S1 EP6 - Zach Bitter | Breaking The 100-Mile World Record, Relationship With Failure & Mental Toughness

In this episode, we welcome Zach Bitter. Zach is an American ultra-marathon runner, most notably known for breaking the 100-mile world record. He holds world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour run (track). Bitter claimed both records with his performance on August 24, 2019. He also currently co-hosts the "Human Performance Outliers Podcast" with Dr. Shawn Baker. 
 
We discuss his journey into endurance sport and how he found that longer the race the better he performed. We touch on how he fuels his body for performance and recovery, and how his training has changed through-out this years. We discuss the mental fortitude and strength it takes succeed in a sport that demands so much for such an extended period of time, as well as, how his previous failures have ultimately made him a better athlete and a better person. 
 
Tune into Zach's Treadmill World Record Attempt/Charity Run on May 16th on his Youtube at https://bit.ly/2ztxvq2 All proceeds from the event support Fight For The Forgotten -  https://fightfortheforgotten.org/
For more information visit - https://www.sfuelsgolonger.com/100miletreadmill
 
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Music by: Alex Vigneault of "Ready Steady Steroids"