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.
Stories to tell the grandkids…
“Believe in your own potential for greatness.” ~ Evan Tanner Throughout the course of my life there have been many people who have inspired me; one of those is the late Evan Tanner, from Amarillo, TX. (A 3-minute preview of...
Ultra Stories – Episode 119: ITRA President Bob Crowley
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix sit down with International Trail Running Association (ITRA) President Bob Crowley to discuss the current climate of trail and ultra running, and where we’re headed from here.
Ultra Stories – Episode 118: The State Of Our Sport and How HPRS Hosted Their Full Calendar in 2020
In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix gives his honest opinion of The Current State of Our Sport, highlighting data trends, and discussing how personal politics are causing us to lose focus on our roots. Then, he talks about...
Ultra Stories – Episode 117: Truths About Our Current State of Ultra
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix each discuss their top three truths about ultrarunning today, with discussion on what we can all do to continue moving forward.
Ultra Stories – Episode 116: Strength Training with Chad Chrisman
Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix are joined by owner and lead trainer of Ignite Fitness & Performance, Chad Chrisman. In this episode, we discuss the importance of strength and cross training for ultrarunners. SHOW NOTES: Ignite Fitness...
HPRS Becomes Only Major Race Series in The World to Host Full Calendar of Events in 2020
Colorado based trail and ultra-marathon series hosts their full calendar of events in 2020, zero cancellations, despite Covid-19 pandemic. Arvada, CO – On Saturday December 12th Colorado’s Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) successfully hosted their final event of 2020 in...
Ultra Stories – Episode 115: Rebooting Your Running
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts John Lacroix and Eric Chrisman have a discussion about rebooting your running. After a year when so many stopped training, it’s important to get back on track so we all can return to run...
Ultra Stories – Episode 114: Returning to Community
In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts John Lacroix and Eric Chrisman have a discussion about community, and how it truly is best for our sport as a whole to put business aside and get back to lifting each other up.....