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.
On Being Last
By Staff Columnist Holly Rapp For most of my years as a runner, I avoided races and group runs because I was afraid of being last. As someone who isn’t even remotely competitive, these concerns made little sense. And looking...
Ultra Stories – Episode 33: The Run Bum Sean Blanton
Take a run with a man who truly needs no introduction, the run bum, Sean Blanton. Sean is the owner and race director of Run Bum Tours, famous for such races as The Georgia Death Race, Chattanooga 100, Quest...
Ultra Stories – Episode 32: Ultra Running With Mental Illness
Countless ultra runners participate in our sport as a coping mechanism for a variety of life’s traumas. Perhaps they’re recovering from addiction, working through a breakup or divorce, loss of a loved one, or they suffer from mental illness. Join...
Looking To Make A Change: Self Experiment
We’ve all been there, or are there right now. “I wish I could change ____ about myself.” We are all a continuous work in progress, and the best thing we need to make meaningful change in our life is support....
When In Doubt, Take The Hard Way
By Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott When in doubt…take the hard way. A pretty simple mantra right? Take the hard way not because it will be easy, but because it will be worth it. When in doubt…take the hard way. Doubt...
Ultra Stories – Episode 31: Ed Ettinghausen
How many 100s could one man possibly finish? Take a run with 55 year-old ultra runner Ed Ettinghausen, of Murrieta, CA. In this episode we talk about the man who almost needs no introducction. He has finished more 100-mile races...
Ultra Stories – Episode 30: Jason Proulx
When college football player turned mountain biker become an ultra runner. Take a run with 43 year-old ultra runner Jason Proulx, of Exeter, NH. In this episode we talk about how and why jason made the jump from mountain...
Silverheels/Last Call Finish Celebration Set
The finish line at the Silverheels 100-Mile Endurance Run will feel a little different this year, and for a few good reasons. First, Human Potential added a 50-Mile option to the event known as the Last Call 50-Mile Endurance Run...