Anton Krupicka: Trail Running Culture, Pro Athlete Lifestyle, Influence, Self-Reflection (Sunday Conversation)

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

Links

• Anton's Linktree Profile
• Anton's Instagram Profile
• 60 Songs That Explain The 90s
• Unbreakable
• Longs Peak Triathlon

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• #16 - Logan Williams | Trail Running Philosophy, Athlete Sponsorships, Why We Run

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