Akshay Nanavati is a United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner and author. He served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was later diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. He is currently training for a never before accomplished, solo, 2700km, 105 day expedition in Antarctica. He plans to use a ketogenic diet for this self supported effort, so Dr. Mike Nelson came back to help us dissect his approach.  HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors  BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Akshay: fearvana.com IG: @fearvana Tw: @fearvanalife FB: @AkshayNanavatiFan YouTube: youtube.com/c/fearvana  Dr. Mike Nelson: miketnelson.com & flexdiet.com  IG: @drmiketnelson  Tw: @MikeTNelson  FB: @drmiketnelson

Episode 282: Keto & 2700 km Through Antarctica - Akshay Nanavati & Dr. Mike Nelson

Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance, running, hybrid athlete training, ultramarathon, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.

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Zach and Nicole share some advice around what to consider when doing training races during your primary race training. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Nicole: IG: @nkbitter Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter X/Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter

Episode 389: Training Races Yes or No?

Vinny Crispino founded Pain Academy after breaking his back while surfing. As a former D1 Swimmer, he didn't want to accept defeat and began a journey to fix his issues. Vinny shares his journey and how he has helped people who don't move like they used to and struggle with chronic pain, nagging injuries, or other movement issues. We also dive into the mental aspect of running an ultramarathon. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Vinny: painacademy.net IG: @painacademy  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter  

Episode 388: Vinny Crispino - Movement Specialist

This episode is part of a series where Nicole will be interviewing a guest. The topic of this series is centered around individuals excelling in sport while maintaining a highly demanding career.  Sabrina Little is a Philosophy PhD and assistant professor, mother, and has participated on five national teams ranging from 100km to 24 hours. Sabrina recently published a book titled, "The Examined Run." SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: HPOPRO20 (20% off protein products through March 31st), BITTER5 (5% off any order) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Nicole: IG: @nkbitter  Find Sabrina: https://sabrinalittle.com - IG: @sabrinablittle - X/Tw: @sabrinablittle - Book Updates: website - IG: @hoppodcast

Episode 387: Sabrina Little with Nicole - Philosophy & Running

Dr. Dave will be challenging himself to complete the Javelina 100 mile in 2024, going from the couch to the 100 mile distance in a years time. Dave has an extensive background as a medical director, treating thousands of patients, including: Olympians, National Champions, sports teams, and professionals. After losing his own health in the pursuit of helping others find theirs, Dave and his family embarked on a wild journey that included living in a bus, working on organic farms, traveling the country before ultimately landing them in Austin, Texas. SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com 20% Off Protein code: HPOPRO20 Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones code: BITTER20 HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Dave: mindofdave.com - IG: @mindofdave - YT: @mindofdaveMOD  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter X: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter  

Episode 386: Dr. David Heitmann - Couch To 100 Mile Check In

Rory Linkletter is a Canadian Marathon Athlete sponsored by Puma. He recently clocked a 2:08:01 marathon, which falls 9 seconds under the standard required to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Per the Canadian selections process, it is unlikely his time of 2:08 will not grant him a spot on their team. In this episode, we discussed his path to 2:08, his training under the guidance of American distance great Ryan Hall, his and others decision to go straight to the marathon after college, training insight, fueling and hydration targets, why some athletes favor certain super shoes, and much more! SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Rory:  World Athletics Profile - IG: @rory_linkletter - X: @ThePapaLinks YT: @LinkletterRory  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter Substack: zachbitter.substack.com FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter

Episode 282: Keto & 2700 km Through Antarctica - Akshay Nanavati & Dr. Mike Nelson

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