The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) Podcast is a show dedicated to the many unique individuals who make up the HPRS Trail and Ultrarunning Community. Hosted by HPRS Owner and Race Director John Lacroix, this show explores the passions and thoughts of the individuals who run with, and volunteer at, HPRS.
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Author and Triathlon Coach, Matt Dixon, will empower and educate you to integrate sport into life in order to reach your athletic potential because, it is through the lens of athletic potential, that you reach your human potential. In addition to topics such as planning your fitness into a time-starved life, the show will provide in-depth interviews, advice, and insight into optimizing your health, work, and life performance, along with the critical habits and approaches that facilitate the ...
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You'll get in-depth interviews with the best researchers, athletes and coaches on how to optimize athletic performance from every angle. Hosted by Complete Human Performance coaches and featuring interviews with our athletes, you'll get an unprecedented look at the best diet, training and mental techniques to take your performance to the next level.
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The Endurance Matters Podcast, Hosted by Justin “BigMetz” Metzler, professional triathlete, is the ultimate destination for endurance enthusiasts. Join us as we dive deep into the world of endurance sports, from 5Ks to Ironman triathlons to Ultra Races, and everything in between. Each episode we'll bring you inspiring stories featuring athletes, trailblazers, and members of the endurance community. From the highs to the lows, this podcast will help us explore the limits of human physical and ...
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Through real, authentic, raw and enjoyable (RARE) conversations, the podcast digs deep into the passionate journey's & lives of Humans of Triathlon from around the globe and from all walks of life. We aim to inspire and to celebrate this life-changing sport and its humans - one human, one story at a time. The show is brought to you by 3 triathletes/co-hosts from 3 different continents, age-groups, and backgrounds - highlighting the diverse & inclusive nature of the sport and this podcast. #H ...
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Welcome to Tri Talk, your podcast source for triathlon tips, training, news and more. Our goal is to help you swim, bike, and run faster to meet your personal triathlon goals. We cover sprint distance to Ironman distance, whether you're an elite or amateur triathlete. Tri Talk focuses on the physiology and physics of triathlon, without ignoring the human impact and joy of the sport. Check out the website, www.tri-talk.com, to access dozens more archived episodes.
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What I'm learning at the intersection of the practical and the magical: from Human Design and Spirit to business and mindset.
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The Science of Getting Faster Podcast cuts through the noise and talks directly to the scientists doing the latest research into how to become a faster cyclist, stronger athlete, and healthier person. Join Sarah Laverty of TrainerRoad as she interviews a new researcher every month about their latest studies, what question they were hoping to answer, how they structured the study, what they observed and what they are still hoping to learn.
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Here at Boardroom Sessions we meet Southern California's Best and Brightest Technology Leaders and Executives. We learn about their backgrounds, business models, challenges and goals. Take a listen, join the discussion and enjoy! About the host Mike Miller When not in the Boardroom of one of his clients, consulting on Digital Transformation and Platform Architecture, Mike can be found at the beach. He lives in Huntington Beach California with his wife and 3 children. His true passions are Su ...
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“Rehabilitationships” is a new podcast spotlighting the intersection of rehabilitation and relationships. We all love a great story, and there’s nothing better than one about overcoming the odds. It’s a new podcast from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation that brings you real stories of recovery from real patients and real clinicians. Join us each month, when we sit down with people who share their extraordinary experiences of hope and recovery through physical rehabilitation. Meet the patients who ...
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Step into the realm of resilience, endurance, and achievement with ”The Greg Bennett Show.” Hosted by Greg Bennett, an Olympian, former world number one triathlete, and one of the most prolific figures in Triathlon, this podcast embodies Greg’s career-defining mantra, ”Success comes to those who endure just one moment longer.” On ”The Greg Bennett Show” Greg blends his wealth of 27 years of professional experience, having won over 100 international races from 500 starts and held the title of ...
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The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast presented by Human Vortex Training & USA Cycling Expert Level Coach Menachem Brodie gives cyclists & triathletes of all levels & abilities the opportunity to learn about Strength training, Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition, & much more, as Coach Brodie shares his experience and talks with other top experts. Taking YOUR questions, we're here to help you get more out of your training, and to learn how to "Train Smarter, Not Harder, because it is al ...
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Brad Miles: Lever Movement Founder and CEO
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50:17BigMetz is joined by Brad Miles, Founder and CEO of @levermovement . From humble beginnings, through hard work and persistence, Brad shares his ethos of building a foundational company in endurance sports. BigMetz has personally used Lever to help him successfully recover from achilles surgery. He and Brad discuss training protocols, going from con…
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360 - The Power of Perceived Effort: Your Internal Performance Superpower
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38:48Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) in endurance sports, emphasizing its role in training and racing. He explains that RPE, influenced by factors like muscle fatigue and psychological stress, is a subjective rating of effort that complements…
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HPRS Podcast – Episode 66: Transitions
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2:18:31Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 66, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discusses change and transitions. Change can be terrifying to the point that some people avoid it. It can also be necessary to grow. Transition is a word that can better describe change in a positive light. In this episode, John discusses asp…
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359 - How to Race at Your Best Lessons from the Purple Patch Pros Copy 01
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59:26Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss lessons from Purple Patch Pros for racing success. They emphasize tailored training programs and the importance of mental resilience. Key stories include Sam Appleton's overcoming illness to achieve a top-six finis…
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Episode 65: Strategies For Race Prep
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1:22:32Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 65, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott discuss a wide range of thoughts about race preparation strategies. Together, they take us on a journey from beginner training plans to using races as training. They tackle ego versus mindset, how one can be destructi…
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Hannah Shell: Working Class Professional Gravel and MTB Racer
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55:47BigMetz is joined by Hannah Shell, professional Gravel and MTB racer. Juggling a full time job while successfully being an elite pro racer, Hannah shares a unique perspective into the emerging world of professional racing. BigMetz and Hannah discuss balancing training protocols, managing a social media presence, all while being a working class pro …
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358 - Podcast Takeover: Matt Dixon on Tim Reed & Sam Appleton's Triathlon Therapy Podcast
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52:08Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On today’s episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses a special episode featuring a re-screening of the Triathlon Therapy Podcast with former Pro Triathletes Tim Reed and Sam Appleton. Dixon reflects on his coaching journey with Reed and Appleton, emphasizing the import…
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HPRS Podcast – Episode 64: Public Lands Under Fire
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2:27:49Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 64, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest co-host Derek Talbott from The Shifted Hunter. In this episode, John and Derek combine their two shows to discuss recent concerns about public land. In this robust conversation, they discuss the growing threats to publi…
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357 - How To Race Smarter Faster in Hot Humid Conditions
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44:08Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses strategies for performing well in hot and humid conditions. He emphasizes the importance of heat training, which increases plasma volume and sweat rates, enhancing the body's cooling mechanisms. Key strategies include avoiding pre-race fatigue, adapting …
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356 - Win the Race Before It Starts- Race Prep Secrets from the Coaches Table
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1:01:31Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts a roundtable discussion with three Purple Patch coaches—Brad Hunter, Nancy Clarke, and Max Gering—on race preparation. They discuss the importance of taper, emphasizing energy conservation and maintaining some intensity. They highlight the need for a structured approach to r…
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HPRS Podcast – Episode 63: Mantras - A Tool of the Mind
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1:08:02Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 63, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest co-host Christopher Mellott. In this episode, John and Chris define what a mantra is. They provide various examples of the multitude of mantras that exist in the world. Then they turn to a conversation on how mantras ca…
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Charlie Lawrence: World Record Holder and Professional Runner
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1:09:50BigMetz sits down with Charlie Lawrence, 50 mile World Record holder and distance runner extraordinaire. Charlie has a unique perspective into the world of professional endurance sports. You won't want to miss Charlie's journey from his amazing running background in Minnesota, to competing successfully at the collegiate level and now world professi…
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Win Cycle | Nail The Basics - How Elite Performers Sustain High Performance
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38:12Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses the Win Cycle program, designed to help leaders and teams achieve consistent performance. He emphasizes the importance of "nailing the basics" for high performance, drawing from his experience coaching elite triathletes…
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HPRS Podcast – Episode 62: Care, Concern, and Accountability
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1:31:28Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 62, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix welcomes special guest co-host Christopher Mellott. In this episode, they discuss Care, Concern, and Accountability, and balancing all three when runners cheat or if a race participant or volunteer behaves negatively. They also discuss why ru…
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355 - Seven Marathons, Seven Continents, One Time-Starved Executive: The Scot Davis Story
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47:47Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon Interviews Scot Davis, a Purple Patch Athlete and Chief Operating Officer at Crow Holdings, who completed the World Marathon Challenge, running seven marathons in seven days across seven continents. His journey began after caring for his mother with pancreatic can…
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HPRS Podcast - Episode 61: It's the Journey, Not the Destination
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1:33:59Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 61, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott give updates on the Silverheels Trail Runs Permitting process before diving into a conversation about chasing an experience (the journey) rather than a destination. They discuss how people tend to become good at helpi…
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Siri Lindley: World Champion Athlete and Coach, Cancer Survivor, and Eternal Optimist
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1:04:45BigMetz sits down with Siri Lindley, World Champion, Coach extraordinaire, motivational speaker and cancer survivor. An eternal optimist and source of of inspiration to many across the globe, Siri's impact on triathlon and life are legendary. From overcoming adversity in sport to battling cancer, Siri's "Don't Give Up" attitude persists across all …
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HPRS Podcast - Special Edition: Calling People Out vs Calling People In
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18:06In this special edition of the HPRS Podcast, Race Director John Lacroix discusses the framework of community within ultramarathon running from 20 years ago, the two pockets that currently divide the sport, and how the behaviors of a small subset of runners within the community threaten to tear what remains of the community apart.…
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354 - Kona-Bound on 6-10 Hrs-Wk- A Busy Doctor Mom Just Rewrote the IRONMAN Training Playbook
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57:32Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon interviews Stephanie Go, a busy Doctor and Mother, shares her journey as a Purple Patch Athlete, emphasizing the importance of consistency and efficiency in training. Despite a demanding schedule, she achieved significant success in 2024, including qualifying for the Hawaii IRONMA…
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HPRS Podcast – Episode 60: It's Time to Support Our Land Partners, Not Demand More.
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1:44:48Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 60, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix brings us full circle on how our federal land management partners' current issues could negatively impact trail and ultra events. During the discussion, John highlights the timeline from June 2023 to the Present in discussing how we arrived a…
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Win Cycle | From Not Too Late: “Unathletic” To Unstoppable: Gwendolyn Bounds on Reinvention 🔥
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1:00:39IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts Gwendolyn Bounds, author of "Not Too Late," on the Purple Patch podcast as part of the Win Cycle series, which focuses on performance in various aspects of life. Alongside Purple Patch Fitness Co-Founder Kelli McMaster, Gwendolyn shares her journey from an unathletic childhood to becoming a competitive Spartan …
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Men's Mental Health and Training - With Mike & Justin
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1:24:16Join Director of Coaching Ariana Scalfo as she chats with new CHP coaches Mike Thompson and Justin Jones about men's mental health and how it plays out in lifestyle, health, and ability/motivation to train. Mike and Justin are relatively new fathers, and they discuss with Ariana (a new mother) the loneliness and pressure that comes with fatherhood,…
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Mark Allen: 6x Ironman World Champion and GOAT of Men's Triathlon
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1:01:32BigMetz sits down with 6x Ironman World Champion Mark Allen. Widely considered the GOAT of men's triathlon, Mark's impact on and off the race course continue to be an enduring legacy in triathlon. His preparation and mindset are legendary and you won't want to miss Mark's perspective on training methods, spirituality in sport, and coaching high-per…
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Episode 353: Assess, Reflect, Check-In: The Key to Unlocking Performance
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53:18IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Coach Max Gering discuss the ARC process: Assess, Reflect, and Check-in. This methodology is integral to the Purple Patch coaching model, emphasizing reflection to drive action and improve performance. They highlight the importance of understanding one's "why" and assessing progress objectively, both…
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Shane Shepherd - Asst. Professor of Finance & Economics at USC on the state of the US Economy
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50:56Meet Shane Shepherd, Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics at the USC Marshal School of Business. We go deep from the individual investor’s viewpoint on Tariffs, Bitcoin, what’s new with AI in investing, and Shane’s views on the health of the US economy. We all could use a little perspective here so let’s ask the expert! I hope you enjoy. Yo…
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Episode 352: Navigating fear, anxiety and self-doubt for high performance in sport and beyond
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34:47IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts the Purple Patch Podcast, focusing on integrating sport into busy lives and overcoming performance anxiety. He introduces a free webinar on preparing for triathlons with limited time, emphasizing the importance of mindset. Dixon shares a case study of an athlete named Kate, who experienced self-doubt and underp…
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Episode 351: Go Time! Key Considerations of dialing in your Winter to Spring: From PREP to BUILD
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58:19IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Coach Max Gering discuss the importance of strategic training for IRONMAN and half IRONMAN races, emphasizing that 8-12 hours of training per week can be optimized for performance. They highlight common mistakes athletes make, such as neglecting strength training, ramping up training too quickly, and…
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Mirinda Carfrae: 3x Ironman World Champion and 1x 70.3 Ironman World Champion
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1:10:54BigMetz sits down with 4x Ironman World Champion Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae. Rinny's performances and impact on and off the race course are a lasting legacy in the endurance sports world. As she transitions from being an elite pro athlete to business leader and fitness enthusiast (and always a "mum"), she to continues to explore ways to maximize her p…
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WIN CYCLE by Purple Patch: Getting out of your comfort zone to improve leadership
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43:08IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon introduces a new direction for the Purple Patch podcast, focusing on performance in life and work rather than just triathlon. He emphasizes the value of getting out of one's comfort zone, termed "win cycle," and how it applies to both athletes and professionals. Dixon shares stories of clients like Ben Cooper and Car…
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HPRS Podcast – Episode 59: On Belongingness Theory
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1:36:29Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 59, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-hosts Thomas Stott and Megan Storms, dive into Belongingness Theory. In this episode, the trio explores what it means to belong. Deeper than that, we discuss the importance of belonging and the many ways in which HPRS promotes and supp…
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HPRS Podcast Episode 58: Welcome Megan Storms
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1:26:55Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 58, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix and co-host Thomas Stott welcome our newest co-host, Megan Storms, to the program. In this episode, we get to know Megan, her life in general, her journey into trail and ultra, and her journey to HPRS. We discuss why she believes in the HPRS …
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Episode: 350 - The Susie Orcutt Case Study: Lessons in Coaching & Coachability
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1:00:25Matt Dixon hosts the Purple Patch Podcast from the Hawaii IRONMAN training camp, featuring Susie Orcutt, a busy Mother and Physician's Assistant from Atlanta. Susie discusses her journey with Purple Patch, highlighting her coaching relationship with Nancy Clark and the challenges they faced initially. Susie emphasizes the importance of communicatio…
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Episode 349: Love, Sport, and the Art of Integration: A Purple Patch Valentine’s Special
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49:48A fresh new format featuring a coaching conversation with Host Matt Dixon and Co-Host Max Gering. This Valentine’s Day, we explore how athletes can integrate sport into life in a way that strengthens relationships rather than strains them—because true performance isn’t just about results, it’s about the bigger picture. IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dix…
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Eli Hemming: Professional Ultra Trail Runner and Former Pro Triathlete
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1:06:59BigMetz sits down with Eli Hemming, ultra trail distance runner extraordinaire and former professional triathlete. Eli has a unique perspective into the world of professional endurance sports. You won't want to miss Eli's insights into how he successfully transitioned to professional ultra trail running, the evolution of the ultra running scene, hi…
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HPRS Podcast - Episode 57: 2025 State of Ultra
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1:24:22Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. For Episode 57 HPRS Race Director John Lacroix provides his data collection and analysis for ultramarathon running in 2024, and where the sport finds itself today. Less "address" and more conversation amongst friends, John highlights the triumphant year that ultra had and his reasons for b…
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