Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

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Episode 403: Justin Wren - Fight For The Forgotten Jul 23, 2024

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Thirteen years ago, Justin went to the Congo in hopes of providing clean water for the Pygmy Tribe. The journey began with six failed wells, led to multiple bouts with malaria, and life threatening hikes in search of water. Justin's life story is full of examples of overcoming what many would consider insurmountable hurdles, which is why he has gotten to where he is today. Justin and his team at Fight For the Forgotten (FFTF) will soon break ground on a new hospital to go along with the wells, farms, trees, sanitation and training they have provided. Justin believes strongly in providing opportunities along with teaching independence, which is a huge reason FFTF has been so successful.

Justin is a humanitarian and the founder of Fight For The Forgotten, he is a former professional MMA fighter for the UFC. He competed in season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter, is a two time All-American and National Champion Greco Roman Wrestler. Justin is about to break ground on a new hospital, which has been a new initiated along with many others that all began by drilling a well in the Congo.

Previous appearance - Episode 231: Justin Wren - Mixed Martial Artist & Fight For The Forgotten

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Episode 402: Ultra Updates With Joe Corcione Jul 12, 2024

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Joe and I unpack what we thought about this year's Western States Endurance Run, including reported fueling strategies, heat mitigation, competitive pressure, and shoe tech. We also touched on some other performances, including Jenny Hoffman's 24 Hour at Six Days in the Dome, and Megan Eckert hitting 526.301 miles in six days, new ultra gender gap study.

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Episode 401: Professor Philip Calder - Seed Oil Truths Jun 28, 2024

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Philip Calder is Head of the School of Human Development and Health and Professor of Nutritional Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. He is an internationally recognized researcher on the metabolism and functionality of fatty acids, with an emphasis on the roles of omega-3 fatty acids, and on the influence of diet and nutrients on the immune and inflammatory responses.

Topics Prof Philip Calder and I touched on for our seed oil discussion:

Breakdown of different lipids and their impact (specifically cell membrane & structure)
Impact of balance between omega 3 & 6 in diet
Potential for lowering LA through simply meeting vs exceeding energy intake needs in energy surplus environments
Heating LA (repeated deep frying, home cooking, processed shelf stored oils)
Lag time to oxLDL impact and how it is impacted through adequate intake of antioxidants such as vit. E
Lowering LA through removal versus addition of ALA in manufacturing

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Episode 400: Jae Gruenke - The Balanced Runner Jun 25, 2024

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Jae Gruenke from The Balanced Runner believes good running form means using your body the way it really works rather than fighting to move it some other way. For this episode we unpack a few topics related to pain free running. They include: Pros/Cons of Feldenkrais Method, how shoe type can impact running form, the role of forward lean, arm "swing", foot strike, and cadence for proper running.

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Episode 399: 100 Miles - 11 Hours 51 Minutes Jun 20, 2024

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For this episode I break down my recent 100 mile at the Pettit Center, where I completed the distance in 11 hours 51 minutes (7:07/mi). Some topics include:

Training: workout focus progression, training races, speed work focus
Event strengths and weaknesses
Event day nutrition
Setting up crew
Caffeine use
Race mentality
Post race recovery
Post race nutrition

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Episode 398: My Strength Routine Jun 10, 2024

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For this episode, I outline in detail how I currently program my strength training routine.

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Episode 397: Ultra Updates With Joe Corcione Jun 06, 2024

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This is the first of a new type of episode I will be releasing with Joe Corcione as co-host. We will be covering topics and trends in the ultramarathon space.

For this episode, we hit heavy on the Cocodona 250, discussed the new women's 48 Hour World Record, the trend of going longer yet with ultra, and the Spring Energy Gel controversy.

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Episode 396: Coaching At Cocodona 250 Mile Jun 03, 2024

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This year I went to the Cocodona 250 to follow a few of my coaching clients along the 250 mile, 125 mile courses. As the sport of ultramarathon continues to grow, these type of experiences are beneficial as both a coach and an athlete. This episode highlights what I learned about some differences these longer ultras present.

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Episode 395: James Pieratt - The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete May 27, 2024

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James Pieratt is the man behind Wild Hunt Conditioning. He hit rock bottom with a heroin addiction that landed him in prison. From there, he took control of his life and since has accomplished some amazing feats, including; running 500 miles, deadlifting 550 lbs, becoming proficient in Jiu Jitsu. James also has a passion for backcountry hunting and comes from a long line of bear hunters, and has a passionate interest in tribal endurance. James uses all of his skills to better his ability to navigate the backcountry.

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Episode 394: My Mobility Routine May 13, 2024

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For this episode, I unpack the specific movements I focus on for my mobility routine, and how I embed different aspects of mobility into my daily life.

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