Tips on how to be a better endurance athlete, every day, directly from the world's best runners! Whether you participate in endurance races as a hobby, or you're a competitive ultra-endurance athlete, this podcast will help you achieve your goals when it comes to racing, training, and recovery. The show is hosted by Ultra-Endurance athlete, Joe Corcione, who has competed in Ultramarathons, Ultratriathlons, and Ironman races.
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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 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 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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A Western States Champion’s Tips to Running Strong and Never Giving Up with Adam Peterman
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What does it take to never give up in an ultra? And to run a magnificent ultramarathon performance, and train well to give it your best race ever? This episode will be your guide to help you do all of that in more as we learn from one of the best ultra athletes in this game. In this flashback episode from a couple of years ago, we chat with Adam Pe…
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Nadia Ruiz on Keys to Running Recovery and How to Have More Fun While Running
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Nadia Ruiz, an accomplished runner and coach, shares her journey in running and life. From running her first marathon at 14 to becoming a Guinness World Record holder for the youngest person to run 100 marathons, Nadia's story is inspiring. She emphasizes the importance of belief in oneself and the power of slowing down and reflecting. Nadia encour…
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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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Kaleb Stephens on How to Progress in Your Running and in Life
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Can you run ultramarathons, even if you don’t have any traditional running background? You bet! And Kaleb Stephens is a great example of that. Not only has he completed 13 ultramarathons, but he did that within a 4 year span, coming from a low point in his life where he dealt with depression and wasn’t running frequently. His key to success? Not wa…
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Ultramarathon Crew and Pacer Tips: Everything You Need to Know
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Crew and pacers can make a huge difference when it comes to hitting your goals when running an ultra. But how do you make sure that you’re getting the most out of your crew and pacers? And what do you need to set up the best crew/pacer strategy? In this episode, The Everyday Ultra Coaches (Joe, Keifer, and Liz) share their proven strategies for put…
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How to Be More Consistent in Your Running and Training
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Being consistent is one of the most important things to do when it comes to hitting your ultrarunning goals. But being consistent can also be incredibly hard. With so many priorities and things to do in life, running can be easy to slip away from us. It doesn't have to be difficult. There are ways where you can be consistent with your running and t…
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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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How to Finish an Ultra, No Matter How Hard It Gets with Josh Rosenthal
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No matter what your skill level is as a runner, we all see the value in finishing a race. But sometimes, when that race gets really tough, that goal can seem so far out of reach. And our brain may convince us to quit before we even reach the line. For our guest today, he recently completed the Zion 100 miler battling a ton of low points and moments…
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How to Improve Your Ultrarunning Training with Matt Johnson
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If you're looking for some shifts to make physically and mentally to help you make the most progress during your ultra training, this is the episode for you. We're joined by Matt Johnson who is an endurance athlete, coach, and content creator who has completed multiple ultramarathons and is gearing up to run across the state of Texas in October. Ma…
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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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Ashley Paulson on Cocodona 250 Lessons, Dealing With Mental Lows, and How to Bounce Back From Setbacks
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Ashley Paulson recently took on the Cocodona 250 miler as her first 200+ mile attempt. And out of the experience, she finished top 10 female, but also, she overcame so much adversity that made this race incredibly meaningful to her. And with Ashley being an incredibly accomplished athlete, including winning Badwater twice, winning every 100 miler s…
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Pacing an Ultramarathon: How to Run Your Best Race Through Perfect Pacing
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Pacing is one of the hardest things to nail down as an ultrarunner. And the longer the distance we go, the trickier it gets. But there is a way to master the art of pacing. And in this episode, we chat with Endurance Expert, Matthew Fitzgerald who breaks down everything you need to know about how to pace the perfect race. Whether you’re racing a 50…
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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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How to Train for a 200 Mile Ultra: Training Structure, Must-Do's, and Mistakes to Avoid
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What does it take to train for a 200+ mile ultra? It can seem like a mystery. With little research and the distance still being niche, it can be tough to find good information about how to best train. But fear not! In this episode, I share all the best practices and tips I learned from tons of athletes who trained for a 200+ mile race, as well as l…
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Jeremy Miller on 100-Mile Training, Running Nutrition Tips, and Mindset Strategies
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What does it take to train for a 100-miler? Our guest today is here to share his experience training for his very first 100-miler at the Bighorn 100, which is coming up in a few weeks. And he's dialed and ready to go when it comes to nutrition, mindset, and his approach to the race. Today, Jeremy Miller joins us on the podcast, and he's one of the …
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Cocodona 250 Recap: Mental Strategies, Dealing with Lows, and How to Conquer a 200+ Miler
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I completed the Cocodona 250 this past week and wow; what an absolute ride it was! It was the most difficult thing I have ever accomplished, and I learned so many lessons along the way that truly will help not just my ultrarunning; but also my life. And in this episode, I break down all of the details of the race for you, including the highs, the l…
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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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Cocodona 250 Preview: Peak Training, Race Day Plan, and Final Thoughts Before the Race
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Cocodona 250 is next week! And I'll be racing it as my first 200+ mile race. In this episode, I'll be breaking down what my last few weeks of training has been like, how the taper has been going, my race day plan, and also answering ALL of your questions about the race. If you are looking to prepare for ANY race, I hope this episode shows you what …
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How to Destroy Race Day Anxiety and Build Bulletproof Confidence to Crush Your Running Race
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Pre-race nerves are normal when it comes to ultrarunning. But are those nerves becoming too big to manage? Or would you rather take those nerves and turn it into bulletproof confidence? In this episode, I share my tried and true strategy to end race day anxiety/nerves and how you can feel fully confident to show up as the best version of yourself i…
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Uphill Running: How to Improve Your Climbing and Train for Uphill Ultras
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Running uphill is one of those things that can seem really tricky: you breathe harder, it takes more out of your legs, and sometimes, it forces you to hike. Just like anything else, you can TRAIN to be a better uphill athlete. BUT, there are a lot of mistakes that people make when they are training to be a better uphill runner that hold them back f…
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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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Mental Strategies, Tools, and Tricks for Ultrarunning and Resilience
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Physical training isn't enough when it comes to an ultramarathon; you also need to mentally train and have the mental tools to push through the low points. That's why in this episode, I break down some of the most tried and true and effective mental strategies that you can use in your next ultramarathon to build confidence, resilience, and mental t…
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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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Ultrarunning Training Strategies and Principles with Coach Liz Myers
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How can you effectively train smarter and more effectively for your upcoming ultramarathon? In this episode, Coach Liz Myers will show you how to structure your training in a way that will help you crush your next ultra goals, as she shares how she went from starting running in COVID, to winning her two most recent ultramarathons! Liz Myers is an u…
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Istria 110K Recap Part 2: Overcoming Negative Thoughts in an Ultra, Create Motivation, and Build Your Alter Ego
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How can you overcome immense difficulty, negative self talk, and challenges in an ultra? I share exactly how I did that at Istria 110K in the second part of this recap episode! This is the second part of a two part series on the recap of Istria 110K! If you haven't listened to the first part, it is the episode right before this! In this episode, I …
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Istria 110K Recap Part 1: How to Practice Suffering Well in an Ultra, Being Patient, and Staying Focused on the Goal
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I raced in the Istria 110K in Croatia as a tune-up race in my training for the Cocodona 250, and my whole intent of racing this was to practice the art of suffering. In this episode which is the first part of a two part series, I break down my overall strategy for the race, how to practice patience when it comes to pacing well in an ultra, and appr…
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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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Ultrarunning to Improve Mental Health with Ali To
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Running can be so much more than running. It can be a solace to heal, to get better, and to find peace. For Ali To, who has conquered multiple races, including a 200+ mile ultra marathon, this is one of the many reasons why she runs. Ali To is an ultrarunner, content creator, and business owner who has completed multiple ultras and shares her journ…
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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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