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...

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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

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