For this episode, I outline how I found myself in a situation where I had to take some time off from running in order to allow a right sacral stress fracture heal. I outline how I discovered it, what I did to heal it, and what I aim to do differently in order to avoid future issues.  LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones HPO Sponsors: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Study Referenced  Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Episode 337: The Long Run Considering the Variables  Episode 344: Endurance Training Simplified -  Episode 346: Short Intervals Simplified    Episode 348: Long Intervals Simplified    Episode 352: Proper Aid Station Navigation Episode 356: Easy Run - Simplified  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Threads: @zachbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter

Andy Blow is a Sports Scientist with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. An expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping, Andy previously worked as the Team Sports Scientist for the Benetton and Renault Formula 1 teams, and remains an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre. An elite level triathlete in his younger days, Andy has finished in the top-10 of Ironman and IM 70.3 races, as well as winning an Xterra World title. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com  IG: @deltag.ketones Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Key blogs as discussed: How much dehydration can you tolerate: https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/hydration/how-much-dehydration-can-you-tolerate-before-your-performance-suffers/ Are you a salty sweater? https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/hydration/how-to-estimate-sweat-salt-loss/ How to measure sweat rate https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/hydration/how-to-measure-your-sweat-rate/ Book a free video call: https://www.precisionhydration.com/book-a-video-consultation/ Find a sweat test center: https://www.precisionhydration.com/sweat-testing/book-a-sweat-test/ Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter

This episode is an overview of how I structured my nutrition during the different phases of training. Included is how I structure things to accommodate varying energy outputs, micronutrient needs, and deciding what inputs make them up. deltaG: deltagketones.com  IG: @deltag.ketones LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter

For this episode, I describe a simple way to implement easy runs into your training without overcomplicating things. This may help better understand perceived effort, and create an understanding that will allow for building in more variables to future training sessions. deltaG: deltagketones.com  LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors 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 TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter

Callie Vinsonn, Scott Traer, and Nicole Bitter joined the show to share their experience getting into WSER, preparing, strategies and expectations for themselves and each other. deltaG: deltagketones.com  LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Callie: IG: @callievinsonn Scott: runfastah.com IG: @runfastah Nicole: IG: @nkbitter Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter 

Seed oils have gotten a lot of negative attention. Is the criticism warranted? This is an introduction episode for some future dives into the topic of seed oils and their role in the human diet.  A Comprehension Rebuttal to Seed Oil Sophistry Debate: Seed Oils And Heart Disease With Tucker Goodrich and Matthew Nagra, ND Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter

Andrew Koutnik, PhD joins the show to discuss two topics in detail. The emerging evidence around and against low carbohydrate approaches for exercise performance, most specifically endurance exercise, and weighing the health implications of both high and low carbohydrate diets in the context of exercise, most specifically around glucose and lipid control.  LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com IG: @deltag.ketones Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Andrew: andrewkoutnik.com IG: @andrewkoutnikphd Tw: @AKoutnik YouTube: @andrewkoutnikphd  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter

This episode dives into endurance event aid stations. It looks at the planning process, and actual execution of properly using and efficiently moving through aid stations.  Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com  IG: @deltag.ketones Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter

Brian McMahon works alongside Professor Kieran Clarke, who has been a critical part of exogenous ketone research and formulation. Together with their team at deltaG they have produced 50+ published studies and are part of 20+ ongoing studies. This includes two very recent studies that explored exogenous ketone relationship with increasing natural levels of EPO, as well as increasing circulating dopamine concentration, improving mental alertness, and improving post exercise inflammation in endurance athletes.  LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com | IG: @deltag.ketones 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 TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter Brian: deltagketones.com IG: @deltag.ketones 

Mike McKnight is an ultramarathon athlete and coach. He returns for the fourth time to discuss his historic win at the Cocodona 250 Mile. After finding himself in 73rd place, Mike rallied through the field to take the win, fueling mostly on raw milk.   LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Exogenous ketosis increases circulating dopamine concentration and maintains mental alertness in ultra-endurance exercise Mike: lowcarb-runner.com IG: @thelowcarbrunner FB: Michael John McKnight Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance TikTok: @zachbitter Strava: Zach Bitter