Best Zach Bitter Podcasts (2025)

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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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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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FREDDIE KIMMEL How Cancer Led this Broadway Star to Optimized Health 55:23

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Freddie Kimmel is a leading expert in the field of wellness technology and a highly sought-after consultant for companies such as AmpCoil, Lightpath LED and currently acting as head of innovation at Flowpresso. He is certified in Functional Health, Biological Medicine, International Sports Science, and has been featured in prestigious publications …

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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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FLEET MAULL, PhD Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness & Radical Responsibility 1:00:19

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Fleet Maull, PhD helps overwhelmed founders and entrepreneurs step out of survival mode and into strategic, CEO-level leadership. With 25+ years of experience as a business strategist and founder of multiple mission-driven ventures—including an Inc. 5000 company—he developed a high-impact MBA program for bootstrapped entrepreneurs scaling from 6 to…

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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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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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SOLOCAST Mindsets & Strategies for Fat Loss 52:48

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In this episode, Tara lays out the main things that hold people back from achieving fat loss. Find out if Higher Coaching is the right program for you: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me Instagram: @coachtaragarrison @insideouthealthpodcast Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTE…

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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…

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Episode 444: WSER 100 | Meghan Canfield: 13 Finishes, 10 top 10 1:34:27

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Meghan Canfield has a deep history and love for the WSER 100 Endurance Run, completing it 13 times and finishing in the top 10 on 10 occasions. She has been a long time friend, and big influence on the ultramarathon community. She joined me to discuss why the WSER 100 is unique, her many experiences with this event, as well as growing with the spor…

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What can Trail Runners and Climbers learn from one another with Vitaliy Musiyenko 1:08:54

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In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark chats with alpinist, climber, and trail runner, Vitaliy Musiyenko about the powerful lessons endurance athletes can learn from each other. Vitaliy shares his inspiring journey from an unhealthy teen to a top alpinist, emphasizing the value of mentorship, ego-checking, and relentless c…

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DR. DEBI SILBER Healing and Transformation After Betrayal Trauma 48:05

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Dr. Debi Silber, Founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day (celebrated annually on September 1st), is an award winning speaker, and a 2-time #1 International bestselling author. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts. Her recent PhD study on h…

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Fueling 2.0: Training with a Continuous Glucose Monitor with Olympic Coach Hunter Allen 1:09:00

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Continuous Glucose Monitors - or CGM's - tell you how much glucose is in your body in real-time. But can they be helpful for runners? As the carb revolution continues and we understand the importance of high-carb fueling for endurance performance, the next logical question to ask is: Well, what's the optimal level of glucose? Is there a range that'…

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ZACH BITTER Low-Carb Performance Insights from 100-Mile Ultramarathon World Record Holder 48:37

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Zach Bitter is a professional endurance athlete, coach, and podcast host of the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. He has broken multiple World and American records within ultramarathon and competed for Team USA’s 100km World Championships Team. In this episode, Zach shares about his long distance running records and experiences, while being low c…

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The Season After the Season: How to Plan After a Breakthrough Race, with Sara Manderscheid 1:12:08

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A breakthrough race is intoxicating. Running a big Personal Best is a clear sign that you're training well, thriving, and on the right track. But what happens next? What happens after you run a big PR and your season comes to an end? How do you keep the momentum going, while still respecting recovery and your need for down-time? This episode is a r…

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Episode 443: Ultra Updates - Cheating in Ultra? 24:08

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This episode covers some current topics in the ultramarathon world. Topics covered include; big name injuries a result of high volume training and shoes, has ultramarathon growth and access resulted in cheating, Gerda Steyn the Queen of Comrades. Edit: Gerda Steyn has won Comrades 4x: '19, '23, '24, '25 Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s L…

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How to Eat for Recovery: Nutrition Strategies for Mountain Athletes 26:31

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In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Steve House is joined by in-house dietitian Alyssa Leib to explore the crucial role of nutrition in athletic recovery. They debunk common myths around overtraining and emphasize that under-recovery, often due to poor nutrition, is a very common issue. Alyssa highlights the importance of sufficient…

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DR. JASON SONNERS Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Benefits and Protocols 51:22

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Dr. Jason Sonners is a chiropractor specializing in functional medicine. He holds a PhD in molecular biology with focus in regenerative medicine, and owns and operates 2 clinics in the north east. Jason lives in Miami, with Melissa and 3 kids. He is mostly teaching, lecturing and consulting. In this episode, Dr. Jason Sonners shares his expert advi…

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Facts vs. Fads: Dr. Nick Tiller on Nasal Strips, Organics, Cupping, Detox Diets, and More 1:08:02

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Do nasal strips actually help you breathe better? What about detox diets or organic food - are they worth it? In this episode, Dr. Nick Tiller shares the evidence behind a variety of health and wellness trends and ideas, including: Cupping Organic Food Detox Diets Nasal Strips Respiratory Muscle Trainers Barefoot Running Dr. Nick Tiller is a resear…

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298: Nutrition For Runners w/ Zach Bitter 46:25

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Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach who held world records for the 100-mile and the 12-hour run. -Why did Zach transition from high carb to low carb -Transitioning into a Ketogenic state -Strategically targeting carbs around specific training sessions -Recovery on low carb vs. Ketogenic -Zach’s favourite carb sources -Digestion issues …

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KATE MORYOUSSEF ADHD in Women: How it Impacts Your Health, Hormones and Life 50:37

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Kate Moryoussef is the host of award-winning and chart-topping The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & well-being coach, EFT practitioner, and NOW author, helping burnt-out, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, wellbeing, compassion, creativity and clarity. In this episode, Ka…

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Is Creatine Worth the Hype? Weighing the Pros & Cons with Physiologist Brady Holmer 1:00:43

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Creatine is now one of the most hyped supplements with promises of faster recovery, leaner muscle gain, and even increased strength and power. But should distance runners consider adding it to their routine? Is it worth the benefits while considering its drawbacks. Brady Holmer is a physiologist, 2:24 marathoner, and author of the Physiologically S…

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Episode 442: Wild Hunt Conditioning 1100 Mile Project & Rarámuri Tribe 1:34:51

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James Pieratt of Wild Hunt Conditioning joined me to catch up before he kicks off his 1,100 mile journey along the West Coast and discuss the famous Rarámuri Tribe's endurance practices and lifestyle. Audio Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG:…

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Episode 441: Cocodona 250 Record Breaking Performance - Dan Green 1:15:38

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Dan Green recently won the Cocodona 250 and broke the course record along the way with a time of 58:47:18. Prior, Dan has found success running fast times at the Javelina 100, including breaking 13 hours last year and landing on the podium. Dan Green: IG @danisgreen - YouTube: @BargainBoysMedia Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb E…

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DR ADI JAFFE A Holistic Approach to Healing from Addiction 1:00:04

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Adi Jaffe, Ph.D. is the author of “Unhooked” and is a world-renowned expert on mental health, addiction, relationships, and shame. The founder of IGNTD Recovery, a Smart Personalized Adaptive Recovery System, Dr. Jaffe was a lecturer in the Psychology department at UCLA for the better part of a decade and was the Executive Director and Co-Founder o…

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Coaching Call: How Brandon Resolved ITBS, Ran 4 PR’s, and Set New Mileage Records 57:11

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My client Brandon has had an amazing few years: he resolved several imbalances, improved his stride, healed ITBS, ran PR's in 4 major race distances, and also set a few training mileage PR's .... wow! In this episode, he explains how he turned his running around and got faster, healthier, and able to train even more. A big part was his embrace of s…

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297: How Intermittent Fasting Works For Fat Loss 4:09

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Episode 440: 603 Miles in 6-Days | Megan Eckert 1:28:06

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Megan Eckert is a World Record holding ultramarathon athlete for Mount to Coast, teacher, and coach. She recently broke the women's 6-Day World Record, by completing 603 miles. She holds the women's Backyard Ultra record with 87 laps for 362 miles, qualified for Team USA's 24-Hour World Championship Team, and much more. Endurance Training Simplifie…