Zach Bitter: Ultramarathon Running | Lex Fridman Podcast #205

Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - The marathon mentality
9:07 - The psychology of quitting
20:13 - Variety in ultramarathons
27:29 - What does it take to run 100 miles?
32:52 - Leading ultramarathon events
36:33 - Training and race strategy
39:03 - 100 Mile world record
43:05 - Foot strike variability and cadence
45:54 - The 11 hour barrier
49:21 - The most beautiful thing about running
55:43 - Zach's training regime
1:00:30 - MAF 180 Formula
1:10:55 - Training plans
1:25:54 - Marathons vs. 100 miles
1:34:55 - Zach's diet philosophy
1:49:43 - Fueling for race day
1:56:58 - Training while fasted
2:00:35 - Embracing the chaos
2:02:05 - 100-Mile treadmill WR
2:06:15 - The legend of Bert Kreischer
2:10:40 - The Transcontinental Run across America
2:28:15 - Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time?
2:35:29 - Shoe technology in running
2:48:39 - Human limits
2:51:14 - Zach's biggest obstacles
2:54:58 - Advice for young people

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