ENDURE 12 & 24-Hour CH-CH-CHANGES
From HPRS RD John Lacroix The next event on our schedule is the Endure 12 and 24-Hour Endurance Runs set for May 15th in Divide, CO, where we’ll be at Mueller State Park for the newest edition of letting little...
Timed vs Distance Events: A Beginner’s Guide
As we begin to think about making the leap from standard distance running to ultra-distance running most people follow a pretty standard progression which always begins with a single question: “What’s 5 more miles?”. Thus, the journey from 50k to...
INTRODUCING THE 16TH ANNUAL HPRS FAT ASS SERIES
By HPRS Staff August 27, 2020 Since 2005, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix has hosted a number of yearly Fat Ass events. First in New Hampshire (2005-2011), then in Colorado (2011-Present), The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) is entering it’s...
A Look Ahead To When We Return
This week we’ve received word that, so long as our state continues on the current track of recovery, we’ll be allowed to host our events in Fairplay this summer. We continue to work alongside all land managers, and interested parties,...
South Park Postponed to August – Remaining Summer Events ON!
I have decided in partnership with the Town of Fairplay, that the best course of action is to postpone the date of the 2020 South Park Trail Marathon & Half to Saturday, August 1st. While I share in the enthusiasm...
Tommyknocker 12-Hour & Mine Shaft Half Postponed
I have decided in partnership with our permitting land manager, Jefferson County Open Space, that the best course of action is to postpone the date of the 2020 Tommyknocker 12-Hour and Mine Shaft Half to Saturday, October 3rd. While I...
2020 Niwot’s Challenge Postponed
On Monday, April 6, 2020 Colorado Governor Jared Polis extended the state of Colorado’s Stay-At-Home order through at least April 26th. With the Niwot’s Challenge scheduled for April 18th, HPRS has decided to postpone the event to Saturday, May 30th. ...
And Miles To Go Before I Sleep…
By HPRS Guest Columnist Kimberly Robertson I have been to a dozen races, but none compared to Sawmill. I should have known this race would be different when I was immediately greeted off the plane to the dead cold of...