Take a run with Ultra Stories host John Lacroix as he recounts his first 100-mile finish. In this episode, John shares a retelling of his running the 2007 McNaughton Park Trail Runs in Pekin, IL; which would become his first 100-mile start and finish at the young age of 25. You'll hear mention of a number of names that have ultimately become household in our sport, as well as reliving the trials and thoughts of a first time 100-miler.

Ultra Stories - Episode 72: My First 100-Miler

Ultra Stories is brought to you by The Human Potential Running Series, Colorado's largest series of ultra marathons. Ultra Stories strives to tell the stories that we get to share on the trails while running together, but don't get to hear in our everyday lives. These are the stories that magazines, or online running media channels, never tell. We find every runner's story fascinating; regardless of where you finish the race; we want to hear the stories that dare you to dream it, move you to do it, and will you to experience it. The Ultra Stories Podcast focuses on telling the unique stories of those individuals who face and overcome adversity through the sport of ultra. It is a celebration of the sport by telling the personal stories of those who participate, and dare to discover their own Human Potential.

Sports

Fitness

Health & Fitness

Running

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.

Ultra Stories - Episode 135: The Risk Management Changes Ultra Needs

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.

Ultra Stories - Episode 133: The Ironman/UTMB Deal & Ultra Money

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.

Ultra Stories - Episode 131: The Intricacies of the Ultra Community

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.

Ultra Stories - Episode 130: What is 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.

Ultra Stories - Episode 72: My First 100-Miler

Download our free app to listen on your phone