Anton Krupicka is one crazy runner. Crazy good. He won the Leadville Trail 100 mile endurance run in 2006 and 2007, finishing over three hours ahead of his nearest competitor in 2007. That time was also the second fastest recorded time ever.
Anton has an unconventional perspective on training, and running in general. He prefers to leave all gadgets at home, such as heart rate monitors, watches, GPS trackers, and sometimes even shoes. He runs about 200 miles a week, most barefoot. His philosophy for running is centered on a belief that the activity is a chance to return to our roots and become one with nature.
Some Achievements
- 2006 Estes Park Marathon — 1st place and course record
- 2006 High Mountain 50k — 1st place and course record
- 2006 & 2007 Leadville Trail 100 — 1st place
- Rocky Raccoon 100 — 1st place
Trailer for documentary movie, Indulgence, about Anton (Tony) Krupicka:
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Great video!
Very motivational — makes we want to go out and run some more.
Thanks!
~Michael Sandler
http://www.meetup.com/Barefoot-Running-Club
http://www.twitter.com/runswithspirit
Great video!
Very motivational — makes we want to go out and run some more.
Thanks!
~Michael Sandler
http://www.meetup.com/Barefoot-Running-Club
http://www.twitter.com/runswithspirit
Most of Tony’s running is not barefoot, actually. He mostly runs trails in minimalist shoes, adding some barefoot miles each day. Take a look at his blog, he posts his mileage logs.
Yes, Tony likes to wear some minimal shoes, especially on the downhill as he feels they allow him to move more quickly. This makes sense for someone of his speed! Have you seen the Minimus video with him in it? Very cool. Can’t wait to try the shoes.
Does anyone think that Anton Krupicka smokes bud?
While he might “look the type,” wouldn’t it mess with all the training he does?