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Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

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

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Average duration
73 minutes
Episodes
463
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Episode 434: Fit But Unhealthy?

Episode 434: Fit But Unhealthy?

For this episode, I share some thoughts on the topic of "fit but unhealthy." Recently, pro triathlete Lionel Sanders shared some details about his health concerns. This came as a surprise to some as …

00:27:01  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
Episode 433: Ultramarathon Record Keeping - Trishul Cherns & Bob Hearn

Episode 433: Ultramarathon Record Keeping - Trishul Cherns & Bob Hearn

Trishul and Bob are the President and Record Keeper for the Global Organization of Multi-day Ultrarunners (GOMU). GOMU was established to supplement the existing government bodies that only recognize…

01:35:37  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
Episode 432: Hybrid Workouts & Hills - Training Recap

Episode 432: Hybrid Workouts & Hills - Training Recap

For this training recap, I unpack a four week block of training where my main focus was a continuation of speed work development with a bit more variety of inputs this time around. Hybrid workouts, f…

00:34:23  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
Episode 431: Ultra Run Across Texas with Matt Johnson

Episode 431: Ultra Run Across Texas with Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson got into running in 2020 after discovering a love for the sport following a difficult youth, and a career in the National Guard. Since, he has built a successful Instagram channel that b…

01:34:21  |   Fri 07 Mar 2025
Episode 430: Running Shoes with Brady Holmer

Episode 430: Running Shoes with Brady Holmer

For this episode, Brady and I dive into a group of running shoes that we have been putting through the paces the last couple of months, as well as touched on some models that we have worn historicall…

01:37:44  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
Episode 429: Blisters & Your Best Workout - Listener Q&A

Episode 429: Blisters & Your Best Workout - Listener Q&A

How should you go about managing and preventing blisters, and what workout is going to be best for you. This listener Q&A dives into these two topics.

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Zach’s Low …

00:32:43  |   Fri 28 Feb 2025
Episode 428: Intervals & Long Runs - Training Recap

Episode 428: Intervals & Long Runs - Training Recap

For this training recap, I unpack a four week block of training where my main focus was short intervals and long runs. I highlight the thought process behind the programming, execution, and add some …

00:25:49  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
Episode 427: Ryan Dreyer - Community Based Training

Episode 427: Ryan Dreyer - Community Based Training

Ryan Dreyer founded Tribal Training, a group based endurance training coaching service where members leverage a community approach to reach their goals. Ryan has completed both Ironman and ultramarat…

01:13:33  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
Episode 426: Steve Magness - Win the Inside Game

Episode 426: Steve Magness - Win the Inside Game

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book, Win the Inside Game, and has also authored, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising S…

01:06:40  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Episode 425: The Hunt for the Best Super Shoe with Dustin Joubert

Episode 425: The Hunt for the Best Super Shoe with Dustin Joubert

Dustin Joubert is a running researcher, PhD in Exercise Physiology and professor at St. Edwards University. He has a popular IG and website that deep dives into super shoe technology. He also runs a …

01:42:21  |   Fri 07 Feb 2025
Episode 424: Training Recap - Early 2025

Episode 424: Training Recap - Early 2025

This is part one of a series this year where I reflect on my training blocks for 2025. This episode covers the first three weeks after switching from an offseason/strength focus towards running takin…

00:15:33  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
Episode 423: Is Low Carb Back? New Study Sheds Light

Episode 423: Is Low Carb Back? New Study Sheds Light

A study on Low Carb Keto diets was recently published by Prins, Noakes, Koutnik, et al. that examined the role of stable blood sugar through very small carbohydrate intake as the main determiner of p…

00:29:47  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
Episode 422: Apache Endurance with James Pieratt

Episode 422: Apache Endurance with James Pieratt

This episode continues a series covering some of the most prolific ancient endurance groups and tribes the world has ever seen. Joining me as co-host for this series is James Pieratt. We unpack what …

01:17:55  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
Episode 421: Dr. Samuel Spinelli - Hamstring Health & Performance

Episode 421: Dr. Samuel Spinelli - Hamstring Health & Performance

Dr. Samuel Spinelli is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He is the cofounder of Rehab Explained and Citizen Athletics. He has helped many profess…

00:57:55  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
Episode 420: Davy Crockett - Ultramarathon History

Episode 420: Davy Crockett - Ultramarathon History

Davy Crockett is an ultramarathon runner, and hosts Ultrarunning History. His podcast and books dive deeper than any other ultramarathon history resource. Davy also is the director of the American Ul…

01:35:45  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
Episode 419: Ultramarathon Coaching - J Scott Chapman

Episode 419: Ultramarathon Coaching - J Scott Chapman

J Scott Chapman is a certified ultrarunning coach who really enjoys big mountain races. Given that two of his core values are curiosity and exploration, he loves to read the latest studies, but he kn…

01:32:51  |   Thu 19 Dec 2024
Episode 418: Hot Cold Contrast - Dr. Jess Tranchina

Episode 418: Hot Cold Contrast - Dr. Jess Tranchina

Dr. Jess Tranchina is a PT, DPT, NASM-CPT, A.R.T Certified Provider, CKTP. She has been an athlete most of her life. Training and competing in runs from the 5K to 50ks, triathlons from the sprint dis…

01:33:03  |   Thu 12 Dec 2024
Episode 417: Brady Holmer - Low Mileage Marathon PR, Creatine & Carb Timing

Episode 417: Brady Holmer - Low Mileage Marathon PR, Creatine & Carb Timing

Brady Holmer is a MSc in Human Performance, endurance athlete, and science writer. He hosts Physiologically Speaking, a great resources for both health and endurance performance. Brady recently dropp…

01:34:31  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
Episode 416: Dr. Courtney Conley - Foot Strength & Health

Episode 416: Dr. Courtney Conley - Foot Strength & Health

Dr. Courtney Conley is the creator of Gait Happens, an online education company helping people from around the globe improve their foot function. She has taken the past several years to develop onlin…

01:24:08  |   Wed 20 Nov 2024
Episode 415: Tara Dower - Outright Appalachian Trail Record

Episode 415: Tara Dower - Outright Appalachian Trail Record

Tara Dower recently broke the record for fastest traverse of the full Appalachian Trail (AT) outright. No man or women has covered the distance faster. The AT is 2,197.4 miles over unforgiving terrai…

01:23:07  |   Sat 16 Nov 2024
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