Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

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 meta-analysis Effects of 8 wk of 16:8 Time-restricted Eating in Male Middle- and Long-Distance Runners

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 FB: kristianultrarunning GoFundMe Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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

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 toughness" and measurable metrics. We also discuss Steve's article in the Atlantic, where he discussed sex categorization in sports. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Atlantic Article: There's Good Reason for Sports to Be Separated by Sex Steve: stevemagness.com IG: @stevemagness Tw: @stevemagness FB: facebook.com/stephenmagness Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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

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: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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 IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Leighton Phillips: sfuelsgolonger.com IG: @sfuels.sf FB: facebook.com/GoSFuels Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Cool down research

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: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Paul: paullaursen.com - hiitscience.com - athletica.ai Tw: @pualblaursen Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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

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 performance, implementing alternative training options, and how a sprained ankle midway between Javelina 100 Mile and Bandera 100 Kilometer impacted her preparation. Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Nicole: IG: @nkbitter FB: facebook.com/nicole.kalogeropoulos Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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 HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Research Links: https://examine.com/other/exogenous-ketones/#research-feed & https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35614576/

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. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO 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 Karl: docswholift.com IG @drkarlnadolsky Tw: @DrKarlNadolsky Spencer: bigrocksnutrition.com IG: @drnadolsky Tw: @DrNadolsky Docs Who Lift Podcast: anchor.fm/docswholift

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 Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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 routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RJ6ftMBB4A&t=8s Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

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 for Injury Reduction, Strength Training and Cross Training. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: 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 Brodie: runsmarter.online IG: @runsmarterseries Tw: @BrodieSharpe FB: @TheRunSmarterPodcast Book: Run Smarter Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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 United States this year. The level of competition and the addition of a third category (non-binary) where both new elements to this years race, which added to the complexity of how things played out in the results and reporting during the race. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Nicole: IG: @nkbitter FB: facebook.com/nicole.kalogeropoulos Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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.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 HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to [email protected]

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 Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Outliers ATX Group Run: Sunday's at 8am & 9am at Metz Park Austin, TX. Details: @outliersatx on instagram Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Nick: nickbare.com IG: @nickbarefitness FB: @nickbarefitness YouTube: youtube.com/barelifenutrition Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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.com/hposponsors BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) Magnesium Breakthrough: magbreakthrough.com/human promo code: HUMAN 10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Boyd: boydmyers.com Tw: @boydmyers IG: @boydmyers Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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 HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Stuart: IG: @stuartchutter Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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 runners of all time. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Aleksandr: contribee.com/ultrarunner-sorokin IG: @ultrarunner_aleksandr_sorokin FB: @UltrarunnerAleksandrSorokin YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCW5PT1Ga294i5KSMRLRnFBg Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Magnesium Breakthrough: magbreakthrough.com/human InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/hpopodcast Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Vinny Crispino: painacademy.net IG: @painacademy Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Dr. Sittler: levelshealth.com IG: @levels Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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 information. Alan's work has been published in popular magazines as well as the peer-reviewed scientific literature. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Alan: alanaragon.com IG: @thealanaragon Tw: @TheAlanAragon Book: alanaragon.com/flexibledietingbook Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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 Health at NutriSense. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Kara: nutrisense.io IG: @nutrisenseio & @karacollier1 Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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.com/human Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Matt: mattkerrtriathlete.com IG: @nz_matt_kerr Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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 vacation or other life obligations Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Blood Sugar Breakthrough: bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/human promo: HUMAN10 Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Regenerative Pastures 30% Discount Code: bitter Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Janna: IG: @jannabreslin Evan: regenerativepastures.com (promo code "bitter" for 30% off) IG: @evan_demarco Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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 Blood Sugar Breakthrough: bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/human promo: HUMAN10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Popular Video & Audio Options: linktr.ee/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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: zachbitter.com/training-plans Popular Video & Audio Options: linktr.ee/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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: athleticgreens.com/HPO Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Tara: taragarrison.com IG: @coachtaragarrison Tiktok: @coachtaragarrison FB: @taragarrison Podcast: Inside Out Health Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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 FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Zach reflects on his ankle injury that occurred during his 24-hour attempt at Six Days In The Dome. He highlights how things went in his build up, offseason, and recognizing signs to take a step back. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Karl Egloff is a Swiss-Ecuadorian athlete, mountaineer, cyclist and mountain guide, best known for his speed ascents of high mountains, including the Seven Summits. Some of his biggest FKTs achievements include the mountains: Elburs, Aconcaugua, Kilimanjaro, Denali, and Makalu. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Karl: karlegloff.com/ IG: @karl.egloff Tw: @karlmtb FB: @karlegloff Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Kevin Bass is in the final stages of acquiring his PhD MD in nutrition and a vocal online presence around nutrition. The overarching theme of this episode is centered around individual and population nutrition planning. We specifically hit on health anecdotes, diet adherence, placebo, n-of-1, protein and performance, iron and heart disease risk, seed oils, and the hype around upcoming diet drugs, like semaglutide. 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: zachbitter.com/training-plans Kevin: thedietwars.com/ Tw: @kevinnbass IG: @kevinnbass Podcast: The Kevin Bass Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Tb9ccKm7INcMziB9-UJ2g Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Graham has set out to help people fix their body, so activities like running, come more natural and fluid. He has shared lots of great advice on his Instagram page, @thebarefootsprinter We sat down and discussed his approach as well as some of the exercises we worked through before recording. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Graham: grahamtuttle.com IG: @thebarefootsprinter Tiktok: @thebarefootsprinter Podcast: grahamtuttle.com/podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCnBZ3gJVRPCP_cUI53zvBtQ

This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) I live in Mesa, AZ can I over train in the heat with negative impacts? 2) Best workout to test race pace strategy for 50km - 100km 3) Best way to get into a low carb diet, while early in training for an ultra? Ease into it or jump in? HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.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 FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Nick is an ultramarathon athlete who went on a tear last year, culminating in an American Record for distance run in 24-hours. Nick has identified a thought provoking and affective pacing strategy for ultramarathons, and has a wide range of perspectives on how to nutritionally prepare for ultramarathon events. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Brain Nourish: amazon.com/dp/B09SP31N5P Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Nick: nickcouryruns.com IG: @nickcouryruns Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Nick's negative split blog post: https://www.nickcouryruns.com/2021/09/negative-splitting-ultras.html

This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) How to train for a marathon and triathlon simultaneously. 2) What supplements does Zach take, and does creatine help endurance? 3) Supplementing with essential amino acids. 4) What are the possible benefits of wearing a continuous glucose monitor? HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Brain Nourish: amazon.com/dp/B09SP31N5P LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Dr. Ethan Weiss is a cardiologist whose special interests include preventive cardiology, the genetics of coronary disease, risk assessment for heart conditions and heart disease in the young. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Ethan: ucsfhealth.org/providers/dr-ethan-weiss Tw: @ethanjweiss Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Aaron is an alignment and movement coach. He has worked with top level athletes and celebrities, including Toby Maguire and Gerard Butler. He hosts the top ranked podcast, Align Podcast. He has authored the book, The Align Method. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Aaron: alignpodcast.com IG: @alignpodcast FB: Aaron Alexander YouTube: youtube.com/alignpodcast

This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Programming Speedwork and Peak Training Week 2) Paleo vs Keto Diet & Carbohydrate Timing HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter