimball’s Long Trail record attempt by filmmaker Jaime Jacobsen.
Meghan Hicks
Title: Editor-in-Chief
Location: Silverton, Colorado and Moab, Utah
Social Media Links
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: trail running, ultrarunning, adventure running, fastpacking, trail racing
- Amount of Expertise: 18 years both trail running and ultrarunning, as well as 12 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: 14 years
- Club or Association Memberships: Board member 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.
Nicole Studer, American 100-Mile Trail Best Holder, Interview
An interview with Nicole Studer following her American 100-mile trail best, set at the 2015 Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile.
2015 Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc Top Entrants Announced
Top entrants for the 2015 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and its sister races.
2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Championships Results
Results of the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Alicia Shay Pre-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Alicia Shay before the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Chris Vargo Pre-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview with Chris Vargo before the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Sage Canaday Pre-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday before the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Kami Semick Pre-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Kami Semick before the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Magdalena Boulet Pre-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Magdalena Boulet before the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Stephanie Howe Pre-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Howe before the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Dakota Jones Pre-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Dakota Jones before the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Megan Kimmel Pre-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Megan Kimmel before the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Dylan Bowman Pre-2014 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman before the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
2014 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the 2014 The North Face 50 Mile Championships men’s race.
2014 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Women’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the 2014 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships women’s race.
Traci Falbo, American 100-Mile Trail Best Holder, Interview
An interview with Traci Falbo after her American 100-mile trail best, set at the 2014 Tunnel Hill 100 Mile.
2014 IAU 100k World Championships Men’s Preview
A preview of the men’s field at the 2014 IAU 100k World Championships.
2014 IAU 100k World Championships Women’s Preview
A preview of the women’s race at the 2014 IAU 100k World Championships.
“Western Time” Film Review
An in-depth review of ‘Western Time,’ a film by Billy Yang Films about Sally McRae.
2015 U.S. Skyrunner Series Schedule Announced
The 2015 U.S. Skyrunner Series schedule and information.
