#238 - Zach Bitter | How to Train for an Ultra Marathon

Zach Bitter is an accomplished ultramarathon runner, coach, and endurance athlete known for his impressive performances in long-distance races. He has set multiple world records, including the 100-mile treadmill world record and the 12-hour world record. Bitter is renowned for his ability to maintain high speeds over extended distances, making him a prominent figure in the ultrarunning community.⚡️Personal Running Coaching ⚡️https://www.relaxedrunning.com/personalrunningcoach🏃‍♂️Falls Creek Running Camp 🏃‍♂️https://www.relaxedrunning.com/falls-creek👟Junior Pre-Season Running Squad 👟https://www.relaxedrunning.com/runninggroupEPISODE OUTLINE:00:00 Anticipation for the Olympics and Standout Athletes02:08 Training Methods for Ultra Running and Marathon Running07:11 Consistency and Injury Prevention in Endurance Sports14:09 The Role of Nutrition in Endurance Performance29:30 Fueling Strategies for Ultra Running35:23 Separating Hydration and Fueling39:26 Experimentation and Training Fueling46:38 Balancing Training Volume and Injury Prevention53:16 Addressing Mobility and Imbalances56:09 Running Scene in AustinTAKEAWAYS:Excitement for upcoming track and field events, particularly the Olympics in ParisDiscussion of standout athletes and the depth of talent in the track and field worldInsights into the training methods for ultra running and marathon runningImportance of consistency and injury prevention in endurance sportsConsideration of nutrition and fueling strategies for optimal performance Ultra runners generally require less carbohydrate fueling compared to marathon and shorter distance runners.Separate hydration and fueling strategies to optimize performance.Experimentation is key to finding the optimal fueling and hydration strategies for each individual.Consider factors such as sweat rate and electrolyte loss when determining hydration needs.Focus on maintaining a balance between quality training and avoiding injury.Address mobility and imbalances to prevent injuries and improve performance.TRANSCRIPT:https://share.transistor.fm/s/977eedd4/transcript.txtMORE FROM ZACH:Website: https://zachbitter.comPODCAST INFO:Tyson Sträva: https://www.strava.com/athletes/83530274Podcast Website: www.relaxedrunning.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MMfLsQ...RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/relaxed-r...SOCIALS:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relaxedrunning- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relaxed_run...