The Art and Science of Running

In this episode of theArt and Science of Running [http://www.artsciencerun.com/]podcast, we speak with author and ultra runner, Katie Arnold [https://katiearnold.net/] @katiearnold [https://www.instagram.com/katiearnold/], about love, loss, parenting, and the roles of movement and stillness in the creative process. Katie is the author of Running Home: A Memoir [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425284670/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0425284670&linkCode=as2&tag=teampeakrun-20&linkId=5954b6e7a4cc518a12b4c7cc56115728] as well as an editor and columnist for Outside Magazine [https://www.outsideonline.com/1746806/katie-arnold] where she writes the popular parenting column, Raising Rippers [https://www.outsideonline.com/1913716/complete-raising-rippers-archive]. In addition to writing, Katie is an accomplished trail and ultra runner. Katie has won the iconic Leadville 100 [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/well/move/leadville-katie-arnold-ultramarathon-training-parenthood.html] as well as the multi-day TransRockies Run [https://www.transrockies.com/]. Katie does all of this while being a partner, mother, and writing retreat [https://katiearnold.net/retreats] leader. RUNNING HOME: A MEMOIR [HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.COM/GP/PRODUCT/0425284670/REF=AS_LI_TL?IE=UTF8&CAMP=1789&CREATIVE=9325&CREATIVEASIN=0425284670&LINKCODE=AS2&TAG=TEAMPEAKRUN-20&LINKID=5954B6E7A4CC518A12B4C7CC56115728] Jacob Puzey [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/coach-jacob] @jacobpuzey [https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/] met Katie [https://www.outsideonline.com/1746806/katie-arnold] at the TransRockies Run and reached out after reading her book, Running Home: A Memoir [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425284670/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0425284670&linkCode=as2&tag=teampeakrun-20&linkId=5954b6e7a4cc518a12b4c7cc56115728]. At the time of the interview, Jacob [https://linktr.ee/jacobpuzey] felt like they were able to connect about many of the themes of her book, but it wasn’t until the recent ordeal with his brother, Tommy [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/coaches] @tommy_rivs [https://www.instagram.com/tommy_rivs/], that he more fully appreciated the toll that it takes on someone when a person that they love is suffering from a distance. While reviewing this interview, Jacob gained an even greater appreciation for Katie and her experience and her willingness to share it so openly and articulately with the world. Please enjoy this episode and then be sure to read or reread her book, Running Home: A Memoir [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425284670/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0425284670&linkCode=as2&tag=teampeakrun-20&linkId=5954b6e7a4cc518a12b4c7cc56115728]. Add it to your library this holiday season. You won’t regret it. 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If not, find it on Amazon through the links below: Paperback: Running Home: A Memoir [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425284670/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0425284670&linkCode=as2&tag=teampeakrun-20&linkId=0dc9ab995bae453074744e9fb700d884] Kindle: Running Home: A Memoir [https://amzn.to/398enNW] Audiobook: Running Home: A Memoir [https://amzn.to/3nOftSZ] RAISING RIPPERS [HTTPS://WWW.OUTSIDEONLINE.COM/1746806/KATIE-ARNOLD] In addition to her memoir, Running Home [https://amzn.to/3pQ1HBr], Katie has been writing about parenting adventurous kids in her Outside Magazine column Raising Rippers [https://www.outsideonline.com/1746806/katie-arnold]. She shares her philosophy about parenting in this interview with Jacob Puzey. She shares ideas on how to be creative and productive while kids are at home. > “I want to raise kids who are stewards of the outdoors and environment and are comfortable in their bodies and have confidence in themselves . . . who are strong and have that sense of internal strength that you get from being an athlete, to be movers.” Katie Arnold Here are some articles written by Katie that you might enjoy: “Are You an Elk Parent or a Bison Parent? The fine line between holding on and letting go” [https://www.outsideonline.com/2399414/are-you-elk-parent-or-bison-parent] “Running to Sit Still: Or how running and meditating both led one woman to the same unexpected place” [https://www.outsideonline.com/2397212/running-sit-still] “Running Through the Fear” [https://www.outsideonline.com/2391577/running-through-fear] “How the Outdoors Makes Your Kids Smarter: The freedom to move and play outside inspires creativity and improved brain function” [https://www.outsideonline.com/2373141/how-outdoors-makes-your-kids-smarter] “Want a Strong Kid? Encourage Play, Not Competition: The best way to raise capable kids is to fuel their love of games—and stop forcing them to compete against each other” [https://www.outsideonline.com/2339671/strong-kid-play-not-compete] RUNNING AND WRITING RETREATS [HTTPS://KATIEARNOLD.NET/RETREATS] In addition to running and writing, Katie invites others to join her in running and writing retreats [https://katiearnold.net/retreats]. Katie describes the writing and running processes as moving meditation, a waking daydream. Her retreats are geared for people that are runners but don’t have to be serious runners or writers but don’t have to be serious writers. The goal of her retreats is to explore the flow state because when your body is flowing and moving your ideas are too. Writing and running explore the symbiosis of mind, body and heart. > “For me running is about being in nature. When we go into the wild outside of us, we go into our own wild and find that truth that we may be hesitant to say or don’t even know, but it is in us.” Katie Arnold For more information about the running and writing retreats that Katie leads, please visit: https://katiearnold.net/retreats [https://katiearnold.net/retreats] SHOW SPONSOR: INSIDE TRACKER This episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com/] is sponsored byInside Tracker [https://www.insidetracker.com/]. InsideTracker is the ultra-personalized nutrition and wellness platform that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you optimize your body and reach your goals. InsideTracker’s patented system will transform your body’s data into knowledge, insights, and a customized action plan of science-backed recommendations. Areyouready to take control of your health and wellness journey?Unlock the power ofyourpotential withInsideTracker [https://www.insidetracker.com/]. Go toinfo.insidetracker.com/earlyaccess [http://info.insidetracker.com/earlyaccess]to be the first to hear about InsideTracker’s BEST DEAL of the year. PEAK RUN PERFORMANCE VIRTUAL RACE SERIES Like you, our lives have been impacted by the uncertainty in the world. While we appreciate some of the lessons that we have learned by slowing the pace of life down a bit, we also recognize the value of routine and consistency. We believe in setting goals and working toward them. Given that so many in-person races have already been cancelled or postponed in 2021, we’ve created a virtual race series for the athletes we coach atPeak Run Performance [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/]to put some dates and distances on their calendars to work and train towards throughout the year. The collective momentum of a community working toward a common goal can be empowering and motivating. It can also provide a greater sense of accountability. This race series was designed for the athletes we currently coach atPeak Run Performance [https://www.facebook.com/peakrunperformance]@teampeakrun [https://www.instagram.com/teampeakrun/], but we figure that we might as well invite others to join in on the fun. If you are looking for a bit more certainty in these uncertain times, please visitwww.peakrunperformance.com [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/]and sign up for the newsletter. We’ll be sending out more information about thePeak Run Performance Virtual Race Series [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/virtual-race-series]in the coming weeks. SHOUT OUTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Intro and outro musicGOIN 4 A WALK by [https://youtu.be/uK0rvxDhxDY]Dallin Puzey. [https://www.facebook.com/dallin.puzey.music/]Now available onApple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dallin-puzey/1478841692]andSpotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UkfSUMnwnDBRL9FFB0nA8]. Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast onApple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-running/id1474005538],Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ziZIqVg31emBff7JFxE49],Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-running],YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjmZsBOF2MgLoNuUVBuEiZ73M4OLslbf], or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please follow us onTwitter [https://twitter.com/artscirunpod],Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/artsciencerun/], andFacebook [https://www.facebook.com/ArtScienceRunning/]and let us know what you’d like us to discuss in future episodes. The post Running Home with Katie Arnold: Love, loss, parenting, movement and stillness in the creative process [http://www.artsciencerun.com/running-home-with-katie-arnold-love-loss-parenting-movement-and-stillness-in-the-creative-process/] appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com].

In this episode of theArt and Science of Running [http://www.artsciencerun.com/]podcast, we speak with Sara Hall [https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/31/sport/sara-hall-london-marathon-spt-intl-cmd/index.html] @sarahall3 [https://www.instagram.com/sarahall3/] shortly after she set a new Half Marathon world record on the treadmill [https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/sara-hall-breaks-treadmill-half-marathon-record/] and just before she came from behind to finish second at the London Marathon [https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/31/sport/sara-hall-london-marathon-spt-intl-cmd/index.html]. Sara has been one of the top American distance runners for decades. However, rather than review a lifetime of accolades and accomplishments, we dive into what makes Sara tick. Jacob [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpzhwEeFQ0iMDmsSfW-AQqA/videos?view_as=subscriber] @jacobpuzey [https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/] and Sara talk about her motivations, her family, and her goals as a runner, global citizen, mother and a partner. Additionally, we discuss the pros and cons of having her partner (American Record holder, Ryan Hall) as her coach and the strains and gains that can place on the relationship or the training dynamic. How did Sara and Ryan decided to adopt and raise three children in the prime of their athletic careers? How they have learned to juggle the various responsibilities of parenthood and professional running? We discuss all of this and more in the latest episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com/]. For more information about the work that Sara and Ryan are doing through the Hall Steps Foundation [https://charity.gofundme.com/stepsfoundation], please visit https://charity.gofundme.com/stepsfoundation [https://charity.gofundme.com/stepsfoundation] We really enjoyed learning from Sara and are confident that you’ll also learn from the insights that she shares. SHOW SPONSOR: INSIDE TRACKER This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker [https://www.insidetracker.com/]. InsideTracker is the ultra-personalized nutrition and wellness platform that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you optimize your body and reach your goals. InsideTracker’s patented system will transform your body’s data into knowledge, insights, and a customized action plan of science-backed recommendations. Are you ready to take control of your health and wellness journey? Unlock the power of your potential with InsideTracker [https://www.insidetracker.com/]. Go to info.insidetracker.com/earlyaccess [http://info.insidetracker.com/earlyaccess] to be the first to hear about InsideTracker’s BEST DEAL of the year. PEAK RUN PERFORMANCE VIRTUAL RACE SERIES Like you, our lives have been impacted by the uncertainty in the world. While we appreciate some of the lessons that we have learned by slowing the pace of life down a bit, we also recognize the value of routine and consistency. We believe in setting goals and working toward them. Given that so many in-person races have already been cancelled or postponed in 2021, we’ve created a virtual race series for the athletes we coach at Peak Run Performance [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/] to put some dates and distances on their calendars to work and train towards throughout the year. The collective momentum of a community working toward a common goal can be empowering and motivating. It can also provide a greater sense of accountability. This race series was designed for the athletes we currently coach at Peak Run Performance [https://www.facebook.com/peakrunperformance] @teampeakrun [https://www.instagram.com/teampeakrun/], but figure that we might as well invite others to join in on the fun. If you are looking for a bit more certainty in these uncertain times, please visit www.peakrunperformance.com [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/] and sign up for the newsletter. We’ll be sending out more information about the Peak Run Performance Virtual Race Series [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/] in the coming weeks. SHOUT OUTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Intro and outro musicGOIN 4 A WALK by [https://youtu.be/uK0rvxDhxDY]Dallin Puzey. [https://www.facebook.com/dallin.puzey.music/]Now available onApple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dallin-puzey/1478841692]andSpotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UkfSUMnwnDBRL9FFB0nA8]. Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast onApple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-running/id1474005538],Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ziZIqVg31emBff7JFxE49],Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-running],YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjmZsBOF2MgLoNuUVBuEiZ73M4OLslbf], or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please follow us onTwitter [https://twitter.com/artscirunpod],Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/artsciencerun/], andFacebook [https://www.facebook.com/ArtScienceRunning/]and let us know what you’d like us to discuss in future episodes. The post Sara Hall on running professionally, longevity, authenticity, parenting, and advocacy [http://www.artsciencerun.com/sara-hall-on-running-professionally-parenting-authenticity-and-advocacy/] appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com].

We kick off our second season of the Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com/] reconnecting hosts Jacob Puzey [https://linktr.ee/jacobpuzey] and Malc Kent [https://runscribe.com/] from across the pond. Jacob [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/coach-jacob] is in Canada. Malc [http://www.artsciencerun.com/who-we-are/] is in the UK. They’ve each had the opportunity to record new episodes. They’re excited to share these episodes in the coming weeks. Jacob [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/] and Malc [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/coach-malc] preview future episodes including one we recorded with London Marathon [https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/] runner Up, Sara Hall [https://www.instagram.com/sarahall3/]. They also summarize and provide an update on Jacob’s brother, Tommy Rivers Puzey [https://www.instagram.com/tommy_rivs/]. Tommy joined us for episode 11 of season one of the Art and Science of Running podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-11-tommy-rivers-puzey-motivations-aspirations-training-durability-injury-prevention-run-commuting-diet-and-more/]. For more information about the various initiatives to support Tommy and his young family, please visit https://linktr.ee/jacobpuzey [https://linktr.ee/jacobpuzey] Malc shares some changes taking place in his role at RunScribe [https://runscribe.com/] including the pro user course. For more information, please visit https://runscribe.com/courses/pro-user-course/ [https://runscribe.com/courses/pro-user-course/] All of this and more in this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com/category/listen/]. Intro and outro musicGOIN 4 A WALK by [https://youtu.be/uK0rvxDhxDY]Dallin Puzey. [https://www.facebook.com/dallin.puzey.music/] Please listen, subscribe and rate this podcast onApple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-running/id1474005538],Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ziZIqVg31emBff7JFxE49],Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-running] or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please follow us onTwitter [https://twitter.com/artscirunpod],Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/artsciencerun/], andFacebook [https://www.facebook.com/ArtScienceRunning/]and let us know what you’d like us to discuss in future episodes. The post Season 2: Episode 1 Catching up with Malc & Jacob, London Marathon, Tommy Rivs, RunScribe, Running Gait Instructional Videos, Education, etc. [http://www.artsciencerun.com/season-2-episode-1-catching-up-with-malc-jacob-london-marathon-tommy-rivs-runscribe-running-gait-instructional-videos-education-etc/] appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com].

In this episode of theArt and Science of Running [http://www.artsciencerun.com/]podcast, we visit with world record holder, runner, pastor, community builder and recent 100K and 50K Treadmill World Record setter, Mario Mendoza [https://www.gofundme.com/f/central-oregon-youth-running-camp] @mendozarunner [https://www.instagram.com/mendozarunner/] Mario was recently a part of the Chaski Challenge [https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a32789758/chaski-challenge-treadmill-world-records/] during which eight world records were broken on treadmills around the world. Mario was joined by former podcast guest and fellow Bend resident, Max King [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-20-max-king-versatility-consistency-community-training-smarter-not-harder-specialization-flexibility-avoiding-burnout-mentorship-running-camps-stewardship-self-sufficiency-etc/] @maxkingor [https://www.instagram.com/maxkingor/] WORLD RECORDS FOR A CAUSE Earlier in 2020, Mario set a new 50K Treadmill World Record [https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a30601677/50k-treadmill-world-record-broken-mario-mendoza/] in front of a gym full of students and community members in Madras, Oregon. Madras High School is made up of a diverse population including 1/3 Native American, 1/3 Hispanic, and 1/3 Anglo. Madras is a community that Mario and his wife have invested in. Mario didn’t choose to run in the most ideal setting to break the previously held world 50K record. He knew that it would require more work and effort and fitness to achieve the goal at altitude and in a crowded gym without air conditioning, but his reasons for wanting to set the record outweighed his desire for an easy mark. Mario wanted to inspire others. He specifically wanted the kids and community that he has worked with to have a reason to hope and an example of what is possible. CHANGE TAKES TIME, PATIENCE, COMMITMENT, AND INVESTMENT Mario knew early on that he wanted to try and set the world record in Madras, but he also knew that it would take time to build enough rapport in the community for it to have any meaning. He rolled up his sleeves and went to work. Similarly, Mario knows that racial tensions in America are real. He has lived them on a regular basis. And yet he knows that the path to change will take time. It will require individuals investing in building personal relationships. It will take love and patience. It will take hope. Mario has hope in a brighter future. RUNNING TO BUILD BRIDGES Mario, Max, and Renee all live and train in Bend, Oregon. They recognize that there is a need in their community to diversity and increase access to running for all people. They dedicated their record setting runs to a camp that they organize to offer opportunities for kids throughout Central Oregon of diverse backgrounds to come together and learn with and from one another. Read here [https://www.gofundme.com/f/central-oregon-youth-running-camp] to learn more about the Central Oregon Youth Running Camp [https://www.gofundme.com/f/central-oregon-youth-running-camp]. There wasn’t enough time to discuss all of the good work that Mario is doing in his community. Mario is using his platform for good. Please watch the video below learn more. Please share Mario’s story. SPONSORS This episode of theArt and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com/]is brought to you bythe Feed [https://clubs.thefeed.com/artsciencerun]. The Feed [https://clubs.thefeed.com/artsciencerun]is an online sports nutrition store based out of Boulder, Colorado. The Feed offers a large variety of sports nutrition products, recovery tools, and supplements for endurance athletes. As an Art and Science of Running Podcast listener, you are invited to become aFeed VIP [https://clubs.thefeed.com/artsciencerun]and receive 15% off all your orders. To become a Feed VIP, please visit:https://clubs.thefeed.com/artsciencerun [https://clubs.thefeed.com/artsciencerun]and receive 15% off all your orders atthe Feed [https://clubs.thefeed.com/artsciencerun]. SHOUT OUTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Intro and outro musicGOIN 4 A WALK by [https://youtu.be/uK0rvxDhxDY]Dallin Puzey. [https://www.facebook.com/dallin.puzey.music/]Now available onApple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dallin-puzey/1478841692]andSpotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UkfSUMnwnDBRL9FFB0nA8]. Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast onApple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-running/id1474005538],Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ziZIqVg31emBff7JFxE49],Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-running],YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjmZsBOF2MgLoNuUVBuEiZ73M4OLslbf], or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please follow us onTwitter [https://twitter.com/artscirunpod],Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/artsciencerun/], andFacebook [https://www.facebook.com/ArtScienceRunning/]and let us know what you’d like us to discuss in future episodes. The post Episode 29: Mario Mendoza, Increasing Access to Running, Treadmill World Records, Community Outreach, Using his Platform to Effect Change [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-29-mario-mendoza-increasing-access-to-running-treadmill-world-records-community-outreach-using-his-platform-to-effect-change/] appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com].

In this episode of theArt and Science of Running [http://www.artsciencerun.com/]podcast, we visit with multi world record holder, Zach Bitter [https://zachbitter.com/] @zachbitter [https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter/]. Zach recently set a new 100 mile and 12 hour treadmill world record and already held the track and trail world records for the 100 mile distance. One thing that made this particular world record unique (apart from being a world record) is that Zach coordinated a very elaborate live stream production of the entire run which brought in prominent voices in the sport including former Art and Science of Running [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-11-tommy-rivers-puzey-motivations-aspirations-training-durability-injury-prevention-run-commuting-diet-and-more/] guests, Dr. Tommy Rivers Puzey [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/coaches] @tommy_rivs [https://www.instagram.com/tommy_rivs/], Geoffrey Burns Ph. D. [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-15-geoff-burns-regulating-footwear-advancing-the-sport-sponsorship-scholarship-cadence-footstrike-injury-prevention/] @geoffreyburns [https://twitter.com/geoffreyburns], Jamil Coury [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-26-jamil-coury-race-directing-pivoting-to-virtual-entrepreneurship-trail-and-ultarunning-content-creation-leadership-economics-etc/] @jamilcoury [https://www.instagram.com/jamilcoury/] and Art and Science of Running [http://www.artsciencerun.com/who-we-are/] podcast co-host, Jacob Puzey [https://www.peakrunperformance.com/] @jacobpuzey [https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/]. In addition to former guests from our show, the 12+ hour livestream also included endurance legends such as Ultramarathonman, Dean Karnazes [https://www.amazon.com/Ultramarathon-Man-Confessions-All-Night-Runner-ebook/dp/B001QNVPHW] @ultramarathon [https://www.instagram.com/ultramarathon/], Six-Time Ironman Champion, Dave Scott [https://davescottinc.com/] @davescott6x [https://www.instagram.com/davescott6x/], former 100 mile treadmill world record holder, Dave Proctor [https://www.strava.com/athletes/12200779] @daveoutrunsrare [https://www.instagram.com/daveoutrunsrare/], overall Big’s Backyard Ultra champion, Maggie Guterl [https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a29537534/bigs-backyard-ultra-2019/] @maggatronsruns [https://www.instagram.com/maggatronruns/], Western States and UTMB Champion, Courtney Dauwalter [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_Dauwalter] @courtneydauwalter [https://www.instagram.com/courtneydauwalter/], and podcasters Eric Schranz [https://ultrarunnerpodcast.com/] @UltraRunnerPod [https://twitter.com/UltraRunnerPod] and Ian Corless [https://iancorless.org/podcast/] @Talkultra [https://twitter.com/Talkultra] and many more. ADAPTING AND ADJUSTING TRAINING & RACING Like many, Zach had specific races for which he was preparing. Then, the coronavirus changed everything. Zach knew he was fit and figured he might as well use it. After setting multiple American and World Records at the 100 mile distance on trails and the track, Zach knew that he would one day want to attempt a 100 mile treadmill record. With the recent race cancellations due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Zach figured that this year was as good as any to test himself on the treadmill. He and his wife, elite ultrarunner Nicole Bitter @nkbitter [https://www.instagram.com/nkbitter/], turned their home in Arizona into an indoor arena for a 12 hour livestreamed sufferfest on the treadmill. In addition to being on-site crew, coordinator, and cheerleader for the duration of his record run, Nicole also hosted a who’s who of prominent female ultrarunners over the final hours of the run. SPECIFICITY In this episode, we discuss how Zach transitioned his training to adapt to the unique demands of running on the treadmill. He consulted with Geoff Burns [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-15-geoff-burns-regulating-footwear-advancing-the-sport-sponsorship-scholarship-cadence-footstrike-injury-prevention/] (newly minted Ph. D. in biomechanics from the University of Michigan and former guest on our show – see notes and listen here [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-15-geoff-burns-regulating-footwear-advancing-the-sport-sponsorship-scholarship-cadence-footstrike-injury-prevention/]) about how to strategically prepare mentally and physically for the unchanging nature of running on a treadmill. We discuss some of these same considerations in Episode 3 of the Art and Science of Running podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-3-gps-pace-indoor-running-treadmill-training/]. TURNING HEADS AND BREAKING BARRIERS While soft spoken and diminutive in stature, Zach has made quite the name for himself not only in the sport of trail and ultrarunning, but also in popular culture. It is not often that a quiet, humble former special education teacher is asked to be on the Joe Rogan Podcast [https://www.joerogan.com/], but Zach was invited to join the world’s top podcaster for over two hours [http://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/zach-bitter-2] to discuss his 100 mile world record runs and his distinct way of fueling and training for such feats of endurance. Zach’s record runs and fueling strategies even made headlines in Men’s Health: Zach Bitter Is the 100-mile American Record Holder. He Also Eats Almost No Carbs. [https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/zach-bitter-100-mile-american-record-holder-he-also-eats-almost-no-carbs/] LOW CARB / HIGH FAT – FAT METABOLIZATION, ADAPTATION, AND PERIODIZATION Specifically, we talk about Zach’s daily diet and how he fuels to prepare his body to handle the demands of training while also preparing it for optimized fat metabolization. Rather than prescribing or adhering to a strictly keto or low carb / high fat diet throughout the year, Zach discusses how like training, he periodizes when and how much fat vs. carbs he includes in his daily diet. For a more in depth discussion on periodized and prioritized training, please listen and refer to the show notes for Episode 13 of the Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-13-malc-kent-jacob-puzey-discuss-periodizing-prioritizing-training-racing-injury-prevention-winter-training-etc/]. OPPORTUNITIES IN RUNNING One recurring theme in our discussion is the accessibility of running. And even with a lifetime of experience, running provides opportunities to test ourselves, explore, and get creative. Now, more than ever, running has the ability to open doors and expand horizons. Even with shelter in place orders in place in much of the world, there are things that we can do – even small changes to our training – that may have big impacts on our longevity in the sport. COACHING In addition to running, Zach uses his background as a teacher to help others understand what they need to do to reach their goals. For more information about the coaching services that Zach offers, please visit zachbitter.com [https://zachbitter.com/] HUMAN PERFORMANCE OUTLIERS PODCAST Zach is also a podcaster and discusses all things performance on the Human Performance Outliers Podcast [https://humanperformanceoutliers.libsyn.com/] Zach recommends that anyone with questions about fat adaptation begin by reading the work of Dr. Dan Plews [https://humanperformanceoutliers.libsyn.com/episode-205-dr-dan-plews], founder of Endure IQ [https://www.endureiq.com/]. All of this and more in Episode 28 of the Art and Science of Running Podcast [http://www.artsciencerun.com/episode-28:-zach-bitter,-100-mile-treadmill-world-record,-fat-adaptation,-metabolization,-and-periodization,-adjusting-training-and-racing-plans,-coaching,-etc/(opens in a new tab)]. SHOUT OUTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Intro and outro musicGOIN 4 A WALK by [https://youtu.be/uK0rvxDhxDY]Dallin Puzey. 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