Podcasts about sherpa john lacroix

Join Scotty and Sherpa John LaCroix for a long run in which they discuss his life in running, changes in the sport, race directing, his podcast, life, and much much more! Learn about John's Races here: https://humanpotentialrunning.com/ More about the Coalition For Outdoor Access here: https://accesstheoutdoors.com/ This episoide brought to you by our friends at Path Projects.  Buy some of the best running clothes for men and the Ten Junk Miles hat here: https://pathprojects.com/ This episode brought to you by UCAN.  Try some of their products today by clicking here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles/ Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off. Like the show?  Consider kicking in a couple of bucks on Patreon.  It helps keep the show alive! Join here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/  

As an athlete, filmmaker, and a race director, Sherpa John Lacroix is a seminal figure in the modern version of the sport of ultrarunning—and one who's not afraid to ruffle a few feathers either. We caught up with Sherpa John for a fun conversation about his roots in hiking and backpacking (1:30), how he cut his teeth in race directing and may have semi-accidentally started the OCR craze (7:05), his current race series (29:00), ultrarunning as therapy (31:45), commercialization in the sport, his favorite races, and more.Links48, Sherpa John's film about peak bagging in the White MountainsHuman Potential Running SeriesThe Burro Racing World ChampionshipsDesert Island Picks: Forest and Crag by Laura and Guy Waterman, the Lumineers, Odell Brewing 90 ShillingIntro music: "Fine Line" by the BloodlettersOutro music: "When I Was Still Young" by Yard Sale

Take a run with Ultra Stories host “Sherpa” John Lacroix as he explores motivation. In this episode he discusses intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, as well as the 10 other types of motivation that exists. He strives to define each type of motivation and how it relates to us as ultrarunners, on the way to answering the age old question “WHY do we do this?” Finding your why is an integral part to ultrarunning success, and this episode affords you the opportunity to explore your motivations more honestly.  

“The race doesn’t matter, the experience does and we shouldn’t be creating situations where there’s exclusivity, we should instead be creating experiences where there’s inclusivity.”-”Sherpa” John LacroixJohn Lacroix, known in the ultrarunning world by his nickname “Sherpa John,” is the founder of the Human Potential Race Series, the largest race series in Colorado and the fifth largest in the nation. This series focuses on providing an “old school” atmosphere to their events and incorporating a strong sense of community into the experience. Preferential treatment is not given to front runners at the event, every finisher is given the same award, there is no prize money, and times are recorded by pen and paper. John’s unique approach to his races extends to the approach that he takes to the ultrarunning world at large. He is unafraid to speak his mind openly and honestly, always making sure to support his opinions with evidence. This propensity towards brutal honesty has led John to rub some people the wrong way and for him to become a polarizing figure within the sport. John’s experience in the sport, having run or race directed ultramarathons for the past 15 years, leads him to speak wisely on all things ultrarunning, which is exactly what he does in today’s wide-ranging discussion.AUM,Jarod Contrerashumanpotentialrunning.com/Support Touching the Trail:touchingthetrail.com/donatetargetreleaserecovery.comFind Touching the Trail:touchingthetrail.comTouching the Trail Weekly: touchingthetrail.com/signupInstagram: @touchingthetrail instagram.com/touchingthetrailTwitter: @touchthetrail twitter.com/touchthetrailFacebook: Touching the Trail facebook.com/touchingthetrail

Take a run with Ultra Stories host "Sherpa" John Lacroix as he explores the concept of Human Potential. In this episode Sherpa defines what Human Potential is by breaking it down, and discussing how it applies to ultrarunners of all abilities. He discusses who gets to define success, the various growth zones outside of our comfort zone, and how ultra affords us an opportunity to be human.

Take a run with Ultra Stories host "Sherpa" John Lacroix. In this episode Sherpa takes us on a run to provide his trademark commentary. He discusses the notion of an ultrarunning "career;" giving races without a lottery, and who are not qualifiers for anything, a chance; and finally a bit on hiring an online running coach. 

Countless ultra runners participate in our sport as a coping mechanism for a variety of life's traumas. Perhaps they're recovering from addiction, working through a breakup or divorce, loss of a loved one, or they suffer from mental illness. Join host "Sherpa" John Lacroix and guest host Jessica Croissant, as these two ultra runners who live with mental illness have an honest conversation about their daily lives, and how it intertwines with their running. 

[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md="12"] Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series as we discuss The 2018 Niwot's Challenge. In this episode we dive into the history and intricacies of "The Barkley of the West," in HPRS' Niwot's Challenge. Join race director "Sherpa" John Lacroix with his special guests Hollis Lyman, Kate Welle, and 2x Niwot's finisher Brandt Ketterer; as they discuss all that is Niwot's from the day of the race itself. You'll hear some of the sounds, a description of some of the sights, and a whole lot about what makes this event so unique, special, and different from the Barkley. Download This Episode SHOW NOTES: Niwot's Challenge Barkley Marathons [/cherry_col] [/cherry_row] [cherry_row type="full-width" bg_type="none" bg_position="center" bg_repeat="no-repeat" bg_attachment="scroll" bg_size="auto" parallax_speed="1.5" parallax_invert="no" min_height="300" speed="1.5" invert="no"] [cherry_col size_md="5" size_xs="none" size_sm="none" size_lg="none" offset_xs="none" offset_sm="none" offset_md="none" offset_lg="none" pull_xs="none" pull_sm="none" pull_md="none" pull_lg="none" push_xs="none" push_sm="none" push_md="none" push_lg="none" collapse="no" bg_type="none" bg_position="center" bg_repeat="no-repeat" bg_attachment="scroll" bg_size="auto"] [embed]https://youtu.be/KCFfHHGr828[/embed] [/cherry_col] [/cherry_row]

One of my favorite things about running ultra marathons is the community and culture that surrounds these epic events, particularly the one hundred mile distance. There is something about the prolonged suffering and overcoming adversity that a runner faces in the course of the many hours it takes to complete an ultra that has a …

[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md="12"] Take a run with Ultra Stories as we discuss the true story of how the Leadville Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run was founded. In Part 2 of our interview with Dale "Sasquatch" Perry, we discuss Jim Butera.. the founder and original Race Director of the LT100. Jim was a well known Colorado race director in the early 1980s. He created the now defunct Colorado Ultra Club and the Moosejaw Ultra; and was the man who's dream and vision for a 100-mile race in Colorado's mountains got Leadville off the ground. Post interview, "Sherpa" John Lacroix and Hollis Lyman of HPRS bring it all together with hopes that the honest history of our sport can be preserved for generations to come. Show Links:Excerpt from October 1983 Ultrarunning Magazine - Leadville 100's first race report written by Race Director Jim Butera. Excerpt from October 1984 Ultrarunning Magazine - Mentions Jim Butera as founder and race director working in cooperation with Chlouber. Dave Combs April 1996 Cal 50 Race Report where he says, "The guy behind me came up and passed, and I just tagged along behind him toward the start/finish area. He was an interesting guy--Jim Butera, the founder of the Leadville 100." 5280 Magazine Article from June/July 2005 written by Chris McDougall talking about Ken Chlouber in detail while only briefly mentioning Jim Butera, yet discusses Jim and Ken's chance meeting in a Denver shoe store. Listed the year Ken moved to Leadville and started working in the mines as 1976. Sue Norwood's 2006 Leadville 100 Race Report which states "Jim Butera came up with an idea to put the town back on the map" and "Jim's idea of a trail ultra marathon that would start in Leadville, go out to the ghost town of Winfield, and return to Leadville started in 1983 with 45 runners and has mushroomed 24 years later into a popular, internationally-known race with over 500 participants. Jim was the first LT100 race director and still runs in the race; he is entered this year." --2010 Lifetime Fitness purchases Leadville Race Series-- --October 2012; Jim Butera Passes away and the story begins to change-- Leadville Herald Democrat from August 2013 reposting of an excerpt from the 1983 Herald Democrat which lists Ken Chlouber as a race sponsor, but Jim Butera as the "coordinator." Leadville Herald Democrat from August 8, 2013 where Jim Feistner (a 1984 Finisher of the event) wrote a letter to the editor to correct a report that the LT100 was started by Merilee Maupin; and he states, "The Leadville Trail 100 race came to be in 1983 and was the dream of founder and race director Jim Butera." --2013 Lifetime Fitness allows the Leadville Trail 100 to grow beyond it's means, starts almost 200 more runners then permits will allow, and chaos ensues-- Leadville Herald Democrat from October 2013 mentioning Jim Butera as coming "up with the idea of an ultra race in the Colorado Mountains, which became the Leadville Trail 100." --In the aftermath of 2013, Lifetime Fitness decides to go back to the races roots, celebrating Ken Chlouber as the sole founder, and use this marketing ploy as a way to save face and regain lost participants-- Trailrunner Magazine Article from February 24, 2014 written by Yitka Winn where she states Ken Chlouber "co-founded the LT100 with Colorado Ultra Club’s then-president Jim Butera." Yitka has since been blackballed in Leadville due to Ken's anger over her writing this. Trailrunner Magazine from a September 12, 2014 article written by Garett Graubins "True Grit: The Man Who Founded Leadville." Article lists 1974 as the year Chlouber moved to Leadville, contradicting the 2005 article written by McDougall that states 1976. Article also points out where Chlouber calls the Governor of Colorado "a dickhead" and his disparaging nickname for Dean Karnazes, "O-fer." No mention anywhere of Jim Butera and is the first time Jim has been completely erased from the history. May 24, 2016 Daily News from UltraRunnerPodcast which points towards the October 1984 Edition of Ultrarunning Magazine. In the comments from URPs daily news someone writes, "Interesting to read the copy of the Ultrarunning Magazine from 1984. I see in the Trail section of the Ultrarunning Calendar on page 58 it shows Jim Butera of the Colorado Ultra Club as the contact/director of the Leadville Trail 100." 2017 Hinsdale County Site Development Report mentioning LT100 being started by both Jim Butera and Ken Chlouber. 2017 Leadville Trail 100 Runner's Manual by Lifetime Fitness... In his open letter to runners, Ken Chlouber lists himself and Marilee as the founders of the event in 1982 (prior to the mine closing and instead of 1983) and makes no mention of Jim Butera. January 4, 2018 article for REI Co-op Journal completely void of any mention of Jim Butera, and states "That's when Chlouber had an idea, one potentially grand enough to put Leadville on the map: "What about a 100-mile race?" Further removing Jim as the founder and visionary for the 100 mile run. Also note that it says, "The first race in 1983 had 49 entrants, 10 of whom managed to cross the finish line. Among them was Chlouber himself, who traded his shovel and dynamite for sneakers and trail shoes." The race had 44 starters (not 49) and Ken Chlouber does not appear in the official results (see 1983 Ultrarunning Magazine excerpt above).  Leadville Race Series Lifetime Fitness Events (owners and directors of the LT100) The Ultra List Download This Episode [/cherry_col] [/cherry_row]

Today’s podcast features an Interview with Sherpa John Lacroix, a fixture of the Colorado ultramarathon running scene and founder of Human Potential Running. Not only does Sherpa John organize some of the most scenic (and toughest) trail races around, he is also an accomplished ultramarathon runner himself. He's finished 200-mile races, over a dozen 100-mile runs and countless other adventures: including running across New Hampshire (twice) in addition to his most recent adventure: running 300+ miles to raise money and awareness for mental health issues in our society. We are joined for part of this interview with his partner in Human Potential Running (and fellow runner) Hollis Lyman.     In this episode we discuss: * What it’s like to try running 305 miles, from Colorado’s lowest to highest points. * How much of distance running is physical vs mental. * Why he gave up a traditional career path to literally blaze his own trail. …and much more!   Connect with Sherpa John and his Human Potential Running series: humanpotentialrunning.com https://twitter.com/SherpaJohn https://twitter.com/HPRunningSeries https://www.facebook.com/HPRunningSeries/   Also, listen to his podcast about distance running, “Ultra Stories” (where I am interviewed on Season 1: Episode 5) http://humanpotentialrunning.com/ultra-stories/

Take a run with "Sherpa" John Lacroix, of Castle Rock, CO. HPRS' Director of Human Experience, Hollis Lyman, sits down to interview Sherpa John for this special edition of Ultra Stories. Through their talk, Sherpa talks openly about who he is, his vision and mission for the future, and the adversity he's faced. They talk more in depth about HPRS, recent rebranding and changes, and what's to come in the future for the company. It wouldn't be a Sherpa John interview with the raw, honest, unappologetic words he's known for sharing. If you want a deeper glimpse into the man behind HPRS, this episode is for you.  

Join Scotty and ultra running veteran "Sherpa" John LaCroix as they discuss his life in running, the races he directs and the unfair treatment he is reciving from the Leadville Trail 100 in connection with his attempt to complete the Grand Slam of Ultra Running.

The gang does something different on this show and take calls with listeners who have questions, stories, or just want to get to know us better. Callers include Scott Laudick, Amanda Tichacek, Eric Ekocaj, Jenn Coker, Thomas Brock, Ameelia Ghareeb and Jennifer Latham. They also discuss: Potawatomi Trail 100; 2Toms Keira Henninger and her races Griffith Park Trail Marathon, Parmount Ranch Races and Sean O’Brien; Fixing Your Feet by John Vonhof; Silverheels 100 and Sherpa John LaCroix; Pinhoti 100 and the Georgia Jewel 100; The South Tour Ultra 50K; Chicken Sriracha Epic Bars; and Our new Amazon page, T-shirts and Website. And of course reviews, Kat’s Kudos and much much more        

Join the gang as they spend some time with Todd Brown who recently completed the Gnarly Bandit Series and a Skype interview with Sherpa John Lacroix, the race director of the Human Potential Race Series.   They also discuss:   Todd Brown; Sherpa John Lacroix; St. Pat's 24 Hour Race; Pumpkin Spice; Pooping; Kilometers; Kat's Kudo's; Show Reviews; And much much more  

Our guest bagged every one of New Hampshires 48 4,000 foot peaks multiple times and even in the winter.  He is an avid ultra runner and as passionate about his athletic pursuits as any guest we've had on the show.  He shares some great inspiring stories and even one about a blind man doing amazing things in the mountains.  You are going on an adventure today!