The Ultra Stories Podcast

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix continue the discussion on risk management in ultrarunning. In this episode Eric and John talk about what race directors can do to improve their risk management protocols, and what runner's can do to hold themselves more accountable with their race prep.

In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix discusses why The Human Potential Running Series will no longer host UTMB Qualifiers, and the new partnership between UTMB & Ironman. Then, he welcomes special guest Emily Royal to the show as they discuss the realities regarding the business of Ultra, and how some RDs are price gouging already.

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix continue their discussion on community. Join John and Eric as we dive deeper into the intricacies of the ultra community, and how leaders and members of our communities play a role in shaping culture.

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix begin a discussion on community. Join John and Eric as we dive deeper into the definition of community, and how these two view the current landscape of the ultra community.

In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix talks about the path forward for HPRS through celebration of what was accomplished in 2020; a thanks to our community. Following that, a candid discussion about ultrarunning's issue with its own revised history. An honest discussion about getting history right.

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix welcome Vic Ballesteros, Owner of Victory Sportdesign. The episode continues to explore concepts of entrepreneurship in the run space, and is catered to both Race Directors and Aspiring Business Owners alike.

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix continue to discuss entrepreneurism. This episode was produced for race directors already in business, and runners thinking about making a leap into owning one’s own business. It includes the entrepreneurs tool box.

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix discuss entrepreneurism. This episode was produced for race directors already in business, and runners thinking about making a leap into owning one's own business.

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix each start by discussing the rising costs of participating in ultras, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Then, we revisit the concept of Daring Greatly and our sports need to get rid of the term DNF.

In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix sit down with Francesca Conte, co-RD of Bad to the Bone and Ultra Race of Champions. They continue the discussion on the social responsibility of our community of runners to be positive leaders of our sport.