Forged by Failure: Kilian Korth on Winning the Triple Crown of 200s

What does it take to win three 200-mile races in one season?

For Kilian Korth, it took years of failure first.

In this episode, Kilian breaks down the mental toughness behind ultra endurance, the DNFs that almost ended his career, and the mindset shift that finally unlocked a Triple Crown sweep at Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, and Moab 240.

We talk training philosophy, coaching athletes with real-life constraints, why running creates clarity beyond fitness, and how embracing discomfort can reshape how you show up everywhere else in life.

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