8 tips for 100-mile trail races - from Anton Krupicka

A 100mile race wasn't on my to do list, but after hearing this advice from top US trail runner Anton Krupicka, I am now tempted! Are you?
8 fantastic tips here, from training and nutrition, to psychology and pushing through the pain barrier.
More advice from top trail runners coming up over the next few weeks, from living legends Billy Bland, Wendy Dodds, Steve Birkinshaw and Sarah Rowell, so do consider subscribing to this channel so you don't miss out.
Many thanks to Anton, it was fantastic to chat to him and I hope he recovers from his Achilles injury soon.
Credits:
La Sportiva and Freestak for allowing me to interview Anton after their excellent film night at Kendal Mountain Festival.
Special photo credit mention to Matt Trappe: www.trappephoto.com/
Photos:
Red Bull
Anton Krupicka
Buff and Buff Spain
La Sportiva
Music:
Energetic by Silent Partner

[@craigbee]

“You need to get in a couple of long runs” - love the understated advice for training for 100 miles on foot 😂

[@peterspieler1847]

I believe Anton is not that far off with his advice...even though he is one of the worlds best and he is giving advice for us mortals. I Have completed a 100 Miler plus 9000m+. My training was in fact not 'high mileage'...but certainly a 'few' long runs/walks. And as he says, the mental attitude accounts for probably at least 40% of completing a 100 Miler. I don't know why it is...but some humans like to push themselves further and further. So, in that spirit I have treated myself to a '60th Birthday present' and entered the Swiss Peaks Trail 360km and over 25000m +- :-)

[@peterspieler1847]

Will gladly report back to let you know how I got on! Thank you Claire for all those fantastic reports, interviews and general advice you produce for us! Peter

[@johnnewman7663]

@@peterspieler1847 Update please!

[@acali3312]

I love how humble you are Anton. You tell it like it is. Share your experience. Thank you.

[@anotherrunner1469]

Great interview. This guy is an inspiration for sure. Definitely seems to live an awesome life

[@DartmoorPaul]

Thanks Claire. A good one to watch again with my first 100 coming up in a few weeks :-)

[@haileighg1687]

Thank you for posting! I'm training for my first 50k now and watching people like this is really exciting and motivational

[@TheJCRTube]

Tony's one of my earliest inspirations for ultra running and I'm glad to see he's still at it. I always get a big boost out of seeing him on the local trails.

[@bradley24t]

Awesome. I am doing my first 100 mile race (Swiss Alps) in August, so this is really helpful!

[@amyandmark1999]

Nice interview with one of the legends!

[@blackbird5634]

great interview, the man says a lot in a few words.

[@2spoons]

Nice to see you got Anton to sit long enough for a good choice of questions... great work to both of you!

[@wildgingerruns]

Lol he was unfortunately injured at that time so he had a bit of spare time! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@NepThach]

Awesomeness 😎 thank you for the tips guys

[@JK-vc7ie]

Great interview. Sound advice.

[@2spoons]

Great interview... and nice points raised

[@jimjim2647]

Dude is a humble gifted athlete who doesn't prescribe industry norm advice. I can appreciate that. Wish I could have seen him win 100 after 100... maybe that's not his calling.

[@lwhite4464]

Love his grit!

[@rochet75]

Very informative, thank you!

[@Jessrunning]

Thank you for this.

[@wildgingerruns]

No worries! Hope you liked it!

[@ahmadulwan6634]

Great advice..will incorporated this in my training

[@feisalibrahim2218]

Am looking for support am a runner I can many kilometers please anyone am a Kenyan find me 0758394878 am sure I can't fail you thankyou

[@newbarker523]

Very useful, thanks.

[@wildgingerruns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaisinhvaerkar7442]

This is fantastic advice for me. I’ll be doing my first 100 miler in December this year. These tips are really going to be of help

[@wildgingerruns]

Amazing, make sure you listen to all Tim's advice here on training for a 100, really good stuff studio.kzbin.infoPLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t/edit?o=U

[@efishient]

I’m running a 24 hr race (my first race beyond marathon) in 6 weeks and hoping to clock but 100 miles but 100k minimum. Great tips. I love his laid back persona.

[@mikeypies1]

How did that go sir?

[@MidsierramusingBlogspot]

Don't underestimate the 8th tip. Bike and C.C. Ski and swim miles are cardio too and avoid injuries.

[@996788935]

Good advice man...sugar salt water...👌👍☺️😊

[@vivetuvida]

Humble!

[@michaelgrimes5588]

My most realistic advice is this....don't compare yourself or your style to someone else...a lot of people compare themselves to the genetically elite....you know yourself, could you put more attention and effort into training?? My running always improve when i pick up a paper and pencil and make a plan..map out your week, and follow thru! Happy running to all!

[@ObscureTerrain]

We would like to do a 100 mile race for an episode on the channel, can you point us to the resources we need?

[@today-nl]

Although 26.2 miles are my very limit, I like this video!

[@daigriffith4465]

He's one cool dude! 😎

[@blackwatch_TV]

Mountain Man...the coolest

[@cavemanillustrations]

That is our way of saying that someone has his or her head on straight, doesn't get swept up in the commercialization of things, just does his/her own thing. It can also mean that someone is well-centered, down-to-earth, and has his/her ego in check.

[@runningwiththesithichean8870]

Baseline is Mountain Song by Jane's Addiction!

[@wildgingerruns]

Cool!

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

Wow!

[@dwainmcdonald6315]

Hi Claire, What is the best way to contact you about running plans I don't use Twitter. Dwain

[@michaelgrimes5588]

Runners and skateboarders have adopted a mustache predominant look

[@orbisnowkrillin7470]

45.6 miles To this guy

[@fitnessfrank83]

1 tip. Don't be weak!

[@sellnbuyproperty]

Ask Anton try Barkley 100 miles , 5 loop, 60 hours , what he think ? Easy , so so , etc...

[@wildgingerruns]

Lol I don't think he will do Barkley! :)

[@PoetWithPace]

Top man! But no, not tempted at all to race 100 miles at once. Maybe after i have been running for 20 years and become a pro ;-)

[@PoetWithPace]

indeed i could do one day, as you say, when i want too :-)

[@stanleyokazaki7004]

dude sounds like nicholas cage

[@cookiebozo]

audio is terrible

[@wildgingerruns]

thanks!

[@harryroberts2630]

'Literally sugar from a bag' hahah

[@harryroberts2630]

Just running up a mountain drinking from a bag of tate and lyle.

[@chipbuttytime3396]

I can barely be bothered to lift the quilt up to sniff my farts, funny old world

[@wildgingerruns]

I'll ask Anton his top 8 tips for farty-quilt-lifting when I next see him...

[@chipbuttytime3396]

Cheers pet... the sooner the better 👌@@wildgingerruns

[@wildgingerruns]

@@chipbuttytime3396 thanks doll, it's on the to do list ;)

[@NathanHeaver]

tip 1 dont do it tip 2 job done

[@sosborne1564]

Horribly filmed video, great content.

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks! Why not try starting your own KZbin channel and doing it better? This was when I first started out on KZbin and was fortunate enough to have a chance to interview Anton, he is super ace and gave excellent advice, glad you liked it! Claire

[@Mutiny960]

TOP TIP: Be born with the genetics of a long-distance runner. So much crap in this video. The guy has been killing marathons since he was a child. His "tips" do absolutely nothing for 99% of other humans. It's like Michael Jordan giving Basketball "Tips" to a 30 year-old whose only 5' 6" lol.

[@wildgingerruns]

Lol someone got out on the wrong side of bed this morning! ;)

[@Mutiny960]

@@wildgingerruns Don't forget to delete all my other comments too. Disagreement is NOT want you want as an "influencer" haha. Keep lying to people for $$$, it won't make you feel better though lol.

[@kingcobrabss2240]

@@Mutiny960 yea you were right bro she a wannabe ethot. No real hikers take her seriously. Stick to our IRL groups and stop watching this youtube garbage they all crooked.

[@fritz4345]

Sorry but Anton is no top US trail runner for a long time. Great guy but he never learned to train well.

[@charlespasselande1354]

Anton represents himself a trail-running philosophy. It doesn't change anything he is or not anymore a top world trailer. He is kind of a guide for numerous trailers !

[@Icemon09]

Temporarily... lol... Dude used to run 200 miles a week. He's just going to learn to push through pain that will most likely never disappear. I think he will be back after he takes a long enough brake to explore other avenues of training like he is now. He's gotten into skiing and he climbs a lot. He's just an all around animal and he doesn't mind getting hurt in the process of finding true presence and enlightenment. He's a god and whenever I'm struggling with my own injuries I just look at him and think, "man if I can just be half the trooper he is I'll be A-Okay!" Thanks for your great videos! I have so much love for this community.

[@ririemarilyn]

he got that bcos yes, too much feet time cos he love to run and yes. those minimalist shoes he wore