Best Zach Bitter Podcasts (2025)

Royi Metser joined me to share some discuss how we collect data through wearables like watches, foot pods, and heart rate monitors. We dive into the future of how footwear can add to these data points, in an effort to better optimize mechanical loading. Royi: @royimetser & @avelorunning Endurance Training Simplified Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (…

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Survivor: Australia V The World - Week 1 56:08

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Christine, Derek, and Sam discuss the first three episodes of Survivor: Australia V The World.

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How to Create a Marathon Breakthrough: A Coaching Call on Massive Marathon Improvement 1:10:43

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Dan joins us on the podcast today: a runner who recently improved his marathon from 3:38 to 3:08. In this conversation, Dan shares what he did to improve by a massive 30 minutes over 26.2 miles. But what if he wants to keep going? What if Dan wants to run another 30 minutes faster and start flirting with a sub-2:40 marathon? We'll cover what traini…

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Red River Ultrafest: Purpose and FAQs 5:33

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In this podcast, I go through the reason and purpose behind Red River Ultrafest. As well as some FAQs that have continuously come through. Listen, sign up, be a volunteer, either way, I hope you choose to be a part of the community. Instagram: @ty_casey102By Ty

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The Path to Going Pro: How Annie Rodenfels Went from D3 to Elite Runner 51:20

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Andrea (Annie) Rodenfels is a 7x All-American in the steeplechase and 5,000m, national champion, Drake Relays 3,000m steeplechase champion, and 2x Olympic Trials qualifier. Annie is also one of the few pro runners to come from a Division III school. In this episode, we discuss her path to going pro: The evolution of her career from college to now H…

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A Star Is Borneo - Thy Name Is Duplicity w/ Jaime Lynn Ruiz 1:47:55

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Survivor 44's Jaime Lynn Ruiz joins Christine to discuss the eighth episode of Survivor: Borneo.

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The Process of Becoming with Joe Corcione 1:08:45

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In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark interviews ultra runner, podcaster and coach, Joe Corcione about his journey from addiction to endurance sports. Joe shares how running became his path to sobriety and self-belief, emphasizing the importance of learning and growth over results. They dive into identity, self-worth, and…

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Inside the Science of Wearable Tech with Dr. Peter Tierney (Hardware, Metrics, & More) 1:12:54

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When you get a new smart watch, heart rate monitor, or other type of wearable, do you know how it will help your running, specifically? Dr. Peter Tierney is a health and performance researcher, consultant, and coach who’s worked with many professional sports organizations across Europe. He joins us today to discuss the science behind wearable tech.…

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A Star Is Borneo - The Merger w/ Andrew Denson 1:13:22

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Gretchen superfan Andrew Denson joins Christine to discuss the first-ever Survivor merge(r) episode.

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Bitter Readers: "Nice Girls Don't Win" by Parvati Shallow 1:00:14

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As a special treat, we're giving everyone a taste of our Patreon content with a discussion of Parvati's memoir, Nice Girls Don't Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power. Follow us at patreon.com/c/bitterjurorspod to hear more content like this!

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Voice of the Mountains: Success is Not the Summit with Peter Metcalf 1:39:13

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In this episode, Steve House interviews Peter Metcalf, the legendary climber and founder of Black Diamond Equipment, about his journey from young climber to industry pioneer. Peter shares gripping stories from early ascents, including harrowing ascents, which tested the limits of endurance and leadership. He reflects on how climbing instilled value…

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Episode 450: Fat Oxidation Levers | Dr. Matthew Cook 1:34:04

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Dr. Matthew Cook is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Worcester. Dr. Cook has worked with a range of athletes including cyclists and runners. He joined the podcast to discuss the topic of fat oxidation as it pertains to endurance training and racing. Endurance Training Simplified Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (fr…

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Heat Training Q&A: How to Structure & Benefit from Heat Training 27:19

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Runners are heat training more often with saunas, hot tubs, and hot weather runs. How much do we need to realize the full benefits of heat training? What are the best options and how do we structure it into our training? In this episode, coach Jason Fitzgerald shares how to think about heat training from duration to frequency to type of heat traini…

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A Star Is Borneo - Udder Revenge w/ Sam Stanish and Derek Reining 1:12:12

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The Bitter Juror triumvirate assembles to discuss the final pre-merge episode of Survivor: Borneo.

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Episode 449: Nick Bare - BPN Moves into Endurance 1:29:10

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Nick Bare is the founder of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN), and has built a large brand around sharing his journey chasing fitness goals. Recently, Nick and BPN launched a Last Man Standing event called, G1M Ultramarathon on his ranch in Texas. It went viral despite little pre event mainstream ultra media coverage, but rather exploded from partic…

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Dr. Phil Skiba on Breaking2, How to Build Critical Power, and the Secret to a Fast Kick 53:53

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Dr. Philip Skiba is a physician, performance consultant for the Breaking 2 project, coach to dozens of world class athletes, and author of Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes. Phil is a world-class expert on running physiology and how to race faster. His groundbreaking research into Critical Power, Critical Speed, and the "W Prime" model of …

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Episode 448: Shoe Talk with Brady Holmer 1:17:35

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Brady joined me to chat about some shoes we have been trying out the last couple of months. Shoes we covered include; Speedland RX:FPY, Tracksmith Eliot Racer, Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite III, New Balance 1080v14 & Rebel v4, ON Cloudsurfer II, Brooks Hyperion Max III & Launch 11. Shoe card specs for the models we discussed are available on Instagram at…

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A Star Is Borneo - Pulling Your Own Weight w/ Anika Dhar 1:16:47

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Survivor 47 player and first-time Borneo watcher Anika Dhar joins Christine to discuss episode five.

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Training to Climb Aconcagua with Steve House and Martin Zhor 1:10:57

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In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Steve House and guest, Coach Martin Zohr, explore the physical and mental challenges of climbing Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of Asia. They discuss the importance of structured training, including building a strong aerobic base, muscular endurance, and back-to-back long hikes with heavy pac…

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American Record Holder Keira D’Amato on Setbacks, Being a “Bulldozer,” & Fun Running 58:42

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Keira D'Amato holds the American record in the 10-mile and is the former half-marathon and marathon American record holder. Her new book, Don't Call it a Comeback, is now available for preorder. She was a 4x All-American at American University in both Cross Country and Track but took about a decade off from running seriously in her 20's and 30's. K…

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A Star Is Borneo - Too Little, Too Late? w/ Rachel LaMont 1:35:37

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Survivor 47's Rachel LaMont becomes the first winner to appear on the summer rewatch series! She joins Christine to discuss the formation of the first Survivor alliance and the Survivor: Borneo episode of The Weakest Link.

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Olympian Colleen Quigley on Injuries, Triathlon Misadventures, and Her New Pro Track Team Meridia 1:13:58

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Colleen Quigley is a 2016 Olympian, steeplechaser, and former model. She accepted a full scholarship to Florida State University, where she became a nine-time NCAA All-American and a 2015 NCAA Champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Colleen went on to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, finishing 8th in the 3000-meter steeplechase. She is …

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Episode 447: Ultramarathon Records at Dead Cow Gully | Phil Gore 1:28:00

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Phil Gore recently broke the Backyard Ultra World Record at Dead Cow Gully, completing 119 yards (6.7 km loop), which totaled 495.86 miles (798.014 kilometers). Phil plans to compete at Big's Backyard, which hosts the Backyard Ultra World Championship. Phil and I dive into all that goes into the preparation and competition within Backyard Ultras, a…

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A Star Is Borneo - Quest For Food w/ Audrey Zee Whitesides 1:29:53

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Audrey returns to the pod to discuss the third episode of Survivor: Borneo and the Stacey Stillman lawsuit.

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Training for Speed and Longevity with World Record Holder Zach Bitter 1:10:31

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Ultra-running coach and legend Zach Bitter joins the Uphill Athlete Podcast to discuss the mental and physical strategies behind his record-breaking performances in 100-mile races. Host Alyssa Clark chats with Zach about his evolution in the sport, from his early trail running days to mastering fast courses like Desert Solstice. Zach dives deep int…

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Episode 446: WSER 100 - What We Learned 37:08

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WSER 100 is becoming one of the most recognized and high stakes 100 mile ultramarathons for both professionals and ultramarathon participants. we can learn a lot about how participants are preparing and completing this event. Here are some things to consider from what we learned at the 2025 WSER 100. Heat adaptation and in race management The power…

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Lindsey Hein Interviews Jason on Mindset, His 2:39 Marathon, Injuries, & Race Strategy 1:32:25

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Podcaster and coach Lindsey Hein recently hosted Jason on her podcast, I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein. The conversation was wide-ranging and touched on a variety of topics so it had to be shared again! Lindsey asks Jason about: His favorite 5k race strategy of "Letting Jesus Take the Wheel" How Jason got started in podcasting / Strength Runnin…

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The Shadow Play Gays - "Clouds of Sils Maria" 1:33:59

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Audrey, Christine, and Derek continue their Olivier Assayas Movie Club with 2014's Clouds of Sils Maria.

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A Star Is Borneo - The Generation Gap w/ Lita Brillman and Matt Geoghegan 1:23:26

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Lita and Matt return to the pod to discuss the second episode of Survivor: Borneo.

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Voice of the Mountains: The Edge of Effort with Alex Hutchinson 1:25:53

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In the first episode of Voice of the Mountains Season 2, journalist, author and athlete Alex Hutchinson reflects on his journey from writing the acclaimed book Endure to navigating the uncertainty of future pursuits. He and host Steve House explore the tension between exploration and mastery, the “effort paradox” that makes hard pursuits meaningful…

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Pete Pfitzinger on How to Run Your Best Marathon: Aging, Intensity, Posture, and More 1:04:19

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Pete Pfitzinger is a RRCA hall of famer, top American at two Olympic Marathons, and legendary coach and author most known for his book Advanced Marathoning (the 4th edition is now available for preorder!). He's the top American at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Marathons, a 2-time winner of the San Francisco Marathon, 3rd place finisher at the 1987 NYC …

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Episode 445: Jeff Garmire | Cocodona, Media, & Doping Control in Ultra 1:34:05

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Jeff Garmire is a professional ultramarathon athlete, coach, author, podcast host, and one of a very few to have participated in all Cocodona 250 events. Long ultras are not even long for Jeff, as he has also completed some monster through hikes like John Muir Trail, Arizona Trail, Continental Divide and more. He is currently gearing up for an unsu…

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Strength vs. Power: How to Lift So You Race Faster with Professor Andy Galpin (repost) 53:37

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Strength training is such a valuable tool for building speed, power, efficiency, strength, and injury resilience, that this episode needed to be republished! It originally aired in March 2022. Andy Galpin, PhD has been an assistant professor at California State University Fullerton for more than a decade. He formerly won a Division 3 national footb…