#205 – Zach Bitter: Ultramarathon Running Lex Fridman Podcast

Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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OUTLINE:

Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.

(00:00) - Introduction

(07:34) - The marathon mentality

(14:43) - The psychology of quitting

(25:49) - Variety in ultramarathons

(33:04) - What does it take to run 100 miles?

(38:27) - Leading ultramarathon events

(42:09) - Training and race strategy

(44:39) - 100 Mile world record

(48:41) - Foot strike variability and cadence

(51:29) - The 11 hour barrier

(54:57) - The most beautiful thing about running

(1:01:19) - Zach's training regime

(1:06:06) - MAF 180 Formula

(1:16:31) - Training plans

(1:31:30) - Marathons vs. 100 miles

(1:40:31) - Zach's diet philosophy

(1:55:19) - Fueling for race day

(2:02:34) - Training while fasted

(2:06:11) - Embracing the chaos

(2:07:41) - 100-Mile treadmill WR

(2:11:51) - The legend of Bert Kreischer

(2:16:16) - The Transcontinental Run across America

(2:33:51) - Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time?

(2:41:04) - Shoe technology in running

(2:54:14) - Human limits

(2:56:49) - Zach's biggest obstacles

(3:00:34) - Advice for young people