David Spiegel is an American psychiatrist and the Wilson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he is known for his research into psycho-oncology; the neurobiology of therapeutic hypnosis, and the role of the mind-brain-body connection in cancer outcomes and management among other topics. He directs the Stanford Center on Stress and Health and is a recognized authority on hypnosis's clinical utility and neuroscience. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - Substack: zachbitter.substack.com - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter - TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter Find Dr. Spiegel: reveri.com - IG: @reveri

David Roche, a two-time national champion and three-time Team USA member, shares his insights on ultra-running and the recent historic win at the Leadville 100 Mile race. He discusses the importance of self-acceptance in athletics and how personal well-being surpasses competition. Roche dives into innovative fueling strategies, particularly balancing carbohydrates and fat utilization. The conversation also covers pacing techniques, the evolving nature of competitive records, and emphasizes the significance of community support in ultra-running.

Dave Heitmann, a medical director who has treated Olympians, shares his journey from couch to an ambitious 100-mile race. He discusses overcoming health challenges, the significance of resilience, and the importance of a tailored nutrition strategy for athletic performance. Dave delves into magnesium's role in recovery and reflects on the balance between long runs and hiking as part of ultra marathon training. His story emphasizes how integrating training into life can support mental health and foster joy, especially amidst personal adversity.

Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, founder/CEO of Diet Doctor and HAVA, shares his expertise on low carbohydrate diets and satiety. He discusses the flexible approach to nutrition that emerged from his own journey with obesity and diabetes. The conversation highlights the concept of satiety per calorie, exploring how food choices impact eating habits. Dr. Eenfeldt also introduces a scoring system for evaluating food and emphasizes personalized dietary approaches for sustainable weight management. Additionally, he unveils an innovative app that uses AI to simplify nutrition tracking.

Mike is a 2002 graduate of The U.S. Military Academy at West Point where he was commissioned as an officer and went on to serve three combat tours with the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group.  Mike continues to serve the nation as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, assigned to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he is an Assistant Professor. He is the co-author of LEAD YOURSELF FIRST by Bloomsbury Press (2017).  Mike and his wife Genevieve live on a 32-acre farm in North Carolina, where they raise their five young children. Mike is helping organize a project slated for May 2025, where a group of 12 veterans will run from San Diego to DC in relay style. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - Substack: zachbitter.substack.com - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter - TikTok: @zachbitter Mike: mikeerwin.net - teamrwb.org - IG: @erwinRWB - X: @erwinRWB - Linkedin: Mike Erwin

Justin Wren, advocate for Pygmy Tribe, discusses building hospital in Congo, challenges providing clean water, sharing inspirational stories, and empowering positive impact through matching donations.

Joe and I unpack what we thought about this year's Western States Endurance Run, including reported fueling strategies, heat mitigation, competitive pressure, and shoe tech. We also touched on some other performances, including Jenny Hoffman's 24 Hour at Six Days in the Dome, and Megan Eckert hitting 526.301 miles in six days, new ultra gender gap study. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Joe: @joecorcione - The Everyday Ultra Podcast Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - Substack: zachbitter.substack.com - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter - TikTok: @zachbitter

Philip Calder is Head of the School of Human Development and Health and Professor of Nutritional Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. He is an internationally recognized researcher on the metabolism and functionality of fatty acids, with an emphasis on the roles of omega-3 fatty acids, and on the influence of diet and nutrients on the immune and inflammatory responses. Topics Prof Philip Calder and I touched on for our seed oil discussion: Breakdown of different lipids and their impact (specifically cell membrane & structure) Impact of balance between omega 3 & 6 in diet Potential for lowering LA through simply meeting vs exceeding energy intake needs in energy surplus environments  Heating LA (repeated deep frying, home cooking, processed shelf stored oils) Lag time to oxLDL impact and how it is impacted through adequate intake of antioxidants such as vit. E Lowering LA through removal versus addition of ALA in manufacturing Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - Substack: zachbitter.substack.com - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter - TikTok: @zachbitter  

Jae Gruenke from The Balanced Runner believes good running form means using your body the way it really works rather than fighting to move it some other way. For this episode we unpack a few topics related to pain free running. They include: Pros/Cons of Feldenkrais Method, how shoe type can impact running form, the role of forward lean, arm "swing", foot strike, and cadence for proper running. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Jae: balancedrunner.com - IG: @the_balanced_runner - YT: youtube.com/@balancedrunner Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Threads: @zachbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter 

For this episode I break down my recent 100 mile at the Pettit Center, where I completed the distance in 11 hours 51 minutes (7:07/mi). Some topics include: Training: workout focus progression, training races, speed work focus Event strengths and weaknesses Event day nutrition  Setting up crew Caffeine use Race mentality Post race recovery Post race nutrition Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - Substack: zachbitter.substack.com - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter - TikTok: @zachbitter