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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, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.

Human Performance Outliers Podcast Zach Bitter

    • Sports
    • 4.8 • 534 Ratings

Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.

    Rory Linkletter - 2:08 Marathon & 2024 Olympics

    Rory Linkletter - 2:08 Marathon & 2024 Olympics

    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 2:08, his training under the guidance of American distance great Ryan Hall, his and others decision to go straight to the marathon after college, training insight, fueling and hydration targets, why some athletes favor certain super shoes, and much more!
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    Rory: World Athletics Profile - IG: @rory_linkletter - X: @ThePapaLinks YT: @LinkletterRory 
    Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter

    • 1 hr 43 min
    Hayden Hawks - Black Canyon 100 KM

    Hayden Hawks - Black Canyon 100 KM

    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. 
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    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 
    Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching
    Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter
    Hayden: hawksrunning.com - IG: @hawks_hayden 
    Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter

    • 1 hr 40 min
    Brady Holmer - Endurance, Nutrition & Supplementation

    Brady Holmer - Endurance, Nutrition & Supplementation

    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 his work at Examine, recent half marathon personal best, exogenous ketones, strength training for endurance athletes. 
    SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com Free Train Product: HPOTRAIN
    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 
    Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching
    Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter
    Find Brady: physiologicallyspeaking.com - X/Twitter: @B_Holmer - IG: @brady.j.holmer - Book: VO2 Max Essentials 
    Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter

    • 1 hr 53 min
    Allison Macsas & Nicole

    Allison Macsas & Nicole

    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 vacations around the world. Itineraries are designed to combine authentic, off-the-beaten-track travel experiences with organized, supported daily runs in unforgettable places, and to accommodate all levels.
    SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5
    Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10
    LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO
    deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20
    HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors
    HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo 
    Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching
    Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter
    Find Nicole: IG: @nkbitter 
    Find Allison: roguexpeditions.com IG: @allison_wanders 
    Find Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Brendan Egan, PhD - Exogenous Ketone Research

    Brendan Egan, PhD - Exogenous Ketone Research

    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 athletes to older adults.
    SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5
    Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10
    LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO
    deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20
    HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors
    Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo 
    Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching
    Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter
    Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter
     

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Dr. Mike T. Nelson - Metabolic Flexibility

    Dr. Mike T. Nelson - Metabolic Flexibility

    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.com - IG: @deltag.ketones code: BITTER20
    HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors
    Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo 
    Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching
     
    Find Mike: miketnelson.com & flexdiet.com - IG: @drmiketnelson - Tw: @MikeTNelson - FB: @drmiketnelson
    Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter
     
    Check Out My Endurance Series:
    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 
    Episode 363: Mental Training For Endurance
    Episode 366: Race Course Specific Training 
    Episode 369: Speed Work Distribution & Double Threshold Sessions

    • 2 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
534 Ratings

534 Ratings

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Great info for all levels of runners

Im always looking for new running podcasts. This is a great one for tips on training.

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Nadolsky brothers

I really liked the point counterpoint conversation with the Nadolsky brothers - you make a great moderator

BP Writer ,

Consistently Terrific Podcast

Zach is a great host with great guests! Especially loved the episode with Vinnie Crispino who suffered a surfing accident and discusses his journey to avoid back surgery and the establishment of the Pain Academy. So many awesome take-aways! Thanks Zach!

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