They discuss the increasing trend of people transitioning from weightlifting to running, exploring the mental and physical benefits of running and the gamification of the sport. They attribute the interest in ultra marathon running to influential figures like David Goggins and Cam Haines.
Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner. He currently holds the record for fastest American 100-mile run at 11 hours, 19 minutes, 13 seconds (6:47/mile pace).
0:00 Intro
1:30 Is Zach An Average Runner?
3:56 Running Growing In Popularity
10:25 History of Endurance Races
12:06 Zach’s History With Ultras
18:40 Local Vs. Global Perspective
21:32 Succeed Slowly
23:26 Mental Self-Doubt
27:49 Advice For Running First Marathon
31:40 Advice For Intermediate Marathoners
33:39 Keeping It Fun
39:45 You Are Already 99% Done
43:11 What Makes The Last 10% Most Difficult?
50:02 Going From Teaching To Running Professionally