In Praise of (Ultrarunning) Experience
Bryon Powell recounts some of the benefits of years of experience in ultrarunning, which stood him in good stead in the recent Ultra Gobi 250 Mile.
Bryon Powell recounts some of the benefits of years of experience in ultrarunning, which stood him in good stead in the recent Ultra Gobi 250 Mile.
How looking at notes from a 2015 race helped shaped plans in returning to the race in 2024.
Bryon Powell captures some wins and losses from a recent seven-day, 237-mile outing through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
How highlighting running — or other life aspects — can keep them from getting lost to busy-ness.
A look at the rewards to be gained from leaning into one’s weaknesses.
A look at the many ways to be thankful for others while running an ultramarathon.
Bryon Powell writes about the enjoyment of trying new things, in this case, running faster.
How injury can complicate running with pain, fear, and lack of motivation.
Savoring the joy in improvement experiences in running and elsewhere.
A look at the 2023 Hardrock 100 through the lens of runner Bryon Powell.
Bryon Powell shares his thoughts ahead of running this year’s Hardrock 100.
There are new journeys ahead at iRunFar with a trio of role changes for Bryon Powell, Meghan Hicks, and Sarah Brady.
The joy to be found in a return to pleasurable running after a prolonged tough stretch.
Bryon Powell looks at where he can cultivate more joie de vivre in his life.
How committing to a time- or geographic-based running project can lead to experiences and explorations.
Explore the ways trail runners and ultrarunners can effectively learn from others.
A look at how missing a goal race was a lens for finding one’s running priorities.
A look at how a runner might go about preparing for a 100-mile focus race in the month before the event.
Creating your own training camp can benefit your focus race.
How to get to know a trail ultramarathon course before racing it.
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.
Bryon Powell writes of starting his journey to run the High Lonesome 100 Mile this summer.
Bryon Powell writes about the changes he’s making toward his preferred lifestyle.
Bryon Powell reminisces on the journey as his daily run streak hits five years.
