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

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