Final Surge Podcast

Welcome to episode 68 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome competitive runner and coach Korey Konga of Upper Left Distance Training. Korey came to running as a way to change his health. Korey has a successful ultramarathon resume and has transitioned into coaching. If you enjoy this episode please remember to share the love and share it with a friend. How did you get your start in running? Change of lifestyle Started running ultras and picked up sponsors Moved into coaching What was it that triggered you to change your lifestyle and get into running? Jogged a lot on job Friend suggested run a half marathon Running replaced drinking What was the process like developing as runner and becoming an ultra runner? Read blogs and got inspired 6 months after his half marathon he qualified for Boston 3 months later did his first ultra Training errors lead to injuries You mentioned you got hurt a lot the first year. As a coach, what advice do you give newer runners who may run into those injuri