From the RD

The State of Ultra: 2020 Edition

By HPRS RD John Lacroix This is the time of year, traditionally, when we look back and look ahead. Even the sport of ultra running takes the time to look back and celebrate our runners, and performances, of the year;...

January 6, 2020

From the RD Interest

About Those “Lazy Parasites”

[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md=”12″] We all saw it. The May 22nd “click bait” article from Outside Magazine that called Trail Runners “Lazy Parasites.” Granted, after the immense amount of pushback Outside received as a result of the article, Stephanie Case wrote...

September 6, 2019

From the RD Interest

Do Unto Others…

By HPRS Race Director John Lacroix When Jeff first told me that he was bringing a friend to volunteer with him at this month’s Sheep Mountain Endurance Runs, I thought nothing of it. I always encourage volunteers to bring others...

August 14, 2019

From the RD

Refunds, Transfers, Credits and the like

By HPRS Race Director John Lacroix The Human Potential Running Series has a strict “no-refunds” policy. This policy has been enacted for a number of reasons, some of which we’ll talk about in this post. Whenever any of our races...

April 25, 2019

From the RD

Understanding Human Potential

By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix “For all the talk of exploring human potential, and seeking our limits, ultra-runners tend to play it safe. They line up challenges they know they can finish and run them carefully within their...

April 23, 2019

From the RD

Know The Way

By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix “It is ultimately up to the runner to know the course.” Some of you may have heard this uttered before, and some of you haven’t. It’s an old school rule within our sport...

April 9, 2019

Christopher Mellott From the RD

On Being A Brand Ambassador

By HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott The beginning of the year; a time for resolutions, and athletes announcing their acceptance into ambassador programs for various companies. They declare their ambassadorship with enthusiasm similar to those that have won the lottery....

April 3, 2019

From the RD Interest

Ultra’s Ongoing Struggle With Inclusion And The Why

By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix Out of Touch: (metaphor) no longer in contact or communication. Oblivious to how others think or feel or what’s really happening. Tone Deaf: (adjective) an insensitivity or lack of perception particularly in matters of public...

February 26, 2019

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