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!

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 28 HPRS owner and race director John Lacroix brings validity to his State of Our Sport Address from a month ago by discussing the current realized trends in Colorado trail and ultra one month in to the new year. Then, he switches gears and tells the tale of what went down behind the scenes to get the Franklin Mountains Trail Runs to happen. 

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 27 HPRS owner and race director John Lacroix narrates his 2023 State of Our Sport Address, as well as his Review of the 2022 Colorado Ultra Scene. In this year's address John explains why he feels the State of Our Sport is currently "Critical." Issues include a massive decline in volunteerism, rising costs of entry, an oversaturated and hostile market, and a cultural shift highlighting our sport's intolerance issue are all discussed with data and sources to support the narrative.

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!

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.