Abby Hall wasn’t even guaranteed a spot at the race until weeks before, inheriting a Golden Ticket after EmKay Sullivan deferred her entry. Just two years removed from a broken leg that required surgery at the renowned Steadman Clinic, Hall had every reason to doubt whether this was the year—but she didn’t.
Cliff Pittman
Cliff Pittman (@coachcliffpittman) is the Coaching Development Director and serves on the Leadership Team for CTS, along with certifications in ultrarunning coaching, executive coaching, and sports nutrition coaching, Cliff integrates his expertise into evidence based narratives that equip and develop readers. He lives in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
It’s easy to believe elite ultrarunners are doing something that’s top secret. But after speaking with Rod Farvard, Shea Aquilano, Jeff Mogavero and their respective coaches, one thing is clear: they follow the same training principles as everyone else. What’s different is the scale and the precision at which they execute.
We all know that proper planning can set us up for success. Whether it’s managing our daily routine or going on vacation, having a plan can simplify things. Of course, it’s possible to go through life without one and sti...
With snow-covered trails across much of the country, winter provides the perfect chance to explore different exercise modalities. As spring approaches and race season nears, it’s time to transition from general fitness to race-specific training.
With snow-covered trails across much of the country, winter offers athletes a prime opportunity to shift focus from their usual training routines. Whether through structured indoor workouts on the treadmill or a bike tra...
Running is one of the purest expressions of human movement, especially when compared to the wide array of endurance sports. Evolution has fine-tuned our ability to cover great distances, often at remarkable speeds. The o...
The inaugural Ultrarunning Coach Conference recently took place in Colorado Springs, CO, led by the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy and coach Jason Koop. The three-day event drew coaches from across North America and featured an impressive array of speakers.