# Kilian Korth on Training Camps, Mental Toughness, and the Big Training Weeks That Build Ultramarathon Fitness

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Podcast: [Everyday Ultra](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-ultra-4835603)
Published: 2026-03-31T22:37:48+00:00
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## Resource

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 A Skill You Can Train How To Recover Properly After A Massive Multi-Day Training Block The Mindset Shift That Helps High Achievers Balance Ambition And Fulfillment Thank you for listening to the episode! Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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