<![CDATA[The Human Potential Running Series Podcast]]>The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) Podcast is the space for unfiltered, honest, thought-provoking conversations about the sport and culture of trail and ultramarathon running and the adversity that brings us all together. Hosted by HPRS Owner and Race Director John Lacroix, this show also explores the passions and thoughts of the individuals who run with and volunteer at HPRS.

]]>http://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/websiteRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:48:11 GMTFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:09:16 GMT60Human Potential LLC<p>The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) Podcast is the space for unfiltered, honest, thought-provoking conversations about the sport and culture of trail and ultramarathon running and the adversity that brings us all together. Hosted by HPRS Owner and Race Director John Lacroix, this show also explores the passions and thoughts of the individuals who run with and volunteer at HPRS.</p>episodicHuman Potential LLCsherpajohn@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Episode 84: When Ultra Running Stops Feeling Safe]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 84 of the show, host John Lacroix welcomes Stefan Schuster back to the program to discuss Cocodona and ultrarunning safety, addressing the impact of tragic events on the ultrarunning community and the importance of risk management. The conversation delves into the responsibilities of race directors in prioritizing runner safety; the challenges of live-tracking devices and bandwidth limitations; risk management and safety in ultrarunning; and the controversy surrounding assisted finishes. The conversation delves into the ethical concerns in ultrarunning, particularly related to medical wellness checks and the use of banned substances. It also explores the impact of doping on the sport and the ethical implications for athletes and race organizations.

Takeaways

  • Risk management in ultrarunning
  • Impact of tragic events on the ultrarunning community Race directors need to prioritize runner safety
  • Live tracking devices and bandwidth limitations pose challenges for race events Ethical concerns in ultrarunning
  • Impact of doping on the sport
]]>f5e68059-5e6a-4054-9fd0-d3c58f212acdMon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 84 of the show, host John Lacroix welcomes Stefan Schuster back to the program to discuss Cocodona and ultrarunning safety, addressing the impact of tragic events on the ultrarunning community and the importance of risk management. The conversation delves into the responsibilities of race directors in prioritizing runner safety; the challenges of live-tracking devices and bandwidth limitations; risk management and safety in ultrarunning; and the controversy surrounding assisted finishes. The conversation delves into the ethical concerns in ultrarunning, particularly related to medical wellness checks and the use of banned substances. It also explores the impact of doping on the sport and the ethical implications for athletes and race organizations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Risk management in ultrarunning</li><li>Impact of tragic events on the ultrarunning community Race directors need to prioritize runner safety</li><li>Live tracking devices and bandwidth limitations pose challenges for race events Ethical concerns in ultrarunning</li><li>Impact of doping on the sport</li></ul>yes01:18:28584Episode 84: When Ultra Running Stops Feeling Safefull<![CDATA[Episode 83: More Than Just Miles, The Six-Year Journey of Writing an Ultra Memoir]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 83 of the show, host John Lacroix reunites with his former co-host Stefan Schuster to discuss Schuster’s newly released book, Beyond the Single Track: How Ultra Running Taught Me to Live. After opening with a humorous conversation spanning classic movies, acting cameos, and historical assassination trivia, the two dive into an in-depth exploration of the book-writing and publishing process. Schuster details the six-year journey of crafting his memoir, the importance of incorporating reflections on personal growth at the end of each chapter, the vulnerabilities of sharing intimate life lessons, and the practical realities of indie publishing and working with an editor. Lacroix also shares insights and hurdles from his own ongoing book project, leading to a candid discussion between the two about finding purpose in ultrarunning, using creative projects as therapeutic tools to process life experiences, and giving back to the running community. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>d6e4477b-9336-4112-8133-1da60e06caddMon, 24 Aug 2026 23:55:57 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 83 of the show, host John Lacroix reunites with his former co-host Stefan Schuster to discuss Schuster’s newly released book, <i>Beyond the Single Track: How Ultra Running Taught Me to Live</i>. After opening with a humorous conversation spanning classic movies, acting cameos, and historical assassination trivia, the two dive into an in-depth exploration of the book-writing and publishing process. Schuster details the six-year journey of crafting his memoir, the importance of incorporating reflections on personal growth at the end of each chapter, the vulnerabilities of sharing intimate life lessons, and the practical realities of indie publishing and working with an editor. Lacroix also shares insights and hurdles from his own ongoing book project, leading to a candid discussion between the two about finding purpose in ultrarunning, using creative projects as therapeutic tools to process life experiences, and giving back to the running community. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:09:33583Episode 83: More Than Just Miles, The Six-Year Journey of Writing an Ultra Memoirfull<![CDATA[Special Edition: Calling People Out vs Calling People In]]>In this special edition of the HPRS Podcast, Race Director John Lacroix discusses the community framework in ultramarathon running from 20 years ago, the two pockets that currently divide the sport, and how the behaviors of a small subset of runners threaten to tear what remains of the community apart. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-special-edition-calling-people-out-vs-calling-people-in577dd5df-0ba4-4476-9749-85ffc655bde9Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:51:00 GMT<p>In this special edition of the HPRS Podcast, Race Director John Lacroix discusses the community framework in ultramarathon running from 20 years ago, the two pockets that currently divide the sport, and how the behaviors of a small subset of runners threaten to tear what remains of the community apart. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes00:18:064Special Edition: Calling People Out vs Calling People Inbonus<![CDATA[Episode 56: Jenna Carosio]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 56, we welcome HPRS community member Jenna Carosio to talk about her life experiences and journey into running. In this episode we talk about Jenna's journey going from a collegiate soccer player, to roaming the world for 2 years, to her becoming a triathlete and ultra endurance athlete. We also discuss her journey from being a civil engineer to becoming an endurance coach for athletes of all abilities. A great episode with an inspiring woman, who has overcome a lot on her path to helping others overcome life's many challenges. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-56-jenna-carosioaa00f801-d4de-4668-97e9-44ba37d9c770Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:54:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 56, we welcome HPRS community member Jenna Carosio to talk about her life experiences and journey into running. In this episode we talk about Jenna's journey going from a collegiate soccer player, to roaming the world for 2 years, to her becoming a triathlete and ultra endurance athlete. We also discuss her journey from being a civil engineer to becoming an endurance coach for athletes of all abilities. A great episode with an inspiring woman, who has overcome a lot on her path to helping others overcome life's many challenges. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:31:22456Episode 56: Jenna Carosiofull<![CDATA[Episode 79: The State of the Sport, Part 2 - Gray Areas, Risk Mgmt, and the Tragedy of the Commons]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. Episode 79 is Part 2 of a 3-part series on The State of Ultrarunning. In this part, John and guests Gordon Harvey, Mike Gamp, and Megan Storms tackle the increasingly complex world of land management, legal liability, and the "tragedy of the commons" that ultrarunning currently faces.

John pulls back the curtain on how some race directors are operating in "gray areas" to bypass permit restrictions—and how these short-sighted decisions are triggering a massive ripple effect that threatens access for everyone, from running stores to collegiate teams.


Topics in Part 2:

  • The Permitting Crisis: How a few "at all costs" race directors are causing the U.S. Forest Service to reconsider rules for every trail user.
  • The Liability Myth: Why recent court rulings in Colorado have made your race waiver "meaningless" and what that means for the future of entry fees.
  • Search & Rescue Realities: The sobering truth about how long it actually takes for help to arrive when things go wrong in the backcountry.
  • Gatekeeping vs. Safety: Should hard races have stricter qualifiers? A look at the "couch-to-100-miler" trend and the rise of the "unprepared runner."
  • The In-Crowd & The Oligarchy: A candid look at the power dynamics of the "Five Families" of ultrarunning and why the sport needs more "rabble-rousers."


This is the second of a three-part series. Stay tuned for Part 3, where John delivers his official "State of the Sport Address." 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-79-the-state-of-the-sport-part-2-gray-areas-risk-management-and-the-tragedy-of-the-commonsc1540b56-70cc-4a14-ac16-8d1258f668a1Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:06:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. Episode 79 is Part 2 of a 3-part series on The State of Ultrarunning. In this part, John and guests Gordon Harvey, Mike Gamp, and Megan Storms tackle the increasingly complex world of land management, legal liability, and the "tragedy of the commons" that ultrarunning currently faces.<br /></p><p>John pulls back the curtain on how some race directors are operating in "gray areas" to bypass permit restrictions—and how these short-sighted decisions are triggering a massive ripple effect that threatens access for everyone, from running stores to collegiate teams.</p><p><br /><b>Topics in Part 2:</b></p><ul><li><b>The Permitting Crisis:</b> How a few "at all costs" race directors are causing the U.S. Forest Service to reconsider rules for every trail user.</li><li><b>The Liability Myth:</b> Why recent court rulings in Colorado have made your race waiver "meaningless" and what that means for the future of entry fees.</li><li><b>Search &amp; Rescue Realities:</b> The sobering truth about how long it <i>actually</i> takes for help to arrive when things go wrong in the backcountry.</li><li><b>Gatekeeping vs. Safety:</b> Should hard races have stricter qualifiers? A look at the "couch-to-100-miler" trend and the rise of the "unprepared runner."</li><li><b>The In-Crowd &amp; The Oligarchy:</b> A candid look at the power dynamics of the "Five Families" of ultrarunning and why the sport needs more "rabble-rousers."</li></ul><p><br /><i>This is the second of a three-part series. Stay tuned for Part 3, where John delivers his official "State of the Sport Address." </i>🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes02:19:37579Episode 79: The State of the Sport, Part 2 - Gray Areas, Risk Mgmt, and the Tragedy of the Commonsfull<![CDATA[Episode 73: Andrew Buck Michael]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series Podcast.

In Episode 73, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix sits down with Andrew Buck Michael, a meteorologist from Ohio and host of the Weathering the Run podcast. Together, they explore the strange and beautiful relationship between weather, running, and resilience, and how much of our training happens in conditions we can't control.

Andrew shares how he grew up on an Ohio farm watching storm clouds roll in with his dad, how that early curiosity turned into a career in broadcast meteorology, and how running became the outlet that grounded him through it all. The two dive into the mindset of runners who head out when most people stay inside; the ones who face heat, cold, wind, and storms not because they have to, but because something in them needs to.

They talk about how weather shapes us as runners and as humans. How unpredictability forces adaptability. How the trails teach us acceptance. There's also plenty of laughter, nerding out about radar models, talk about GIS maps, and reflections on parenting, balance, and what it means to stay in motion when life gets messy.

If you've ever run through rain just to see what you're made of, or found calm in a snowstorm miles from home, you'll feel right at home in this episode.

And while you're at it, check out Andrew's show, Weathering the Run, for more stories from runners who know what it means to lean into the elements. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-73-andrew-buck-michaele9955101-90ad-4455-9509-7b5c2a5c8be5Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:54:00 GMT<p><b>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series Podcast.</b></p><p>In Episode 73, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix sits down with <b>Andrew Buck Michael</b>, a meteorologist from Ohio and host of the <i>Weathering the Run</i> podcast. Together, they explore the strange and beautiful relationship between <b>weather, running, and resilience,</b> and how much of our training happens in conditions we can't control.</p><p>Andrew shares how he grew up on an Ohio farm watching storm clouds roll in with his dad, how that early curiosity turned into a career in broadcast meteorology, and how running became the outlet that grounded him through it all. The two dive into the mindset of runners who head out when most people stay inside; the ones who face heat, cold, wind, and storms not because they have to, but because something in them <i>needs</i> to.</p><p></p><p>They talk about how weather shapes us as runners and as humans. How unpredictability forces adaptability. How the trails teach us acceptance. There's also plenty of laughter, nerding out about radar models, talk about GIS maps, and reflections on parenting, balance, and what it means to stay in motion when life gets messy.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever run through rain just to see what you're made of, or found calm in a snowstorm miles from home, you'll feel right at home in this episode.</p><p></p><p>And while you're at it, check out Andrew's show, <i>Weathering the Run</i>, for more stories from runners who know what it means to lean into the elements. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:06:37473Episode 73: Andrew Buck Michaelfull<![CDATA[Episode 71: Exploring A Human Potential Documentary]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 71, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms reveal an exciting project spearheaded by Tommy. In this episode, we crack open a big idea: the future Human Potential documentary. Not a highlight reel. Not a brag piece. But a raw, honest exploration of what it really means to show up on trails, in all your humanness, and become something more.

John shares the deeper vision behind the project and how it connects to our core belief in Human Potential. They discuss a 10-part docuseries unfolding across the 2026 season, from RegFest to finish lines and the messy middle in between, which has now morphed into a feature film. 

We talk about the "why" behind it:

  • To show the human side of trail adventures, not just the triumphs
  • To explore what people find out there when they're willing to go all in
  • To give outsiders a real answer to "Why would anyone do this?"
  • To help our own community reflect on what their journey means

We're starting to gather footage now, and we're looking for folks in the HPRS community who are willing to be part of it. You don't need to be fast. You don't need to be flashy. We're looking for:

  • Grit
  • Vulnerability
  • People who are willing to go deep
  • And your real, natural self on camera

If that sounds like you, or someone you know, reach out. This is a story we're telling together. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-70-exploring-a-human-potential-documentary9e254567-24fe-479c-91c8-72d2ff3ae879Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:27:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 71, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms reveal an exciting project spearheaded by Tommy. In this episode, we crack open a big idea: the future Human Potential documentary. Not a highlight reel. Not a brag piece. But a raw, honest exploration of what it really means to show up on trails, in all your humanness, and become something more.</p><p></p><p>John shares the deeper vision behind the project and how it connects to our core belief in Human Potential. They discuss a 10-part docuseries unfolding across the 2026 season, from RegFest to finish lines and the messy middle in between, which has now morphed into <b>a feature film. </b></p><p>We talk about the "why" behind it:</p><ul><li>To show the <i>human</i> side of trail adventures, not just the triumphs</li><li>To explore what people find <i>out there</i> when they're willing to go all in</li><li>To give outsiders a real answer to "Why would anyone do this?"</li><li>To help our own community reflect on what their journey means</li></ul><p></p><p>We're starting to gather footage now, and we're looking for folks in the HPRS community who are willing to be part of it. You don't need to be fast. You don't need to be flashy. We're looking for:</p><ul><li>Grit</li><li>Vulnerability</li><li>People who are willing to go deep</li><li>And your real, natural self on camera</li></ul><p></p><p>If that sounds like you, or someone you know, reach out. This is a story we're telling <i>together</i>. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p><p></p>yes00:42:54471Episode 71: Exploring A Human Potential Documentaryfull<![CDATA[Episode 69: What To Do When Injury Arises]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 69, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms discuss the word of doom, "Injuries." Injuries are never on the training plan, but every runner eventually faces them. What matters most is how you respond in the first few minutes, the first few days, and the weeks that follow. In this episode, we walk through the full arc of dealing with an injury, from that initial "uh-oh" moment to your first cautious steps back on the trail. Topics include:

  • Triage on the Spot: How to tell if it's a soft-tissue tweak or a hospital trip.
  • Mindset Matters: Why your brain chemistry shifts in the first five minutes, and how to ground yourself in what to do now.
  • Training Setback → Opportunity: Reframing your outlook, setting up support, and dropping the unnecessary stress of "racing through it."
  • The Real Return-to-Run Checklist: It's not just about time. We dig into pain-free walking, stairs, range of motion, strength, eccentric control, and even hopping tests before lacing up again.
  • Protocols that Work: Run-walk reintroductions, flat terrain starts, and why consistency still trumps intensity. Plus, surprising strategies like gentle uphills (for everyone except Achilles injuries).
  • The Nintendo Reset Button: Use downtime to build where you've been weak—slower paces, mobility, breathwork, hydration, connective tissue health.
  • Healing on Nature's Timeline: Understanding the cellular phases of repair; inflammatory (days), proliferation (weeks), remodeling (months), so you can respect the process instead of fighting it.

Whether you're sidelined today or just want tools for the future, this episode is a guide to resilience, patience, and coming back stronger. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-69-what-to-do-when-injury-arises0a597a22-0287-47c0-b797-fd5869895157Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:16:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 69, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms discuss the word of doom, "Injuries." Injuries are never on the training plan, but every runner eventually faces them. What matters most is how you respond in the first few minutes, the first few days, and the weeks that follow. In this episode, we walk through the full arc of dealing with an injury, from that initial "uh-oh" moment to your first cautious steps back on the trail. Topics include:</p><ul><li><b>Triage on the Spot:</b> How to tell if it's a soft-tissue tweak or a hospital trip.</li><li><b>Mindset Matters:</b> Why your brain chemistry shifts in the first five minutes, and how to ground yourself in <i>what to do now</i>.</li><li><b>Training Setback → Opportunity:</b> Reframing your outlook, setting up support, and dropping the unnecessary stress of "racing through it."</li><li><b>The Real Return-to-Run Checklist:</b> It's not just about time. We dig into pain-free walking, stairs, range of motion, strength, eccentric control, and even hopping tests before lacing up again.</li><li><b>Protocols that Work:</b> Run-walk reintroductions, flat terrain starts, and why consistency still trumps intensity. Plus, surprising strategies like gentle uphills (for everyone except Achilles injuries).</li><li><b>The Nintendo Reset Button:</b> Use downtime to build where you've been weak—slower paces, mobility, breathwork, hydration, connective tissue health.</li><li><b>Healing on Nature's Timeline:</b> Understanding the cellular phases of repair; <b>inflammatory (days), proliferation (weeks), remodeling (months)</b>, so you can respect the process instead of fighting it.</li></ul><p></p><p>Whether you're sidelined today or just want tools for the future, this episode is a guide to resilience, patience, and coming back stronger. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:03:33469Episode 69: What To Do When Injury Arisesfull<![CDATA[Episode 66: Transitions]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 66, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discusses change and transitions. Change can be terrifying to the point that some people avoid it. It can also be necessary to grow. Transition is a word that can better describe change in a positive light. In this episode, John discusses aspects of the ultrarunning community that need to change for the sport to evolve. John also discusses how these aspects have affected his desire to self-identify as an ultrarunner, and how it ultimately leads to a period of transition at HPRS that will occur over the next 2-4 years. This is a heavy, incredibly personal episode, recounting challenging situations that have led to decisions that will affect the HPRS community for years to come. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-66-transitionse8a26528-2648-4b6b-81e4-a829c9b7622dSat, 24 May 2025 19:06:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 66, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discusses change and transitions. Change can be terrifying to the point that some people avoid it. It can also be necessary to grow. Transition is a word that can better describe change in a positive light. In this episode, John discusses aspects of the ultrarunning community that need to change for the sport to evolve. John also discusses how these aspects have affected his desire to self-identify as an ultrarunner, and how it ultimately leads to a period of transition at HPRS that will occur over the next 2-4 years. This is a heavy, incredibly personal episode, recounting challenging situations that have led to decisions that will affect the HPRS community for years to come. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes02:18:31466Episode 66: Transitionsfull<![CDATA[Episode 63: Mantras - A Tool of the Mind]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 63, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest co-host Christopher Mellott. In this episode, John and Chris define a mantra. They provide various examples of mantras from around the world. Then they turn to a conversation about how mantras can be put into action to help you achieve your athletic goals. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-63-mantras-a-tool-of-the-mindf70fc0ac-327e-4591-b1c5-d4ccfc256e15Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:34:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 63, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest co-host Christopher Mellott. In this episode, John and Chris define a mantra. They provide various examples of mantras from around the world. Then they turn to a conversation about how mantras can be put into action to help you achieve your athletic goals. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:08:02463Episode 63: Mantras - A Tool of the Mindfull<![CDATA[Episode 54: Trail Etiquette & Other Musings]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 54, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott dive into trail etiquette. Who has the right of way on trails? What is it to be courteous and respectful of other trail users? What is accepted etiquette during a race? The conversation even features a short conversation on running with dogs and what to do if a dog and dog owner approach you on the trail. With a few other musings sprinkled in for flair, this is a not-to-be-missed episode of the newly rebooted HPRS podcast! 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/episode-54-trail-etiquette-other-musings4aafe2d3-6818-49b6-96dd-bee4ce4c5d34Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:57:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 54, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott dive into trail etiquette. Who has the right of way on trails? What is it to be courteous and respectful of other trail users? What is accepted etiquette during a race? The conversation even features a short conversation on running with dogs and what to do if a dog and dog owner approach you on the trail. With a few other musings sprinkled in for flair, this is a not-to-be-missed episode of the newly rebooted HPRS podcast! 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:35:48454Episode 54: Trail Etiquette & Other Musingsfull<![CDATA[Episode 42: The Maverick Story]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 42 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix tells the infamous Maverick Story. This is the story about a Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim Adventure where someone was abandoned at the Canyon. The true mis-adventure complete with high drama and lessons learned. "Don't be a Maverick."

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-42-the-maverick-story2be7555f-8203-4fab-84f7-0b7e9efe02cbTue, 30 Apr 2024 17:49:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 42 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix tells the infamous Maverick Story. This is the story about a Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim Adventure where someone was abandoned at the Canyon. The true mis-adventure complete with high drama and lessons learned. "Don't be a Maverick."</p>yes01:14:34342Episode 42: The Maverick Storyfull<![CDATA[Episode 38: Ultra's Turning Point. Where We Go From Here]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 38 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about where we go from here on the heels of the UTMB-IM issue in Whistler. Many have called this a "Turning Point" for our sport, but John argues that this is merely the next speed bump; and we've already decided the direction we're going to take long ago. Another passionate episode with a call to action, with the hopes of being a better more positive community moving forward. Take a listen!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-38-ultras-turning-point-where-we-go-from-here04a0a2b5-42ab-4a38-a9f2-bf6b00dd21caTue, 07 Nov 2023 17:34:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 38 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about where we go from here on the heels of the UTMB-IM issue in Whistler. Many have called this a "Turning Point" for our sport, but John argues that this is merely the next speed bump; and we've already decided the direction we're going to take long ago. Another passionate episode with a call to action, with the hopes of being a better more positive community moving forward. Take a listen!</p>yes01:31:00338Episode 38: Ultra's Turning Point. Where We Go From Herefull<![CDATA[Episode 36: The Water Cooler, September 2023]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 36 we share the audio from the September 2023 Water Cooler LIVE, hosted on the HPRS Facebook Page. Join HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and HPRS community guests Carey Martin, and "Ketchup" Joe Von Bokern. The show is full of laughs, fun, and HPRS news snippets. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-36-the-water-cooler-september-202304a39544-534c-4cd8-bff0-beb12a7332ffTue, 12 Sep 2023 20:45:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 36 we share the audio from the September 2023 Water Cooler LIVE, hosted on the HPRS Facebook Page. Join HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and HPRS community guests Carey Martin, and "Ketchup" Joe Von Bokern. The show is full of laughs, fun, and HPRS news snippets. </p>yes01:58:18236Episode 36: The Water Cooler, September 2023full<![CDATA[Episode 21: Being a Runner vs. an Athlete, What Being Healthy Means]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 21 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss the difference between being a runner versus being an athlete, and what being healthy really means.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-21-being-a-runner-vs-an-athlete-what-being-healthy-meansda7526b0-9ad8-46f5-91e7-cd25d4f2597dTue, 11 Oct 2022 22:32:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 21 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss the difference between being a runner versus being an athlete, and what being healthy really means.</p>yes00:53:10121Episode 21: Being a Runner vs. an Athlete, What Being Healthy Meansfull<![CDATA[Episode 18: The Runner's Responsibility & Exploring Self Reliance]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 18 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss the responsibilities of runners who wish to participate in trail and ultrarunning events, as well as exploration of self reliance. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-18-the-runners-responsibility-exploring-self-reliance01d86fb6-1bd8-4eba-882a-316bc22324cfTue, 13 Sep 2022 22:27:48 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 18 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss the responsibilities of runners who wish to participate in trail and ultrarunning events, as well as exploration of self reliance. </p>yes01:21:03118Episode 18: The Runner's Responsibility & Exploring Self Reliancefull<![CDATA[Episode 17: Megan Lawhon]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 17 we welcome HPRS runner Megan Lawhon to talk about the question on the back of her bib from Stories Ultra 2022.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-17-megan-lawhonb06d26a3-47d7-416f-92bf-00df13b3cb5eWed, 07 Sep 2022 16:36:37 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 17 we welcome HPRS runner Megan Lawhon to talk about the question on the back of her bib from Stories Ultra 2022.</p>yes00:28:00117Episode 17: Megan Lawhonfull<![CDATA[HPRS Update: April 2022]]>Quick HPRS update with RD John Lacroix! He'll discuss upcoming episodes, and a little more behind the scenes at HPRS. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-update-april-20222aacf6b0-28c7-413f-bb27-6d51b8591198Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:11:47 GMT<p>Quick HPRS update with RD John Lacroix! He'll discuss upcoming episodes, and a little more behind the scenes at HPRS. </p>no00:10:481HPRS Update: April 2022bonus<![CDATA[HPRS Bonus Episode - Introducing Stefan Schuster]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For this Bonus Episode we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster, our new co-host for our summer series of shows!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-bonus-episode-introducing-stefan-schuster04147fd3-3490-4cd1-ba97-c4336a43c388Tue, 31 May 2022 02:39:39 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For this Bonus Episode we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster, our new co-host for our summer series of shows!</p>yes00:24:3211HPRS Bonus Episode - Introducing Stefan Schusterbonus<![CDATA[Episode 11: Steve White, What Is Truth?]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 11 we welcome HPRS runner Steve White to talk about the question on the back of his bib from Stories Ultra 2022.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-11-steve-white-what-is-truth35936dd9-aa36-4556-82fc-d3ae0161f2f4Tue, 24 May 2022 23:47:44 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 11 we welcome HPRS runner Steve White to talk about the question on the back of his bib from Stories Ultra 2022.</p>yes00:52:52111Episode 11: Steve White, What Is Truth?full<![CDATA[Episode 3: Joe Von Bokern]]>

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 3 we welcome HPRS runner Joe Von Bokern who joined us to talk about.. well.. anything. This is an entertaining episode full of personality. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-3-joe-von-bokern13a6b5c8-a4fe-43b7-902c-b8c394de65a2Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:53:43 GMT<p></p><p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 3 we welcome HPRS runner Joe Von Bokern who joined us to talk about.. well.. anything. This is an entertaining episode full of personality. </p>yes01:30:3413Episode 3: Joe Von Bokernfull<![CDATA[Episode 7: Danny Manimbo, Perspective]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 7 we welcome HPRS runner Danny Manimbo who joined us to talk about keeping things in perspective in life and along its many journeys. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-7-danny-manimbo-perspective77143898-f922-45ee-b318-3ac99a9192ceWed, 26 Jan 2022 20:29:42 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 7 we welcome HPRS runner Danny Manimbo who joined us to talk about keeping things in perspective in life and along its many journeys. </p>yes01:09:0117Episode 7: Danny Manimbo, Perspectivefull<![CDATA[Episode 6: The Redman's, An Ultra Family]]>

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 6 we welcome HPRS runners Orrin Redman and Rachael Redman who joined us to talk about their experiences as an ultra family.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-6-the-redmans-an-ultra-family23102a0f-5d87-47c7-8470-861cda821538Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:54:08 GMT<p></p><p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 6 we welcome HPRS runners Orrin Redman and Rachael Redman who joined us to talk about their experiences as an ultra family.</p>yes01:16:5316Episode 6: The Redman's, An Ultra Familyfull<![CDATA[Episode 10: Ryan Schrock "The Shrock-a-saurus"]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 10 we welcome HPRS runner Ryan Schrock.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-10-ryan-schrock-the-shrock-a-saurus4ffa4cc9-e77e-4389-926c-88ecca5caf9fWed, 18 May 2022 17:35:15 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 10 we welcome HPRS runner Ryan Schrock.</p>yes01:16:01110Episode 10: Ryan Schrock "The Shrock-a-saurus"full<![CDATA[Episode 23: How Running Impacts Relationships and Friendships]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 23 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss how running affects our romantic relationships, and our friendships. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-23-how-running-impacts-relationships-and-friendships1ccb6d3a-3a2c-40c4-a4ac-573e670a869bTue, 08 Nov 2022 19:52:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 23 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss how running affects our romantic relationships, and our friendships. </p>yes01:02:52223Episode 23: How Running Impacts Relationships and Friendshipsfull<![CDATA[Episode 13: Melissa Tencza]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 13 we welcome HPRS runner Melissa Tencza to talk about the question on the back of her bib from Stories Ultra 2022.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-13-melissa-tencza922984f3-6d98-4449-9ec7-3ffca7a0edb3Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:26:15 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 13 we welcome HPRS runner Melissa Tencza to talk about the question on the back of her bib from Stories Ultra 2022.</p>yes00:49:13113Episode 13: Melissa Tenczafull<![CDATA[Episode 64: Public Lands Under Fire]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 64, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest co-host Derek Talbott from The Shifted Hunter. In this episode, John and Derek combine their two shows to discuss recent concerns about public land. In this robust conversation, they discuss the growing threats to public land access and why hunters, runners, and outdoor communities need to unite. They explore: The politics behind land transfers and sales, why this issue affects hunters, anglers, and trail users alike, what we can do to protect these wild spaces, how two very different communities are fighting for the same cause, whether you're chasing elk or finish lines, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-64-public-lands-under-fire7df74c8f-d3b7-4f55-ba39-7b3fe8ee3eb8Tue, 13 May 2025 04:08:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 64, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest co-host Derek Talbott from The Shifted Hunter. In this episode, John and Derek combine their two shows to discuss recent concerns about public land. In this robust conversation, they discuss the growing threats to public land access and why hunters, runners, and outdoor communities need to unite. They explore: The politics behind land transfers and sales, why this issue affects hunters, anglers, and trail users alike, what we can do to protect these wild spaces, how two very different communities are fighting for the same cause, whether you're chasing elk or finish lines, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes02:27:49464Episode 64: Public Lands Under Firefull<![CDATA[Episode 44: Understanding the Importance of LUNA and Supporting the Rarámuri]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 44 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes Emily Royal to the set as we talk about our journey in supporting the Latino Ultra Nature Adventure (LUNA). We discuss the many permitting challenges we've face along the way, as well as how "the entitled" have responded to this event. We explore the success of LUNA in our support of a traditionally underserved and marginalized community. Finally, we discuss the importance of helping our Rarámuri friends in their time of desperate need. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-44-understanding-the-importance-of-luna-and-supporting-the-rarmuridd58d5c6-62a3-4c95-bf1b-c685a94462fbWed, 05 Jun 2024 19:57:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 44 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes Emily Royal to the set as we talk about our journey in supporting the Latino Ultra Nature Adventure (LUNA). We discuss the many permitting challenges we've face along the way, as well as how "the entitled" have responded to this event. We explore the success of LUNA in our support of a traditionally underserved and marginalized community. Finally, we discuss the importance of helping our Rarámuri friends in their time of desperate need. </p>yes01:38:16344Episode 44: Understanding the Importance of LUNA and Supporting the Rarámurifull<![CDATA[Episode 40: Getting Into Trail and Ultrarunning]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 40 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix begins our new series, designed to help folks navigate the ins and outs of trail and ultrarunning. In this episode John provides a bare bones, no BS, approach answering the typical newbie questions to those trying to get into trail and ultra. What shoes and socks to wear. Do you need a watch? How to start running. Where to plan your routes. Progressing through the distances. John provides the information you NEED to keep is simple, and cuts out everything you don't need to start dabbling in trail and ultra.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-40-getting-into-trail-and-ultrarunninge56f608c-d8da-4a28-a27a-1dc3a5cc4360Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:10:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 40 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix begins our new series, designed to help folks navigate the ins and outs of trail and ultrarunning. In this episode John provides a bare bones, no BS, approach answering the typical newbie questions to those trying to get into trail and ultra. What shoes and socks to wear. Do you need a watch? How to start running. Where to plan your routes. Progressing through the distances. John provides the information you NEED to keep is simple, and cuts out everything you don't need to start dabbling in trail and ultra.</p>yes01:18:25340Episode 40: Getting Into Trail and Ultrarunningfull<![CDATA[Episode 30: Tim Leach, 2022 HPRS Rookie of the Year]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 30 we welcome HPRS community member Tim Leach to talk about their experiences in running. In this episode we talk about Tim's journey going from a stay at home dad who hadn't run any kind of race in years, to working his way through the distances at HPRS all the way to finishing his 1st 100-miler at the Sangre de Cristo Ultras. Tim is our 2022 HPRS Rookie of the Year. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-30-tim-leach-2022-hprs-rookie-of-the-yeare75b1fa3-edb2-4820-ad99-048a9755a2f9Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:21:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 30 we welcome HPRS community member Tim Leach to talk about their experiences in running. In this episode we talk about Tim's journey going from a stay at home dad who hadn't run any kind of race in years, to working his way through the distances at HPRS all the way to finishing his 1st 100-miler at the Sangre de Cristo Ultras. Tim is our 2022 HPRS Rookie of the Year. </p>yes01:34:39230Episode 30: Tim Leach, 2022 HPRS Rookie of the Yearfull<![CDATA[Episode 32: The Future of HPRS Part 1]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 32 HPRS owner and race director John Lacroix discusses the level of "burn out" he experienced in Late 2022/Early 2023 that almost led to his retiring as a race director, and sale of HPRS. Instead, the path forward was found in the new HPRS Focus Group. A live show was hosted on March 30th with Focus Group members Matt Stoub and Stephen Wilfong-Oliphant and we share the audio from that show for this episode. This is the start of revealing the future of HPRS and the path our series will take in that one direction we all know, FORWARD. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-32-the-future-of-hprs-part-1488f6e9e-b181-49b4-a3f4-e9c8dd0d6de6Wed, 24 May 2023 00:18:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 32 HPRS owner and race director John Lacroix discusses the level of "burn out" he experienced in Late 2022/Early 2023 that almost led to his retiring as a race director, and sale of HPRS. Instead, the path forward was found in the new HPRS Focus Group. A live show was hosted on March 30th with Focus Group members Matt Stoub and Stephen Wilfong-Oliphant and we share the audio from that show for this episode. This is the start of revealing the future of HPRS and the path our series will take in that one direction we all know, FORWARD. </p>yes02:02:29232Episode 32: The Future of HPRS Part 1full<![CDATA[Episode 25: Thru-Hiking and Fast Packing]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 25 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster to discuss his journey into thru hiking. We also talk about fast packing and how backpacking experiences cross over into ultrarunning as an exceptional way to train.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-25-thru-hiking-and-fast-packing479b3d84-f782-407e-adda-15fab5cb75d1Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:38:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 25 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster to discuss his journey into thru hiking. We also talk about fast packing and how backpacking experiences cross over into ultrarunning as an exceptional way to train.</p>yes01:19:23225Episode 25: Thru-Hiking and Fast Packingfull<![CDATA[Episode 22: Running and Mental Health]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 22 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss running and mental health; how running helps us appreciate life and become better individuals. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-22-running-and-mental-health3387dfb3-f1af-46d7-bb66-4ef1a2fb667fTue, 25 Oct 2022 23:45:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 22 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss running and mental health; how running helps us appreciate life and become better individuals. </p>yes01:07:56122Episode 22: Running and Mental Healthfull<![CDATA[Episode 14: Becoming a Run-preneur]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 14 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss ways in which you can be an entrepreneur in the running space.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-14-becoming-a-run-preneurcbb08ae6-df20-42db-89b5-8a99da26b64cWed, 15 Jun 2022 16:09:52 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 14 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss ways in which you can be an entrepreneur in the running space.</p>yes01:27:57114Episode 14: Becoming a Run-preneurfull<![CDATA[Episode 8: Why We Don't Have A Podium or Age Group Awards]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 8 HPRS race director John Lacroix dives in to why HPRS doesn't have a podium or age group awards.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-8-why-we-dont-have-a-podium-or-age-group-awards0ba5c910-ca35-4cb3-b7d1-5cbb1329772fThu, 14 Apr 2022 04:02:33 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 8 HPRS race director John Lacroix dives in to why HPRS doesn't have a podium or age group awards.</p>yes01:18:2518Episode 8: Why We Don't Have A Podium or Age Group Awardsfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: About HPRS and Welcome to the show]]>

Welcome to The Human Potential Running Series Podcast! In our first episode, HPRS Race Directors John Lacroix and Emily Royal talk about who HPRS is, what we're about, how we go about doing it.. and an introduction to our new podcast. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-1-about-hprs-and-welcome-to-the-show73305757-2e49-4dfe-a27f-2ce3dc95757bMon, 01 Nov 2021 19:01:10 GMT<p></p><p>Welcome to The Human Potential Running Series Podcast! In our first episode, HPRS Race Directors John Lacroix and Emily Royal talk about who HPRS is, what we're about, how we go about doing it.. and an introduction to our new podcast. </p>yes01:11:4111Episode 1: About HPRS and Welcome to the showfull<![CDATA[Episode 81: The Ai Race Director]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 81, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix dives into a fascinating, cautionary tale from the frontline of local trail racing: The Rise of the AI Race Director. John breaks down a recent interaction with a new event organizer whose entire race presence, from a high-priced entry structure down to every single line of marketing copy, was entirely generated by Artificial Intelligence.

What happens when automated machine learning clashes with the complex, boots-on-the-ground reality of public land permitting, route design, and community safety? John shares the email correspondence, the logistical red flags he uncovered (including courses mapped over illegal social trails slated for restoration), and the essential human truth that no algorithm can ever replace: ultra running requires authentic community and real-world risk management.


To close, John connects this modern dilemma to a special speech and original poem inspired by Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, reminding us all of the heavy responsibility of stewardship and why the soul of the sport depends on people who "care a whole awful lot." 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-81-the-ai-race-director40f25949-da12-41f9-8d9b-67ff16939568Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:24:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 81, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix dives into a fascinating, cautionary tale from the frontline of local trail racing: <b>The Rise of the AI Race Director.</b> John breaks down a recent interaction with a new event organizer whose entire race presence, from a high-priced entry structure down to every single line of marketing copy, <b>was entirely generated by Artificial Intelligence.</b></p><p></p><p>What happens when automated machine learning clashes with the complex, boots-on-the-ground reality of public land permitting, route design, and community safety? John shares the email correspondence, the logistical red flags he uncovered (including courses mapped over illegal social trails slated for restoration), and the essential human truth that no algorithm can ever replace: ultra running requires authentic community and real-world risk management.</p><p><br />To close, John connects this modern dilemma to a special speech and original poem inspired by Dr. Seuss's <i>The Lorax</i>, reminding us all of the heavy responsibility of stewardship and why the soul of the sport depends on people who "care a whole awful lot." 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes02:27:00581Episode 81: The Ai Race Directorfull<![CDATA[Episode 80: 2026 State of the Sport Address]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. Episode 80 is Part 3 of a 3 part series on The State of Ultrarunning. In the conclusion of this three-part series, HPRS owner and race director John LaCroix delivers his most raw and data-backed "State of the Sport Address" to date. Using 21 years of longitudinal data from Colorado and beyond, John pulls back the curtain on the "Ghost Race" phenomenon, the math of corporate greed, and the reality of the permit ceiling facing federal land use.

This episode features an opening reflection by Dr. Jacob Ambrose on the "AuDHD" (Autism & ADHD) experience—prioritizing truth over simplicity—which sets the stage for a discussion on why the sport is entering a critical "Stewardship Era."

Key Topics Covered:

  • The 100-Mile Bubble: Why race counts are up 27% while finishes have stagnated.
  • Extraction vs. Stewardship: The rise of corporate "Ironmanization" and predatory race scheduling.
  • The Math of Entry Fees: A forensic look at why $500 entries are becoming the norm (and why it's not just inflation).
  • The Cultural Shift: Moving from a "frat house" atmosphere of mockery back to a "sanctuary" of belonging.
  • HPRS Updates: Why John is choosing "depth over breadth" by reducing race counts and leaning into the Community Fund.


🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-80-2026-state-of-the-sport-address9628151a-f45d-491f-9e7d-2fbe153de43cSat, 14 Mar 2026 02:36:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. Episode 80 is Part 3 of a 3 part series on The State of Ultrarunning. In the conclusion of this three-part series, HPRS owner and race director John LaCroix delivers his most raw and data-backed "State of the Sport Address" to date. Using 21 years of longitudinal data from Colorado and beyond, John pulls back the curtain on the "Ghost Race" phenomenon, the math of corporate greed, and the reality of the permit ceiling facing federal land use.<br /></p><p>This episode features an opening reflection by Dr. Jacob Ambrose on the "AuDHD" (Autism &amp; ADHD) experience—prioritizing truth over simplicity—which sets the stage for a discussion on why the sport is entering a critical "Stewardship Era."<br /></p><p><b>Key Topics Covered:</b></p><ul><li><b>The 100-Mile Bubble:</b> Why race counts are up 27% while finishes have stagnated.</li><li><b>Extraction vs. Stewardship:</b> The rise of corporate "Ironmanization" and predatory race scheduling.</li><li><b>The Math of Entry Fees:</b> A forensic look at why $500 entries are becoming the norm (and why it's not just inflation).</li><li><b>The Cultural Shift:</b> Moving from a "frat house" atmosphere of mockery back to a "sanctuary" of belonging.</li><li><b>HPRS Updates:</b> Why John is choosing "depth over breadth" by reducing race counts and leaning into the Community Fund.</li></ul><p><br />🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!<br /></p>yes02:06:02580Episode 80: 2026 State of the Sport Addressfull<![CDATA[Episode 12: Money In Ultras]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 12 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss and try to better understand Money In Ultras.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-12-money-in-ultras0233eb4c-d5cc-40e6-995e-f744eb4fd642Tue, 31 May 2022 20:27:39 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 12 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss and try to better understand Money In Ultras.</p>yes01:24:46112Episode 12: Money In Ultrasfull<![CDATA[Episode 26: Ultras Cults]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 26 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster to discuss Ultra Cults. A cult is a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing. While ultra running in and of itself can be considered a cult, there are numerous cults within the sport itself and in this episode we list them out!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-26-ultras-cults053da1e2-a2c6-4d24-8287-c2b1f9d3567fTue, 29 Nov 2022 13:44:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 26 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster to discuss Ultra Cults. A cult is a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing. While ultra running in and of itself can be considered a cult, there are numerous cults within the sport itself and in this episode we list them out!</p>yes01:17:10226Episode 26: Ultras Cultsfull<![CDATA[Episode 31: Running From The Violence]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 31 we welcome Kevin, a runner who took on the Stories Ultra 15-Hour this February to discuss the answer to the question on the back of his bib, "How do you remain hopeful in challenging circumstances." An 8th grade teacher, Kevin gives us a brief dive into the psychology of being a teacher in a world where violence is far too prevalent. Also, a brief look into the HPRS Future Preservation Focus Group. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-30-running-from-the-violence22d865b1-794d-4c5e-993f-69e33350dd7cTue, 28 Mar 2023 19:47:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 31 we welcome Kevin, a runner who took on the Stories Ultra 15-Hour this February to discuss the answer to the question on the back of his bib, "How do you remain hopeful in challenging circumstances." An 8th grade teacher, Kevin gives us a brief dive into the psychology of being a teacher in a world where violence is far too prevalent. Also, a brief look into the HPRS Future Preservation Focus Group. </p>yes00:49:23231Episode 31: Running From The Violencefull<![CDATA[Episode 68: Trail Running For Noobs]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 68, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms each give their top five trail running tips for new runners, which also happen to be great reminders for seasoned veterans as well. From mental aspects to sage training advice, gear recommendations, and nutrition guidance, each host shares their tips and strategies to promote a lifetime of healthy choices in running. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-68-trail-running-for-noobsc776e334-382e-4684-bbfc-ba4e27d372feWed, 23 Jul 2025 04:35:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 68, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms each give their top five trail running tips for new runners, which also happen to be great reminders for seasoned veterans as well. From mental aspects to sage training advice, gear recommendations, and nutrition guidance, each host shares their tips and strategies to promote a lifetime of healthy choices in running. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:27:17468Episode 68: Trail Running For Noobsfull<![CDATA[Episode 78: The State of the Sport, Part 1 - Influencers, Elitism, and Trail Ethics]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. Episode 78, is the first installment of a special three-part series, where HPRS Race Director John Lacroix sits down with guests Gordon Harvey, Mike Gampp, and Megan Storms to pull back the curtain on the current state of the ultrarunning industry.

Part 1 focuses on the friction between "old school" trail culture and the high-gloss world of modern influencers. From the impact of film crews on the runner experience to the legal and permitting repercussions of high-profile rule-breaking, the group explores if the sport is losing its "dirtbag" soul.

Topics in Part 1:

  • The "Influencer" Formula: How social media monetization is shifting race priorities.
  • Prize Money & Elitism: Does the focus on the top 1% marginalize the back-of-the-pack?
  • Stewardship & Permits: The real-world consequences of cutting switchbacks and ecological harm.
  • The "It's Not About You" Ethos: Why rules exist to protect shared spaces.

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week as the roundtable continues, followed by John's solo "State of the Sport Address" in Part 3. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-78-the-state-of-the-sport-part-1-influencers-elitism-and-trail-ethicsf95acfe0-4e8b-4c8a-a546-3d4568b1bfe3Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:23:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. Episode 78, is the first installment of a special three-part series, where HPRS Race Director John Lacroix sits down with guests Gordon Harvey, Mike Gampp, and Megan Storms to pull back the curtain on the current state of the ultrarunning industry.<br /></p><p>Part 1 focuses on the friction between "old school" trail culture and the high-gloss world of modern influencers. From the impact of film crews on the runner experience to the legal and permitting repercussions of high-profile rule-breaking, the group explores if the sport is losing its "dirtbag" soul.<br /></p><p><b>Topics in Part 1:</b></p><ul><li><b>The "Influencer" Formula:</b> How social media monetization is shifting race priorities.</li><li><b>Prize Money &amp; Elitism:</b> Does the focus on the top 1% marginalize the back-of-the-pack?</li><li><b>Stewardship &amp; Permits:</b> The real-world consequences of cutting switchbacks and ecological harm.</li><li><b>The "It's Not About You" Ethos:</b> Why rules exist to protect shared spaces.</li></ul><p></p><p><i>Stay tuned for Part 2 next week as the roundtable continues, followed by John's solo "State of the Sport Address" in Part 3. </i>🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes02:00:51578Episode 78: The State of the Sport, Part 1 - Influencers, Elitism, and Trail Ethicsfull<![CDATA[Episode 67: Unmasking for Authenticity]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In this deeply personal Episode 67, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix shares a story he's never told publicly, until now. After a lifetime of masking and adapting to neurotypical expectations, John opens up about his recent diagnoses of ADHD (Combined Type) and Autism (Level 1). This isn't just a story about neurodivergence; it's a reckoning with leadership, identity, and the cost of pretending to be someone you're not. You'll hear how John's neurodivergence has shaped everything from race-day logistics to how he handles noise, social interaction, and emotional bandwidth. He talks candidly about Autistic Burnout and the hidden work of masking. This episode is a call to unmask; not just for him, but for all of us. It's an invitation to build a trail community where everyone belongs, regardless of how they blend in. If you've ever felt "too much" or "not enough"… this one's for you.

Topics include:

  • What it means to be neurodivergent in leadership
  • ADHD and Autism through a personal lens
  • The invisible cost of masking in trail culture
  • How HPRS is evolving to reflect sustainable leadership
  • The Community Roundtable (CRT) and a shared vision for the future

🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-67-unmasking-for-authenticity54e3f95a-2230-4a7c-9c01-905a9c7e3c0aTue, 01 Jul 2025 19:23:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In this deeply personal Episode 67, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix shares a story he's never told publicly, until now. After a lifetime of masking and adapting to neurotypical expectations, John opens up about his recent diagnoses of ADHD (Combined Type) and Autism (Level 1). This isn't just a story about neurodivergence; it's a reckoning with leadership, identity, and the cost of pretending to be someone you're not. You'll hear how John's neurodivergence has shaped everything from race-day logistics to how he handles noise, social interaction, and emotional bandwidth. He talks candidly about Autistic Burnout and the hidden work of masking. This episode is a call to unmask; not just for him, but for all of us. It's an invitation to build a trail community where everyone belongs, regardless of how they blend in. If you've ever felt "too much" or "not enough"… this one's for you.</p><p></p><p><b>Topics include:</b></p><ul><li>What it means to be neurodivergent in leadership</li><li>ADHD and Autism through a personal lens</li><li>The invisible cost of masking in trail culture</li><li>How HPRS is evolving to reflect sustainable leadership</li><li>The Community Roundtable (CRT) and a shared vision for the future</li></ul><p></p><p>🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes00:45:15467Episode 67: Unmasking for Authenticityfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: Mary Stumbaugh, The Back of the Pack]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 2 we welcome HPRS runner Mary Stumbaugh who joined us to specifically talk about what it's like to proudly be a back of the packer, and all around adventurer.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-2-mary-stumbaugh-the-back-of-the-pack5248ffbc-21bf-4b3b-81ae-0623a7b4c6a9Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:09:46 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 2 we welcome HPRS runner Mary Stumbaugh who joined us to specifically talk about what it's like to proudly be a back of the packer, and all around adventurer.</p>yes00:54:4812Episode 2: Mary Stumbaugh, The Back of the Packfull<![CDATA[Episode 24: The Life Cycle of an Ultra]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 24 we welcome HPRS Assistant Race Director Emily Royal as our special guest host to discuss the life cycle of an ultra, more specifically the rise and fall of The Razorback Running Revival. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-24-the-life-cycle-of-an-ultra0bca82c6-9dab-4269-962a-ded42cd5f293Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:58:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 24 we welcome HPRS Assistant Race Director Emily Royal as our special guest host to discuss the life cycle of an ultra, more specifically the rise and fall of The Razorback Running Revival. </p>yes01:32:19224Episode 24: The Life Cycle of an Ultrafull<![CDATA[Episode 35: The Future of HPRS Part 3 - The Plan]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 35 we share the audio from a HPRS Town Hall held last week, where we reveal the final activated recommendations of the HPRS Focus Group, outlining the path FORWARD for HPRS.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-35-the-future-of-hprs-part-3-the-plan8921902f-a739-4c09-a611-71034f3ae571Sat, 01 Jul 2023 18:05:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 35 we share the audio from a HPRS Town Hall held last week, where we reveal the final activated recommendations of the HPRS Focus Group, outlining the path FORWARD for HPRS.</p>yes02:01:22235Episode 35: The Future of HPRS Part 3 - The Planfull<![CDATA[Episode 59: On Belongingness Theory]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 59, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms, dive into Belongingness Theory. In this episode, the trio explores what it means to belong. Deeper than that, we discuss the importance of belonging and the many ways in which HPRS promotes and supports belonging within our series. Also discussed is Dunbar's Number, a concept that discusses how many meaningful connections each of us is able to make. A thought-provoking episode on the WHY. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-59-on-belongingness-theorye4caf0db-74e7-4ce9-8ab0-1b683f6f3185Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:36:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 59, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms, dive into Belongingness Theory. In this episode, the trio explores what it means to belong. Deeper than that, we discuss the importance of belonging and the many ways in which HPRS promotes and supports belonging within our series. Also discussed is Dunbar's Number, a concept that discusses how many meaningful connections each of us is able to make. A thought-provoking episode on the WHY. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:36:29459Episode 59: On Belongingness Theoryfull<![CDATA[Episode 55: On Fueling]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 55, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott discuss fueling. A wide ranging conversation that talks about daily diets and fueling during the run. The conversation discusses electrolyte drinks, typical aid station foods, preparing your own foods in advance of a race, training with different foods in finding out what works, and so much more. A conversation that is as much fun as it is important. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-55-on-fueling4ef4314c-a14c-424c-941f-67b3cff58d6cWed, 15 Jan 2025 16:56:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 55, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott discuss fueling. A wide ranging conversation that talks about daily diets and fueling during the run. The conversation discusses electrolyte drinks, typical aid station foods, preparing your own foods in advance of a race, training with different foods in finding out what works, and so much more. A conversation that is as much fun as it is important. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:41:49455Episode 55: On Fuelingfull<![CDATA[Episode 53: Reboot with Thomas Stott and Talking Preparedness]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 53 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes new co-host Thomas Stott to the program. In this episode we get to know Tom, his life in general, his journey into trail and ultra, and his journey to HPRS. We discuss why he believes in the HPRS community. Then, the two dive into talking about Preparedness and how it is an integral part of your training in preparation for upcoming events, and life in general. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/episode-53-reboot-with-thomas-stott-and-talking-preparedness82604f5c-66a8-4387-af9f-da0534abdf34Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:57:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 53 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes new co-host Thomas Stott to the program. In this episode we get to know Tom, his life in general, his journey into trail and ultra, and his journey to HPRS. We discuss why he believes in the HPRS community. Then, the two dive into talking about Preparedness and how it is an integral part of your training in preparation for upcoming events, and life in general. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:32:47453Episode 53: Reboot with Thomas Stott and Talking Preparednessfull<![CDATA[Episode 72: What We've Learned About and Through Advocacy. Major Changes Coming!]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 72, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discusses the power of civil discourse, the importance of empathy, and the enduring impact of national events on our community. John reflects on the legacy of September 11th, the recent tragedy involving Charlie Kirk, and the value of open-minded conversation, even with those we may disagree with. He also shares personal stories from his two decades in trail and ultra running, exploring the roots and evolution of the sport, the challenges of advocacy, and what it means to protect the heart and soul of the running community. The episode is rounded out by updates from John's advocacy efforts, which highlight major changes to permitting and insurance requirements that will have huge implications across the sport. Join us for a thought-provoking, heartfelt episode that invites listeners to consider the true meaning of unity, resilience, and the spirit of ultra running. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-72-what-weve-learned-about-and-through-advocacy-major-changes-cominge2b07535-0f2c-486b-919a-8427d44caf04Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:22:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 72, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discusses the power of civil discourse, the importance of empathy, and the enduring impact of national events on our community. John reflects on the legacy of September 11th, the recent tragedy involving Charlie Kirk, and the value of open-minded conversation, even with those we may disagree with. He also shares personal stories from his two decades in trail and ultra running, exploring the roots and evolution of the sport, the challenges of advocacy, and what it means to protect the heart and soul of the running community. The episode is rounded out by updates from John's advocacy efforts, which highlight major changes to permitting and insurance requirements that will have huge implications across the sport. Join us for a thought-provoking, heartfelt episode that invites listeners to consider the true meaning of unity, resilience, and the spirit of ultra running. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:42:57472Episode 72: What We've Learned About and Through Advocacy. Major Changes Coming!full<![CDATA[Episode 29: KP Hartman, The Ballad of a Non-Binary Runner]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 29 we welcome HPRS runner and volunteer KP Hartman to talk about their experiences in running as a non-binary person. In this episode we tackle the Western States Endurance Run's controversial new transgender and non-binary runner policies; specifically looking at the lacking research required for WSER to be able to adhere to their policies without being discriminatory. We discuss HPRS' policies and the general issues of inclusivity and intolerance within the sport of trail and ultra. This is a not-to-be-missed episode!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-29-kp-hartman-the-ballad-of-a-non-binary-runnercf59dda5-8f1a-421a-afe0-e273bce9b772Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:52:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 29 we welcome HPRS runner and volunteer KP Hartman to talk about their experiences in running as a non-binary person. In this episode we tackle the Western States Endurance Run's controversial new transgender and non-binary runner policies; specifically looking at the lacking research required for WSER to be able to adhere to their policies without being discriminatory. We discuss HPRS' policies and the general issues of inclusivity and intolerance within the sport of trail and ultra. This is a not-to-be-missed episode!</p>yes01:56:51229Episode 29: KP Hartman, The Ballad of a Non-Binary Runnerfull<![CDATA[Episode 45: The Nuances Between Road/Tri and Trail/Ultra. For Beginners]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 45 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discuss the many nuances between road/tri and trail/ultra and highlights the biggest ones so that the new kids on the block will set better expectations for what they're getting into, and perhaps not insist that trail and ultra do it like road and tri. We are "the dirt bags of the endurance world" after all.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-45-the-nuances-between-roadtri-and-trailultra-for-beginners9c5471ad-7d96-4ac0-8ab0-e7bda7bd12ffThu, 13 Jun 2024 22:57:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 45 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discuss the many nuances between road/tri and trail/ultra and highlights the biggest ones so that the new kids on the block will set better expectations for what they're getting into, and perhaps not insist that trail and ultra do it like road and tri. We are "the dirt bags of the endurance world" after all.</p>yes01:54:35345Episode 45: The Nuances Between Road/Tri and Trail/Ultra. For Beginnersfull<![CDATA[Episode 20: Deanna Shankle]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 20 we welcome HPRS volunteer Deanna Shankle to talk about her experiences in running, all while she holds down the fort volunteering at The Razorback Running Revival. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-20-deanna-shankle113dcdf1-a1d1-4e5d-b86a-573e24bcac82Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:28:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 20 we welcome HPRS volunteer Deanna Shankle to talk about her experiences in running, all while she holds down the fort volunteering at The Razorback Running Revival. </p>yes00:56:09120Episode 20: Deanna Shanklefull<![CDATA[Episode 48: Masculinity in Ultrarunning]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 48 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and Co-Host Cade Hanson discuss the topic of masculinity in ultrarunning. Masculinity explored in the discussion are neo-traditionalist, egalitarian, progressive, and toxic masculinities. A different kind of conversation for sure!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-48-masculinity-in-ultrarunninga6a64df9-ca00-49d0-9cfe-3792d5eeeba9Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:52:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 48 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and Co-Host Cade Hanson discuss the topic of masculinity in ultrarunning. Masculinity explored in the discussion are neo-traditionalist, egalitarian, progressive, and toxic masculinities. A different kind of conversation for sure!</p>yes01:39:06348Episode 48: Masculinity in Ultrarunningfull<![CDATA[Episode 61: It's the Journey, Not the Destination]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 61, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott give updates on the Silverheels Trail Runs Permitting process before diving into a conversation about chasing an experience (the journey) rather than a destination. They discuss how people tend to become good at helping others meet their needs along the way and how that helps individuals find what they've lost or need while in the mountains. They also discuss the differences between introverted and extroverted trail runners, how to recognize the signs of one over the other, and how to be respectful of one another's "bubble" while on the trail. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-61-its-the-journey-not-the-destination1177bce6-bdd5-4c73-b335-ecff5ca9fb3fMon, 14 Apr 2025 03:59:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 61, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott give updates on the Silverheels Trail Runs Permitting process before diving into a conversation about chasing an experience (the journey) rather than a destination. They discuss how people tend to become good at helping others meet their needs along the way and how that helps individuals find what they've lost or need while in the mountains. They also discuss the differences between introverted and extroverted trail runners, how to recognize the signs of one over the other, and how to be respectful of one another's "bubble" while on the trail. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:33:59461Episode 61: It's the Journey, Not the Destinationfull<![CDATA[Episode 82: Fire Storming]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 82, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix is back in the chair! After catching up on summer family adventures and new mapping projects, John tackles a heavy topic facing our sport this summer: Navigating Wildfires, AQI, and Race Cancellations. John breaks down Colorado's fire season, the complex logistics of race cancellations vs. air quality management, and how HPRS is stepping up with discounted entries for displaced runners this season. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-82-fire-storming49d372b5-a06a-4fce-8d45-259b4328bc2dSun, 26 Jul 2026 23:17:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 82, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix is back in the chair! After catching up on summer family adventures and new mapping projects, John tackles a heavy topic facing our sport this summer: <b>Navigating Wildfires, AQI, and Race Cancellations. </b>John breaks down Colorado's fire season, the complex logistics of race cancellations vs. air quality management, and how HPRS is stepping up with discounted entries for displaced runners this season. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes02:12:03582Episode 82: Fire Stormingfull<![CDATA[Episode 75: Camille Herron, The Truth]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 75, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest Camille Herron. For the first time, Camille has an opportunity to speak her whole truth about the Wikipedia and World 24-Hour Championship "scandals" that have left a negative mark on her reputation, uninterrupted and unedited. Together, John and Camille explore her neurodivergence, how it intersects with her sensitivity to justice, and how that has led her to become a whistleblower in the sport. Then, they explore Camille's AuDHD diagnosis, what it's like to be diagnosed as an adult, and the challenge to re-meet the self you thought you already knew. They discuss her new mission in advocacy for a sport that needs to be more inclusive of those who struggle with AuDHD sensority sensitivities. A truly not to be missed conversation. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-75-camille-herron-the-truthf8f91a3d-9a3b-4e03-9f88-2ea1ab6a6359Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:46:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 75, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest Camille Herron. For the first time, Camille has an opportunity to speak her whole truth about the Wikipedia and World 24-Hour Championship "scandals" that have left a negative mark on her reputation, uninterrupted and unedited. Together, John and Camille explore her neurodivergence, how it intersects with her sensitivity to justice, and how that has led her to become a whistleblower in the sport. Then, they explore Camille's AuDHD diagnosis, what it's like to be diagnosed as an adult, and the challenge to re-meet the self you thought you already knew. They discuss her new mission in advocacy for a sport that needs to be more inclusive of those who struggle with AuDHD sensority sensitivities. A truly not to be missed conversation. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes03:22:26575Episode 75: Camille Herron, The Truthfull<![CDATA[HPRS Podcast - Episode 34: A USFS Shakeup for Trail and Ultra]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 34 HPRS owner and race director John Lacroix welcomes Jason Keith to the program. Jason is a trail and ultramarathon runner who works and volunteers his time towards public land policy with the AMGA, Access Fund, and Runners for Public Lands. In this episode, we learn about a new proposal from the USFS centered around "Cost Recovery" and how this new rule stands to shakeup trail and ultra in a HUGE way.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-34-a-usfs-shakeup-for-trail-and-ultra4ed04822-04af-4c01-b199-d9c37cf660d1Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:55:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 34 HPRS owner and race director John Lacroix welcomes Jason Keith to the program. Jason is a trail and ultramarathon runner who works and volunteers his time towards public land policy with the AMGA, Access Fund, and Runners for Public Lands. In this episode, we learn about a new proposal from the USFS centered around "Cost Recovery" and how this new rule stands to shakeup trail and ultra in a HUGE way.</p>yes02:06:02234HPRS Podcast - Episode 34: A USFS Shakeup for Trail and Ultrafull<![CDATA[Episode 19: How ultramarathon running helps each of us achieve the "meaning of life"]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 19 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss how running helps equip each of us with the mental tools to tackle challenges life throws at us, How ultramarathon running helps each of us achieve the "meaning of life."

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-19-how-ultramarathon-running-helps-each-of-us-achieve-the-meaning-of-lifee1ae2502-0bc1-425a-8c38-cb873ec06fdcTue, 20 Sep 2022 03:39:10 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 19 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss how running helps equip each of us with the mental tools to tackle challenges life throws at us, How ultramarathon running helps each of us achieve the "meaning of life."</p>yes00:56:27119Episode 19: How ultramarathon running helps each of us achieve the "meaning of life"full<![CDATA[Episode 58: Welcome Megan Storms]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 58, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott welcome our newest co-host, Megan Storms, to the program. In this episode, we get to know Megan, her life in general, her journey into trail and ultra, and her journey to HPRS. We discuss why she believes in the HPRS community. Then, the three dive into talking about a whole myriad of things in a witty, fun, and off-the-rail conversation. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-58-welcome-megan-storms51440655-b7a1-482a-bc52-d2f9cf8c8742Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:23:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 58, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott welcome our newest co-host, Megan Storms, to the program. In this episode, we get to know Megan, her life in general, her journey into trail and ultra, and her journey to HPRS. We discuss why she believes in the HPRS community. Then, the three dive into talking about a whole myriad of things in a witty, fun, and off-the-rail conversation. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:26:55458Episode 58: Welcome Megan Stormsfull<![CDATA[Episode 60: It's Time to Support Our Land Partners, Not Demand More.]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 60, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix brings us full circle on how our federal land management partners' current issues could negatively impact trail and ultra events. During the discussion, John highlights the timeline from June 2023 to the Present in discussing how we arrived at this moment and the real-life ramifications of budget shortfalls, cuts, and worker layoffs could have on our sport. John then expresses the importance of continued advocacy by our user group and being intentional by doing more to give back to the agencies that have afforded us the use of public lands for our events and those like them and the need to stop requesting new permits or permits for events with greater impacts. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-60-its-time-to-support-our-land-partners-not-demand-more27aed6fc-d966-43bd-8d65-3fdbdc3cc9d0Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 60, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix brings us full circle on how our federal land management partners' current issues could negatively impact trail and ultra events. During the discussion, John highlights the timeline from June 2023 to the Present in discussing how we arrived at this moment and the real-life ramifications of budget shortfalls, cuts, and worker layoffs could have on our sport. John then expresses the importance of continued advocacy by our user group and being intentional by doing more to give back to the agencies that have afforded us the use of public lands for our events and those like them and the need to stop requesting new permits or permits for events with greater impacts. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:44:48460Episode 60: It's Time to Support Our Land Partners, Not Demand More.full<![CDATA[Episode 70: Thermoregulation at Endurance Events]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 70, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms dive into thermoregulation at endurance events; how to keep your core temperature in the sweet spot, whether you're racing in searing heat or bone-chilling cold. After a quick host check-in (including congrats to Stormy for receiving the Amazing Nurses Award), we break down:

  • How to know if you "run warm" or "run cold"
  • Pre-race prep: climate research, training in heat or cold, contrast baths, breathwork
  • In-race strategies: clothing, fluids, electrolytes, food choices, and drop-bag essentials
  • Self-checks and prevention: positive self-talk, pacer chats, recognizing shivering and slurred speech before things spiral
  • Aid station tactics: warming layers, fluids, and rest to reset your nervous system

At the core is one theme, intention and prevention. Learn practical ways to stay safe, steady, and perform strongly when the elements test you. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-70-thermoregulation-at-endurance-events14e81528-12b3-4581-a83e-9eca7a2b9f8bTue, 02 Sep 2025 23:49:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 70, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms dive into thermoregulation at endurance events; how to keep your core temperature in the sweet spot, whether you're racing in searing heat or bone-chilling cold. After a quick host check-in (including congrats to Stormy for receiving the Amazing Nurses Award), we break down:</p><ul><li>How to know if you "run warm" or "run cold"</li><li>Pre-race prep: climate research, training in heat or cold, contrast baths, breathwork</li><li>In-race strategies: clothing, fluids, electrolytes, food choices, and drop-bag essentials</li><li>Self-checks and prevention: positive self-talk, pacer chats, recognizing shivering and slurred speech before things spiral</li><li>Aid station tactics: warming layers, fluids, and rest to reset your nervous system</li></ul><p></p><p>At the core is one theme, intention and prevention. Learn practical ways to stay safe, steady, and perform strongly when the elements test you. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:17:35470Episode 70: Thermoregulation at Endurance Eventsfull<![CDATA[Episode 74: Her Name Is Camille, And She's A Hero]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 74, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discusses ultramarathon running hero Camille Herron. John starts by highlighting HPRS's mission, vision, and ethos: how we've created a safe space for all adventurers to explore themselves and the outdoors within a supportive community that values belonging. Then he reviews the "Wikipedia Controversy" involving Camille Herron from September 2024, before jumping into a discussion of recent events involving Camille Herron and the 24-Hour World Championships. John highlights how the cultural fabric of ultramarathon running has eroded into a culture where ableism, online bullying, tasteless memes, and ignorance has become the new accepted norms. This personal episode dives into the realities of neurodivergence, specifically those diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-74-her-name-is-camille-and-shes-a-hero89176844-9408-4c52-851b-9c62ef737501Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:27:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 74, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discusses ultramarathon running <i>hero</i> Camille Herron. John starts by highlighting HPRS's mission, vision, and ethos: how we've created a safe space for all adventurers to explore themselves and the outdoors within a supportive community that values belonging. Then he reviews the "Wikipedia Controversy" involving Camille Herron from September 2024, before jumping into a discussion of recent events involving Camille Herron and the 24-Hour World Championships. John highlights how the cultural fabric of ultramarathon running has eroded into a culture where ableism, online bullying, tasteless memes, and ignorance has become the new accepted norms. This personal episode dives into the realities of neurodivergence, specifically those diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes02:02:45574Episode 74: Her Name Is Camille, And She's A Herofull<![CDATA[Episode 77: Full Circle in the Franklin Mountains]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 77, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix offers insights into the story of the Franklin Mountains Trail Runs for HPRS. Hear the story of how HPRS came to own the Franklin Mountains Trail Runs, the trials and tribulations we endured over the 5-years hosting the event in El Paso, and what led to the decision to sell the race to Wanderlust Running, including lessons learned, a thank you, and a goodbye. For our El Paso running family. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-77-full-circle-in-the-franklin-mountains3f127a17-6e0d-4d32-a882-4899d3317e07Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:56:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 77, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix offers insights into the story of the Franklin Mountains Trail Runs for HPRS. Hear the story of how HPRS came to own the Franklin Mountains Trail Runs, the trials and tribulations we endured over the 5-years hosting the event in El Paso, and what led to the decision to sell the race to Wanderlust Running, including lessons learned, a thank you, and a goodbye. For our El Paso running family. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:50:52577Episode 77: Full Circle in the Franklin Mountainsfull<![CDATA[Episode 62: Care, Concern, and Accountability]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 62, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest co-host Christopher Mellott. In this episode, they discuss Care, Concern, and Accountability, and balancing all three when runners cheat or if a race participant or volunteer behaves negatively. They also discuss why rules matter and the distinction between the spirit of the rule versus the letter of the rule. An interesting conversation that explores the facets of ego, character, and integrity, as well as what happens when something negative reaches the court of public opinion. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-62-care-concern-and-accountability34395671-07cc-4b26-a2ab-453049387b9dThu, 17 Apr 2025 19:32:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 62, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest co-host Christopher Mellott. In this episode, they discuss Care, Concern, and Accountability, and balancing all three when runners cheat or if a race participant or volunteer behaves negatively. They also discuss why rules matter and the distinction between the spirit of the rule versus the letter of the rule. An interesting conversation that explores the facets of ego, character, and integrity, as well as what happens when something negative reaches the court of public opinion. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:31:28462Episode 62: Care, Concern, and Accountabilityfull<![CDATA[Episode 50: What Prize Money Gets Us]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 50 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about recent ultrarunning press releases; most notably the news of Camile Herron's involvement in a wikipedia controversy, and Aravaipa announcing their updated drug policy. John's main discussion focuses on the effects the sport of ultra will realize as prize money and podiums become more of a focus. He names the "oligarchy" whom he believes is in control of ultra's narrative, including the prize money narrative, and how they stand to make money that will NOT trickle down to smaller events. An episode many will label as "controversial" as John displays his passion for inclusion and accessibility in our sport, and maintaining our focus on community. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/episode-50-what-prize-money-gets-us52accfb3-8932-4a52-9c4e-83a2838e0a2dTue, 24 Sep 2024 18:40:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 50 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about recent ultrarunning press releases; most notably the news of Camile Herron's involvement in a wikipedia controversy, and Aravaipa announcing their updated drug policy. John's main discussion focuses on the effects the sport of ultra will realize as prize money and podiums become more of a focus. He names the "oligarchy" whom he believes is in control of ultra's narrative, including the prize money narrative, and how they stand to make money that will NOT trickle down to smaller events. An episode many will label as "controversial" as John displays his passion for inclusion and accessibility in our sport, and maintaining our focus on community. </p>yes01:23:03350Episode 50: What Prize Money Gets Usfull<![CDATA[Episode 37: Understanding the UTMB-IM Fiasco And Why Everyone's Up In Arms]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 37 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix dives in to what transpired in Whistler between Gary Robbin's Whistler Alpine Meadows (WAM) event and UTMB-Ironman. John offers an honest perspective that highlights the intricacies of event permitting; including lessons that everyone should learn from the situation. John even dives into the history of UTMB events in North America and how no one should be surprised that this is where our sport finds itself today.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-37-understanding-the-utmb-im-fiasco-and-why-everyones-up-in-armsca61e737-2335-458f-aaba-a4f950e22699Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:52:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 37 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix dives in to what transpired in Whistler between Gary Robbin's Whistler Alpine Meadows (WAM) event and UTMB-Ironman. John offers an honest perspective that highlights the intricacies of event permitting; including lessons that everyone should learn from the situation. John even dives into the history of UTMB events in North America and how no one should be surprised that this is where our sport finds itself today.</p>yes01:50:54237Episode 37: Understanding the UTMB-IM Fiasco And Why Everyone's Up In Armsfull<![CDATA[Episode 4: Nicole Bosco, Leadership]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 4 we welcome HPRS runner Nicole Bosco who joined us to talk about leadership.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-4-nicole-bosco-leadership7e301076-11c8-4d34-9a97-b1a0c158888eTue, 23 Nov 2021 21:42:37 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 4 we welcome HPRS runner Nicole Bosco who joined us to talk about leadership.</p>yes00:58:5514Episode 4: Nicole Bosco, Leadershipfull<![CDATA[Episode 65: Strategies For Race Prep]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 65, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott discuss a wide range of thoughts about race preparation strategies. Together, they take us on a journey from beginner training plans to using races as training. They tackle ego versus mindset, how one can be destructive on your journey and the other the base of your foundation. They tackle movement streaks, body and brain recovery, and what truly matters in the race prep journey. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/episode-65-strategies-for-race-prepa3dbdeb2-788d-4e0c-83f0-925131365f88Wed, 21 May 2025 01:11:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 65, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott discuss a wide range of thoughts about race preparation strategies. Together, they take us on a journey from beginner training plans to using races as training. They tackle ego versus mindset, how one can be destructive on your journey and the other the base of your foundation. They tackle movement streaks, body <em>and</em> brain recovery, and what truly matters in the race prep journey. </p>yes01:22:32465Episode 65: Strategies For Race Prepfull<![CDATA[Episode 76: Izzy Davis, On Grief and Gratitude]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 76, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest Izzy Davis, a Colorado native now living in Kellogg, Idaho. Izzy ran the Sangre de Cristo 100 Mile as her first trail race, first ultra, and first hundred-miler. With no crew and no pacer, she won outright in 29 hours, 23 minutes.

This conversation starts with the race and quickly turns into the real story. Izzy is a ski patroller turned avalanche forecaster with the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center. She is built around risk management, spreadsheets, and big mountain decision-making. Then she lost her partner Willie last winter, suddenly, to cardiac arrest while skiing. Running became her way to keep moving. Not as an escape, more like a place to process. Solitude. Flow state. A quiet mind. A goal that gave her something to aim at when everything felt upside down.

We talk about grief and gratitude living side by side. We talk about how her risk tolerance shifted after loss, while her responsibility stayed intact. We talk about the idea that running can be therapy, even when the internet wants to argue about it. We talk about carrying someone's legacy forward through how you live. You will hear the phrase "WWWD," What would Willie do.

If you need a reminder to get outside, move your body, and do the next small good thing, this one will land. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-76-izzy-davis-on-grief-and-gratitudebda13e8e-976f-4d35-a975-976430971935Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:52:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 76, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest Izzy Davis, a Colorado native now living in Kellogg, Idaho. Izzy ran the Sangre de Cristo 100 Mile as her first trail race, first ultra, and first hundred-miler. With no crew and no pacer, she won outright in 29 hours, 23 minutes.</p><p>This conversation starts with the race and quickly turns into the real story. Izzy is a ski patroller turned avalanche forecaster with the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center. She is built around risk management, spreadsheets, and big mountain decision-making. Then she lost her partner Willie last winter, suddenly, to cardiac arrest while skiing. Running became her way to keep moving. Not as an escape, more like a place to process. Solitude. Flow state. A quiet mind. A goal that gave her something to aim at when everything felt upside down.</p><p>We talk about grief and gratitude living side by side. We talk about how her risk tolerance shifted after loss, while her responsibility stayed intact. We talk about the idea that running can be therapy, even when the internet wants to argue about it. We talk about carrying someone's legacy forward through how you live. You will hear the phrase "WWWD," What would Willie do.</p><p></p><p>If you need a reminder to get outside, move your body, and do the next small good thing, this one will land. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:29:24576Episode 76: Izzy Davis, On Grief and Gratitudefull<![CDATA[Episode 41: Niwot's Challenge Lore - The Day I Almost Died]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 41 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about Niwot's Challenge; what it is, how and why it was created, and some of its inner intricacies. Then, the story about how he almost died during a Niwot's Booksetting in April 2015. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-41-niwots-challenge-lore-the-day-i-almost-died04163149-7d8d-4d5d-aeaa-95235db77b68Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:14:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 41 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about Niwot's Challenge; what it is, how and why it was created, and some of its inner intricacies. Then, the story about how he almost died during a Niwot's Booksetting in April 2015. </p>yes02:19:46341Episode 41: Niwot's Challenge Lore - The Day I Almost Diedfull<![CDATA[Episode 57: 2025 State of Ultra]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 57 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix provides his data collection and analysis for ultramarathon running in 2024, and where the sport finds itself today. Less "address" and more conversation amongst friends, John highlights the triumphant year that ultra had and his reasons for being cautiously optimistic with the numbers and the earth-shattering struggles we're about to face with permitting. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-57-2025-state-of-ultra9502dac5-c41b-42fb-831b-fab41a6743abSun, 09 Feb 2025 19:22:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 57 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix provides his data collection and analysis for ultramarathon running in 2024, and where the sport finds itself today. Less "address" and more conversation amongst friends, John highlights the triumphant year that ultra had and his reasons for being cautiously optimistic with the numbers and the earth-shattering struggles we're about to face with permitting. 🎧 Listen now at humanpotentialrunning.com or on your favorite podcast app!</p>yes01:24:22457Episode 57: 2025 State of Ultrafull<![CDATA[Episode 51: What It's Like]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 51 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about What It's Like to be a race director, but this time from the emotional/mental perspective. In previous episodes John has discussed what it's like to be a race director during a time where the sport of trail and ultra is ever changing. He has discussed the physical aspects of the job and the toll that takes on the race directors body. In this episode he discusses the seemingly unavoidable emotional and mental toll that comes with being a race director in today's day and age.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/episode-51-what-its-like59e8c85b-47a0-4686-b9a4-634c7446dc00Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:07:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 51 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix talks about What It's Like to be a race director, but this time from the emotional/mental perspective. In previous episodes John has discussed what it's like to be a race director during a time where the sport of trail and ultra is ever changing. He has discussed the physical aspects of the job and the toll that takes on the race directors body. In this episode he discusses the seemingly unavoidable emotional and mental toll that comes with being a race director in today's day and age.</p>yes01:16:33351Episode 51: What It's Likefull<![CDATA[Episode 16: Defining Greatness and Success, goal setting]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 16 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss how we define greatness, how we define success, and take a look into goal setting for runners.

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-16-defining-greatness-and-success-goal-setting2f5d0d5b-3fe2-4114-aa3c-de1b700a6363Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:38:44 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 16 we welcome HPRS runner Stefan Schuster as our special guest host to discuss how we define greatness, how we define success, and take a look into goal setting for runners.</p>yes01:16:51116Episode 16: Defining Greatness and Success, goal settingfull<![CDATA[Episode 33: The Future of HPRS Part 2 with Cade Hanson]]>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 33 HPRS owner and race director John Lacroix welcomes HPRS runners and volunteer Cade Hanson to the program. We get to know Cade and his journey into ultra running, his experience at the 2023 Stories Ultra, more about his professional background in video then take a deep dive into the HPRS Focus Group. The HPRS Focus Group just wrapped up their work over the last few months to help steer the HPRS ship into new waters. Cade was a vital piece to that group and is here to discuss more about what was discovered and what is yet to come. 

]]>https://humanpotentialrunningseriespodcast.libsyn.com/hprs-podcast-episode-33-the-future-of-hprs-part-2-with-cade-hansone6083ad0-081c-4361-83ed-96888b6ca0f7Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:36:00 GMT<p>Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 33 HPRS owner and race director John Lacroix welcomes HPRS runners and volunteer Cade Hanson to the program. We get to know Cade and his journey into ultra running, his experience at the 2023 Stories Ultra, more about his professional background in video then take a deep dive into the HPRS Focus Group. The HPRS Focus Group just wrapped up their work over the last few months to help steer the HPRS ship into new waters. Cade was a vital piece to that group and is here to discuss more about what was discovered and what is yet to come. </p>yes01:07:52233Episode 33: The Future of HPRS Part 2 with Cade Hansonfull