DC Peaks Athlete Spotlight w/Kilian Korth

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In this conversation, Kilian Korth shares his journey from being a competitive swimmer to becoming an ultra runner. He discusses his early experiences in ultra racing, the challenges he faced, and his motivations for returning to the DC Peaks race. Kilian emphasizes the importance of mental toughness, race strategy, and the balance between achieving goals and enjoying the process. He also offers advice for first-time ultra runners and shares insights into his coaching philosophy, focusing on personalized approaches for athletes.

Takeaways

• Kilian transitioned from swimming to ultra running after college.
• His first ultra race was a humbling experience.
• He emphasizes the importance of proper shoe sizing.
• Kilian aims to focus on longer distances in his running career.
• The DC Peaks race holds a special place for him due to its beauty.
• He believes in being brave and taking risks during races.
• Kilian's coaching philosophy is centered on personalized training.
• He encourages runners to enjoy the process, not just the outcome.
• Mental toughness is crucial in ultra running.
• Kilian values learning from experiences and adapting strategies.

Learn more about Kilian here- https://www.runtoughcoaching.com/

Learn more about Trail to 100 here- https://trailto100.com/

Lear more about DC Peaks Races here- https://www.dcpeaks50.com/

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