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

From the RD Interest

You’re Overthinking It – Simplify

[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md=”12″] By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix I ran my first 50k ultra in 2005, my first 50 mile in 2006, and my first 100-mile in 2007. I have been race directing in some capacity since 2007,...

January 21, 2019

From the RD

Government Funding, Ultrarunning, and YOU.

By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix This is typically the busiest time of year for me as a race director. Now is the time when I earnestly go over every finite detail of every Human Potential race that takes...

January 16, 2019

From the RD

2018: By The Numbers & Grading HPRS

By HPRS Owner & Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix The Human Potential Running Series is Colorado’s Largest Series of Ultramarathons, we are also the 5th largest ultra series in the nation, with 9 events that feature an ultra distance race....

December 10, 2018

From the RD

The Fat Ass Ultra: A History

By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix It was 1974 when Gordy Ainsleigh first stepped to the dirt to run the now infamous Western States 100 Mile Course. He ran alongside a herd of horses, competing in the 100 Mile...

October 29, 2018

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