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 55: Nathan Sanel and The Ultra Mindset
Take a run with Nathan Sanel, a 50 year old ultrarunner from St. Johnsbury, VT. In this episode Nathan and Sherpa discuss the ultra mindset, most pointedly discussing the art of facing, accepting, and overcoming adversity to not just accomplish...
Ultra Stories – Episode 54: Mirna “The Mirnavator” Valerio
Take a run with Mirna “The Mirnavator” Valerio, a 43 year old ultrarunner from Montpelier, VT. In most running circles, Mirna needs no introduction. In this episode we talk about Mirna’s journey into running and ultimately ultrarunning. We talk about...
Ultra Stories – Episode 53: Nancy Muir and Running With Hip Dysplasia
Take a run with Nancy Muir, a 36 year old ultrarunner, and pediatric physical therapist, from Highlands Ranch, CO. Nancy has been running ultras since September 2006, and her journey of more than a decade hasn’t always been an easy...
Ultra Stories – Episode 52: I Don’t Want To Be A Race Director
Take a run with host Sherpa John as he sits down with Christopher Mellott of Spokane, WA. Once upon a time, Christopher proclaimed, “I don’t want to be a race director.” Sherpa challenged him to explore more in order to...
Ultra Stories – Episode 51: Exploring Our Running Intentions
Take a run with host Sherpa John as he sits down with Kate Welle and Sam Wanger of Golden, CO as a follow up episode to last week’s interview with Marshall Ulrich. In this episode the three discuss their experiences...
You’re Overthinking It – Simplify
[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md=”12″] By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix I ran my first 50k ultra in 2005, my first 50 mile in 2006, and my first 100-mile in 2007. I have been race directing in some capacity since 2007,...
Government Funding, Ultrarunning, and YOU.
By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix This is typically the busiest time of year for me as a race director. Now is the time when I earnestly go over every finite detail of every Human Potential race that takes...
Ultra Stories LIVE – Episode 50: Marshall Ulrich
Take a run with Marshall Ulrich, 67 of Evergreen, CO. This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience at RNK Running & Walking in Parker, CO. Marshall Ulrich is the author of two books, “Running on Empty”...