Podcast

Description

Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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  OUTLINE:
  Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
  (00:00) - Introduction
  (07:34) - The marathon mentality
  (14:43) - The psychology of quitting
  (25:49) - Variety in ultramarathons
  (33:04) - What does it take to run 100 miles?
  (38:27) - Leading ultramarathon events
  (42:09) - Training and race strategy
  (44:39) - 100 Mile world record
  (48:41) - Foot strike variability and cadence
  (51:29) - The 11 hour barrier
  (54:57) - The most beautiful thing about running
  (1:01:19) - Zach’s training regime
  (1:06:06) - MAF 180 Formula
  (1:16:31) - Training plans
  (1:31:30) - Marathons vs. 100 miles
  (1:40:31) - Zach’s diet philosophy
  (1:55:19) - Fueling for race day
  (2:02:34) - Training while fasted
  (2:06:11) - Embracing the chaos
  (2:07:41) - 100-Mile treadmill WR
  (2:11:51) - The legend of Bert Kreischer
  (2:16:16) - The Transcontinental Run across America
  (2:33:51) - Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time?
  (2:41:04) - Shoe technology in running
  (2:54:14) - Human limits
  (2:56:49) - Zach’s biggest obstacles
  (3:00:34) - Advice for young people

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