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.
South Park Postponed to August – Remaining Summer Events ON!
I have decided in partnership with the Town of Fairplay, that the best course of action is to postpone the date of the 2020 South Park Trail Marathon & Half to Saturday, August 1st. While I share in the enthusiasm...
The Seinfeld Piece: An Article About Nothing…Yet About Everything
“Life is just too easy. Society is so cushioned that we have no opportunity for struggle. People are bred to struggle. We need to express that or else be incomplete.” – Gordy Ainsleigh I am struggling. As I sit down...
Ultra Stories – Episode 94: Town Hall Part 2 – Races
In part 2 of this 2 part series, we’ll hear from RD Rob Goyen of Trail Racing Over Texas, and Ultra Stories Host and HPRS RD John Lacroix. They discuss how COVID-19 has affected their races, their business, and what...
Ultra Stories – Episode 93: Town Hall Part 1 – Vendors
In part 1 of this 2 part series, we’ll hear from two prominent trail and ultra business owners; Joshua Sprague of Orange Mud, and Eric Chrisman of Elevation Culture. Both will discuss how COVID-19 has affected them, their business, and...
Tommyknocker 12-Hour & Mine Shaft Half Postponed
I have decided in partnership with our permitting land manager, Jefferson County Open Space, that the best course of action is to postpone the date of the 2020 Tommyknocker 12-Hour and Mine Shaft Half to Saturday, October 3rd. While I...
Ultra Stories – Episode 92: An Ultra Town Hall On COVID And Our Future
Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix for this special episode focused on the now, and the future. In this episode John share’s a prepared statement with regards to where our sport is at in our current mile...
2020 Niwot’s Challenge Postponed
On Monday, April 6, 2020 Colorado Governor Jared Polis extended the state of Colorado’s Stay-At-Home order through at least April 26th. With the Niwot’s Challenge scheduled for April 18th, HPRS has decided to postpone the event to Saturday, May 30th. ...
COVER YOUR COVID
By HPRS Race Director John Lacroix Friends On Friday, April 3, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis asked all Coloradans to wear a fabric mask when leaving their home. “Research shows that DIY masks can help block the spread of COVID-19,...