Evidence-Based Training, Pseudoscience & the Search for an Edge

​​Free Ultrarunning Training Assessment**!** Endurance athletes have access to more performance information than ever before, but that hasn't necessarily made it easier to separate good science from a convincing sales pitch. In this video, CTS Director of Coaching Cliff Pittman breaks down what evidence-based training actually means and why it isn't as simple as finding a study that supports your argument. Cliff examines how pseudoscience gains credibility, why elite athletes aren't proof that a training method works, and how legitimate coaching innovation can sometimes happen before formal research catches up. Most importantly, he gives athletes a practical framework for evaluating the next big training claim: Consider the source. Look for consensus. Examine the quality of the evidence. Watch for logical traps. **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/