Modern Wisdom

#470 - Zach Bitter - The Mindset To Break A 100-Mile Record

May 7, 2022

Zach Bitter, an ultramarathon runner and world record holder, shares his expert insights on resilience and mental fortitude in long-distance running. He dives into the biggest mistakes runners make and how he copes with pain during races. Zach discusses the impact of environment on training, the crucial role of nutrition, and strategies to combat negative self-talk. He emphasizes enjoying the process of hard work, mental training techniques, and the transformative power of ultra running in building emotional resilience.

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Intro

2min

Adapting to New Training Challenges in a Humid Environment

2min

Training Insights and Competitive Spirit in Long-Distance Running

3min

The Evolution of Ultra Running

19min

Mindset Mastery in Ultra Running

8min

The Joy in Hard Work: Finding Passion in the Process

3min

Pushing Limits: The Journey of Ultra Marathoning

18min

The Invisible Battle: Emotional Resilience in Sports

4min

Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach who held world records for the 100-mile run and the 12-hour run.

Understanding what it takes to run an ultramarathon is one thing, but doing it at a world record pace is something else. I wanted to find out what the mindset of an ultra runner can teach the rest of us about resilience, dedication and commitment.

Expect to learn the biggest mistakes that runners make when taking on a long distance, how Zach copes with the pain when things get hard, the best intra-event nutrition he's found, how to deal with negative self-talk, whether he's tempted to do a Back Yard Ultra and much more...

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