Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

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Episode 463: Fifth 100 Miler Under 12 Hours Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

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

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deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off)

Training Peaks: trainingpeaks.com/hpopodcast (free 14-day trial)

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Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter

Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter

Episode 462: Kilian Korth | The Rise of 200 Milers Oct 27, 2025

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Kilian Korth recently won the Triple Crown of 200s, which is a three race series, including Tahoe 200, Big Foot 200, and Moab 240. He not only won the series, but all three of these 200+ mile races outright. We dive into many of the topics around the rise of these multi-day ultras.

Kilian: IG @runtoughmindset | Substack: https://runtoughmindset.substack.com/about

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 461: How Running Fuels Nicholas Thompson's Success as CEO of The Atlantic Oct 22, 2025

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Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of the Atlantic and an avid runner. He holds the American 50 KM record (age 45–49): In 2021, Thompson set an American record for his age group in the 50K (31 miles), finishing in 3:04:36.

Nicholas Thompson: nicholasthompson.com | IG: @nxthompson | X: @nxthompson

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 460: Optimizing Energy and Micronutrition | Dr. Marc Bubbs Oct 15, 2025

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In this episode of the Human Performance Outliers Podcast, Zach Bitter is joined by performance nutritionist Dr. Marc Bubbs to discuss the intricacies of optimizing energy through nutrition. Dr. Marc Bubbs is a Performance Nutritionist, author, speaker and consultant for a portfolio of professional and Olympic athletes and Fortune 100 companies. He is also the co-founder of ProBio Nutrition. They cover various key topics including the importance of magnesium, its intake, absorption, and how lifestyle factors like stress and diet affect it. They also delve into other essential micronutrients like B12, folate, and CoQ10, discussing their roles in energy production, recovery, and athletic performance. The conversation offers practical insights into how diet and selective supplementation can enhance overall health and performance.

Endurance Training Simplified Series

ProBio: probionutrition.com 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

Dr. Marc Bubbs: drbubbs.com | IG: @drbubbs | X: @drbubbs

Episode 459: High Carb & Training Recap Oct 08, 2025

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This episode outlines how my high carb experiment has been going after 14-weeks, and as I transitioned into my 100 mile specific peaking phase of training.

Endurance Training Simplified Series

ProBio: probionutrition.com 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

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 458: Recovery Optimization | Dr. Marc Bubbs Oct 01, 2025

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Dr. Marc Bubbs is a Performance Nutritionist, author, speaker and consultant for a portfolio of professional and Olympic athletes and Fortune 100 companies. He is also the co-founder of ProBio Nutrition. In this episode, we dive deep into recovery and what to consider when training. Part one of this series is episode 456 where we cover gut health.

Endurance Training Simplified Series

ProBio: probionutrition.com 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

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 457: David Roche | King of the Carbs Sep 25, 2025

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David Roche is an elite ultramarathon athlete, and coach. He recently rebroke his own course record at the Leadville 100 Mile. David has been a big advocate for not just high carbohydrate consumption, but has challenged the limitations of very high in race carbohydrate consumption and what it can do for performance.

David: swaprunning.com | IG: @mountainroche | X: @MountainRoche

Endurance Training Simplified Series

ProBio: probionutrition.com 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

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 456: Gut Health | Dr. Marc Bubbs Sep 19, 2025

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Dr. Bubbs previously came on the show for episodes 113 & 275.

Dr. Marc Bubbs: drbubbs.com | IG: @drbubbs | X: @drbubbs

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)

ProBio: probionutrition.com Code: Endurance (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 455: Keira D'Amato | Don't Call It A Comeback Sep 10, 2025

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Keira D'Amato had a promising future in running in high school and college, before stepping away for 8-years. When she returned to running, professional trajectory was not on her radar. She found new motivations and identity with running being part of her story, which lead to breaking American Records in the Full and Half Marathon. Her book, "Don't Call It A Comeback," is a great example of how success and fulfillment comes in many paths.

Keira D'Amato: keiradamato.com | IG: @keiradamato I Strava: Keira D'Amato | Book: Don't Call It A Comeback

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 454: Running Shoe Innovation | Todd Falker Sep 05, 2025

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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