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.
“People Over Profit” – A Discussion
By HPRS Race Director/Owner John Lacroix From the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, I have remained committed to ensuring that all of our races take place even if postponed to a later date. I have remained committed to ensuring that...
Ultra Stories – Episode 124: Daring Greatly V2.0
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix each start by discussing the rising costs of participating in ultras, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Then, we revisit the concept of Daring Greatly and our sports need to...
Fulfilling the Call to Volunteer
By Trena Chellino After being an ultra and trail runner for only a couple of years, I made a very conscious decision to volunteer and give back to the sport. I knew early on that the community had given so...
Ultra Stories – Episode 123: Ultra Leadership with Francesca Conte
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix sit down with Francesca Conte, co-RD of Bad to the Bone and Ultra Race of Champions. They continue the discussion on the social responsibility of our community of runners...
Ultra Stories – Episode 122: Leading Runners with Kelly Newlon
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix sit down with Kelly Newlon, the woman behind Real Athlete Diets (RAD) in Boulder, CO. They continue the discussion on the social responsibility of our community of runners to...
Ultra Stories – Episode 121: Your Duty As A Trail and Ultra Runner
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix each discuss the duty that each trail and ultrarunner should take on to help move our sport forward in a positive direction.
An Open Letter To Ultrarunners
By HPRS RD John Lacroix We need to talk. I wish that statement carried the true weight of its intention, as the words seem so trite. In order to be able to talk, it appears as though we first need...
Ultra Stories – Episode 120: Aric Manning, Trail Manners
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix sit down with Aric Manning, the man behind The Trail Manners Podcast. They discuss The Trail Foundation of Northern Utah and how athletes can get involved to protect our...