For this episode, I break down my full training block after rehabbing my right ankle, and how I arrived at deciding to do the Brazos Bend 100 Mile. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's foot & ankle routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RJ6ftMBB4A&t=8s  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

Brodie has a bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Physiotherapy. He is the Founder of The Run Smarter Series, and hosts the Run Smarter Podcast. In this episode, we dove into topics from Brodie's new book, "Run Smarter: Evidence-Based Guidance and Expert Opinions to Help You Survive & Thrive as a Runner." These topics include: Detecting and Managing Early Signs of Injury, Training Basics for Injury Reduction, Strength Training and Cross Training. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Brodie: runsmarter.online IG: @runsmarterseries  Tw: @BrodieSharpe FB: @TheRunSmarterPodcast Book: Run Smarter    Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Nicole Bitter is an ultramarathon athlete with a long resume that includes three top 10 finishes at the Western States 100, wins at the Black Canyon 100km, Javelina 100, and multiple podium finishes at competitive events from 50km through 100 miles. This year, she finished third in what was the most competitive Javelina 100 field to date, and likely the second most competitive100 mile in the United States this year. The level of competition and the addition of a third category (non-binary) where both new elements to this years race, which added to the complexity of how things played out in the results and reporting during the race.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Nicole: IG: @nkbitter FB: facebook.com/nicole.kalogeropoulos  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

This is a listener generated question and topic episode! The four questions/topics are below: 1) Training for courses with climbing and descending, both with and without access to course specific terrain. 2) Testing your fitness throughout a training plan. 3) How to fuel for high mileage training to avoid gastrointestinal issues, especially if feeling hungry and bloated.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Magnesium Breakthrough: https://magbreakthrough.com/human promo code: HUMAN10 BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

This is a listener generated question and topic episode! The four questions/topics are below: 1) How important is tapering for a 100km and what does it look like? 2) Increasing speedwork with long distance running. 3) Losing weight while training for an event. Is Keto optimal? 4) Is training with less water for an ultramarathon worth it or no real benefit? HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Outliers ATX Group Run: Sunday's at 8am & 9am at Metz Park Austin, TX. Details: @outliersatx on instagram Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Nick Bare is an American YouTuber, Author, Veteran, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition, and host of The Bare Performance podcast. He has amassed tons of personal best performance in a wide range of activities that include both strength and endurance. Not only is his fitness range massive, his range and experience within each discipline is also wide.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Nick: nickbare.com IG: @nickbarefitness FB: @nickbarefitness YouTube: youtube.com/barelifenutrition  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

This is a listener generated question and topic episode! The four questions/topics are below: 1) Advice on running a flat ultra 2) Advice on running first 50km 3) How to get into ultramarathons 4) Beginner running 50km and 50 mile 8-weeks later HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Boyd Myers is an Air Force Veteran, former bodybuilder with a 700+ pound deadlift, and current endurance enthusiast. He signed up for a full Ironman on a whim when he lost control of his health and gained 75lbs. Now, he is taking on big endurance challenges, including: doing a full Ironman followed by a half Ironman the following day to support the Gold Star Initiative.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) Magnesium Breakthrough: magbreakthrough.com/human promo code: HUMAN 10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Boyd: boydmyers.com Tw: @boydmyers IG: @boydmyers  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

For this episode, Zach dives into the training that lead to Aleksandr Sorokin's 8 World Records; 6 Hour, 100km, 100 Mile (2x), 12 Hour (2x), 24 Hour (2x). For additional details, check out episode 313 for Zach's discussion with Aleksandr Sorokin.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Stuart Chutter is a Canadian Farmer, who entered farming through a regenerative path. He also participates in endurance events, including ultramarathons, marathons, and obstacle race events. Stuart once trained and raced a marathon eating only food grown on his farm.  HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BON CHARGE: boncharge.com/HPO promo code: HPO (20% off) Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Stuart: IG: @stuartchutter  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter