Explore every episode of the podcast Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter
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| Episode 464: 100 Mile World Record | Caitriona Jennings | 13 Nov 2025 | 01:04:46 | |
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 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 | |||
| Episode 463: Fifth 100 Miler Under 12 Hours | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:38:35 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 454: Running Shoe Innovation | Todd Falker | 05 Sep 2025 | 01:28:29 | |
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 Endurance Training Simplified Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) CurraNZ: curranzusa.com Code: Bitter20deal (20% Off) 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 | |||
| Episode 364: Andy Glaze - 100 Mile Week Streak | 23 Aug 2023 | 01:33:37 | |
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. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones HPO Sponsors: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Andy: IG: @amglaze TikTok: @glazeruns YouTube: @glazeruns Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Threads: @zachbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 363: Mental Training For Endurance | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:30:33 | |
For this episode, I examine ways you can practice the mental side of racing in your training and daily life. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones HPO Sponsors: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching 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
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| Episode 362: Low Carb Endurance - Debbie Potts | 09 Aug 2023 | 01:16:21 | |
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:
LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones HPO Sponsors: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Threads: @zachbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 361: Race Intensity Simplified | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:37:43 | |
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. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones HPO Sponsors: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching 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
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| Episode 360: Arlen Glick - Ultramarathon Runner | 28 Jul 2023 | 01:11:25 | |
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:
LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones HPO Sponsors: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Threads: @zachbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-360-86802533/edit | |||
| Episode 359: Recovering From Sacral Stress Fracture | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:36:53 | |
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. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones HPO Sponsors: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching 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 | |||
| Episode 358: Andy Blow - All Things Hydration | 07 Jul 2023 | 01:22:16 | |
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. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com IG: @deltag.ketones Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Key blogs as discussed: Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 357: My Nutrition Approach | 30 Jun 2023 | 00:27:23 | |
This episode is an overview of how I structured my nutrition during the different phases of training. Included is how I structure things to accommodate varying energy outputs, micronutrient needs, and deciding what inputs make them up. deltaG: deltagketones.com IG: @deltag.ketones LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors 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 TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 356: Easy Run Simplified | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:30:39 | |
For this episode, I describe a simple way to implement easy runs into your training without overcomplicating things. This may help better understand perceived effort, and create an understanding that will allow for building in more variables to future training sessions. deltaG: deltagketones.com 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 TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 355: Paths To Western States 100 | 20 Jun 2023 | 01:08:05 | |
Callie Vinsonn, Scott Traer, and Nicole Bitter joined the show to share their experience getting into WSER, preparing, strategies and expectations for themselves and each other. deltaG: deltagketones.com 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 Callie: IG: @callievinsonn Scott: runfastah.com IG: @runfastah Nicole: IG: @nkbitter Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 453: Cam Hanes | The Growth of Ultra | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:48:44 | |
Cameron Hanes is an American bowhunter, endurance athlete, author and outdoorsman best known for his relentless pursuit of backcountry bowhunting in the remote wildernesses. His success in a variety of communities has resulted in bringing large groups of people into the sport of ultramarathon. For this episode, we talk about what draws him to ultramarathon, different approaches and personalities within the sport, and what makes the sport so interesting. Cam: cameronhanes.com | IG: @cameronhanes | Podcast: Keep Hammering Collective | Books: Backcountry Bowhunting, Undeniable: How To Reach The Top And Stay There, Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep Hammering. Endurance Training Simplified Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) CurraNZ: curranzusa.com Code: Bitter20deal (20% Off) 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 | |||
| Episode 354: Seed Oils Though | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:21:58 | |
Seed oils have gotten a lot of negative attention. Is the criticism warranted? This is an introduction episode for some future dives into the topic of seed oils and their role in the human diet. A Comprehension Rebuttal to Seed Oil Sophistry Debate: Seed Oils And Heart Disease With Tucker Goodrich and Matthew Nagra, ND Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 353: Andrew Koutnik, PhD - Low Carb Health & Performance | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:52:28 | |
Andrew Koutnik, PhD joins the show to discuss two topics in detail. The emerging evidence around and against low carbohydrate approaches for exercise performance, most specifically endurance exercise, and weighing the health implications of both high and low carbohydrate diets in the context of exercise, most specifically around glucose and lipid control. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com IG: @deltag.ketones Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Andrew: andrewkoutnik.com IG: @andrewkoutnikphd Tw: @AKoutnik YouTube: @andrewkoutnikphd Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 352: Proper Aid Station Navigation | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:29:14 | |
This episode dives into endurance event aid stations. It looks at the planning process, and actual execution of properly using and efficiently moving through aid stations. Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com IG: @deltag.ketones Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 351: Exogenous Ketones & Performance - Brian McMahon | 23 May 2023 | 01:14:18 | |
Brian McMahon works alongside Professor Kieran Clarke, who has been a critical part of exogenous ketone research and formulation. Together with their team at deltaG they have produced 50+ published studies and are part of 20+ ongoing studies. This includes two very recent studies that explored exogenous ketone relationship with increasing natural levels of EPO, as well as increasing circulating dopamine concentration, improving mental alertness, and improving post exercise inflammation in endurance athletes. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com | IG: @deltag.ketones 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 TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter Brian: deltagketones.com IG: @deltag.ketones | |||
| Episode 350: Historic Comeback At The Cocodona 250 Mile - Mike McKnight | 18 May 2023 | 01:20:53 | |
Mike McKnight is an ultramarathon athlete and coach. He returns for the fourth time to discuss his historic win at the Cocodona 250 Mile. After finding himself in 73rd place, Mike rallied through the field to take the win, fueling mostly on raw milk. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Mike: lowcarb-runner.com IG: @thelowcarbrunner FB: Michael John McKnight Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 349: Keto Without The Crazy - Amy Berger | 05 May 2023 | 01:10:02 | |
Amy Berger returns to share her approach to helping people manage keto and low carbohydrate diets. Amy has a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), and certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Amy: stallslayer.com IG: @tuitnutrition Tw: @TuitNutrition YouTube: @amyberger-ketowithoutthecrazy Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 348: Long Intervals Simplified | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:27:09 | |
For this episode, I describe a simple way to implement long intervals into your training without overcomplicating things. This may help better understand perceived effort, and create an understanding that will allow for building in more variables to future long interval sessions. 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 TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 347: Low Carb Endurance - Dr. Dan Plews | 12 Apr 2023 | 01:08:22 | |
Dr. Dan Plews is an Applied Sports Scientist (PhD Exercise Physiology), researcher, and endurance coach. He has competed at a high level in triathlon, including an age group record at Kona. He has worked with numerous world and Olympic class athletes in the sports of rowing, kayak, and triathlon. He employs a low carbohydrate approach to his own training and racing, and with some of his coaching clients. Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Dan: endureiq.com IG: @theplews Tw: @theplews1Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 346: Short Intervals Simplified | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:23:57 | |
For this episode, I describe a simple way to implement short intervals into your training without overcomplicating things. This may help better understand perceived effort, and create an understanding that will allow for building in more variables to future short interval sessions. 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 TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter
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| Episode 345: 2x Barkley Marathons Finisher - John Kelly | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:06:29 | |
John Kelly is an ultramarathon athlete, Chief Technology Officer of Envelop Risk, holds a PhD in electrical engineering and machine learning from Carnegie Mellon, and is a father of four. Barkley Marathons is considered by many one of the hardest endurance events to complete, with only 17 total finishers and 21 total finishes in it's history. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast
Zach's Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching John: randomforestrunner.com IG: @randomforestrunner Tw: @RndmForestRunnr FB: @RandomForestRunner Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 452: High Carb - My First 8-Weeks | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:40:43 | |
After using a low carbohydrate for 14 years over my ultramarathon racing career, I decided for my next 100 mile training cycle and race, to try high carb. I outline why and how the first 8-weeks have gone. Substack Post: Testing High Carb after 14 years Low Carb Low Carb Series: My Low Carb Approach Endurance Training Simplified Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) CurraNZ: curranzusa.com Code: Bitter20deal (20% Off) 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 | |||
| Episode 344: Endurance Training Simplified | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:52:29 | |
There are a lot of ways to prepare for endurance events, and countless ways to structure workouts. For this episode, I scaled it all way down to five core intensities to work on to prepare for your next event if you are looking to get back to the basics and simplify your training, and better understand targeting different intensities in training. From here, you can add as you see fit! LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/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 | |||
| Episode 343: How To Win The WSER 100 Mile - Pam Smith | 21 Mar 2023 | 01:08:14 | |
Pam Smith returns for part two to educate me and Nicole on how she went from finishing in the back of the field at the 2012 Western States Endurance Run to winning it in 2013. She also became one of very few women in history to finish in the top 10 overall at WSER. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Talk To Zach: zachbitterconsultation.as.me/schedule.php Pam: IG: @rundoctor74 Nicole: IG: @nkbitter FB: facebook.com/nicole.kalogeropoulos Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 342: Ultramarathon Legend - Pam Smith | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:13:40 | |
This is part one of two episodes with Pam Smith. Pam put together what many consider one of the best build ups and race execution at the 2013 Western States Endurance Run. Nicole and I will be interviewing her in part two, specifically on this topic. For this episode, I dive into all sorts of ultramarathon topics with Pam Smith, including: her massive range within the sport, her fueling strategy, stories of overcoming mental and physical hurdles, managing career and family while training and racing, and how she manages heat. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Pam: IG: @rundoctor74 Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 341: New Study Questions Low Carbohydrate Performance Deficit | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:40:18 | |
A new study looks at how a low carbohydrate diet impacts higher intensity endurance training. Let's take a look! LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Full Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1084021/full Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 340: 6-Steps To Grow As A Runner - Duane Scotti, PT, DPT, PhD | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:15:35 | |
Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years. For this episode, we unpack his six steps to grow as a runner, which includes: mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race strategy. Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Duane: sparkhealthyrunner.com IG: @sparkhealthyrunner FB: HealthyRunnerGroup YouTube: youtube.com/c/sparkhealthyrunner Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 339: Time Restricted Eating & Performance | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:41:23 | |
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 8 wk of 16:8 Time-restricted Eating in Male Middle- and Long-Distance Runners | |||
| Episode 338: Appalachian Trail Record Attempts - Kristian Morgan | 17 Feb 2023 | 01:15:38 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 337: The Long Run - Considering The Variables | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:32:27 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 336: Steve Magness - Training Principles, Mental Toughness, Measurables, & Sex Based Categories In Sport | 10 Feb 2023 | 01:23:56 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 335: Training Progression & Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:39:21 | |
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
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| Episode 451: Running Shoes Will Predict Injury | Royi Metser | 14 Aug 2025 | 01:02:44 | |
Royi Metser joined me to share some discuss how we collect data through wearables like watches, foot pods, and heart rate monitors. We dive into the future of how footwear can add to these data points, in an effort to better optimize mechanical loading. Royi: @royimetser & @avelorunning - Kickstarter Endurance Training Simplified Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) Maui Nui Venison: mauinuivenison.com/bitter CurraNZ: curranzusa.com Code: Bitter20deal (20% Off) 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 | |||
| Episode 334: Adult Recess With Brad Kearns | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:18:00 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 333: Training Once vs Twice Per Day | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:33:27 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 332: Low Carbohydrate Endurance With Leighton Phillips | 26 Jan 2023 | 01:10:35 | |
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
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| Episode 331: Working Out While Sick & Cool Downs | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:44:00 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 330: Paul Laursen, PhD - HIIT Science & Low Carb Endurance | 20 Jan 2023 | 01:19:54 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 329: Optimal Training Duration & Recovery | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:22:26 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 328: Nicole Bitter - Bandera 100km - The Mental Side Of Ultra | 08 Jan 2023 | 01:10:08 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 327: Training In Cold Weather & My Coldest Sessions | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:37:38 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 326: Exogenous Ketone Research | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:45:28 | |
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/ | |||
| Episode 325: Doctors Karl & Spencer Nadolsky | 09 Dec 2022 | 01:19:05 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 450: Fat Oxidation Levers | Dr. Matthew Cook | 05 Aug 2025 | 01:34:04 | |
Dr. Matthew Cook is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Worcester. Dr. Cook has worked with a range of athletes including cyclists and runners. He joined the podcast to discuss the topic of fat oxidation as it pertains to endurance training and racing. Endurance Training Simplified Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) Maui Nui Venison: mauinuivenison.com/bitter CurraNZ: curranzusa.com Code: Bitter20deal (20% Off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter Dr. Cook: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/about/profiles/dr-matthew-cook Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter | |||
| Episode 324: 100 Mile Recovery & Brazos 100 Recap | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:32:57 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 323: Training & Racing Update Brazos Bend 100 Mile | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:45:54 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 322: Brodie Sharpe - Injury Detection, Prevention, Strength & Cross Training | 11 Nov 2022 | 01:26:27 | |
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 | |||