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: https://ladderlife.com/lex - Belcampo: https://belcampo.com/lex and use code LEX to get 20% off first order - Noom: https://trynoom.com/lex - BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off EPISODE LINKS: Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/zbitter Zach's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter Zach's Website: https://zachbitter.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 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: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman