Ultra Stories By The Human Potential Running Series

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix each discuss the duty that each trail and ultrarunner should take on to help move our sport forward in a positive direction. 

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix sit down with Aric Manning, the man behind The Trail Manners Podcast. They discuss The Trail Foundation of Northern Utah and how athletes can get involved to protect our trails. They also discuss the social responsibility of our community of runners to be positive leaders of our sport. 

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix sit down with International Trail Running Association (ITRA) President Bob Crowley to discuss the current climate of trail and ultra running, and where we're headed from here. 

In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix gives his honest opinion of The Current State of Our Sport, highlighting data trends, and discussing how personal politics are causing us to lose focus on our roots. Then, he talks about how it is that HPRS hosted their full calendar of events in 2020.

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix each discuss their top three truths about ultrarunning today, with discussion on what we can all do to continue moving forward. 

Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix are joined by owner and lead trainer of Ignite Fitness & Performance, Chad Chrisman. In this episode, we discuss the importance of strength and cross training for ultrarunners. 

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts John Lacroix and Eric Chrisman have a discussion about rebooting your running. After a year when so many stopped training, it's important to get back on track so we all can return to run again!

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts John Lacroix and Eric Chrisman have a discussion about community, and how it truly is best for our sport as a whole to put business aside and get back to lifting each other up.. TOGETHER.

Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix are joined by owner and race director of San Joaquin Running, Nate Moore. In this episode, we get to know Nate and continue the conversation on Authenticity. 

In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix and Eric Chrisman explore the concept of Authenticity, and why it's important to be our most authentic selves during the current climate. 

Take a run with ultrarunner Drew Ralston in our Season 4 kickoff show! In this episode we learn about Drew's adventure into endurance sports and ultramarathon running, we talk about his military service to our country, and we hear a collection of unique stories that have molded Drew into the athlete he is today.

SEASON 3 FINALE: Take a run with the founder and owner of BASE Performance Matt Miller. Matt is an accomplished triathlete who turned his passion into his livlihood by created the popular race hydration brand BASE Performance. In this episode John and Matt talk about Matt's journey to endurance sports, why he started BASE, and what sets their products apart from all the rest. There's also mention of a 25% code to use if you'd like to try their products!

Take a run with Ultra Stories hosts John Lacroix and Eric Chrisman as we continue to discuss A Path Forward. In this episode John and Eric set expectations as races begin to come back on line, and even dive a little bit into a code of conduct we hope all participants can adhere to moving forward. This episode focuses on respect, equality, and getting back to what matters.

Take a run with Ultra Stories as we discuss A Path Forward. In this episode we are joined by Eric Chrisman of Elevation Culture, and "Houda" Race Director for The Trans Rockies Race Series, as we come together to discuss the ongoing affects of Covid-19 on the sport of trail and ultra running, and our path forward from here.

Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix as he discusses how the HPRS Razorback Running Revival came to be, and the challenges we now face for directing a race in a different state. He shares feedback he gave to the AT100 last fall, and the fallout from providing that feedback. Ultra has no borders, and this episode is about how communities can still work together to lift each other up.

Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix, and a few members of the HPRS Board of Directors. In this episode we give you a sneak peek into the behind the scenes in the days immediately following a race. If you ever thought race organizers were on cloud-9 following a successful event, this episode gives you insight into where we're really at. An entertaining show with sleep deprived event organizers!

Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix, as he speaks candidly about why HPRS has decided to part ways with Ultrasignup. In this episode John read's a statement collectively prepared by the HPRS Board of Directors, then speaks openly about what ultimately lead to the decision and what unethical behavior has transpired since.

Take a run with Ultra Stories Host John Lacroix, as he sits down with HPRS Assistant RD Emily Royal. In this episode we dive into what experiences around elite runners have shaped John's opinions, and how it has made the HPRS Series' of events different because of it. We focus on the old school rules of ultra and how they should still be a priority today and that being a good human, as well as personally accountable, will take you far in this sport.

Take a run with ultrarunner Tracy Thelen (41, Grand Junction) as we hear the answer on the back of her bib from the 2020 Stories Ultra. In this episode we talk about how each of us has the capacity to change the world. We talk about the differences in mindset between thinking big and looking to the small. We dive into serving your village as a way to affect the global in the long term, and the importance of volunteering in our sport.

Take a run with ultrarunner Michelle Wilfong-Oliphant (31, Denver) as we hear her story of how she got into running and ultra. Then we ask Michelle for the question on the back of her bib from Stories Ultra. The conversation focuses on how Michelle works to resolve conflict, and how we others may as well.