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.
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...
Elevating Your Run Experience
By Guest Columnist Trena Chellino New Year’s resolutions are not my thing. I’ve made them over the years, but like most people, they are long forgotten after two weeks. Resolutions like losing weight, lead to failure when there’s no specific...
Ultra’s Ongoing Struggle With Inclusion And The Why
By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix Out of Touch: (metaphor) no longer in contact or communication. Oblivious to how others think or feel or what’s really happening. Tone Deaf: (adjective) an insensitivity or lack of perception particularly in matters of public...
