Ultra Running and Setting FKTs with Anton Krupicka

Anton Krupicka, a legendary ultrarunner, discusses his career, training philosophy, and relationship with discomfort. He recounts his early success, including winning Leadville 100 twice, and reflects on a second-place finish at Western States 100, which became a watershed moment for competitive racing. Krupicka emphasizes the importance of connecting to the history and traditions of ultrarunning, viewing it as a way to enrich the experience. He shares insights on "elective discomfort," using it for self-validation, and describes a transformative experience at UTMB, where he learned the power of choosing to continue despite setbacks. After a period of injuries, Krupicka shifted his focus to FKTs, achieving peak fitness in his early forties by prioritizing consistency, listening to his body, and leveraging decades of accumulated experience.