
Whether you're lining up for your first trail 50K or chasing a buckle at the Western States 100, the CTS Ultrarunning Podcast delivers the science-backed, evidence-based training guidance you need to run farther, recover smarter, and race better.
Hosted by Cliff Pittman, Coaching Development Director at CTS, this podcast brings over 25 years of elite coaching expertise directly to your earbuds. Cl... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRunning | |||

In the last episode, we explained why tapering works.
This week, Cliff Pittman shows you how to actually build one. Learn how much to reduce training, what to keep in your program, and why the biggest mistake athletes make isn't in training, it's re... more
Many athletes worry they'll lose fitness during a taper, but the research says otherwise!
In Part 1 of this two-part series, CTS Coaching Director Cliff Pittman breaks down what tapering actually does, why the final weeks before your race are about ... more
CTS athletes captured nine Top 10 finishes at the 2026 Western States 100, including a course record and the overall women's victory.
In this episode, Cliff Pittman explains what those results actually say about coaching. We discuss the three pillar... more
How much training does it really take to finish a 100-mile ultramarathon?
In this episode, Cliff Pittman breaks down Jason Koop's Minimum-Maximum framework, explains why hours matter more than mileage, and shares a practical approach that helps ever... more
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This show centers on science-backed, evidence-based training guidance for endurance athletes, with a strong emphasis on ultrarunning. Across episodes, the discussions prioritize practical nutrition, fueling strategies, recovery fundamentals, and durable, long-term training approaches over gimmicks or quick-fix methods. Listeners can expect detailed coaching frameworks, periodization concepts, and race-day execution tactics, all grounded in research and real-world coaching experience. A notable strength is the host's clear, actionable communication and a consistently coach-focused perspective, often translating complex science into practical steps for athletes at many levels.
What stands out is a consistent insistence on foundational princi... more
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