Category: Podcasts

Take a run with Ultra Stories host “Sherpa” John Lacroix. In this episode Sherpa takes us on a run to provide his trademark commentary. He discusses the notion of an ultrarunning “career;” giving races without a lottery, and who are...

Take a run with the one and only Courtney Dauwalter. Courtney has risen to elite ultra ranks with her stellar performances at Western States, Moan 240, and Big’s Backyard Ultra. An incredible role model for women athletes everywhere, we take...

Take a run with Tracy Thelen and Carol Lyndell, a mother and daughter who spent a decade chasing their goal to run 50 Marathons in 50 States together. Tracy, a talented ultrarunner in her own right, and her mother speak...

Take a run with Ultra Stories in the Season 2 kickoff! In this episode Sherpa John interviews Legendary Race Director John Storkamp. John is a 39-year old ultra runner and race director from Hastings, MN. He is the RD for...

Take a run with Ultra Stories in the Season 1 finale! In this episode we circle back around with Jamie Reichler to hear how he mentored newcomer Ben Burke to his first trail marathon finish. Then hear from Sherpa John...

Take a run with 21 year old ultra runner Ryan Lange of Medford, NJ. In this episode we learn how this once 235 lbs. high school football player has morphed his life to not only be able to run in...

Take a run with Joshua Sprague, owner/operator of Orange Mud! Josh is an accomplished triathlete, adventure racer, and ultramarathon runner who turned his love of sport and innovation into his livlihood. In this episode we not only talk to Josh...

Take a run with our host Sherpa John as he shares tales of facing adversity. In this episode, Sherpa reflects on a select set of unique tales from his running of ultras where he faced the most adversity. He goes...