Human Performance Outliers Podcast with 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.

Todd Falker, Product Lead at Puma and a lifelong runner with 100 marathons under his belt, shares insights on running shoe innovations. He explores how advanced designs affect performance and comfort, emphasizing the impact of technology on injury prevention. Falker discusses the challenges of balancing fatherhood with a running lifestyle and shares anecdotes about his experiences transitioning to better footwear. The conversation also touches on training strategies for marathons versus ultras, revealing the psychological aspects of age in racing.

Cam Hanes, an American bowhunter and endurance athlete, shares his unique insights into the burgeoning world of ultra-running. He discusses the personal connections to nature that fuel this passion and how the sport's evolution welcomes newcomers. Cam touches on the critical role of gear, navigating injuries, and balancing solitude with community support. Furthermore, he examines how controlled events reshape competition perceptions and highlights the importance of mental resilience and innovative training strategies in ultra-endurance sports.

The host shares their journey of switching to a high carbohydrate diet after 14 years of low carb fueling for ultramarathons. They discuss how this dietary change has impacted performance and recovery during training for a 100-mile race. Insights into improved sleep quality and energy levels reveal the surprising benefits of this transition. The episode offers a tantalizing look at the contrasts between the two approaches, making it a thought-provoking listen for anyone interested in endurance training and nutrition.