The CTS Collection: Training Tips for Cyclists and Triathletes [Paperback]

Chris Carmichael (Author), Lance Armstrong (Foreword), Jim Rutberg (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 2001

In this new guide, Chris Carmichael -- the coauthor of The Lance Armstrong Performance Program and the man who coached Armstrong to his Tour de France triumphs -- explains training methods for athletes at any skill level. CTS offers a four-part approach -- foundation, preparation, specialization, and transition -- and features in-depth articles on each of the four concepts.

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About the Author

CHRIS CARMICHAEL, Lance Armstrong's longtime coach and founder of Carmichael Training Systems Inc., was named the U.S. Olympic Committee's Coach of the Year in 1999. He is the coauthor of The Lance Armstrong Performance Program and author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness: Eat Right to Train Right," He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

JIM RUTBERG has been working closely with Chris Carmichael for more than 7 years, starting as an athlete and then progressing to pro coach and director of publishing for Carmichael Training Systems, Inc. They have collaborated on four other books including the national bestseller "Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness: Eat Right to Train Right," He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Lance Armstrong is a seven-time winner of the Tour de France and fulltime cancer fighter. He oversees the Lance Armstrong Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists cancer patients around the world with managing and surviving the disease. He won the first of his record-setting seven Tour de France wins after surviving a nearly fatal bout with testicular cancer. In 2008, he was named one of "Time "magazine's 100 Most Influential People. He lives in Austin, Texas.

GRAHAM WATSON, renowned for his stunning views of competitive cycling, is the sport's premier photographer. He has produced several volumes of his gorgeous photographs, including 20 Years of Cycling Photography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: VeloPress (November 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931382026
• ISBN-13: 978-1931382021
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #383,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Chris Carmichael is an endurance coach and adviser to Olympic athletes and teams around the world. He is Lance Armstrong's personal coach, as well as coach to athletes of all levels. During 1997 and 1998, Chris dedicated his time and talents to shaping Lance Armstrong's return from cancer to professional racing. In 1999, he founded Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) to bring quality coaching to elite athletes and active people alike.

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Reprinted articles without technical substance, December 17, 2003

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Joseph E Morris (Winston-Salem, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The CTS Collection: Training Tips for Cyclists and Triathletes (Paperback)

I'm very disappointed in this book. The vast majority of the book are reprints from "Velo News" and "Inside Triathlon" with subtle changes. This is nice bathroom reading but hardly helpful with any actual training advice. Perhaps I had the wrong idea of the content. When I get my training program far enough along to look back in retrospect at what a great idea adopting the CTS philosophy was then maybe I'll pick this book up again and privately commiserate with the contributing authors that have had success. If your looking for a "How to" guide to putting together a training program then I would not recommend this book. If your like me and need help getting a structured approach to training then I'd recommend "The Triathlete's Training Bible" by Joe Friel.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Also disappointing, September 27, 2005

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Neil Munro (Graz, Austria) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The CTS Collection: Training Tips for Cyclists and Triathletes (Paperback)

Like a previous reviewer I was also disappointed by the content of the book. Made up of articles (albeit slightly changed) appearing in magazines, this book provided nothing new or indepth or of a different viewpoint from other fitness/cycling/triathlon books. I wouldn't recommend to buy it. Coffee book material it is. if you want to get anything out of it and apply it to any training, then this isn't the book for you.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great collection, July 6, 2005

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Victor White - See all my reviews

This review is from: The CTS Collection: Training Tips for Cyclists and Triathletes (Paperback)

Sure this book may be a little basic for the super-experienced racers, but I think athletes of all ability levels will be able to glean some valuable tips from this volume. A great leisurely read and the training ideas have helped me immensley. Chris and CTS continue to impress.