DVD-Indulgence

Indulgence is an indie video that is a running version of the surf and ski porn you might see coming from the likes of Warren Miller or Bruce Brown. It features ultrarunner Anton Krupicka in his preparation for the Leadville 100 in 2007.

The first part of the vid is just Anton running. This sounds really boring until you see where he runs. The landscape is the star in this vid, and you quickly understand the primal vibe that Krupicka exudes. The mountainous vistas are gorgeous and breathtaking. If you wonder how a guy can run up to 200 miles a week, Indulgence ends the mystery for you. Where you run matters a great deal. Pounding the pavement is nothing like these trails.

The scenic runs are interspersed with interviews with Krupicka. Anton is a character but extremely likable. A bonus section with additional questions is also enlightening. Finally, there is a scene with Anton's long suffering girlfriend Jocelyn Jenks who has to qualify as Girlfriend of the Decade to be with a guy who runs so much and is a relative bum the rest of the time because he is so exhausted.

The one thing you take from Indulgence is that running is a supremely enjoyable activity. The other thing would be the value of a kitchen knife applied to clunky running shoes.

Indulgence

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