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March 3, 2022

Anton Krupicka | Trail Running Culture, Pro Athlete Lifestyle, Influence, Self-Reflection

Anton Krupicka | Trail Running Culture, Pro Athlete Lifestyle, Influence, Self-Reflection

Anton Krupicka is a Professional Mountain Athlete for La Sportiva based in Boulder, CO.

Timestamps

  • (1:14) - considering Black Canyon for Western States Golden Ticket attempt
  • (3:30) - appreciations for other mountain sports
  • (6:00) - identifying with the sport of mountain ultra trail running, but not the scene
  • (9:04) - influences in other sports
  • (11:29) - the mindsets of the top athletes
  • (14:11) - excitement about technical backcountry missions
  • (18:31) - debate about the (lack of) desire to influence 
  • (25:53) - what a typical day looks like for Anton
  • (29:25) - whether life is still in alignment with passions
  • (33:07) - sponsor expectations
  • (34:53) - social media impact on attention
  • (38:26) - what life could look like 5 or 10 years from now
  • (41:20) - debate about changing elements of the sport
  • (45:31) - the one regret of his ultrarunning career
  • (51:26) - speculating about the 2008 Western States 100
  • (55:26) - Boulder versus Salt Lake City


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