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.
Colorado Running Series Becomes First In The World To Be Sponsored By A Cannabis Brand
Brands Unify To Focus On Runner’s Health And Wellness Castle Rock, CO – May 3, 2018 –Human Potential LLC, an event management company that hosts The Human Potential Running Series, announced today that Colorado-based Elixinol is an official sponsor of...
Race Report From The Field: Badger Mountain 50-Mile Challenge
A Race Report by HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott This report is a follow up to Chris’ last submission: Into The Unknown Badger Mountain 50 Mile Challenge March 30th 2018 Richland, Washington The Preparation: I had used the free ultramarathon...
Ultra Stories – Episode 24: Niwot’s Challenge “The Barkley of the West”
[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md=”12″] Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series as we discuss The 2018 Niwot’s Challenge. In this episode we dive into the history and intricacies of “The Barkley of the West,” in HPRS’ Niwot’s Challenge. Join...
Choosing Your First 100-Mile Ultra
By HPRS Race Director “Sherpa” John Lacroix Previously I wrote a post titled “Choosing Your First Ultra.” For those of you seriously considering bringing your ultra running to the next level, and into the world of 100 milers, I of...
Ultra Stories – Season 1 Episode 23: Jessica Croisant
Take a run with ultra runner Jessica Croisant of Stow, OH. Jessica has been involved with ultra since November 2015, and in that time she has been all in! In this episode we discover how she found ultra, her addictive...
Into The Unknown
By HPRS Staff Columnist Christopher Mellott I stand on the precipice of the unknown. I am stepping out of my known ability, out of my comfort zone and exploring the true ability of my mind and body. The unknown is...
Ultra Stories – Season 1 Episode 22: Making Sense of WHY We Ultra or The Stories Ultra Finale
Take a run with HPRS as we wrap up our experience and thoughts on the 2018 Stories Ultra. In this episode we give one last stab at trying to make sense of it all, telling the true story of what...
On Gratitude
By HPRS Staff Columnist Holly Rapp Over the last year, I had the privilege of returning to running after a nearly two-year injury- and illness-induced hiatus. During that period, multiple stress fractures and serious health issues left me wondering if...