The Ultra Stories Podcast

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The Ultra Stories Podcast

  • 1 hour 55 minutes
    Ultra Stories - Episode 141: Helping Leadville, and Our Final Episode

    In the final episode of The Ultra Stories Podcast, join host John Lacroix as he explains how he received the unique opportunity to provide Leadville with feed forward, and what exactly that feed forward was. Then, John signs off for the final time as the host of the Ultra Stories Podcast. In the final mile he explains why this is the final episode, and what's coming next.

    30 August 2021, 7:42 pm
  • 56 minutes 24 seconds
    Ultra Stories - Episode 140: Your Voice Matters, It's Your Turn

    In this episode of The Ultra Stories Podcast, host John Lacroix signs off for the remainder of the summer. Before he goes, a quick review of what we've discussed on the show and how it's now your turn to let your collective voices be heard.. or not.. and the impact it will have on the direction of our sport.

    20 July 2021, 6:14 pm
  • 58 minutes 13 seconds
    Ultra Stories - Episode 139: Kim Levinsky Race Director of Sassquad Trail Running

    In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix talks with Kim Levinsky. Kim is the founder and race director of Sassquad Trail Running in New Jersey. In this episode the two continue the conversation on ethics, how race directors can work together, and more about Kim's personal journey through ultra running and race directing.

    7 July 2021, 5:07 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Ultra Stories - Episode 138: What Matters More, The Human? Or The Race?

    In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix talks about Gender Identity in Ultramarathon running. He also details the expanded gender policies at The Human Potential Running Series, and your obligation to stand up for what is fair and just in our community.

    29 June 2021, 10:57 pm
  • 1 hour 44 seconds
    Ultra Stories - Episode 137: Continuing The Discussion On Ethics

    In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix continue the discussion on ultrarunning's ethical dilemma. In this episode Eric and John talk about what race directors and runners can do to improve their ethical approach to putting on, and running in, Ultras.

    23 June 2021, 11:46 pm
  • 57 minutes 15 seconds
    Ultra Stories - Episode 136: Ultrarunning's Struggle With Being Ethical

    In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix continues to addresses fallout from tragedy at a China ultramarathon. In this conversation we provide what should be ethical best practices of both race directors, and runners, and explore what HPRS has done and will continue to do towards the ethical production of events.

    9 June 2021, 6:06 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Ultra Stories - Episode 135: The Risk Management Changes Ultra Needs

    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.

    2 June 2021, 6:52 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Ultra Stories - Episode 134: The China Tragedy and a Reality Check Stateside

    In this episode, Ultra Stories host John Lacroix addresses the tragedy at a China ultramarathon, and the ramifications a tragedy such as this would have if it had occurred here. John's statement on the tragedy is followed by continued in depth conversation about our responsibilities in accountability as ultra participants and ultra organizers, in our "extreme" sport.

    27 May 2021, 3:13 am
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Ultra Stories - Episode 133: The Ironman/UTMB Deal & Ultra Money

    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.

    19 May 2021, 10:50 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Ultra Stories - Episode 132: Exploring Community With Eugene Kim

    In this episode, Ultra Stories hosts Eric Chrisman and John Lacroix welcome Eugene Kim to the show. As a leader for The November Project, Eugene is uniquely qualified to continue the conversation on community.

    27 April 2021, 8:59 pm
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    Ultra Stories - Episode 131: The Intricacies of the Ultra Community

    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.

    22 April 2021, 4:33 am
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