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Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance, running, hybrid athlete training, ultramarathon, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.

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All Episodes

01:08:14

Episode 343: How To Win The WSER 100 Mile - Pam Smith

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/03/21

Pam Smith returns for part two to educate me and Nicole on how she went from finishing in the back of the field at the 2012 Western States Endurance Run to winning it in 2013. She also became one of very few women in history to finish in the top 10 overall at WSER. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Talk To Zach: zachbitterconsultation.as.me/schedule.php Pam: IG: @rundoctor74 Nicole: IG: @nkbitter FB:

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01:13:40

Episode 342: Ultramarathon Legend - Pam Smith

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/03/14

This is part one of two episodes with Pam Smith. Pam put together what many consider one of the best build ups and race execution at the 2013 Western States Endurance Run. Nicole and I will be interviewing her in part two, specifically on this topic. For this episode, I dive into all sorts of ultramarathon topics with Pam Smith, including: her massive range within the sport, her fueling strategy, stories of overcoming mental and physical hurdles, managing career and family while training and racing,

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40:18

Episode 341: New Study Questions Low Carbohydrate...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/03/08

A new study looks at how a low carbohydrate diet impacts higher intensity endurance training. Let's take a look! LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Full Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1084021/full Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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01:15:35

Episode 340: 6-Steps To Grow As A Runner - Duane...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/02/28

Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years. For this episode, we unpack his six steps to grow as a runner, which includes: mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race strategy. Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching LMNT:

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41:23

Episode 339: Time Restricted Eating & Performance

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/02/23

For this topic based episode, I look into time restricted eating and how it relates to performance, mainly in relation to endurance, and weight management. Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Effects of fasted vs fed-state exercise on performance and post-exercise metabolism: A systematic review and

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01:15:38

Episode 338: Appalachian Trail Record Attempts -...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/02/17

Kristian Morgan is an ultramarathon athlete who focuses on long trail projects. He currently holds the second fastest completion of the Appalachian Trail, which he completed in 44 days 4 hours 54 minutes. Kristian is currently gearing up for another attempt. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Kristian: kristianultra.com IG: @ultrarunningcoach Tw: @KristianUltra

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32:27

Episode 337: The Long Run - Considering The Variables

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/02/15

For this topic based episode, I dive into what to consider when building out a long run. Points discussed: physiological benefits, endurance and stamina development, fueling and hydration practice, highs and lows during long sessions, race day pace development. Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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01:23:56

Episode 336: Steve Magness - Training Principles,...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/02/10

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. For this episode, we dive into the both the application of training principles as well as the balance of "mental

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39:21

Episode 335: Training Progression & Rocky Raccoon 100...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/02/08

For this episode I outline my training progression since recovering from the Brazos 100 Mile, and why I jumped into the Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile after a big training block. I also cover some application of short intervals targeting velocity at VO2max. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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01:18:00

Episode 334: Adult Recess With Brad Kearns

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/02/06

Brad Kearns, 58, is a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record setting professional Speedgolfer, #1 USA-ranked Masters age 55-59 track&field high jumper in 2020, and former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Brad: bradkearns.com IG: @bradkearns1 Tw: @bradleykearns FB: facebook.com/bradkearnsjumphigh/friends Zach:

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Episode 333: Training Once vs Twice Per Day

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/01/31

This is a listener inspired topic episode. The topics discussed include, is it better to run once per day or twice, assuming volume and intensity equates. I opened this topic up a bit to discuss some other variables to consider when spacing workouts and intensities. Also, my take on ties in major races. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com

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01:10:35

Episode 332: Low Carbohydrate Endurance With Leighton...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/01/26

Leighton Phillips has trained and raced endurance events from a young age. This included swimming, triathlon, and ultramarathon. After years of endurance experience, Leighton wanted to explore the world of low carbohydrate nutrition and performance. Along the way, he developed a product line SFuels, which he worked closely with Dan Plews, PhD to develop and finetune. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon:

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44:00

Episode 331: Working Out While Sick & Cool Downs

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/01/24

This topic episode dives into working out when sick and when it is okay to resume training, and the reason and application of cool downs, with a final consideration about long cool downs. Thanks to Hans Weber & Jonas Narkeliūnas for submitting these topics. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB:

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01:19:54

Episode 330: Paul Laursen, PhD - HIIT Science & Low...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/01/20

Paul Laursen is an author, endurance coach, high-performance consultant and entrepreneur. He has used and coached athletes on low carbohydrate nutrition. He was formerly employed as the Physiology Manager for High Performance Sport New Zealand, and has retained his former joint role as Adjunct Professor of Exercise Physiology at Auckland University of Technology. He is also the co-founder and CEO of HIIT Science and Athletica. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon:

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22:26

Episode 329: Optimal Training Duration & Recovery

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/01/12

For this episodes, I dig into a couple of listener suggested topics. 1) Optimal training time and structuring volume and frequency 2) Timeline to recover from a race Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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01:10:08

Episode 328: Nicole Bitter - Bandera 100km - The...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2023/01/08

Nicole Bitter returns after her second place finish to Courtney Dauwalter at the Bandera 100 Kilometer. The Bandera 100 Kilometer hosts one of the Golden Ticket races, where the top two men and women received invites into the highly competitive Western States Endurance Run 100 Mile (WSER). Nicole reflects on what it took to move up the field over the day, and punch her ticket to WSER. Some focus includes: the mental side of preparing for these long ultra endurance events, how lifestyle impacts race

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37:38

Episode 327: Training In Cold Weather & My Coldest...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2022/12/30

I recently came back from a trip to the Midwest where I grew up. During this trip the temps dipped to -47F wind chill on one of the mornings. This inspired me to record an episode with some tips for running in cold weather, things to consider, and some stories of very cold training sessions. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Magnesium Breakthrough: https://magbreakthrough.com/human promo code: HUMAN10 BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo

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45:28

Episode 326: Exogenous Ketone Research

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2022/12/16

For this episode, I look at some interesting research on exogenous ketones. Topics included: satiety, body composition, blood sugar impact, performance, and dependency. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Magnesium Breakthrough: magbreakthrough.com/human promo code: HUMAN10 BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB:

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01:19:05

Episode 325: Doctors Karl & Spencer Nadolsky

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2022/12/09

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is an Obesity and Lipid Specialist Physician, Medical Director of @joinsequence. Dr. Karl Nadolsky is an Endocrinologist, and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. They are both former D1 wrestlers, co-hosts of the Docs Who Lift Podcast. Both use a low carbohydrate diet, at times, with their patients, but willingly push back when they believe advocates go beyond its value. We discuss this, as well as things to be mindful of when using continuous glucose monitors.

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Episode 324: 100 Mile Recovery & Brazos 100 Recap

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2022/12/06

For this episode I break down how things went at the Brazos Bend 100 mile. I highlight the biggest hurdle of the day and how it impacted my race. I also go over my post race recovery process and what to consider before getting back into training. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Magnesium Breakthrough: magbreakthrough.com/human promo code: HUMAN10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans

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