Collecting Strength: May Your Cookie Jar Overfloweth
Bryon Powell reflects on how two concepts in David Goggins’ book “Can’t Hurt Me” — the calloused mind and the cookie jar — mesh with his own concept of collecting strength in overcoming adversity.
Bryon Powell reflects on how two concepts in David Goggins’ book “Can’t Hurt Me” — the calloused mind and the cookie jar — mesh with his own concept of collecting strength in overcoming adversity.
A look at some signs that you might be getting carried away with your training.
Bryon Powell takes a deep dive into the logistics — gear, nutrition, hydration, and sleep — that got him to the finish of the 2024 Ultra Gobi 400k.
iRunFar founder Bryon Powell shares his course-record-setting win of the 2024 Ultra Gobi 400k.
Founding editor Bryon Powell reflects on his 2024 in running while thinking about 2025.
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.
