Category: Races

By HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott and HPRS Race Director Sherpa John Lacroix This article is a collaboration between to two authors, Chris and Sherpa John. Chris’s contributions will be in black, while Sherpa’s will be in a slightly lighter...

Take a run with Sheryl Wheeler, a 54 year old ultrarunner from New York’s Catskills. Sheryl has been running ultras for nearly two decades, amassing top 3 finishes at some of the Beast Coasts most formidable events; Massanutten, Hellgate, Escarpment,...

Take a run with Nancy Muir, a 36 year old ultrarunner, and pediatric physical therapist, from Highlands Ranch, CO. Nancy has been running ultras since September 2006, and her journey of more than a decade hasn’t always been an easy...

Take a run with host Sherpa John as he sits down with Christopher Mellott of Spokane, WA. Once upon a time, Christopher proclaimed, “I don’t want to be a race director.” Sherpa challenged him to explore more in order to...

Take a run with Ultra Stories host, “Sherpa” John, as he talks to you about The Fine Art of Crewing. In this episode, Sherpa dispenses his candid advice on selecting the perfect crew for you, how to set them up...