Category: From the RD

[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,...

By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix Previously I wrote a post titled “Choosing Your First Ultra.” For those of you seriously considering bringing your ultra running to the next level, and into the world of 100 milers, I of...

[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md=”12″] By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix Those miles of trail that we train on, and ultimately race on, didn’t get there on their own. Sure, some of them appeared over time either by the persistent movement...

By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix Congratulations! You’ve made the first critical step in becoming a member of one unique community. You’ve finally submitted to the idea that yes, you too can run an ultra marathon. In fact, the...