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Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter — Fitness & Nutrition
Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance, running, hybrid athlete training, ultramarathon, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 363: Mental Training For Endurance Aug 14, 2023

Show notes

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

Episode 362: Low Carb Endurance - Debbie Potts Aug 09, 2023

Show notes

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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Episode 361: Race Intensity Simplified Aug 03, 2023

Show notes

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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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

Episode 360: Arlen Glick - Ultramarathon Runner Jul 28, 2023

Show notes

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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Episode 359: Recovering From Sacral Stress Fracture Jul 19, 2023

Show notes

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

Episode 358: Andy Blow - All Things Hydration Jul 07, 2023

Show notes

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

Episode 357: My Nutrition Approach Jun 30, 2023

Show notes

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.

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Episode 356: Easy Run Simplified Jun 22, 2023

Show notes

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.

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Episode 355: Paths To Western States 100 Jun 20, 2023

Show notes

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.

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Nicole: IG: @nkbitter

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Episode 354: Seed Oils Though Jun 16, 2023

Show notes

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

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