Sign In
Get Clay Free →

Suggestions

    Bryon Powell

    Founding Editor of iRunFar at AllGear Digital

    Bryon Powell is the Founding Editor of iRunFar, a prominent website dedicated to trail running and ultrarunning.1 He launched iRunFar in 2006 as a personal training blog, which has since grown into a global leader in trail running and ultrarunning media.1

    Career Highlights

    iRunFar Journey::

    • Founded iRunFar in December 20061
    • Transitioned to working full-time on iRunFar in 2010, leaving his career as a Washington, D.C. attorney1
    • Served as Editor-in-Chief for over a decade4

    Achievements::

    • Grew iRunFar from a personal blog to a full-fledged media entity with four full-time staff and numerous contributors1
    • Oversaw the publication of more than 6,500 articles by over 100 authors1
    • Led in-person coverage of over 100 races across nearly 20 countries on five continents1

    Expertise

    Bryon Powell has been writing about trail running, ultrarunning, and running gear for more than 15 years.13 His specialties include:

    • Freelance copywriting and journalism
    • Trail and ultramarathon race coverage
    • Running gear reviews2

    Recent Developments

    In June 2023, Powell announced he would be stepping down as Editor-in-Chief, handing over the role to Meghan Hicks, who had been the Managing Editor since 2013.15 Powell plans to continue contributing to iRunFar in a part-time capacity, managing a segment of the gear testing team, writing occasional articles, and helping with race coverage.1

    Highlights

    Aug 13 · irunfar.com
    Renewed Priority: Highlighting My Running - iRunFar
    iRunFar Announces New Editor-in-Chief - Outdoor Sportswire
    Jun 13 · irunfar.com
    New Journeys at iRunFar

    Related Questions

    What inspired Bryon Powell to start iRunFar?
    How did Bryon Powell transition from being an attorney to a full-time running journalist?
    What are some of the biggest challenges Bryon Powell faced while building iRunFar?
    How has iRunFar evolved since its inception in 2006?
    What are some of the most memorable races Bryon Powell has covered?
    Bryon Powell
    Bryon Powell, photo 1
    Bryon Powell, photo 2
    Get intro to Bryon
    Add to my network