Red Rock 100k
Pain. That's my most significant memory from my first go at the 100k distance. In college, I was a distance swimmer, often competing in...
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Kilian Korth
Sep 206 min read
The Development of my Race Fueling Strategies
During my first 100 mile race in 2018, I ate nothing but Clif Bars and bananas. It was a race that had "aid stations" with water but no...
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Kilian Korth
Sep 109 min read
Mogollon Monster Race Report
I can't tell you how good it feels to be sitting down and writing about a race that went well rather than ending in a DNF for one reason...
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Kilian Korth
Jun 239 min read
The Danger of What Could Have Been
A Disappointing Year So Far 2024 has been the most frustrating year in my running career so far. What started as a race season filled...
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Kilian Korth
May 157 min read
What it's like to DNF
"What a waste of time and money. And not only your time, but your friends and family's time who came all the way to Arizona to support...
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Kilian Korth
Apr 228 min read
That's all, Folks!
Toward the end of a training program for a race like Cocodona, the volume, intensity, and fervor can just take over your life. That's...
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Kilian Korth
Mar 258 min read
Training should be an Adventure
I've said many times in previous posts and I will probably continue to repeat myself in the future, that the best part about being an...
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Kilian Korth
Feb 267 min read
Halfway to Cocodona
It's definitely a cliche, but I am constantly amazed at how fast time can seem to go by. When I first created the training plan leading...
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Kilian Korth
Jan 124 min read
Ambition is Risky Business - Cocodona 2024
I quibbled over the decision whether or not to enter the Cocodona 250 in 2024 for a few months. I bounced back and forth in my mind...
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Kilian Korth
Dec 30, 20234 min read
Social Media Makes me Feel Vulnerable
Nothing about posting on social media feels natural to me. If I didn't feel like I had to do it from a marketing perspective, I think I...
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Kilian Korth
Nov 21, 20234 min read
Structuring an Intelligent (and fun) Off-season
I recently finished a little mini build cycle, the last week of which I went on a couple long runs in Canyonlands National Park with a...
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Kilian Korth
Oct 5, 20234 min read
Why Did I Start (and stick with) a Low-Carb High-fat Diet?
About a week ago I ran 32 miles across Zion National Park. It was spectacular! I'd been to the Park once previously and it more than...
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Kilian Korth
Sep 25, 20233 min read
The Jealousy Trap
I remember listening to a podcast with a comedian talking about being a young up and comer and feeling jealous of other established,...
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Kilian Korth
Sep 9, 20234 min read
How do I feel about 2023?
Another year passes in which I met exactly 0 of my goals. And ultimately that is okay. My goals were ambitious, I wanted to win the...
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Kilian Korth
May 11, 202313 min read
2023 Cocodona 250 Race Report
My thoughts and memories one week out from my finishing the 2023 edition of the Cocodona 250 are still tinged with regret about what...
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Kilian Korth
Oct 26, 202112 min read
Cactus Rose 150 Race Report
I'm going to start and end this race report the same way, by thanking my wife Susie for her immeasurable and undying support. She pulled...
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Kilian Korth
Oct 7, 20215 min read
Training Cycle Analysis - Heading into Cactus Rose 150
Statistical Overview for the past three weeks: Total Time Spent Running: 79 hours Total Mileage Completed: 354 miles...
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Kilian Korth
Sep 15, 20214 min read
The Danger of Intertwining Your Identity With Your Sport
A mistake I make and I believe many athletes can probably relate to, is becoming so involved in sport that it takes over my identity....
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Kilian Korth
Aug 31, 20214 min read
Why You Should Consider Adding Meditation to Your Running Routine
“To be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over. It stands unmoved and the raging of the sea falls still around it.” - Marcus...
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Kilian Korth
Aug 19, 202112 min read
Little Bear to Blanca / Crestone Traverses
This summer has not been one filled with peak-bagging for yours truly. Instead, until now I was totally focused on training for the Ouray...
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