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

(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