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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
1:58 – The marathon mentality
9:07 – The psychology of quitting
20:13 – Variety in ultramarathons
27:29 – What does it take to run 100 miles?
32:52 – Leading ultramarathon events
36:33 – Training and race strategy
39:03 – 100 Mile world record
43:05 – Foot strike variability and cadence
45:54 – The 11 hour barrier
49:21 – The most beautiful thing about running
55:43 – Zach’s training regime
1:00:30 – MAF 180 Formula
1:10:55 – Training plans
1:25:54 – Marathons vs. 100 miles
1:34:55 – Zach’s diet philosophy
1:49:43 – Fueling for race day
1:56:58 – Training while fasted
2:00:35 – Embracing the chaos
2:02:05 – 100-Mile treadmill WR
2:06:15 – The legend of Bert Kreischer
2:10:40 – The Transcontinental Run across America
2:28:15 – Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time?
2:35:29 – Shoe technology in running
2:48:39 – Human limits
2:51:14 – Zach’s biggest obstacles
2:54:58 – Advice for young people
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