#205
Zach Bitter - Ultramarathon Running

Thu, Jul 29, 2021 ·
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Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach.

Timestamps

  • 1:58 - The marathon mentality
  • 9:07 - The psychology of quitting
  • 20:13 - Variety in ultramarathons
  • 27:29 - What does it take to run 100 miles?
  • 32:52 - Leading ultramarathon events
  • 36:33 - Training and race strategy
  • 39:03 - 100 Mile world record
  • 43:05 - Foot strike variability and cadence
  • 45:54 - The 11 hour barrier
  • 49:21 - The most beautiful thing about running
  • 55:43 - Zach's training regime
  • 1:00:30 - MAF 180 Formula
  • 1:10:55 - Training plans
  • 1:25:54 - Marathons vs. 100 miles
  • 1:34:55 - Zach's diet philosophy
  • 1:49:43 - Fueling for race day
  • 1:56:58 - Training while fasted
  • 2:00:35 - Embracing the chaos
  • 2:02:05 - 100-Mile treadmill WR
  • 2:06:15 - The legend of Bert Kreischer
  • 2:10:40 - The Transcontinental Run across America
  • 2:28:15 - Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time?
  • 2:35:29 - Shoe technology in running
  • 2:48:39 - Human limits
  • 2:51:14 - Zach's biggest obstacles
  • 2:54:58 - Advice for young people

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