Kilian Korth on Training Camps, Mental Toughness, and the Big Training Weeks That Build Ultramarathon Fitness
About this episode
Joe Corcione interviews Kilian Korth about the intricacies of ultramarathon training camps and mental strategies for endurance running.
In this episode, Joe sits down with Everyday Ultra coach and professional ultrarunner Kilian Korth to break down one of the most important — and most misunderstood — parts of ultramarathon prep: the training camp. After a massive three-day block in Arizona, Kilian shares how he uses “shock cycles” to prepare for the demands of 100 and 200 milers, why strength training has to evolve during peak race prep, and what it really takes mentally to keep moving when your body wants to quit. They also get into recovery, pacing, race-specific preparation, and the deeper mindset behind high performance in ultrarunning. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why Kilian Korth Uses “Shock Cycles” To Prepare For 100 And 200 Mile Races How To Structure A Training Camp So It Actually Helps Instead Of Hurting Your Race Prep The Biggest Mistakes Runners Make When Simulating Race Conditions How Kilian Adjusts Strength Training During Peak Volume Weeks Why Core Strength And Muscular Endurance Matter More Than Most Runners Realize What Training Camps Teach You Mentally That Normal Long Runs Cannot How To Know If You Should Push Through Fatigue Or Back Off In Training Why The Ability To “Empty The Tank” Is…
People in this episode
Host: Joe Corcione
Guest: Kilian Korth
Topics covered
- ultramarathon training
- mental toughness
- training camps
- strength training
- recovery
- pacing
- high performance
Keywords
- ultramarathon
- training camps
- shock cycles
- strength training
- recovery
- mental toughness
- race preparation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Everyday Ultra
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