The Human Potential Running Series Podcast & HPRS News
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.
HPRS Becomes First North American Ultra Series With Own iOS App
Arvada, CO – The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS), owned and operated by Colorado’s Human Potential LLC, announces the release of its new iPhone app. The groundbreaking app, titled “HPRS,” is a first for trail and ultrarunning as HPRS becomes...
Refunds, Transfers, Credits and the like
By HPRS Race Director John Lacroix The Human Potential Running Series has a strict “no-refunds” policy. This policy has been enacted for a number of reasons, some of which we’ll talk about in this post. Whenever any of our races...
Understanding Human Potential
By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix “For all the talk of exploring human potential, and seeking our limits, ultra-runners tend to play it safe. They line up challenges they know they can finish and run them carefully within their...
Know The Way
By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix “It is ultimately up to the runner to know the course.” Some of you may have heard this uttered before, and some of you haven’t. It’s an old school rule within our sport...
On Being A Brand Ambassador
By HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott The beginning of the year; a time for resolutions, and athletes announcing their acceptance into ambassador programs for various companies. They declare their ambassadorship with enthusiasm similar to those that have won the lottery....
Your Heels Are Your Wheels
By HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott and HPRS Race Director Sherpa John Lacroix This article is a collaboration between to two authors, Chris and Sherpa John. Chris’s contributions will be in black, while Sherpa’s will be in a slightly lighter...
Tales From The Back Of The Pack – Stories Ultra
By HPRS Guest Columnist Russell Iverson Hmmm, a winter Ultra—I’ve never done that before! Ooooh, thirty hours straight—I’ve never done that, either! Well, my next planned gig on Pikes Peak comes out to thirty hours on paper. This race should...
Saying “Yes” – Know Your Courageous Self
By HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott Benjamin Mee wrote “You know, sometimes all you need is twenty-second of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” We as...