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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A podcast by Run Free Training, a holistic coaching service for runners of all levels. In this podcast, we embark on the journey of running free from everything holding us back while pursuing our full potential in sports, running, and life.
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Stories, interviews and discussions about the running world, from the editors of Canadian Running magazine.
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Inspired Soles co-hosts Carolyn Coffin and Kim Sankey bring the communities of trail and road running together as they explore the parallels between running and life. Guests share the wisdom and experience they have gained through running and how it has inspired them to live deeper and more meaningful lives.
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Rory Linkletter | Recapping 2:08:01 Olympic Standard Marathon, Ryan Hall's Philosophies, Biggest Rivalries, and Career Bucket List Goals
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Professional runner Rory Linkletter joins to discuss becoming the second-fastest marathoner in Canadian history with a time of 2:08:01 in Seville, Spain. Ahead of his eminent 2024 Team Canada selection, Linkletter explains the training behind his Olympic standard marathon time, the impact of being coached by 2:04:58 marathoner, Ryan Hall, and what …
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A Chat with Rory Linkletter on his 2:08 Marathon Performance
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In this episode, Ryan rejoins as co-host as we catch up with one of his athletes, professional runner and Run Free coach Rory Linkletter. This conversation comes fresh off Rory's blazing fast race at the Seville Marathon where he posted a 2:08:01, sneaking under the Olympic standard for the marathon. Rory has a lengthy running resume and we're exci…
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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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Stuart Chutter | The Parallels Between Running & Farming
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Stuart Chutter is the first trail ultrarunner we’ve had on the show who is also a regenerative farmer from Melville, Saskatchewan. We were super curious about how a person finds the time for both farming and ultrarunning, activities that each require significant commitment, time and energy for success. So we invited Stuart to come on the show to ta…
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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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Ultramarathon Coach and Athlete Nik Golymbiowsky | How Amateurs Can Fall in Love with Extreme Distances
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In this archived episode, ultramarathon coach, athlete, and influencer Nik Golymbiowsky joins the podcast to discuss how he fell in love with the sport, his unorthodox coaching methods, his most challenging races to date, and how he's helping the amateur running community fall in love with extreme races. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Ap…
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**TRIGGER WARNING - This episode has references to sexual abuse. In this episode, Edmontonian elite ultra runner Priscilla Forgie returns to the show to discuss her contribution to the new book Run for Your Life. This book is an incredible collaboration of short stories written by 13 different runners made possible by several sponsors from Alberta,…
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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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The Rundown: From 1500m Olympian to Elite 100-Miler, Ben Blankenship Breaks Down His Transition to the Trails
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Ben Blankenship joins the podcast to discuss his transition from 1500m US Olympian to elite 100-miler, which culminated in his second-place finish in the Rabid Racoon 100 Miler on March 16. Throughout the episode, Blankenship discusses his winding road to professional running, why he almost gave up the sport following his collegiate career, the gre…
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Omena Babalola | “They Call it a Finish Line For a Reason”
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Omena Babalola is an accomplished 55-year old masters sprinter from Winnipeg MB and an absolute force to be reckoned with. Born in Nigeria to two high achieving parents, Omena came to Canada in her early 20s and spent time on Prince Edward Island before completing her MBA at St. Mary’s University in Halifax and following her man to Winnipeg. Omena …
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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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Jean Fortier is the general director and founder of Québec Mega Trail. He joins us to talk about his running origins and dive deep into the past, present and future of this amazing event. QMT is a legendary ultra-trail race, renowned as one of the most beautiful but also as one of the hardest in Canada. Crossing one of the most beautiful places in …
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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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Ihor Verys | Canadian Ultrarunner Recaps Notorious 100-Mile Barkley Marathons
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Canadian ultrarunner Ihor Verys joins to discuss his finish at the 100-mile Barkley Marathons. In his debut at the iconic ultramarathon event, Verys became one of just 20 individuals to complete the race in its 38-year history. We discuss the many intricacies that go into planning for such a gruelling race, the unforeseen challenges along the way, …
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Nick Kershaw is a man with a mission. A runner with a background in finance and a passion for international development, Nick joins us from the UK to tell us all about how the Impact Marathon Series came to be and why it is so special. The Impact Marathon Series was born in 2015 from a dream that we could use the simple power of running to uplift c…
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Episode 386: Dr. David 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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305-Day Solo Run Across Canada: New Zealander Jon Nabbs' Expedition for Cancer Research
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New Zealand ultrarunner, Jon Nabbs, discusses his 305-day solo run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. After losing both of his parents to the disease within a two-year span, Nabbs was inspired by Terry Fox's legacy and began his 8,000km trek from St. Johns, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia, entirely unsupported. On this epi…
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Jen Shapka | On Embracing Her Run Community
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Jen Shapka is a woman with a mission who seemingly can’t say no…and there are many runners who are grateful she says yes most of the time! Jen has moved a lot in her adult life, and it was the frequent moving that made this now 45-year old force herself to find a community wherever she landed. With two small kids at home, a husband away for work, a…
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Episode 385: Rory Linkletter - 2:08 Marathon & 2024 Olympics
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Rory Linkletter is a Canadian Marathon Athlete sponsored by Puma. He recently clocked a 2:08:01 marathon, which falls 9 seconds under the standard required to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Per the Canadian selections process, it is unlikely his time of 2:08 will not grant him a spot on their team. In this episode, we discussed his path to…
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The Rundown: Christopher Morales Williams' World-Best 400m Performance, World Indoor Championships, and Brian Mclean of Achilles Canada
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Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins to break down his coverage from the World Indoor Championships last weekend in Glasgow, Scotland. Later, Marley and host David Stol recap Christopher Morales Williams' world-best 400m performance and NCAA championship. Then, Brian Mclean, president of Achilles Canada, discusses the special cause …
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Rory Linkletter | On Running Olympic Standard at the Seville Marathon
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Rory Linkletter is a professional Canadian athlete who lives and trains in Flagstaff, Arizona, is sponsored by Puma, and is coached by US half marathon record holder, Ryan Hall. He is also now the 2nd fastest Canadian marathoner in history! We first had Rory on the show six months ago (Ep 153) after finishing 19th at the World Championships maratho…
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Kim & Michelle Krezonoski | Twin Marathoners Break Down Their Historic Road to the Boston Marathon Pro Field
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Elite marathoners Kim and Michelle Krezonoski join to discuss their build towards becoming the first twin sisters to enter the pro field of a World Marathon Major. We discuss their differing coaching philosophies, finding their individual identities within the sport, how twin genes alter their physiological abilities, their expectations for Boston.…
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Sasha Gollish, Dr. Georgia Lefas & Jamie Donaldson | The Run Retreat Speakers
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Today’s episode features three incredible ladies who all have speaking roles at The Run Retreat, an inaugural women’s event that will be taking place in beautiful Hecla Provincial Park, 2 hours north of Winnipeg, MB, from June 7-9, 2024. Three-time Inspired Soles guest Sasha Gollish is our keynote speaker and in addition to being an elite Canadian …
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Episode 384: Hayden Hawks - Black Canyon 100 KM
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Hayden Hawks is a professional ultramarathon athlete. His results are numerous, but include finishing second at the Western States Endurance Run 100 Mile, winning UTMB-CCC, Speed Goat 50km, and the Black Canyon 100km in course record time. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: HPOTRAIN Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: delt…
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Gabriel Jarquin | Hoka Athlete and HIV Advocate on His Journey of Self-Discovery
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In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, Hoka athlete Gabriel Jarquin joins to discuss his journey of HIV advocacy, how he fell back in love with running after a formative hiatus, and his goal of earning a personal best marathon time in Boston this spring. We also discuss the power of embracing the running community, his role as President of …
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In this episode Jay and Chad chat about their second metabolic tests with Calorify and how they both managed to change factors in their metabolic output through diet manipulations. Jay has since had great success with energy and weight management with himself and others who have tried his program. For more information on coaching or the Run Free Ca…
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Couple of the Quarter | Jonelle Koop-Yumang & Melvin Yumang
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Our COTQ series is meant to highlight the different aspects of what it means to be in a partnership when one or both people are runners and do we ever have a power couple to feature today in Jonelle Koop-Yumang and Melvin Yumang. Melvin is the runner of their duo but as you’re about to hear, his 6-year running journey has aligned very closely with …
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Episode 383: Brady Holmer - Endurance, Nutrition & Supplementation
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Brady is a MSc in Human Performance, endurance athlete, and science writer. He publishes Physiologically Speaking on substack, and works with Examine on reviewing research in effort to help users better understand supplement and intervention evidence. Topics covered: keto/low carb endurance, periodized carbohydrate training, supplement efficacy and…
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Dr. Trent Stellingwerff | Elite Running Coach and Researcher on How Scientific Innovation Impacts Athletic Performance
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In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, professional running coach and Senior Advisor of Research & Development at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Dr. Trent Stellingwerff joins the show. Stellingwerff offers insights into how he balances two of his marathoners, 2x Olympian Natasha Wodak and 5x national champion Andrea Seccafien, as they…
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Evan Birch | Running Into the Storm
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Evan Birch is a partner, father, friend, colleague and ultra runner who has been running his entire life, in more ways than one. While his accomplishments range from competing in the Sinister 7 100, the Canadian Death Race and the Divide 200, Evan’s foray into ultra running began in 2017, born out of running away from a two-decade career in emergen…
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Episode 382: Allison Macsas & Nicole
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This episode is the start of a series where Nicole will be interviewing a guest. The topic of this series is centered around individuals participating in sport while maintaining a highly demanding career. Allison is a four time Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier and co-owner of Rogue Expeditions. At Rogue Expeditions, Allison creates run-centric vac…
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The Rundown: Kelvin Kiptum's Legacy, Canadians Stand Out at Millrose Games, and Olympic Marathoner Ben Preisner Joins
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Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to discuss the rich legacy left behind by the late Kelvin Kiptum. Just months removed from his incredible world-record marathon time of 2:00.35 at the Chicago Marathon, Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, passed away in a car crash this past weekend. We celebrate his indelib…
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Kevin Beatty | US Olympic Marathon Trials Recap
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On February 3rd, 2024, the United States held their Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, FL to determine the team they will be sending to the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France. Once every four years the best in the country race head-to-head where the top three men and top three women are chosen to represent the country at the Olympics. Not many cou…
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Canadian Marathon Champion Caroline Pomerleau & Coach Anouka Tremblay | How This Running Couple Balances Elite Training with Their Relationship
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Elite runner and 2023 Toronto Waterfront Marathon winner Caroline Pomerleau joins alongside her coach and partner Anouka Tremblay to discuss how they balance elite running alongside their relationship. We also discuss Pomerleau's ambitious marathon plans for this spring, Tremblay's strategy for acclimating her to high-volume training, how they grew…
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Episode 381: Brendan Egan, PhD - Exogenous Ketone Research
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Brendan is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology, and currently Head of School for the School of Health and Human Performance at DCU. His current research investigates skeletal muscle function and adaptation across the life course, with special interest in the synergy between nutrition and exercise interventions ranging from athle…
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Andrew Swan | Clydesdale Running, Politics & Beer Miles
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Andrew Swan is a 55 year old lawyer, former politician and runner who is a staple in the Winnipeg community…some might even say “Winnipeg famous.” He practiced family law for 14 years before being elected to the Manitoba Legislature in 2004. He served as the Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade as well as the Minister for Liquor and Lott…
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The Rundown: Ben Flanagan Breaks Down His Olympic Qualifying Performance at John Thomas Terrier Classic
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Canadian distance runner Ben Flanagan joins host David Stol to break down his most recent race at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, where he walked away with an Olympic standard time in the 5000m with a personal best of 13:04:62. We also discuss his training leading up to the race, what lies ahead on his road towards the Paris Olympics, fellow Canad…
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Episode 380: Dr. Mike T. Nelson - Metabolic Flexibility
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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. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.c…
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