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#205 – Zach Bitter: Ultramarathon Running
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() – Introduction
() – The marathon mentality
() – The psychology of quitting
() – Variety in ultramarathons
() – What does it take to run 100 miles?
() – Leading ultramarathon events
() – Training and race strategy
() – 100 Mile world record
() – Foot strike variability and cadence
() – The 11 hour barrier
() – The most beautiful thing about running
() – Zach’s training regime
() – MAF 180 Formula
() – Training plans
() – Marathons vs. 100 miles
() – Zach’s diet philosophy
() – Fueling for race day
() – Training while fasted
() – Embracing the chaos
() – 100-Mile treadmill WR
() – The legend of Bert Kreischer
() – The Transcontinental Run across America
() – Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time?
() – Shoe technology in running
() – Human limits
() – Zach’s biggest obstacles
() – Advice for young people
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