#205 – Zach Bitter: Ultramarathon Running

About this episode

<p>Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Ladder</b>: <a href="https://ladderlife.com/lex">https://ladderlife.com/lex</a><br /> &#8211; <b>Belcampo</b>: <a href="https://belcampo.com/lex">https://belcampo.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off first order<br /> &#8211; <b>Noom</b>: <a href="https://trynoom.com/lex">https://trynoom.com/lex</a><br /> &#8211; <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Zach&#8217;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zbitter">https://twitter.com/zbitter</a><br /> Zach&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter">https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter</a><br /> Zach&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://zachbitter.com/">https://zachbitter.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (07:34) &#8211; The marathon mentality<br /> (14:43) &#8211; The psychology of quitting<br /> (25:49) &#8211; Variety in ultramarathons<br /> (33:04) &#8211; What does it take to run 100 miles?<br /> (38:27) &#8211; Leading ultramarathon events<br /> (42:09) &#8211; Training and race strategy<br /> (44:39) &#8211; 100 Mile world record<br /> (48:41) &#8211; Foot strike variability and cadence<br /> (51:29) &#8211; The 11 hour barrier<br /> (54:57) &#8211; The most beautiful thing about running<br /> (1:01:19) &#8211; Zach&#8217;s training regime<br /> (1:06:06) &#8211; MAF 180 Formula<br /> (1:16:31) &#8211; Training plans<br /> (1:31:30) &#8211; Marathons vs. 100 miles<br /> (1:40:31) &#8211; Zach&#8217;s diet philosophy<br /> (1:55:19) &#8211; Fueling for race day<br /> (2:02:34) &#8211; Training while fasted<br /> (2:06:11) &#8211; Embracing the chaos<br /> (2:07:41) &#8211; 100-Mile treadmill WR<br /> (2:11:51) &#8211; The legend of Bert Kreischer<br /> (2:16:16) &#8211; The Transcontinental Run across America<br /> (2:33:51) &#8211; Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time?<br /> (2:41:04) &#8211; Shoe technology in running<br /> (2:54:14) &#8211; Human limits<br /> (2:56:49) &#8211; Zach&#8217;s biggest obstacles<br /> (3:00:34) &#8211; Advice for young people</p>