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 75: Aaron Saft
Take a run with Aaron Saft (42, Asheville NC). Aaron is the race director of the Hellbender 100-Mile, one of the most difficult hundred milers on “The Beast Coast.” Aaron hosts a series of additional races under the MR Runningpains...
Being a “Real Runner”
By HPRS Staff Columnist Jacob Stevens What the F@#$ is a Real Runner Anyways? As I eagerly anticipated the start of the 32nd edition of The Vermont Endurance 100 Mile Run this past July, my gaze fell upon my fellow...
Ultra Stories – Episode 74: Daring Greatly
Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix as we talk about the dreaded DNF. John talks about his experience at the Arkansas Traveller 100 and how his day didn’t live up to his intended expectations. In this episode,...
Being Defined By Your Functions, and Not Your Essence.
By HPRS Staff Columnist Jacob Stevens At 10,200 feet above sea level it is hard to breathe. When a stranger tells you that your race is over, 37.5 miles short of the finish line, at 10,200 feet above sea level,...
Ultra Stories – Episode 73: The Importance and Merits of Volunteerism
Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix and his guest Emily Royal. Emily is the aid station captain for Ouray Aid Station at The Hardrock 100, and at the Blanks aid station at The High Lonesome 100. She’s...
An Ultra Runner’s Guide to Finding Races
By HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott When I first started running, It was easy to find 5Ks to run every weekend. Every middle school and non-profit hosted a race. I had more free chapstick, and cotton t-shirts than my junk...
HPRS Relaunches Ambassador Program For 2020
The Human Potential Running Series is pleased to launch our revamped Brand Ambassador Program, The HPRS TRAIL CREW, in 2020. The goal of the Trail Crew is to help create positive and meaningful experiences for runners at HPRS races and...
HPRS Makes Overhaul Of Volunteer Program
The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) has made an aggressive overhaul of its volunteer program heading into its’ biggest race of the year thus far. Starting with September’s Sangre de Cristo Ultras, HPRS has replaced its’ credit and comp earning...