Best Zach Bitter Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 450: Fat Oxidation Levers | Dr. Matthew Cook 1:34:04

2d ago1:34:04

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Dr. Matthew Cook is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Worcester. Dr. Cook has worked with a range of athletes including cyclists and runners. He joined the podcast to discuss the topic of fat oxidation as it pertains to endurance training and racing. Endurance Training Simplified Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (fr…

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Training for Speed and Longevity with World Record Holder Zach Bitter 1:10:31

30d ago1:10:31

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Ultra-running coach and legend Zach Bitter joins the Uphill Athlete Podcast to discuss the mental and physical strategies behind his record-breaking performances in 100-mile races. Host Alyssa Clark chats with Zach about his evolution in the sport, from his early trail running days to mastering fast courses like Desert Solstice. Zach dives deep int…

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Voice of the Mountains: Success is Not the Summit with Peter Metcalf 1:39:13

2d ago1:39:13

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In this episode, Steve House interviews Peter Metcalf, the legendary climber and founder of Black Diamond Equipment, about his journey from young climber to industry pioneer. Peter shares gripping stories from early ascents, including harrowing ascents, which tested the limits of endurance and leadership. He reflects on how climbing instilled value…

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JERALYN GLASS Healing with Sound Frequencies 1:10:00

6d ago1:10:00

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Jeralyn Glass is a singer, music teacher and sound healer. "In 2006, I purchased a 7 bowl set of Crystal Tones Singing Bowls. I was immediately taken with their purity and clarity of sound and I used them for myself, my family and my students. They helped open blockages, relieved stress, eased physical pains and enhanced freedom of expression. On M…

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Heat Training Q&A: How to Structure & Benefit from Heat Training 27:19

7d ago27:19

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Runners are heat training more often with saunas, hot tubs, and hot weather runs. How much do we need to realize the full benefits of heat training? What are the best options and how do we structure it into our training? In this episode, coach Jason Fitzgerald shares how to think about heat training from duration to frequency to type of heat traini…

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Episode 449: Nick Bare - BPN Moves into Endurance 1:29:10

9d ago1:29:10

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Nick Bare is the founder of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN), and has built a large brand around sharing his journey chasing fitness goals. Recently, Nick and BPN launched a Last Man Standing event called, G1M Ultramarathon on his ranch in Texas. It went viral despite little pre event mainstream ultra media coverage, but rather exploded from partic…

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FREDDIE KIMMEL Lymphatic Compression, PEMF, & Nano-Bubble Oxygen Therapy 1:21:55

13d ago1:21:55

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Freddie Kimmel is a leading expert in the field of wellness technology and a highly sought-after consultant for companies such as AmpCoil, Lightpath LED and currently acting as head of innovation at Flowpresso. He is certified in Functional Health, Biological Medicine, International Sports Science, and has been featured in prestigious publications …

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Dr. Phil Skiba on Breaking2, How to Build Critical Power, and the Secret to a Fast Kick 53:53

14d ago53:53

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Dr. Philip Skiba is a physician, performance consultant for the Breaking 2 project, coach to dozens of world class athletes, and author of Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes. Phil is a world-class expert on running physiology and how to race faster. His groundbreaking research into Critical Power, Critical Speed, and the "W Prime" model of …

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Episode 448: Shoe Talk with Brady Holmer 1:17:35

15d ago1:17:35

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Brady joined me to chat about some shoes we have been trying out the last couple of months. Shoes we covered include; Speedland RX:FPY, Tracksmith Eliot Racer, Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite III, New Balance 1080v14 & Rebel v4, ON Cloudsurfer II, Brooks Hyperion Max III & Launch 11. Shoe card specs for the models we discussed are available on Instagram at…

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Training to Climb Aconcagua with Steve House and Martin Zhor 1:10:57

16d ago1:10:57

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In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Steve House and guest, Coach Martin Zohr, explore the physical and mental challenges of climbing Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of Asia. They discuss the importance of structured training, including building a strong aerobic base, muscular endurance, and back-to-back long hikes with heavy pac…

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DR. ELENA GROSS The Metabolic Root Cause of Migraines 56:21

20d ago56:21

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Dr. Elena Gross is the founder/CEO of KetoSwiss and MigraKet®. She is a neuroscientist and clinical research PhD whose personal battle with debilitating chronic migraines since adolescence fueled her mission to transform migraine management. Her decade of research at Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Basel universities led to groundbreaking discoveri…

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American Record Holder Keira D’Amato on Setbacks, Being a “Bulldozer,” & Fun Running 58:42

21d ago58:42

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Keira D'Amato holds the American record in the 10-mile and is the former half-marathon and marathon American record holder. Her new book, Don't Call it a Comeback, is now available for preorder. She was a 4x All-American at American University in both Cross Country and Track but took about a decade off from running seriously in her 20's and 30's. K…

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FREDDIE KIMMEL How Cancer Led this Broadway Star to Optimized Health 55:23

27d ago55:23

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Freddie Kimmel is a leading expert in the field of wellness technology and a highly sought-after consultant for companies such as AmpCoil, Lightpath LED and currently acting as head of innovation at Flowpresso. He is certified in Functional Health, Biological Medicine, International Sports Science, and has been featured in prestigious publications …

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Olympian Colleen Quigley on Injuries, Triathlon Misadventures, and Her New Pro Track Team Meridia 1:13:58

28d ago1:13:58

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Colleen Quigley is a 2016 Olympian, steeplechaser, and former model. She accepted a full scholarship to Florida State University, where she became a nine-time NCAA All-American and a 2015 NCAA Champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Colleen went on to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, finishing 8th in the 3000-meter steeplechase. She is …

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Episode 447: Ultramarathon Records at Dead Cow Gully | Phil Gore 1:28:00

28d ago1:28:00

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Phil Gore recently broke the Backyard Ultra World Record at Dead Cow Gully, completing 119 yards (6.7 km loop), which totaled 495.86 miles (798.014 kilometers). Phil plans to compete at Big's Backyard, which hosts the Backyard Ultra World Championship. Phil and I dive into all that goes into the preparation and competition within Backyard Ultras, a…

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FLEET MAULL, PhD Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness & Radical Responsibility 1:00:19

1M ago1:00:19

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Fleet Maull, PhD helps overwhelmed founders and entrepreneurs step out of survival mode and into strategic, CEO-level leadership. With 25+ years of experience as a business strategist and founder of multiple mission-driven ventures—including an Inc. 5000 company—he developed a high-impact MBA program for bootstrapped entrepreneurs scaling from 6 to…

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Episode 446: WSER 100 - What We Learned 37:08

1M ago37:08

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WSER 100 is becoming one of the most recognized and high stakes 100 mile ultramarathons for both professionals and ultramarathon participants. we can learn a lot about how participants are preparing and completing this event. Here are some things to consider from what we learned at the 2025 WSER 100. Heat adaptation and in race management The power…

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Lindsey Hein Interviews Jason on Mindset, His 2:39 Marathon, Injuries, & Race Strategy 1:32:25

1M ago1:32:25

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Podcaster and coach Lindsey Hein recently hosted Jason on her podcast, I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein. The conversation was wide-ranging and touched on a variety of topics so it had to be shared again! Lindsey asks Jason about: His favorite 5k race strategy of "Letting Jesus Take the Wheel" How Jason got started in podcasting / Strength Runnin…

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Voice of the Mountains: The Edge of Effort with Alex Hutchinson 1:25:53

1M ago1:25:53

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In the first episode of Voice of the Mountains Season 2, journalist, author and athlete Alex Hutchinson reflects on his journey from writing the acclaimed book Endure to navigating the uncertainty of future pursuits. He and host Steve House explore the tension between exploration and mastery, the “effort paradox” that makes hard pursuits meaningful…

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Pete Pfitzinger on How to Run Your Best Marathon: Aging, Intensity, Posture, and More 1:04:19

1M ago1:04:19

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Pete Pfitzinger is a RRCA hall of famer, top American at two Olympic Marathons, and legendary coach and author most known for his book Advanced Marathoning (the 4th edition is now available for preorder!). He's the top American at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Marathons, a 2-time winner of the San Francisco Marathon, 3rd place finisher at the 1987 NYC …

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Episode 445: Jeff Garmire | Cocodona, Media, & Doping Control in Ultra 1:34:05

1M ago1:34:05

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Jeff Garmire is a professional ultramarathon athlete, coach, author, podcast host, and one of a very few to have participated in all Cocodona 250 events. Long ultras are not even long for Jeff, as he has also completed some monster through hikes like John Muir Trail, Arizona Trail, Continental Divide and more. He is currently gearing up for an unsu…

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SOLOCAST Mindsets & Strategies for Fat Loss 52:48

1M ago52:48

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In this episode, Tara lays out the main things that hold people back from achieving fat loss. Find out if Higher Coaching is the right program for you: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me Instagram: @coachtaragarrison @insideouthealthpodcast Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTE…

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Strength vs. Power: How to Lift So You Race Faster with Professor Andy Galpin (repost) 53:37

1M ago53:37

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Strength training is such a valuable tool for building speed, power, efficiency, strength, and injury resilience, that this episode needed to be republished! It originally aired in March 2022. Andy Galpin, PhD has been an assistant professor at California State University Fullerton for more than a decade. He formerly won a Division 3 national footb…

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Episode 444: WSER 100 | Meghan Canfield: 13 Finishes, 10 top 10 1:34:27

1M ago1:34:27

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Meghan Canfield has a deep history and love for the WSER 100 Endurance Run, completing it 13 times and finishing in the top 10 on 10 occasions. She has been a long time friend, and big influence on the ultramarathon community. She joined me to discuss why the WSER 100 is unique, her many experiences with this event, as well as growing with the spor…

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What can Trail Runners and Climbers learn from one another with Vitaliy Musiyenko 1:08:54

1M ago1:08:54

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In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark chats with alpinist, climber, and trail runner, Vitaliy Musiyenko about the powerful lessons endurance athletes can learn from each other. Vitaliy shares his inspiring journey from an unhealthy teen to a top alpinist, emphasizing the value of mentorship, ego-checking, and relentless c…

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DR. DEBI SILBER Healing and Transformation After Betrayal Trauma 48:05

2M ago48:05

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Dr. Debi Silber, Founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day (celebrated annually on September 1st), is an award winning speaker, and a 2-time #1 International bestselling author. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts. Her recent PhD study on h…

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Fueling 2.0: Training with a Continuous Glucose Monitor with Olympic Coach Hunter Allen 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

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Continuous Glucose Monitors - or CGM's - tell you how much glucose is in your body in real-time. But can they be helpful for runners? As the carb revolution continues and we understand the importance of high-carb fueling for endurance performance, the next logical question to ask is: Well, what's the optimal level of glucose? Is there a range that'…

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ZACH BITTER Low-Carb Performance Insights from 100-Mile Ultramarathon World Record Holder 48:37

2M ago48:37

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Zach Bitter is a professional endurance athlete, coach, and podcast host of the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. He has broken multiple World and American records within ultramarathon and competed for Team USA’s 100km World Championships Team. In this episode, Zach shares about his long distance running records and experiences, while being low c…

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The Season After the Season: How to Plan After a Breakthrough Race, with Sara Manderscheid 1:12:08

2M ago1:12:08

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A breakthrough race is intoxicating. Running a big Personal Best is a clear sign that you're training well, thriving, and on the right track. But what happens next? What happens after you run a big PR and your season comes to an end? How do you keep the momentum going, while still respecting recovery and your need for down-time? This episode is a r…

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Episode 443: Ultra Updates - Cheating in Ultra? 24:08

2M ago24:08

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This episode covers some current topics in the ultramarathon world. Topics covered include; big name injuries a result of high volume training and shoes, has ultramarathon growth and access resulted in cheating, Gerda Steyn the Queen of Comrades. Edit: Gerda Steyn has won Comrades 4x: '19, '23, '24, '25 Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s L…

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How to Eat for Recovery: Nutrition Strategies for Mountain Athletes 26:31

2M ago26:31

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In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Steve House is joined by in-house dietitian Alyssa Leib to explore the crucial role of nutrition in athletic recovery. They debunk common myths around overtraining and emphasize that under-recovery, often due to poor nutrition, is a very common issue. Alyssa highlights the importance of sufficient…

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DR. JASON SONNERS Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Benefits and Protocols 51:22

2M ago51:22

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Dr. Jason Sonners is a chiropractor specializing in functional medicine. He holds a PhD in molecular biology with focus in regenerative medicine, and owns and operates 2 clinics in the north east. Jason lives in Miami, with Melissa and 3 kids. He is mostly teaching, lecturing and consulting. In this episode, Dr. Jason Sonners shares his expert advi…

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Facts vs. Fads: Dr. Nick Tiller on Nasal Strips, Organics, Cupping, Detox Diets, and More 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

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Do nasal strips actually help you breathe better? What about detox diets or organic food - are they worth it? In this episode, Dr. Nick Tiller shares the evidence behind a variety of health and wellness trends and ideas, including: Cupping Organic Food Detox Diets Nasal Strips Respiratory Muscle Trainers Barefoot Running Dr. Nick Tiller is a resear…

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