From Colorado Runner

Patient persistence, affection for the trails, and a strong endurance gene: descriptors that are otherwise known as traits that makes a ‘good’ ultra-runner. And if one combines ‘good’ traits with aggressive goals, a drive to leverage his personal exceptional abilities, and an unconquerable spirit? The result could be 27-year-old ultra-runner and Boulder resident, Anton Krupicka.

Krupicka, who has several ultra titles to his name, took second place at last year’s Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. And he has two wins in the Leadville 100 to his credit.

VIDEO: Anton talks Colorado Springs area trails

He also has a goal of organizing a major ultra race near Colorado Springs.

"I will say, the ultimate goal from my perspective would be to some-day stage a legitimate, competitively deep, well-attended, 100 mile event in the Pikes Peak Region," Krupicka said. "Unfortunately, the Barr Trail is largely off-limits to any new events as far as the Forest Service is concerned, but with a little cooperation from all the associated entities I think we could really pull off an exciting national-class event. The terrain for it certainly exists in the Pikes Peak Region.”

Read the story by Colorado Springs-area runner Connilee Walter here.