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: - Ladder: - Belcampo: and use code LEX to get 20% off first order - Noom: - BetterHelp: to get 10% off EPISODE LINKS: Zach’s Twitter: Zach’s Instagram: Zach’s Website: PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: RSS: Full episodes playlist: Clips playlist: 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 SOCIAL: - Twitter: - LinkedIn: - Facebook: - Instagram: - Medium: @lexfridman - Reddit: - Support on Patreon: