Zach Bitter: Training the Mind and Body for 100 Miles

In this episode, I sit down with Zach Bitter, one of the most accomplished ultra marathon runners in the United States. Zach shares his journey from middle school endurance sports to breaking American records in ultra marathons. He opens up about training, balancing life and sport, injury recovery, and coaching runners of all levels through his online programs. Zach also shares insights into the mental resilience required to compete in ultra-distance events and how he approaches pacing, nutrition, and longevity in running.Topics Discussed- Zach’s early exposure to endurance sports and development as a runner- Transition from teaching to professional ultra running and starting a coaching business- Training approaches: mileage, pacing, mental preparation, and injury management- Running with his wife Nicole and balancing personal life with training- Coaching clients of all levels and building an online training community-Advances in running technology, nutrition, and the evolving popularity of ultra runningResources and Links:Zach Bitter’s coaching and online programs: https://zachbitter.comFollow Zach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachbitterShop Living Oak: https://livingoakhome.comLearn More About Living Oak Interior Design: https://www.livingoak.com/about