Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

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: zachb...

For this episode, I break down my full training block after rehabbing my right ankle, and how I arrived at deciding to do the Brazos Bend 100 Mile. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO 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's foot & ankle...

Brodie has a bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Physiotherapy. He is the Founder of The Run Smarter Series, and hosts the Run Smarter Podcast. In this episode, we dove into topics from Brodie's new book, " Run Smarter: Evidence-Based Guidance and Expert Opinions to Help You Survive & Thrive as a Runner. " These topics include: Detecting and Managing Early Signs of Injury, Training Basics fo...

Nicole Bitter is an ultramarathon athlete with a long resume that includes three top 10 finishes at the Western States 100, wins at the Black Canyon 100km, Javelina 100, and multiple podium finishes at competitive events from 50km through 100 miles. This year, she finished third in what was the most competitive Javelina 100 field to date, and likely the second most competitive100 mile in the Unite...

This is a listener generated question and topic episode! The four questions/topics are below: 1) Training for courses with climbing and descending, both with and without access to course specific terrain. 2) Testing your fitness throughout a training plan. 3) How to fuel for high mileage training to avoid gastrointestinal issues, especially if feeling hungry and bloated.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter....

This is a listener generated question and topic episode! The four questions/topics are below: 1) How important is tapering for a 100km and what does it look like? 2) Increasing speedwork with long distance running. 3) Losing weight while training for an event. Is Keto optimal? 4) Is training with less water for an ultramarathon worth it or no real benefit? HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors...

Nick Bare is an American YouTuber, Author, Veteran, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition, and host of The Bare Performance podcast. He has amassed tons of personal best performance in a wide range of activities that include both strength and endurance. Not only is his fitness range massive, his range and experience within each discipline is also wide.  HPO Sponsors: zachbi...

This is a listener generated question and topic episode! The four questions/topics are below: 1) Advice on running a flat ultra 2) Advice on running first 50km 3) How to get into ultramarathons 4) Beginner running 50km and 50 mile 8-weeks later HPO Sponsors:  zachbitter.com/hposponsors Ultimate Direction:  ultimatedirection.com LMNT:  drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO:  zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon:...

Boyd Myers is an Air Force Veteran, former bodybuilder with a 700+ pound deadlift, and current endurance enthusiast. He signed up for a full Ironman on a whim when he lost control of his health and gained 75lbs. Now, he is taking on big endurance challenges, including: doing a full Ironman followed by a half Ironman the following day to support the Gold Star Initiative.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.c...

For this episode, Zach dives into the training that lead to Aleksandr Sorokin's 8 World Records; 6 Hour, 100km, 100 Mile (2x), 12 Hour (2x), 24 Hour (2x). For additional details, check out episode 313 for Zach's discussion with Aleksandr Sorokin.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo...

Stuart Chutter is a Canadian Farmer, who entered farming through a regenerative path. He also participates in endurance events, including ultramarathons, marathons, and obstacle race events. Stuart once trained and raced a marathon eating only food grown on his farm.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/opti...

Aleksandr holds basically all the ultramarathon World Records from distance run in 6-hours all the way up to 24-hours, which include both the 100km and 100 mile World Records. He is a World Champion at the 24-Hour event, and won the historic Spartathlon. He began running later in life to lose weight and kick a drinking and smoking habit, and is now considered one of the greatest ultramarathon runn...

Vinny Crispino founded Pain Academy after breaking his back while surfing. As a former D1 Swimmer, he didn't want to accept defeat and began a journey to fix his issues. Vinny shares his journey and how he has helped people who don't move like they used to and struggle with chronic pain, nagging injuries, or other movement issues. We also dive into the mental aspect of running an ultramarathon. HP...

Dr. Taylor Sittler is the Head of Research at Levels, a Continuous Glucose Monitoring company, a physician and entrepreneur. His career has focused on personalizing medicine, starting companies in genetics and women's health, including co-founding Color Health, where he was the chief science officer. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO LMNT: drinkLMNT.c...

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics.   1) Is jogging or zone 2 running dangerous? 2) Are you overtraining?   HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/hpopodcast Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo   HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.c...

Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 25 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry's movement towards evidence-based information. His notable clients include Stone Cold Steve Austin, Derek Fisher, and Pete Sampras. Alan writes a monthly research review ( AARR ) providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical in...

Kara is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) who specializes in glucose control and metabolism. She graduated from Purdue University and previously worked at Memphis VA Medical Center, as a clinical dietitian at Providence Hospital, and in a management role at Nutritionix. She is the Co-Founder & VP of He...

Matt Kerr recently won the men's 30-34 age group category at the Ironman World Championships in St. George Utah after being in the sport for just four years. Matt follows a low carbohydrate approach, with guidance from his coach Grant Schofield. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors   InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/hpopodcast Magnesium Breakthrough: magbreakthrough.c...

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics.  1) How to pace for a marathon 2) How to pace for a 100 miler 3) How to properly taper 4) What workouts matter the most for a 100 miler HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors   Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/hpopodcast Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo   HPO Patreon: pa...

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo   Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast 1) Considerations when using custom orthotics or insoles 2) When and how to train for vertical gain/loss 3) Taking a week off from training due to vacatio...

Janna Breslin and Evan DeMarco joined the show to share their Complete Human approach to mental and physical health and fitness. We dove into one of their more recent initiatives, regenerative agriculture and how they are getting involved in a big way. We also looked at there higher level order to health and fitness, a s well as some of the fun biohacks they have tried.  HPO Sponsors: https://zach...

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics centered around a low carbohydrate and ketogenic approach to endurance training and racing. Included; what to eat while training on keto, eating post training session, carb amounts on days preceding an event, and using a train low race high strategy for triathlon.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO...

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics. Zach tackles what psychological approaches he uses to prepare for events, how to stay motivated, and what drives consistency in training.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo   Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: z...

Tara joined me for a live podcast recording at KetoCon. She has a broad range of fitness accomplishments, from running the Boston Marathon to training for bodybuilding competitions. She has explored both keto and low carbohydrate diets and shares where she lands on this topic. Tara's education includes; NASM, ICANS, CFSC and more. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticg...

This episode highlights how to personalize your hydration strategy when working out. It also looks into how to properly use treadmills in your training.  HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors   LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo   Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter F...