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The 90% Rule for Sustainable Running Success: Use this Performance Formula
The formula for elite running performance lies in the consistent application of stress and recovery - repeatable things that you can sustain over time.
Cliff Pittman serves as the Coaching Development Director for CTS, where he leads the Ultrarunning and Cycling Coaching staff. With a deep passion for ultrarunning and a commitment to excellence, Cliff specializes in coaching athletes at all levels—from beginners to elite runners.
Jon chats with Cliff about:
• stress and recovery fundamentals
• minimum effective dose for training adaptations
• subjective feedback vs. objective data analysis
• training specificity for race demands and terrain
• how to manage life stress as part of your training load
Stay connected:
Follow Cliff:
www.instagram.com/coachcliffpittman
This episode is supported by:
AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at https://us.amazfit.com/discount/FTLR2026 and use code “FTLR2026” for 10% off.
Vacation Races Run where you play and chase the extraordinary. Use code “FTLR” for 15% off their half marathons, ultras, and trail fests at vacationraces.com through the end of 2026.
Precision Dial your fueling in this year. Use code “LONGRUN26” for 15% off your first order at www.precisionhydration.com.
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By Jonathan Levitt
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The formula for elite running performance lies in the consistent application of stress and recovery - repeatable things that you can sustain over time.
Cliff Pittman serves as the Coaching Development Director for CTS, where he leads the Ultrarunning and Cycling Coaching staff. With a deep passion for ultrarunning and a commitment to excellence, Cliff specializes in coaching athletes at all levels—from beginners to elite runners.
Jon chats with Cliff about:
• stress and recovery fundamentals
• minimum effective dose for training adaptations
• subjective feedback vs. objective data analysis
• training specificity for race demands and terrain
• how to manage life stress as part of your training load
Stay connected:
Follow Cliff:
www.instagram.com/coachcliffpittman
This episode is supported by:
AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at https://us.amazfit.com/discount/FTLR2026 and use code “FTLR2026” for 10% off.
Vacation Races Run where you play and chase the extraordinary. Use code “FTLR” for 15% off their half marathons, ultras, and trail fests at vacationraces.com through the end of 2026.
Precision Dial your fueling in this year. Use code “LONGRUN26” for 15% off your first order at www.precisionhydration.com.
Tifosi Optics If you've been curious, now's a great time to try them. Head to tifosioptics.com and use code [FTLR2026] for [20% off]. That's tifosioptics.com with code FTLR2026 to tell ‘em i sent you!
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