The Mindset To Break A 100-Mile Record - Zach Bitter

Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach who held world records for the 100-mile run and the 12-hour run. Understanding what it takes to run an ultramarathon is one thing, but doing it at a world record pace is something else. I wanted to find out what the mindset of an ultra runner can teach the rest of us about resilience, dedication and commitment. Expect to learn the biggest mistakes that runners make when taking on a long distance, how Zach copes with the pain when things get hard, the best intra-event nutrition he's found, how to deal with negative self-talk, whether he's tempted to do a Back Yard Ultra and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 20% discount on the best quality Kratom from Super Speciosa at https://getsuperleaf.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW20) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://bit.ly/cbdwisdom (use code: MW20) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Zach's website - https://zachbitter.com/ Follow Zach on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #zachbitter #ultra #running - 00:00 Intro 00:25 Ultramarathon Trends 09:06 Logistics of Running 100 Miles 16:04 Impact of Age on Running Form 23:53 Developing an Ultramarathon Mindset 31:53 The Competitive Advantage of Having Fun 39:21 Emotional & Physical Phases of a 100-Mile Run 50:00 Knowing How to Push Harder 56:05 Where to Find Zach - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Zach BitterguestChris Williamsonhost

May 7, 202256mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: May 7, 2022
Duration: 56m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach who held world records for the 100-mile run and the 12-hour run. Understanding what it takes to run an ultramarathon is one thing, but doing it at a world record pace is something else. I wanted to find out what the mindset of an ultra runner can teach the rest of us about resilience, dedication and commitment. Expect to learn the biggest mistakes that runners make when taking on a long distance, how Zach copes with the pain when things get hard, the best intra-event nutrition he's found, how to deal with negative self-talk, whether he's tempted to do a Back Yard Ultra and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 20% discount on the best quality Kratom from Super Speciosa at https://getsuperleaf.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW20) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://bit.ly/cbdwisdom (use code: MW20) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Zach's website - https://zachbitter.com/ Follow Zach on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #zachbitter #ultra #running - 00:00 Intro 00:25 Ultramarathon Trends 09:06 Logistics of Running 100 Miles 16:04 Impact of Age on Running Form 23:53 Developing an Ultramarathon Mindset 31:53 The Competitive Advantage of Having Fun 39:21 Emotional & Physical Phases of a 100-Mile Run 50:00 Knowing How to Push Harder 56:05 Where to Find Zach - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Zach Bitter
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Zach Bitter and Chris Williamson, The Mindset To Break A 100-Mile Record - Zach Bitter explores inside the Mind of a 100-Mile Record Hunter: Zach Bitter’s Blueprint Zach Bitter, former 100-mile world record holder, discusses the training, mindset, and strategy required to compete at the very top of ultramarathon running. He explains how he periodizes training for events from 100 miles to 24 hours, and why success depends as much on mental resilience and visualization as on physical conditioning.

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