The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show promotes a healthy world, and in order to have a healthy world, we must have transparent conversations. This show is dedicated to such conversations as the listener; your education, understanding, strength, and health are the primary focus. The goal of this show is to provide you with a framework for navigating the health and wellness space and, most importantly, being the champion of your own life.
Guests include highly trustworthy professionals that bring both the art and science of wellness aspects that are both physical and mental. Gabrielle Lyon is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician who serves the innovators, mavericks, and leaders in their fields, as well as working closely with the Special Operations Military. Gabrielle Lyon Show for an insightful conversation on the extreme physical and mental demands of ultra-marathons.
Zach shares his mindset strategies for overcoming the inevitable dark moments in long-distance races, including visualization techniques and the importance of mental resilience in performance. We also dive into personalized nutrition and training adaptations, as Zach details his transition from a high-carb to a low-carb diet and how it has influenced his endurance, recovery, and overall performance.
Our discussion highlights the importance of metabolic flexibility, optimizing fuel sources, and tailoring macronutrient intake based on training intensity. Whether you're an endurance athlete or someone looking to develop greater resilience in life, this episode offers invaluable lessons on mental toughness, strategic nutrition, and the pursuit of excellence. We discuss: The mental strategies Zach uses to push through ultra-marathonsHow visualization training enhances race-day performanceTransitioning from high-carb to low-carb as an endurance athleteThe role of macronutrient cycling in optimizing training and recoveryStrength training for runners: Why it matters and how to incorporate itAdapting training for busy professionals: How to maximize results with minimal time Who is Zach Bitter?
Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon athlete, coach, and podcast host of the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Zach follows a low-carbohydrate diet for his training and racing preparation. JAN Today, I welcome Dr. Heather Leidy to The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show for an in-depth conversation about the evolving landscape of nutrition science. Together, they tackle pressing topics like the future of the U. Dietary Guidelines, the impact of protein timing, and the importance of protein quality in supporting health and mitigating frailty.
