Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

Zach dives into his recovery and training the past couple of months, answers listener questions, challenges you with a workout, and highlights a day of workouts and nutrition! Listener Questions: Assessing fitness before training, short distance race preparation, two races in one week, blocking workouts, and low carb nutrition during moderate/high intensity phase of training. Matt Carpenter Keto Study: m.carpenter@kingston.ac.uk HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors  BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter

Sean is an endurance cyclist who has followed a strict ketogenic diet for 9 years. He routinely cycles 500 kilometers per week, often on as little as 3-4 sessions. He does these rides mostly unfueled in order to explore the possibilities of the ketogenic diet for his lifestyle. Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors  LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter Sean: seansako.com IG: @sean_sako Tw: @Sean_Sako FB: @sean.sakinofsky Strava: Sean SaKO    

Jason and his three-man team recently rowed from San Francisco to Hawaii in 30 days, 7 hours and 30 minutes. The team rowed 24-hours a day in two-man, two-hour shifts to smash the previous record by 9 days. The record marked the 11th world record Jason has set, including the fastest Atlantic Ocean row and fastest unaided trek across the Namib Desert, among others. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors  BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Jason: https://lat35.co/ IG: @jason_t_caldwell 

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. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors  LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Brodie: runsmarter.online IG: @runsmarterseries  Tw: @BrodieSharpe FB: @TheRunSmarterPodcast Book: https://mailchi.mp/runsmarter/e-book-sign-up-vol-1-2

Mike is an ultramarathon athlete best known for winning many of the 200+ mile trail races that have grown in popularity. He holds the record for the, "Triple Crown of 200s." Show Sponsor: SFuels - sfuelsgolonger.com​ - promo code: ZACHB5 Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Support the show: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: Web: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Michelle: Links​ - IG: @runeatmeatrepeat - Tw: @michellehurnRD Mike: lowcarb-runner.com IG: @thelowcarbrunner FB: Michael John McKnight

Alex is an avid fitness enthusiast, with an extensive background in a variety of sports including MMA, Wrestling, Ultramarathon, Sailing, and Crossfit. He recently took on a challenge of seeing how long it would take to complete 1000 pull ups, 2000 push ups, 3000 squats all while wearing a 20lb weighted vest. Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://zachbitter.com/hpo  Sponsor Website: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Ryan: wischfit.com IG: @wisch.fit FB: @WischFit 

Chris took control of his life by dropping 80lbs, finding his rhythm with strength and endurance training, and beating cancer. Chris lays out his strategy and why consistency and individual sustainability have been keys to his success. Support: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://zachbitter.com/hpo  InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 BiOptimizers – bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Discounts on Zach's "gear of choice" here: zachbitter.com/mygear and/or linktr.ee/zachbitter Show updates & links: Web: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Chris: biggestcomeback.com IG: @biggest_comeback Tw: @BiggestComeback FB: @BiggestComeback Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/125e160fcaa2/on-the-other-side-is-greatness 

Brady is pursuing his PhD in Applied Physiology at the University of Florida. His current research focus is on the impact of exercise and lifestyle factors on cardiovascular health and function.  Episode Sponsor: Egg Weights – eggweights.com promo: Zach15 Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Support: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or ko-fi.com/zbhpo Show updates & links: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Brady: bradyholmer.com  IG: @brady.j.holmer  Tw: @B_Holmer  FB: facebook.com/bholmer Podcast: Science & Chill 

Ryan is a goal setter and self experimenter. He recently tested and documented a carnivore way of eating, as well as a plant based way of eating. He took notes and got labs along the way. Episode Sponsor: Egg Weights – eggweights.com promo: Zach15 Zach’s Training Plans: https://zachbitter.com/training-plans Support: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or ko-fi.com/zbhpo Show updates & links: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Find Ryan: https://linktr.ee/ryandreyer IG: @dreyersheets21 Tw: @ryanvdreyer 

Dean has been a big spokesperson and participant in the ultramarathon community. He shares his experiences over the years with Zach and Nicole. Episode Sponsor: BiOptimizers – bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Support: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or ko-fi.com/zbhpo Show updates & links: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Find Nicole: IG: @nkbitter FB: Nicole Bitter  Find Dean: https://ultramarathonman.com IG: @ultramarathon Tw: @DeanKarnazes FB: @deankarnazes