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.
Southwest Fires – Rallying For Our Community
First, our most heartfelt thoughts and well wishes to the entire Southwest corner of Colorado; especially to those in the Durango/Silverton area who are dealing with the 416 and Burro Fires. It is our every hope that you all find...
Ultras Stories – Episode 28: Rob Rives
Take a run with 28 year-old ultra runner Rob Rives, of Burlington, VT. Find out how Rob got into running by way of the Dance Dance Revolution video game. An ultrarunner for almost a decade, Rob has found the finish...
Committing To Your First Ultra
By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix You believe deep down within yourself, that you can actually run 100 miles. You’ve decided what race you want to do as your first and all of a sudden you’re faced with an...
Ultra Stories – Episode 27: Jonathan Pope
[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md=”12″] Take a run with 26 year-old ultra runner Jonathan Pope, of Denver, CO. Jon literally stumbled into ultra before taking on his first official race in 2014. Since then he has run 100-miles four different times, has...
Body Issues
By HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott Find your most recent race photo and take a long look at it. What is your first thought? Mine is usually somewhere between “I look so out of shape” or “I would love this...
Ultra Stories – Episode 26: Jason Green
[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md=”12″] Take a run with Jason Green, race director of Georgia’s Yeti Trail Runners. Jason has been an ultra runner for nearly a decade and quickly jumped into giving back to the sport he fell in love with...
Ultra Stories – Episode 25: Sherpa’s First Ultra and The Sport In 2005
Take a run with Sherpa John as we discuss his journey to his first ultra distance run, his first official ultra, and what ultra looked like in the early 2000s. Joining him in this episode is HPRS Director of Human...
On Becoming an Ultrarunner
By HPRS Staff Columnist Holly Rapp Less than one hour into my first ultramarathon, a 24-hour timed race, I had already thrown up twice. As it was my first, I wasn’t sure if this was standard or possibly a rough...