I know i already posted one blog today, but this blew my flipflops off. Whats so interesting about anton krupicka, the boulderbased ultrarunner who is easily identifiable on local trails, possibly sporting the ultimate direction race vest named after him, and in new balance advertisements due to his shirtless bronzed torso, flowing hair, scruffy beard, and minimus shoes. In the high country a running film featuring anton krupicka. Aug 20, 20 documentary on mountain runner anton krupicka. With a lingering stress fracture flaring up, top trail runner anton krupicka has devoted more time to other mountain sports. Filmed and produced by joel wolpert with the support. A few minutes with anton krupicka i was lucky enough to run into tony krupicka at the ultimate direction booth during the outdoor recreation show in salt lake city last week and he graciously agreed for us to meet up the next day or an interview. When i asked anton how and how long his transition to minimalist shoes took, he was able to speak confidently about the process as much as the outcome.
An intimate glimpse into a day in the life of famed and accomplished ultra runner anton krupicka as he shares his thoughts on his current injury, what it was like growing up in his hometown of niobrara, nebraska and his place in ultra running history. Video interviews with anton krupicka and duncan callahan. Pro athlete anton krupicka part 2 ep 11 just curious show. Thank you so much for not running for a few minutes so i could talk with you. Geoff roes, yet to be defeated at the 100mile distance at the time. In the last five years due to a number of injury setbacks anton has moved away from competing at top level ultra running races.
In the high country trailer product description in the high country is an impressionistic mountain running film, the result of a yearlong collaboration between filmmaker joel wolpert and mountain runner anton krupicka. Anton krupicka, undefeated in every ultramarathon he has ever started, a graduate. In the interviews, duncan and anton discuss training, shoe choice, as well as their race strategies and the top contenders at the 2009 leadville 100. The film follows krupickas evolution in running from his roots in niobrara, nebraska, to the roost, his pickup truck home, and the miles in between. Anton krupicka on minimalist running wednesday, july 21, 2010 photo from krupickas blog.
The enigmatic anton krupicka cut through the mumbo jumbo around minimalist running when he addressed a group of footwear retailers, running coaches and podiatrists at the recent launch of the new balance minimus range held in melbourne, australia. Offpiste andrew skurka whats so interesting about anton krupicka, the boulderbased ultrarunner who is easily identifiable on local trails, possibly sporting the ultimate direction race vest named after him, and in new balance advertisements due to his shirtless bronzed torso, flowing. The second part of my conversation with mountain athlete anton krupicka dives into what has ultra running grown into and where might it go and what has anton grown into and where is he going. The film follows krupickas evolution in running from his roots in niobrara, nebraska, to. Anton krupicka and the longs peak triathlon climbing. Discover how anton krupicka experiences mountain running and challenges himself running ultra distances on the trails. Sep 06, 2014 anton krupicka september 6, 2014 uncategorized i didnt commit to running utmb this year until two weeks before race day. The lines between trail running, mountaineering, and climbing are becoming blurred. Anton krupicka s minimalist shoe construction philosophy. The coffee people series interviews with influential coffee people is back, with a force. He has won the leadville 100 twice, the miwok 100k, the rocky raccoon 100 miler, the collegiate peaks 50 miler, the white river 50 miler twice set 2010 cr 6. In 2010, four of the greatest undefeated mountain runners on earth toed the starting line at the western states 100mile endurance run, the oldest and most prestigious 100mile foot race in the world. Our destination that evening was the grays and torreys trailhead, just a few miles down the hill they would become only my 2nd and 3rd 14ers the next day. I didnt commit to running utmb this year until two weeks before race day.
In terms of running his achievements include being a twotime champion of the leadville 100 and getting second at the 2010 western states 100. Anton krupicka, undefeated in every ultramarathon he had ever started. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Today, we push the limits a bit further on what it means to be an influential coffee person, and explore the intersection of. Anton krupicka is world renowned ultrarunner and mountain athlete. The fact that he was able to keep up with krupicka while filming has him nearly stealing the show. Mar 17, 2011 ever since i left my home state of nebraska nearly 10 years ago to attend college in. I am looking forward to seeing the new documentary, in the high country, which is the result of a yearlong collaboration between mountain runner anton krupicka and filmmaker joel wolpert. Nov 17, 2016 in the outdoor sports world, krupickas name is synonymous with endurance. The western states 100 journeyfilm official trailer. The best scenes were when there was no music and anton was narrating. Anton krupicka is a writer and runner whose inspiration comes from the natural world and all the beauty it has to offer. During the second week of july my historicallytroublesome right shin became a worry once again, and i was able to do very little true running for all of july and august. Anton krupicka celebrity profile check out the latest anton krupicka photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
The film will offer the viewer a firsthand look at antons life as he trains in the mountains of colorado, utah, nevada, and california during the summer of 2007. Hal koerner, two time defending western states champion, and running store entrepreneur from ashland, oregon. But before he won leadville and began redefining what it meant to be a mountain runner, he raced cross country and had some serious wheels. The legendary ultramarathoner, who regularly competes in single day 100 mile races and wins them. Watch unbreakable, 2010 western states film starring. The temper trap drum song live at music box at the fonda hollywood 31010 duration. Anton krupicka born 2 august 1983 is an american ultrarunner. An intimate glimpse into a day in the life of famed and accomplished ultra runner anton krupicka as he shares his thoughts on his current injury, what it was like growing up in his hometown of niobrara, nebraska and his. Ultrarunner anton krupickas boulder apartment is just steps away from the flatirons and is packed with climbing tools, bikes, skis, and lots of shoes. Hes stood on podiums around the world, turned heads with his iconic, minimalist styleshoulderlength hair, skimpy shoes, oftenbare chestand become famous for his highmileage output, which has sometimes topped 200 per week. I watched anton krupickas in the high country film and its awesome. To purchase the dvd version with subtitles in german, french, english and.
In the high country trailer product description in the high country is an impressionistic mountain running film, the result of a yearlong collaboration between filmmaker joel. Anton krupickas minimalist shoe construction philosophy. Personally, i dont find it to be the minutiae of what. On a sunny morning in midseptember, anton krupicka hopped onto his bike for the 25mile ride out to brainard lake, located at 10,500 feet continue reading anton krupicka, relearning how to run.
Mar 17, 2011 ever since i left my home state of nebraska nearly 10. The 33yearold nebraska native is a twotime winner of the leadville 100 and the 50mile trail national championships, and hes. In the high country is the result of a yearlong collaboration between filmmaker joel wolpert and mountainrunner anton krupicka. Tony krupicka is one of the worlds foremost ultra runners.
Pro athlete anton krupicka part 1 ep 10 just curious show. Anton krupicka is one of the faces of ultrarunning, know for big mileage in the mountains and pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a mountain athlete. Unbreakable bonus features will be a digital 6 collection box set that will be released incrementally each month over the next 12 months. Among the ultrarunners i know, discussions about you or your race performances seem to always start with an. Ultra trail runner anton krupicka doesnt explore mountains he lives in. Courtesy of anton krupicka in the nearly 10 years since, krupicka has become a household name in offroad running. Anton krupicka february 28, 2015 uncategorized in late october 2001 i was on i70 driving east through the eisenhower tunnels with three fellow colorado college freshmen. One of my friends described anton krupicka as one of the godfathers of pro ultra running. I came away feeling that i had just watched the high school movie project completed by an adhd sufferer. Oh wait, since leadville is an outandback course, lets throw in a video for the return trip an interview with 2006 and 2007 leadville champ, new balance runner anton krupicka. In late october 2001 i was on i70 driving east through the eisenhower tunnels with three fellow colorado college freshmen.
The ingenuous choice mountain running with anton krupicka. The pro trail runner reflects on injury and how its changed up his training regimen with a lingering stress fracture flaring up, top trail runner anton krupicka has devoted more continue reading anton krupicka. The 30minute film will be shown in shepherdstown, west virginia on friday, october 11, and the screening will be held at the historic shepherdstown opera house and hosted by movie sponsor two. Today, we push the limits a bit further on what it means to be an influential coffee person, and explore the intersection of coffee and running, coffee and the mountains. Ultra runner anton krupickas love affair with the wild. Anton krupicka, relearning how to run trail runner magazine.
Anton was one of the first people to make a career out of the curious sport of running more than 26. The western states 100 journeyfilms official movie. Anton krupickas in the high country film is awesome. The ultimate direction buzz unsupported longs peak. It documents the 2010 race with the mens favourites geoff roes, tony krupicka, hal koerner and kilian jornet. What is to come from anton krupicka in the next couple years. But before he won leadville and began redefining what it meant to be a mountain runner, he raced cross country and had some serious. Anton krupicka living in the high country from trail. He sometimes goes a while without updating it, but when he does update it many times a year, its worth it.
Anton has come off a busy year of running and training culminating in the release of the joel wolpert film, in the high country. One of the elites of ultrarunning right now is anton tony krupicka. Jul 30, 20 in the high country is the result of a yearlong collaboration between filmmaker joel wolpert and mountainrunner anton krupicka. By anton krupicka advanced sep 30, 2010 off season. However, he did give a hint of the films looselyplanned narrative. Anton krupickas minimalist running transition running. In the high country is a superexciting mountain running film starring anton krupicka. For anyone who has not seen it yet, ultrarunner anton krupicka has a really nice running blog, so far as running blogs go. The western states 100 follows the four lead men on this amazing journey. March 6, 2017 just curious show anton krupicka, athlete, boulder, climber, colorado, longs peak tri, mountains, pro athlete, runner, ultra, ultra running admin the second part of my conversation with mountain athlete anton krupicka dives into what has ultra running grown into and where might it go and what has anton grown into and where is he. Im also interested in seeking out events that are a celebration and an embodiment of the history, community, and aesthetic of bipedal mountain travel. As an ultrarunner, the 33yearold from nebraska has won the leadville 100 twice and placed second in the western states 100, both highaltitude 100mile races that climb and descend thousands of vertical feet and are considered the most punishing foot races in the country. The film follows krupickas evolution in running from his roots in niobrara. Anton krupicka and the longs peak triathlon climbing magazine.
He is currently training for the ultra trail du mont blanc 168k in chamonix. Jul 23, 20 a running movie thats finally not about running. The result of a yearlong collaboration between filmmaker joel wolpert and mountainrunner anton krupicka. From this movie and others, it is obvious that there is a clear shift happening in trail running.
Utmb 2014 anton krupicka september 6, 2014 uncategorized. Anton krupicka took on minimalism as an intervention of last resort, but when he did so the approach was methodical, well thought out and professional. By anton krupicka advanced sep 5, 2010 the buchananpawnee pass loop. Photo courtesy of anton krupicka anton tony krupicka may be one of the most recognizable faces in trail running, and not just because of his beard and long hair.
Geoff roes, undefeated at the 100mile distance, an organic chef from juneau, alaska. Watch in the high country online vimeo on demand on vimeo. I am interested in racing the top athletes in the sport. In the interviews, duncan and anton discuss training, shoe choice, as well as their race. Buy dvd, download, stream, rent unbreakable poster dvd presales.