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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Episode 411: Adam Popp - Lost Leg to World Records
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Adam is a 12-year combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader. In 2007, while working to disarm a roadside bomb (IED) in Afghanistan, Adam was injured by a secondary IED resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee. Adam is now a seven-time Guinness Worl…
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Episode 410: Mikki Williden, PhD - Is Low Carb Risky?
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Mikki Williden is a nutrition PhD who dives into topics of low carb nutrition, longevity, fitness, and health. Some topics we covered include: Keto v. low carb Athletes using low carb Is keto safe for women Fasting: timing, men v. women, heavy exercise Periodized nutrition Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Seri…
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Episode 409: Caffeine Performance & Golden Trail Series
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David Hellard is an ultra marathon runner, running journalist, and host of The Bad Boy Running Podcast. In this episode we discussed the excitement around short fast trail races, media and opportunities in the sport of trail running, and caffeine protocols for athletes. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series …
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Episode 408: Dr. David Spiegel - Hypnosis For Performance
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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 dir…
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Episode 407: David Roche - Leadville 100 Mile Historic Win & Course Record
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David is the 2014 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the sub-ultra distance. He is a two-time national champion and three-time member of Team USA. He graduated with honors from Columbia University with a degree in Environmental Science and received a master's degree and law degree with honors from Duke University. He is the co-owner of SWAP Running …
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Episode 406: Dave Heitmann - Couch To 100 Mile Check In
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Dr. Dave will be challenging himself to complete the Javelina 100 mile in 2024, going from the couch to the 100 mile distance in a years time. Dave has an extensive background as a medical director, treating thousands of patients, including: Olympians, National Champions, sports teams, and professionals. After losing his own health in the pursuit o…
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Episode 405: Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt - Satiety Per Calorie Approach
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Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt is the founder/CEO of both Diet Doctor and HAVA. Diet Doctor focuses on providing information related to low carbohydrate ketogenic diets, and HAVA leverages an approach that focuses on key components of satiety to help users decide what food choices may best serve them. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endu…
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Episode 404: Lt. Colonel Mike Erwin - West Point to Team RWB
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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, …
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Episode 403: Justin Wren - Fight For The Forgotten
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Thirteen years ago, Justin went to the Congo in hopes of providing clean water for the Pygmy Tribe. The journey began with six failed wells, led to multiple bouts with malaria, and life threatening hikes in search of water. Justin’s life story is full of examples of overcoming what many would consider insurmountable hurdles, which is why he has got…
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Episode 402: Ultra Updates With Joe Corcione
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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 …
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Episode 401: Professor Philip Calder - Seed Oil Truths
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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 n…
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Episode 400: Jae Gruenke - The Balanced Runner
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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…
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Episode 399: 100 Miles - 11 Hours 51 Minutes
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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…
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For this episode, I outline in detail how I currently program my strength training routine. 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.c…
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Episode 397: Ultra Updates With Joe Corcione
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This is the first of a new type of episode I will be releasing with Joe Corcione as co-host. We will be covering topics and trends in the ultramarathon space. For this episode, we hit heavy on the Cocodona 250, discussed the new women's 48 Hour World Record, the trend of going longer yet with ultra, and the Spring Energy Gel controversy. SFuels: sf…
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Episode 396: Coaching At Cocodona 250 Mile
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This year I went to the Cocodona 250 to follow a few of my coaching clients along the 250 mile, 125 mile courses. As the sport of ultramarathon continues to grow, these type of experiences are beneficial as both a coach and an athlete. This episode highlights what I learned about some differences these longer ultras present. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.…
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Episode 395: James Pieratt - The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete
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James Pieratt is the man behind Wild Hunt Conditioning. He hit rock bottom with a heroin addiction that landed him in prison. From there, he took control of his life and since has accomplished some amazing feats, including; running 500 miles, deadlifting 550 lbs, becoming proficient in Jiu Jitsu. James also has a passion for backcountry hunting and…
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For this episode, I unpack the specific movements I focus on for my mobility routine, and how I embed different aspects of mobility into my daily life. 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 W…
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Episode 393: Ultra Long Run - How I Train & Eat
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This is part four of a four part series where I detail how I train and eat throughout my training cycles for ultramarathon. This episode highlights the ultra marathon long run phase. Endurance Training Simplified Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 ***FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER*** Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/…
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Episode 392: Speed Work Development - How I Train & Eat
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This is part three of a four part series where I detail how I train and eat throughout my training cycles for ultramarathon. This episode highlights the speed work development phase. Endurance Training Simplified Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 ***FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER*** Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/…
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Episode 391: Base Building - How I Train & Eat
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This is part two of a four part series where I detail how I train and eat throughout my training cycles for ultramarathon. This episode highlights the base building phase. Endurance Training Simplified Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 ***FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER*** Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG:…
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Episode 390: Offseason - How I Train & Eat
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This is part one of a four part series where I detail how I train and eat throughout my training cycles for ultramarathon. This episode highlights the offseason. Endurance Training Simplified Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 ***FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER*** Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagket…
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Zach and Nicole share some advice around what to consider when doing training races during your primary race training. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 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…
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Episode 388: Vinny Crispino - Movement Specialist
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Vinny Crispino founded Pain Academy after breaking his back while surfing. As a former D1 Swimmer, he didn't want to accept defeat and began a journey to fix his issues. Vinny shares his journey and how he has helped people who don't move like they used to and struggle with chronic pain, nagging injuries, or other movement issues. We also dive into…
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Episode 387: Sabrina Little with Nicole - Philosophy & Running
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This episode is part of a series where Nicole will be interviewing a guest. The topic of this series is centered around individuals excelling in sport while maintaining a highly demanding career. Sabrina Little is a Philosophy PhD and assistant professor, mother, and has participated on five national teams ranging from 100km to 24 hours. Sabrina re…
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