Zach Bitter: Ultramarathon Running | Lex Fridman Podcast #205

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• LE

  @lexfridman · 5 years ago (edited) · pinned

  Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg">0:00</a> - Introduction &amp; sponsor mentions:<br>- Ladder: <a href="https://ladderlife.com/lex">https://ladderlife.com/lex</a><br>- Belcampo: <a href="https://belcampo.com/lex">https://belcampo.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off first order<br>- Noom: <a href="https://trynoom.com/lex">https://trynoom.com/lex</a><br>- BetterHelp: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=118">1:58</a> - The marathon mentality<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=547">9:07</a> - The psychology of quitting<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=1213">20:13</a> - Variety in ultramarathons<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=1649">27:29</a> - What does it take to run 100 miles?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=1972">32:52</a> - Leading ultramarathon events<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=2193">36:33</a> - Training and race strategy<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=2343">39:03</a> - 100 Mile world record<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=2585">43:05</a> - Foot strike variability and cadence<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=2754">45:54</a> - The 11 hour barrier<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=2961">49:21</a> - The most beautiful thing about running<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=3343">55:43</a> - Zach&apos;s training regime<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=3630">1:00:30</a> - MAF 180 Formula<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=4255">1:10:55</a> - Training plans<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=5154">1:25:54</a> - Marathons vs. 100 miles<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=5695">1:34:55</a> - Zach&apos;s diet philosophy<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=6583">1:49:43</a> - Fueling for race day<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=7018">1:56:58</a> - Training while fasted<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=7235">2:00:35</a> - Embracing the chaos<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=7325">2:02:05</a> - 100-Mile treadmill WR<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=7575">2:06:15</a> - The legend of Bert Kreischer<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=7840">2:10:40</a> - The Transcontinental Run across America<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=8895">2:28:15</a> - Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=9329">2:35:29</a> - Shoe technology in running<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=10119">2:48:39</a> - Human limits<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=10274">2:51:14</a> - Zach&apos;s biggest obstacles<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=10498">2:54:58</a> - Advice for young people

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• SA

  @santaccccccc · 5 years ago

  The best thing I ever learned of from the JRE is Lex Fridman

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• AY

  @ayushpoetry · 5 years ago (edited)

  Lex always looks like a lawyer who is asking his innocent client to take the plea deal.

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• DR

  @drjerry5389 · 5 years ago

  I was a triathlete and the part I loved most was running! I have a hard time meditating, and Ive found that running longer distances gives me what we call &quot;Flow&quot;! Your mind is beyond space and time, I could stay on &quot;autopilot&quot; for almost 15 km and never feel pain and at distances up to 40 km, I came out and in of this &quot;Flow&quot;! Its the greatest spiritual moments Ive experienced!

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• TH

  @theCARLorado · 5 years ago

  I ran about 1/4 mile of my 3 mile hike this morning. &nbsp;Look out Zach Bitter, here I come!

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• BI

  @BigfootRunning · 5 years ago (edited)

  I ran my first ultra last year (Heysen, 105km ). Amazing experience. Now completely hooked. I was inspired partly by Goggins initially. That kind of motivation got me going but now it’s more chill/meditative (while training even harder). You end up with a “new normal”. Crazy fitness levels and mental strength. Troubles begin to bounce off you. You will also notice how others react which is interesting. Most won’t get it. They will tell you to reconsider. Never let their weakness and self doubt pass onto you. I never want to go back and it’s improved my quality of life and thought process immensely.

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• FU

  @FuraficFark · 5 years ago

  Took care af granddad, 5 years. Held his hand til the end. Alheimer.<br>.<br>Merci Lex.

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• MA

  @Manaconda-Mike · 5 years ago

  I was wondering how long it would take Lex to bring up Goggins... 5 minutes.

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• BA

  @BassSniper209 · 1 year ago

  This is awesome to have access to thanks &nbsp;big Ole dawg

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• TK

  @tkbikesnc6079 · 5 years ago

  Love that Rogan and Lex have folks like Zach on. Incredibly helpful even for experienced runners.

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• JE

  @jeffamg · 3 years ago

  I can relate with what Lex said in the intro so much, having a overthinking mind and negative one at that, at 38 yo, instead of focusing on positives and couple success I have achieved.<br>I&apos;m focusing on regrets, what I could have done better, mortality, judging my younger self with the version of who I am today. If I really enjoy the things I am doing. Running really helps me clear my mind and stop taking everything so seriously.<br>The fact that somebody smart like Lex with a very interesting life struggles with invasives thoughts like this as well makes me think I&apos;m not too crazy.<br>Not achieving enough early in life can make you very resiliant and make you achieve a lot more later on. I started running last year, been doing boxing and kickboxing for around 10 years but was never a good runner. Stopped anti depressants around the same time I started running. Already achieved running a marathon. Now running a half marathon as a long run every weekend.<br>Where I was fearing discomfort in the past, I now chase it, I want to run as many different marathons as I can and at the same time travel the world. I hope it can motivate some people and would gladly chat to anyone relating to my situation.

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• ME

  @MeticulousTechTV · 5 years ago

  I have run for years and can&apos;t do a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RTWSJAqTPg&amp;t=395">6:35</a> mile. I can&apos;t imagine doing that pace for 100 miles, mind blowing 🤯

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