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.
Feeling Good When There Isn’t A Lot to Feel Good About
By HPRS Staff Columnist Jacob Stevens “Happiness is more than doing fun things. Happiness is doing meaningful things.” – Maxime Lagacé As I sit down to take the collection of thoughts that are swirling around in my mind and put...
Ultra Stories – Episode 91: Caryn Lubetsky
Take a run with Caryn Lubestky of Miami, FL. Caryn has been a long time triathlete who also runs in ultramarathons, including the 2019 Badwater 135. In this episode we discuss Caryn’s journey into endurance sports, including ultra, and how...
Creating Opportunity, Pursuing Greatness, & Supporting Our Tribe
By HPRS Staff Columnist Jacob Stevens “There’s no such thing as problems, only situations…and out of situations arise opportunity.” – PJ Fleck We have all read the articles and seen the news, we all know, for the most part what...
Ultra Stories – Episode 90: COVID-19’s Long Term Affects On Ultra
Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix as we discuss the behind the scenes of ultrarunning during this unprecedented time. In this episode we discuss the affects the virus is having on races, and the grim outlook for...
Tommyknocker 12-Hour & Mine Shaft Half UPDATE
I hope that this finds you and yours in good health and positive spirits during this unprecedented time. I’m thinking about all of you, wishing for the best, and can’t wait for us all to return to some sense of...
Ultra Stories – Episode 89: Janice Anderson and GUTS
Take a run with ultrarunning legend Janice Anderson. Janice is the founder and president of The Georgia Ultrarunning and Trailrunning Society. In this episode we talk to Janice about starting a community from the ground up, the challenges of race...
What Now?
By HPRS Race Director John Lacroix What’s really happening behind the scenes in ultra running, as a result of COVID-19? Race directors across the country are scrambling. Most road events are cancelled, as they should be considering they tend to...
Pandemics, Mass Gatherings, and The Challenges of RDs
By HPRS RD John Lacroix I want to once again ask you to imagine the following scenario: Your employer asks you to organize a major event for the company with a due date of about a year out. For the...