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CTS Ultrarunning Podcast

CTS Ultrarunning Podcast

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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. Cliff is a UESCA-certified Ultrarunning Coach and Sports Nutritionist, NASM-certified personal trainer, and an accomplished trail and ultra athlete himself, actively competing in his home state of Arkansas. He has guided athletes through some of the most demanding events in the sport, including the Western States 100, Leadville 100, Cocodona 250, UTMB, the Triple Crown of 200s, and the Sky Running World Championships, and has worked with notable athletes including Olympic marathoner Molly Seidel and elite ultrarunners Zoe Rom and Hannah Allgood.


Cliff's coaching philosophy is simple: training can be complex, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Each episode translates cutting-edge sports science and decades of real-world coaching experience into clear, actionable strategies that athletes at every level can understand and apply. From endurance nutrition and fueling to strength training, periodization, and race-day execution, Cliff distills the collective knowledge of the CTS coaching group to help you improve your performance.


CTS was founded by legendary coach Chris Carmichael and has spent more than 25 years developing champions across endurance sports. The CTS coaching methodology is rooted in individualized, science-driven training: the same approach that has taken athletes to podiums around the world now comes to the trail and ultrarunning community through this podcast.


Tune in for no-hype conversations grounded in research and experience.

© 2026 CTS Ultrarunning Podcast
Episodios
  • The #1 Reason Ultrarunners DNF...And How to Avoid It (#4)

    The #1 Reason Ultrarunners DNF...And How to Avoid It (#4)
    Apr 8 2026

    Most ultrarunners spend months building fitness, logging miles, and dialing in pacing, but never train the one system that causes more DNFs than anything else. In this episode, Coach Cliff Pittman breaks down the science behind GI distress in ultramarathons, explains why so many athletes accidentally cause their own stomach problems, and walks through exactly how to train your gut so it holds up when it matters most.


    Free Ultrarunning Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/ultrarunning-training-assessment-welcome/


    HOST

    Cliff Pittman is the Coaching Development Director at CTS, leading the Ultrarunning and Cycling Coaching staff with a specialty in guiding athletes from first-time ultrarunners to elite competitors at races like Western States 100, Leadville 100, and the Triple Crown of 200s. A competitive trail and ultra athlete himself, Cliff brings firsthand experience and a rare ability to turn complex training science into simple, actionable coaching.


    Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/


    Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/


    Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/
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  • These 12 Workouts Build Ultramarathon Fitness

    These 12 Workouts Build Ultramarathon Fitness
    Apr 1 2026

    Most ultrarunners train almost entirely at easy intensity — and eventually stop improving because of it. In this episode, Coach Cliff Pittman breaks down the 12 running workouts he uses with his athletes to develop VO2 max, lactate threshold, and aerobic durability, and explains exactly what each one does so you can train with purpose and build the fitness that holds up late in a race.

    CTS Article: https://trainright.com/12-running-workouts-for-ultramarathon-success/

    Free Ultrarunning Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/ultrarunning-training-assessment-welcome/


    HOST
    Cliff Pittman is the Coaching Development Director at CTS, leading the Ultrarunning and Cycling Coaching staff with a specialty in guiding athletes from first-time ultrarunners to elite competitors at races like Western States 100, Leadville 100, and the Triple Crown of 200s. A competitive trail and ultra athlete himself, Cliff brings firsthand experience and a rare ability to turn complex training science into simple, actionable coaching.

    Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/

    Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/

    Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/
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  • How Long Should Your Longest Run be Before an Ultra? (Ep #2)

    How Long Should Your Longest Run be Before an Ultra? (Ep #2)
    Mar 25 2026

    Most ultrarunners obsess over how long their longest run should be, but it might be the wrong question entirely. Coach Cliff Pittman breaks down how CTS Coaches actually determine long run length, and why one big run matters far less than most runners think.

    Free Ultrarunning Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/ultrarunning-training-assessment-welcome/

    HOST
    Cliff Pittman is the Coaching Development Director at CTS, leading the Ultrarunning and Cycling Coaching staff with a specialty in guiding athletes from first-time ultrarunners to elite competitors at races like Western States 100, Leadville 100, and the Triple Crown of 200s. A competitive trail and ultra athlete himself, Cliff brings firsthand experience and a rare ability to turn complex training science into simple, actionable coaching.

    Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/

    Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/

    Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/


    CONNECT WITH CTS

    Website: trainright.com
    Instagram: @cts_ultrarunning
    YouTube:@CTSultrarunning
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