The Human Potential Running Series, Colorado’s largest series of ultra marathons, introduces its namesake podcast. The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) Podcast is a show dedicated to the many unique individuals who make up the HPRS Trail and Ultrarunning Community. Hosted by HPRS Owner and Race Director John Lacroix, this show explores the passions and thoughts of the individuals who run with, and volunteer at, HPRS.
The HPRS Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music/Audible, Audacy and through the archive listed below.
Ultra Stories – Episode 134: The China Tragedy and a Reality Check Stateside
In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix addresses the tragedy at a China ultramarathon, and the ramifications a tragedy such as this would have if it had occurred here. John’s statement on the tragedy is followed by continued in...
Ultra Stories – Episode 133: The Ironman/UTMB Deal & Money
In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix discusses why The Human Potential Running Series will no longer host UTMB Qualifiers, and the new partnership between UTMB & Ironman. Then, he welcomes special guest Emily Royal to the show as...
HPRS To No Longer Host UTMB Qualifiers Citing Ironman Deal
By HPRS Race Director John Lacroix Last week it was announced that The UTMB Series of races has partnered with Ironman. From what is understood of the deal, UTMB is still the majority stakeholder of their series, with Ironman now...
Becoming Who You Are Meant To Be
By HPRS Staff Columnist Jacob Stevens “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths.” – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross After more than 72...
Our Demographics And The Rise Of The HPRS Women
By HPRS RD John Lacroix As an ultramarathon runner, I tend to be a data driven individual. I know that many of you reading this, have a host of spreadsheets surrounding the many facets of your life. I also have...
Ultra Stories – Episode 132: Exploring Community With Eugene Kim
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix welcome Eugene Kim to the show. As a leader for The November Project, Eugene is uniquely qualified to continue the conversation on community. SHOW NOTES: November Project
Ultra Stories – Episode 131: The Intricacies of the Ultra Community
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix continue their discussion on community. Join John and Eric as we dive deeper into the intricacies of the ultra community, and how leaders and members of our communities play...
Ultra Stories – Episode 130: What is The ULTRA COMMUNITY?
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix begin a discussion on community. Join John and Eric as we dive deeper into the definition of community, and how these two view the current landscape of the ultra...