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.
Congress Passes EXPLORE Act. Huge Win for Outdoor Recreation On Federal Lands
Washington DC – Yesterday (December 19, 2024), The United States Senate passed H.R.6492, The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, or simply known as The EXPLORE Act. HPRS owner and race director John Lacroix has volunteered a tremendous amount...
HPRS Podcast – Episode 53: Reboot with Thomas Stott and Talking Preparedness
Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 53 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes new co-host Thomas Stott to the program. In this episode we get to know Tom, his life in general, his journey...
HPRS DETAILS REGFEST 2024
The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) is gearing up for its 8th Annual RegFest Event, scheduled for Sunday, December 1st, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m. Mountain Time. This yearly event is HPRS’s biggest night of the year, as we...
HPRS Podcast – Episode 52: On the Growth of Ultrarunning – Revisiting the Tragedy of the Commons and Race Cannibalization
Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 52 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about the growth of our sport; specifically revisiting the concept of The Tragedy of the Commons and how the growth of...
On the Growth of Ultrarunning – Revisiting the Tragedy of the Commons and Race Cannibalization
Statement of Transparency: This article begins a multi-part series exploring the current landscape of ultramarathon running as a business. Each installment is an opinion piece authored by John Lacroix, owner and race director of HPRS, and does not necessarily represent...
HPRS 2025 Entry Fees
Since we began our series over a decade ago in 2014, The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) has taken great pride in setting its entry fees at or below the industry average for similar distances within the markets we operate....
Episode 51: What It’s Like
Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 51 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about What It’s Like to be a race director, but this time from the emotional/mental perspective. In previous episodes John has...
Celebrating HPRS Race Director John Lacroix’s Incredible Career Milestone
Westcliffe, CO – As the final runner crossed the finish line of last week’s Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival in Westcliffe, a different kind of milestone was reached by an event attendee. In the sport of ultra running, we celebrate...