Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter – Details, episodes & analysis

Caitriona Jennings, an Irish long-distance and ultra-distance runner has had a distinguished career spanning marathons, ultras, and international competition. She represented Ireland at the 2012 London Olympics and has set multiple national and world records, particularly in ultra distances. She recently broke the Women's 100 Mile World Record at Tunnel Hill 100 Mile, where she finished in a time of 12:37:04 in her debut at the distance.

Caitriona: caitrionajennings.com - IG: @jenningscaitriona

Endurance Training Simplified Series

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For this episode, I unpack my race at the Equalizer Endurance Run 12 Hour, where I split 11 hours 48 minutes 25 seconds for 100 miles. I share what went into the thought process leading in, how I navigated the day, and dive into my high carb fueling strategy.

Endurance Training Simplified Series

ProBio: probionutrition.com/endurance Code: Endurance (20% Off)

LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase)

deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off)

Training Peaks: trainingpeaks.com/hpopodcast (free 14-day trial)

Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors

HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo 

Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching

Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter

Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter

Todd Falker is a life long runner, completing 100 marathons and FKT across Michigan (225mi/362k). He is the Product Lead at Puma. With his time at Puma, Todd has become a key member in growth and innovation, helping bring shoes testing at the peak of performance efficiency to market.

Todd: IG: @toddfalker | Linkedin

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Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors

HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo 

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Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter

Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter

Andy Glaze is an avid ultramarathon runner and Fire Chief. For 180 weeks and counting, he has ran at least 100 miles. This includes many 200+ mile weeks, including one where he completed a 100 mile race and a 250 mile race with only one day in between. 

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Andy: IG: @amglaze TikTok: @glazeruns YouTube: @glazeruns 

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

For this episode, I examine ways you can practice the mental side of racing in your training and daily life. 

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Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 337: The Long Run Considering the Variables 

Episode 344: Endurance Training Simplified - 

Episode 346: Short Intervals Simplified   

Episode 348: Long Intervals Simplified   

Episode 352: Proper Aid Station Navigation

Episode 356: Easy Run - Simplified 

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

Debbie Potts joined the show to discuss some topics around low carbohydrate endurance training and fueling. Debbie Potts has been a podcast host for over ten years and currently is the host of 'The Low Carb Athlete Podcast' show and YouTube channel where she interviews experts and shares her experiments. She has been a top age group triathlete and runner as well as a 15 Ironman finisher, 5 times Ironman Hawaii World Championship qualifier and multiple Boston Marathon qualifier.

Topics Discussed:

• Fasted and fed exercise
• Are carbs evil
• Strategic carbohydrate usage
• Nutritional ketosis and fat oxidation rates
• Carnivore diet and performance optimization
• Female and male variances

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For this episode, I describe how to go about approaching race intensity when setting up your running program. This may help better understand perceived effort, and create an understanding that will allow for building in more variables to future training sessions.

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

Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 337: The Long Run Considering the Variables 

Episode 344: Endurance Training Simplified - 

Episode 346: Short Intervals Simplified   

Episode 348: Long Intervals Simplified   

Episode 352: Proper Aid Station Navigation

Episode 356: Easy Run - Simplified

Arlen Glick is an ultramarathon runner who specializes in the 100 mile distance. He popped onto the scene when he went on a streak of frequent racing and podium finishes near his home in Ohio. He then headed West and performed well on some big stages, including the Javelina 100 and WSER 100. Arlen is one of nine siblings, doesn't believe in social media, and has a unique approach to ultramarathon.

Topics included:

• Arlen's start to running and ultramarathon
• Arlen's approach to racing, and specific targets
• Sponsorships and professionalism in ultramarathon
• Arlen's approach to training
• Close proximity of 100 mile races

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For this episode, I outline how I found myself in a situation where I had to take some time off from running in order to allow a right sacral stress fracture heal. I outline how I discovered it, what I did to heal it, and what I aim to do differently in order to avoid future issues. 

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Study Referenced 

Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 337: The Long Run Considering the Variables 

Episode 344: Endurance Training Simplified - 

Episode 346: Short Intervals Simplified   

Episode 348: Long Intervals Simplified   

Episode 352: Proper Aid Station Navigation

Episode 356: Easy Run - Simplified 

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

Andy Blow is a Sports Scientist with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. An expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping, Andy previously worked as the Team Sports Scientist for the Benetton and Renault Formula 1 teams, and remains an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre.

An elite level triathlete in his younger days, Andy has finished in the top-10 of Ironman and IM 70.3 races, as well as winning an Xterra World title.

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Key blogs as discussed:

How much dehydration can you tolerate:
https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/hydration/how-much-dehydration-can-you-tolerate-before-your-performance-suffers/

Are you a salty sweater?
https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/hydration/how-to-estimate-sweat-salt-loss/

How to measure sweat rate
https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/hydration/how-to-measure-your-sweat-rate/

Book a free video call:
https://www.precisionhydration.com/book-a-video-consultation/

Find a sweat test center:
https://www.precisionhydration.com/sweat-testing/book-a-sweat-test/

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