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 44: Courtney Dauwalter
Take a run with the one and only Courtney Dauwalter. Courtney has risen to elite ultra ranks with her stellar performances at Western States, Moan 240, and Big’s Backyard Ultra. An incredible role model for women athletes everywhere, we take...
On Gratitude, Revisited
By HPRS Staff Columnist Holly Rapp Six months ago, I wrote my first piece for HPRS about how grateful I was for the ability to run again after a long injury- and illness-induced hiatus. I planned to follow up with...
Ultra Stories – Episode 43: Tracy Thelen and Carol Lyndell
Take a run with Tracy Thelen and Carol Lyndell, a mother and daughter who spent a decade chasing their goal to run 50 Marathons in 50 States together. Tracy, a talented ultrarunner in her own right, and her mother speak...
Ultra Stories – Episode 42: John Storkamp
Take a run with Ultra Stories in the Season 2 kickoff! In this episode Sherpa John interviews Legendary Race Director John Storkamp. John is a 39-year old ultra runner and race director from Hastings, MN. He is the RD for...
The Fat Ass Ultra: A History
By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix It was 1974 when Gordy Ainsleigh first stepped to the dirt to run the now infamous Western States 100 Mile Course. He ran alongside a herd of horses, competing in the 100 Mile...
Ultra Stories – Episode 41: Choosing A Pacer, Ben Burke, and Logan Polfuss
Take a run with Ultra Stories in the Season 1 finale! In this episode we circle back around with Jamie Reichler to hear how he mentored newcomer Ben Burke to his first trail marathon finish. Then hear from Sherpa John...
Ultra Stories – Episode 40: The Fine Art of Crewing
Take a run with Ultra Stories host, “Sherpa” John, as he talks to you about The Fine Art of Crewing. In this episode, Sherpa dispenses his candid advice on selecting the perfect crew for you, how to set them up...
Ultra Stories – Episode 39: Ryan Lange
Take a run with 21 year old ultra runner Ryan Lange of Medford, NJ. In this episode we learn how this once 235 lbs. high school football player has morphed his life to not only be able to run in...