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.
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...
The Footprints We Leave Behind
By Georgia Ultrarunner Trena Chellino It seems like I hear a lot of talk about our carbon footprint. I’m not a political activist and don’t really have a “cause” that I have a connection to. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve...
Ultra Stories – Episode 129: Ultrarunning’s Issue With Its History
In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix talks about the path forward for HPRS through celebration of what was accomplished in 2020; a thanks to our community. Following that, a candid discussion about ultrarunning’s issue with its own revised...
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...
Ultra Stories – Episode 128: Concepts In Entrepreneurism With Nate Sanel
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix welcome Nate Sanel, Owner of National Powersports Distributors. The episode continues to explore concepts of entrepreneurship in a more general sense, and is catered to both Race Directors and...
Ultra Stories – Episode 127: Victory In Business With Victor Ballesteros
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix welcome Vic Ballesteros, Owner of Victory Sportdesign. The episode continues to explore concepts of entrepreneurship in the run space, and is catered to both Race Directors and Aspiring Business...
Make sure to leave enough rope for me…
By HPRS Staff Columnist Jacob Stevens “We emerge into the light not by denying our pain, but by walking out through it.” ~ Joan Borysenko Running is a fickle mistress…she makes seemingly simple and obvious choices appear to be more...
Ultra Stories – Episode 126: The ULTRApreneur’s Toolbox
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix continue to discuss entrepreneurism. This episode was produced for race directors already in business, and runners thinking about making a leap into owning one’s own business. It includes the...