Episode #1392
Zach Bitter
Books mentioned
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Endurance athlete, ultramarathon runner, and coach Zach Bitter discusses his 100-mile and 12-hour world records, along with pacing, perceived exertion, recovery, hydration, and fueling for extreme events. He also shares plans for a cross-country running challenge, his support for Fight for the Forgotten, and broader discussions of nutrition, sustainable agriculture, food sourcing, and the psychological benefits of hard exercise.
What they talked about
- Running shoe comfort and injury risk
- World records for 100 miles and 12 hours
- Dietary approach: animal products and carbs
- Training structure and micro-stressing
- Heat training and hydration strategies
- Regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration
- Debates on vegan vs. carnivore diets
- Plans for trans-America run for charity
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