A Conversation with Ian Sharman
A longform video interview (with transcript) of ultramarathon runner Ian Sharman.
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: 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.
2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Championship Results
Results of the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Meghan Hicks and the 2012 Trail de Rodrigues 38k
Meghan Hicks reports on her experience at the 2012 Trail de Rodrigues and how it related to her time on tiny Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean.
Emily Harrison, 2012 JFK 50 Mile Second-Place Woman, Interview
An interview with Emily Harrison following her second place finish at the 2012 JFK 50 Mile, her ultramarathon debut.
Unity on the Run: Trail Running Camp with Team Red, White & Blue
Meghan Hicks shares her experience at the 2012 Trail Running Camp with Team Red, White & Blue.
Mike Foote Has Nice Feet (and He Uses Them to Run Wild)
An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Mike Foote.
Run Simple: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness and Well Being Book Review
A book review of Duncan Larkin’s Run Simple: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness and Well Being.
Trail Running In And Around Moab, Utah
An in-depth guide to trail running in and around Moab, Utah, including Canyonlands National Park.
2012 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc Women’s Preview
A preview of the women’s field at the 2012 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.
Andy Anderson Grand Teton (& Longs Peak Roundtrip) FKT Interview
An interview with Andy Anderson on breaking Kilian Jornet’s Grand Teton FKT, as well as his Longs Peak roundtrip FKT.
Kim Dobson, 2012 Pikes Peak Ascent Champion, Interview
An interview with Kim Dobson following her course record-setting win at the 2012 Pikes Peak Ascent.
Maria Shields, 61-Year-Old Speedster, Interviewed
An interview with 61-year-old ultrarunner Maria Shields.
Kilian Jornet, 2012 Pikes Peak Marathon Champion, Interview
An interview with Kilian Jornet following his win at the 2012 Pikes Peak Marathon.
2012 Pikes Peak Marathon Results
Results of the 2012 Pikes Peak Marathon won by Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg
Shalane Flanagan Pre-Olympics Interview
An interview with Shalane Flanagan ahead of the her run in the 2012 Summer Olympics marathon.
Kara Goucher Pre-Olympics Interview
An interview with Kara Goucher ahead of the her run in the 2012 Summer Olympics marathon.
Krar and Kimmel Clean Sweep the Jemez Trail Half Marathon
Results from the 2012 Jemez Trail Half Marathon.
2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Preview
A preview of the men’s and women’s field for the 2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.
Krar and Kimmel Dominate at the Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run
Race results from the 2012 Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run.
Team USA: Women’s 2012 IAU 100k World Champions Interview
A video interview with the women of Team USA – Amy Sproston, Meghan Arobgast, and Pam Smith – after they won the 2012 IAU 100k World Championship.
2012 IAU 100k World Championships Press Conference
Video coverage of the 2012 IAU 100k World Championships press conference.
Giorgio Calcaterra: 2012 IAU 100 World Champ Interview
A video interview with Giorgio Calcaterra, the 2012 IAU 100k World Champion.
