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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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01:37:48

Episode 414: Marathon Monks with James Pieratt

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/11/07

This episode kicks off a series of episodes covering some of the most prolific ancient endurance groups and tribes the world has ever seen. Joining me as co-host for this series is James Pieratt. For more on James, check out episode 395 where we discuss his incredible lifestyle. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 & Zach40 (limited Black Friday 40% off) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG:

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Episode 413: Ultra Running Training & Event Checklist

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/10/31

For this episode, I dive into some things that I find important when considering doing an ultramarathon. These planning processes will help you better prepare and execute in your training and the event. Topics include: timeline, available resources, gear list, nutrition list, hydration list, measurement tools, and mental preparation. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji:

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01:06:37

Episode 412: Ultra Updates with Joe Corcione

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/10/22

Joe and I dive into topics including: Tightening of women's competition Tara Dower beats everyone on the AT Have we learned anything about pacing Is Katie Schide the final WSER/UTMB same year Champ Multiday and time event growth Camille/Wiki thoughts Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com -

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01:21:23

Episode 411: Adam Popp - Lost Leg to World Records

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/10/08

Adam is a 12-year combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader. In 2007, while working to disarm a roadside bomb (IED) in Afghanistan, Adam was injured by a secondary IED resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee. Adam is now a seven-time Guinness World Record holder, became the first above-knee amputee to complete a 100-mile ultramarathon within 30 hours in 2016, has five 100-mile finishes, and set an

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01:27:30

Episode 410: Mikki Williden, PhD - Is Low Carb Risky?

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/09/26

Mikki Williden is a nutrition PhD who dives into topics of low carb nutrition, longevity, fitness, and health. Some topics we covered include: Keto v. low carb Athletes using low carb Is keto safe for women Fasting: timing, men v. women, heavy exercise Periodized nutrition Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG:

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01:36:01

Episode 409: Caffeine Performance & Golden Trail Series

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/09/12

David Hellard is an ultra marathon runner, running journalist, and host of The Bad Boy Running Podcast. In this episode we discussed the excitement around short fast trail races, media and opportunities in the sport of trail running, and caffeine protocols for athletes. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG:

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01:14:45

Episode 408: Dr. David Spiegel - Hypnosis For...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/09/05

David Spiegel is an American psychiatrist and the Wilson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he is known for his research into psycho-oncology; the neurobiology of therapeutic hypnosis, and the role of the mind-brain-body connection in cancer outcomes and management among other topics.[3][4][5] He directs the Stanford Center on Stress and Health and is a recognized authority on hypnosis's clinical utility and neuroscience. Endurance Training

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01:50:57

Episode 407: David Roche - Leadville 100 Mile...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/08/23

David is the 2014 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the sub-ultra distance. He is a two-time national champion and three-time member of Team USA. He graduated with honors from Columbia University with a degree in Environmental Science and received a master's degree and law degree with honors from Duke University. He is the co-owner of SWAP Running with Megan Roche, and also co-host with Megan for the SWAP podcast. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels:

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01:53:21

Episode 406: Dave Heitmann - Couch To 100 Mile Check In

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/08/15

Dr. Dave will be challenging himself to complete the Javelina 100 mile in 2024, going from the couch to the 100 mile distance in a years time. Dave has an extensive background as a medical director, treating thousands of patients, including: Olympians, National Champions, sports teams, and professionals. After losing his own health in the pursuit of helping others find theirs, Dave and his family embarked on a wild journey that included living in a bus, working on organic farms, traveling the

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01:34:33

Episode 405: Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt - Satiety Per...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/08/08

Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt is the founder/CEO of both Diet Doctor and HAVA. Diet Doctor focuses on providing information related to low carbohydrate ketogenic diets, and HAVA leverages an approach that focuses on key components of satiety to help users decide what food choices may best serve them. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO

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01:21:15

Episode 404: Lt. Colonel Mike Erwin - West Point to...

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/08/02

Mike is a 2002 graduate of The U.S. Military Academy at West Point where he was commissioned as an officer and went on to serve three combat tours with the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group. Mike continues to serve the nation as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, assigned to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he is an Assistant Professor. He is the co-author of LEAD YOURSELF FIRST by Bloomsbury Press (2017). Mike and his wife Genevieve live on a 32-acre

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01:33:50

Episode 403: Justin Wren - Fight For The Forgotten

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/07/23

Thirteen years ago, Justin went to the Congo in hopes of providing clean water for the Pygmy Tribe. The journey began with six failed wells, led to multiple bouts with malaria, and life threatening hikes in search of water. Justin’s life story is full of examples of overcoming what many would consider insurmountable hurdles, which is why he has gotten to where he is today. Justin and his team at Fight For the Forgotten (FFTF) will soon break ground on a new hospital to go along with the wells,

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01:42:15

Episode 402: Ultra Updates With Joe Corcione

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/07/12

Joe and I unpack what we thought about this year's Western States Endurance Run, including reported fueling strategies, heat mitigation, competitive pressure, and shoe tech. We also touched on some other performances, including Jenny Hoffman's 24 Hour at Six Days in the Dome, and Megan Eckert hitting 526.301 miles in six days, new ultra gender gap study. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO

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01:50:27

Episode 401: Professor Philip Calder - Seed Oil Truths

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/06/28

Philip Calder is Head of the School of Human Development and Health and Professor of Nutritional Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. He is an internationally recognized researcher on the metabolism and functionality of fatty acids, with an emphasis on the roles of omega-3 fatty acids, and on the influence of diet and nutrients on the immune and inflammatory responses. Topics Prof Philip Calder and I touched on for our seed oil discussion: Breakdown of different lipids

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01:44:06

Episode 400: Jae Gruenke - The Balanced Runner

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/06/25

Jae Gruenke from The Balanced Runner believes good running form means using your body the way it really works rather than fighting to move it some other way. For this episode we unpack a few topics related to pain free running. They include: Pros/Cons of Feldenkrais Method, how shoe type can impact running form, the role of forward lean, arm "swing", foot strike, and cadence for proper running. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com

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01:17:25

Episode 399: 100 Miles - 11 Hours 51 Minutes

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/06/20

For this episode I break down my recent 100 mile at the Pettit Center, where I completed the distance in 11 hours 51 minutes (7:07/mi). Some topics include: Training: workout focus progression, training races, speed work focus Event strengths and weaknesses Event day nutrition Setting up crew Caffeine use Race mentality Post race recovery Post race nutrition Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5

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Episode 398: My Strength Routine

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/06/10

For this episode, I outline in detail how I currently program my strength training routine. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG:

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01:47:58

Episode 397: Ultra Updates With Joe Corcione

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/06/06

This is the first of a new type of episode I will be releasing with Joe Corcione as co-host. We will be covering topics and trends in the ultramarathon space. For this episode, we hit heavy on the Cocodona 250, discussed the new women's 48 Hour World Record, the trend of going longer yet with ultra, and the Spring Energy Gel controversy. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG:

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Episode 396: Coaching At Cocodona 250 Mile

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/06/03

This year I went to the Cocodona 250 to follow a few of my coaching clients along the 250 mile, 125 mile courses. As the sport of ultramarathon continues to grow, these type of experiences are beneficial as both a coach and an athlete. This episode highlights what I learned about some differences these longer ultras present. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones

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02:04:57

Episode 395: James Pieratt - The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter ·

2024/05/27

James Pieratt is the man behind Wild Hunt Conditioning. He hit rock bottom with a heroin addiction that landed him in prison. From there, he took control of his life and since has accomplished some amazing feats, including; running 500 miles, deadlifting 550 lbs, becoming proficient in Jiu Jitsu. James also has a passion for backcountry hunting and comes from a long line of bear hunters, and has a passionate interest in tribal endurance. James uses all of his skills to better his ability to navigate

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