Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

Caitriona Jennings, an Irish long-distance runner and 2012 Olympian, recently shattered the women's 100-mile world record. In this conversation, she shares her strategy for pacing through Tunnel Hill, emphasizing mental tools like breaking the race into segments. Caitriona discusses her nutrition plan, including caffeine strategies to maintain performance, and the importance of balancing data and intuitive running. She also reflects on transitioning from marathons to ultra distances and how her professional life enhances her athletic experience.

Join Zach as he reflects on his impressive 100-mile run completed in under 12 hours. Discover his high-carb fueling strategy and how it played a crucial role in his race. He shares insights on pacing choices, the challenges of hydration, and lessons learned about nutrition during long runs. Zach evaluates the trade-offs between pursuing a personal record and conserving energy. Plus, he discusses future experiments with carb intake and the impact of shoe choice on performance while building excitement for his next challenges.

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

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

Dr. Marc Bubbs, a performance nutritionist and co-founder of ProBio Nutrition, dives into the essentials of optimizing energy through nutrition. He emphasizes the crucial role of micronutrients like magnesium, B12, and CoQ10 in enhancing athletic performance and recovery. The conversation explores how lifestyle factors affect magnesium levels, the significance of food sources, and the importance of proper supplementation. Bubbs also highlights effective strategies for athletes to manage their nutrition and simplify their approach to health.

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

Dr. Marc Bubbs, a performance nutritionist and consultant for elite athletes, discusses essential recovery strategies for endurance training. He emphasizes the importance of balancing training with recovery, including sleep and nutrition. Dr. Bubbs introduces four key nutrition pillars and explains the significance of leucine for muscle recovery. He also covers the role of vitamin D in injury prevention and shares practical tips on supplements and polyphenol-rich juices to aid recovery. Join them for insights that can elevate athletic performance!

David Roche, an elite ultramarathon athlete and coach, shares insights from his recent Leadville 100 performance, where he broke his own record. He discusses innovative high-carbohydrate fueling strategies and how he increased his carb intake over time, improving his performance. David explains the nuances of carb consumption for different events and introduces effective gut training techniques. The conversation also touches on the importance of mindset in competition, encouraging athletes to foster positivity while pursuing their goals.

Dr. Marc Bubbs, a performance nutritionist and consultant for elite athletes, dives into the world of gut health. He discusses acute gut infections and their impact on performance, along with strategies to prepare for race-day variables. Bubbs emphasizes the importance of training the gut for optimal fueling and reveals the benefits of aerobic conditioning on gut microbial diversity. He also shares tips on automating nutrition and mental strategies to overcome race lows, focusing on key components for gut health like prebiotics and glutamine.

Keira D'Amato, a professional runner and author, discusses her incredible journey from an 8-year hiatus to breaking American marathon records. She shares insights on finding motivation and identity in running, emphasizing resilience through challenges. D'Amato reflects on balancing her real estate career with her athletic ambitions and advocates for the importance of adapting training methods. Humorously, she touches on drug testing as a seasoned athlete, inspiring listeners to embrace aging as a path of continued capability.