EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 1H 7M
The 90% Rule for Sustainable Running Success: Use this Performance Formula
from For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running · host Jonathan Levitt
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 loadStay connected:Follow Cliff:www.instagram.com/coachcliffpittmanThis 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 Fuel & Hydration - 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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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 loadStay connected:Follow Cliff:www.instagram.com/coachcliffpittmanThis 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 Fuel & Hydration - 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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