#205 – Zach Bitter: Ultramarathon Running

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

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OUTLINE:

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(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