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 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...
Ultra Stories – Episode 38: Joshua Sprague of Orange Mud!
Take a run with Joshua Sprague, owner/operator of Orange Mud! Josh is an accomplished triathlete, adventure racer, and ultramarathon runner who turned his love of sport and innovation into his livlihood. In this episode we not only talk to Josh...
Ultra Stories – Episode 37: Adversity
Take a run with our host Sherpa John as he shares tales of facing adversity. In this episode, Sherpa reflects on a select set of unique tales from his running of ultras where he faced the most adversity. He goes...
Tales from Niwot’s – One Wolf’s Musings From The 2018 Niwot’s Challenge
By 2018 Niwot Spirit Animal: Wolf The Niwot’s Challenge is the self-proclaimed “Barkley of the West.” It takes place every April in the rugged foothills west of Denver. Participants must find all 16 Books along a roughly 45-mile course within...
Ultra Stories – Episode 36: Annie Weiss
Take a run with Annie Weiss, a 33-year old ultra runner from Milwaukee, WI. In this episode we explore Annie’s journey into running and how she found ultra. We also discuss her failed attempt at the FKT on The Ice...
Ultra Stories – Episode 35: Mauricio Diaz
Take a run with Mauricio Diaz, a 30-year old ultra runner from Mexico City Mexico. In this episode we explore Mauricio’s journey into running big events like the Barcelona and Boston Marathons on his way to ultimately finding the trails....
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By HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott In high school, I wanted to be a varsity athlete. When I joined the cross-country team during my sophomore year, I knew I wanted to be a varsity runner, which meant I needed to...
Ultra Stories – Episode 34: Heidi Strickler
Take a run with Heidi Strickler, a 28-year old sport dietician and ultra runner currently living in Colorado’s Front Range. Heidi is originally from Sandy, UT and spent most of her adult life living in Seattle, WA before moving to...