# Episode 491: The Art Of Ultrarunning | Ian Sharman

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Podcast: [Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/human-performance-outliers-podcast-with-zach-bitter-65527)
Published: 2026-06-12T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ian Sharman is a legend in the ultramarathon space, finishing top ten at WSER 100 nine times, four wins at Leadville 100 mile, and a wealth of knowledge with respect to training theory and the variables that make for successful ultramarathon results. Ian recently published a book, "Art of Ultrarunning: Tried & Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners." We spent some time covering what he has learned throughout his career as an athlete and coach. Ian : sharmanultra.com | IG: @sharmanian | X: @sharmanian Episode Sponsors: ProBio : probionutrition.com/endurance Code: Endurance (20% Off) LMNT : drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG : deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) True Nutrition : truenutrition.com/hpo Code: HPO (20% Off) Podcast Details: Support HPO : zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter

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