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.
Ultra Stories – Episode 80: Julie Tertin, Live Ultra
Take a run with ultramarathon runner Julie Tertin. In this episode, host John Lacroix talks with Julie about her journey into running and ultimately ultrarunning, and her progression from her first 50-miler to having completed 3 different 200-Milers. They also...
Ultra Stories – Episode 79: Eric Chrisman and Elevation Culture
Take a run with Eric Chrisman of Elevation Culture. In this episode we listen to Eric’s story of how he became a runner and eventually an ultrarunner, and in to how he started Elevation Culture; making custom finisher’s awards for...
Volunteering With Intention at Silverheels & Last Call
By HPRS Staff Columnist: Christopher Mellott In February, I had my first experience with the Human Potential Running Series at the Stories Ultra 30 hour race in Colorado Springs. At Stories, I started the race early in the morning. That...
Ultra Stories – Episode 78: There’s Always That One Person Who…
Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix as we talk about that one person who _____. You know the type; The Sucks Guy, The Breather, The Over Exuberant Volunteer. In this episode, John shares a few stories about...
Adversity, Consistency, & Connection: The Keys to Running and the Keys to Life
By HPRS Staff Columnist Jacob Stevens As I sit in silent contemplation and reflect on the situation, I am upset. I am disappointed, I am angry, and I am hurt. What’s done is done and the options in front of...
Ultra Stories: Episode 77 – Listener Q&A
Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix as we answer questions from our listeners! The topics of questions asked span a wide spectrum from gender equality to shoes, what ultra teaches us about life and what life teaches...
Ultra Stories – Episode 76: It Doesn’t Matter
Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix as we kick off Season 3! In this episode John opines on what doesn’t matter, and what truly does. It is our hope that this episode will encourage more of you...
On The Small Things
By HPRS Staff Columnist Holly Rapp This is the road outside my front door. If you go to the end, turn around, and go back to my house, you will cover half of a mile. Half a mile. A distance...