Cliff Pittman
Coach and Coaching Development Director at Carmichael Training Systems specializing in durability for ultra and trail athletes, mentored by Jason Koop and experienced in coach education and individualized periodization.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 2min
Molly Seidel and Cliff Pittman on the Shift from Running Marathons to Ultras Season 8 Ep. 2 to Trails
Molly Seidel, 2020 Olympic marathon bronze medalist shifting from elite road marathons to trails and ultras. Cliff Pittman, coach focused on durability and ultra-specific periodization. They discuss Molly’s move to trails, rebuilding durability after injuries, translating road fitness to ultra demands, race fueling and gut training, technical downhill practice, and long-term prep for Western States.
Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 8min
The 90% Rule for Sustainable Running Success: Use this Performance Formula
Cliff Pittman, Coaching Development Director at CTS and seasoned ultrarunning coach, shares his focus on training fundamentals and stress-recovery balance. He discusses minimum effective dose, using subjective feedback with data, race-specific preparation like downhill and heat work, and managing life stress for sustainable, repeatable progress.
