

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter
Zach Bitter
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance, running, hybrid athlete training, ultramarathon, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.
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Jun 4, 2021 • 1h 16min
Episode 247: Extreme Explorer - Ray Zahab
Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. He specializes in exploration in extreme environments, including running across the Sahara Desert. Episode Sponsor: BiOptimizers – https://magbreakthrough.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Show updates & links: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Discounts on Zach's "gear of choice" here: https://zachbitter.com/mygear and/or https://linktr.ee/zachbitter Find Ray: Web: rayzahab.com - IG: @rayzahab - Tw: @RayZahab - FB: @ray.zahab

Jun 3, 2021 • 37min
Training & Nutrition Chat: Transcontinental Run - 1
Zach's training and nutrition from week 1 of his build up for the Transcontinental Run from San Fran to NYC this Fall. Support the show: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or paypal.me/hpopod Show updates & links: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Discounts on Zach's "gear of choice" here: zachbitter.com/mygear and/or linktr.ee/zachbitter

May 17, 2021 • 1h 3min
Dietitian's Dilemma: Dani Hamilton - Variance In Dietary Needs
Dani suffered from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). After many attempts to manage it, she found success through diet. She now helps people as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Support the show: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or paypal.me/hpopod Show Sponsor: SFuels - sfuelsgolonger.com - promo code: ZACHB5 Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Show updates & links: Web: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Find Michelle: Links - IG: @runeatmeatrepeat - Tw: @michellehurnRD Find Dani: Web: daniellehamiltonhealth.com - IG: @daniellehamiltionhealth - Tw: @DaniHamiltonNTP - FB: @daniellehamiltonhealth

May 12, 2021 • 1h 21min
Episode 246: Running Over 70 Miles Per Day Across America - Pete Kostelnick
Pete has the World Record for the Transcontinental Run (San Fran - NYC), and has averaged over 50 miles per day, self supported, from Kenai Alaska to Key West Florida (Ke2Key), which is a 5300 mile journey. Support the show: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or paypal.me/hpopod Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Discounts on Zach's "gear of choice" here: https://zachbitter.com/mygear and/or https://linktr.ee/zachbitter Show updates & links: Web: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Pete: Web: petesfeetaa.com - IG: @petekostelnick - FB: @petesfeetaa

May 3, 2021 • 1h 42min
Episode 245: Physiologic Flexibility For Health & Performance - Dr. Mike Nelson
Dr. Mike T. Nelson has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He’s an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine with an interest in metabolic flexibility. Episode Sponsor: BiOptimizers – bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Zach’s Training Plans: https://zachbitter.com/training-plans Show updates & links: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Find Mike: miketnelson.com & flexdiet.com - IG: @drmiketnelson - Tw: @MikeTNelson - FB: @drmiketnelson

Apr 29, 2021 • 48min
Episode 244: Zach's Strategy For The USATF 100 Mile Road Championships
Topics: New 100 mile and 12 hour World Records by Aleksandr Sorokin, Zach's race at the 100 mile road championships, training, nutrition, race strategy, during and post race nutrition, and recovery. Support the show: https://patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://paypal.me/hpopod Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Discounts on Zach's "gear of choice" here: https://zachbitter.com/mygear and/or https://linktr.ee/zachbitter Show updates & links: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter

Apr 19, 2021 • 1h 19min
Dietitian's Dilemma: Dr. Ted Naiman - Low Carb Implementation With P:E Diet
This is the third of a series of eight episodes that will focus on applications of a ketogenic low carbohydrate diet. Joining me will be Michelle Hurn, RD LD, author of, "The Dietitian's Dilemma," and a series of professionals to help us navigate a specific topic. Dr. Ted Naiman authored The P:E Diet and is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician in Seattle. Support the show: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or paypal.me/hpopod Show Sponsor: SFuels - sfuelsgolonger.com - promo code: ZACHB5 Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Show updates & links: Web: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Find Michelle - IG: @runeatmeatrepeat - Tw: @michellehurnRD - https://linktr.ee/Runeatmeatrepeat Find Ted - Web: https://pedietbook.com - IG: @tednaiman - Tw: @tednaiman - YouTube: @Ted Naiman

Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 58min
Episode 243: Strength Work & Endurance Training - Matt Pendola
Matt owns and manages Pendola Training with a host of experience and certifications. He works primarily with endurance athletes with a focus on strength and conditioning. Support the show: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or paypal.me/hpopod Episode Sponsor: BiOptimizers – bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Discounts on Zach's "gear of choice" here: zachbitter.com/mygear and/or https://linktr.ee/zachbitter Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Show updates & links - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Web: zachbitter.com Find Matt - IG: @pendolaproject - FB: @pendolaproject - Web: pendolatraining.com - YouTube: Pendola Project

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 36min
Episode 242: Olympian & Canadian Record Holder - Evan Dunfee
Can you walk a 6-minute mile? Evan is a professional race walker, who placed 4th in the 50km Race Walk at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 where he also set the Canadian Record for that distance. He earned bronze at the 2019 50km Race Walk World Championships, and holds the Canadian Record in the 10km. Support the show: https://patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://paypal.me/hpopod Episode Sponsor: BiOptimizers – bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Zach’s Training Plans: https://zachbitter.com/training-plans Discounts on Zach's "gear of choice" here: zachbitter.com/mygear and/or linktr.ee/zachbitter Show updates & links - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Web: zachbitter.com Find Evan - IG: @evandunfee Tw: @EvanDunfee Web: dunfeewalks.com If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Mar 31, 2021 • 1h 27min
Episode 241: Dr. Stephen Hussey
Dr. Hussey is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner who is passionate about heart health. As a Type-1 Diabetic, and heart attack survivor, Dr. Hussey hopes to open the dialogue around heart health. Support the show: https://patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://paypal.me/hpopod Episode Sponsor: LMNT - https://drinkLMNT.com/HPO Episode Sponsor: BiOptimizers – https://bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Show updates & links: Web: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Find Stephen - IG: @drstephenhussey - Tw: @DrStephenHussey - FB: @DrStephenHussey - Web: https://resourceyourhealth.com