Carmichael Training Systems Cyclist's Diary [Spiral-bound]

Chris Carmichael (Author), Jim Rutberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2005

From the world's top cycling coach: a daily training log to maximize performance.

U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame coach Chris Carmichael offers a performance diary that perfectly complements his world-famous training program. With space to track a year's worth of daily workouts, this diary offers a succinct way to log the miles, the moods, and the motivation that will take cyclists to the next level. Carmichael supplements this data-keeping with important information on goal-setting, physical training, mental preparation, nutrition, and skill development. He gives cyclists the means to track and analyze progress with such important features as:

- The patented Carmichael Training Systems Pyramid of Success
- Daily sections for baseline data, training data, and personal data
- Space to record weekly and monthly summaries, weight, event results, test results, bike fit, purchases, and repairs
- Goal-setting worksheets
- Pre-event checklists
- Easy-to-use charts and exercise tables

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About the Author

Chris Carmichael is an endurance coach and advisor to Olympic athletes and teams around the world. In 1999, Carmichael was named the U.S. Olympic Committee's Coach of the Year and founded Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) to bring quality coaching to elite athletes and other active people. Carmichael lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Paige, and their children, Anna and Connor.

Jim Rutberg works at Carmichael Training Systems and is a writer living in Colorado Springs.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 256 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (April 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425200388
• ISBN-13: 978-0425200384
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #750,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, July 6, 2005

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Victor White - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carmichael Training Systems Cyclist's Diary (Spiral-bound)

At the request of my coach, I bought this diary to keep track of my training over the course of the year. It's really helpful to be able to look at my training from the past few months and compare my progress on various courses and tasks. As far as training logs go, this one seems to be ideally set up for the competitive or recreational cyclist.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Structure is the Key, July 6, 2005

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Ronald Mexico (Portland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carmichael Training Systems Cyclist's Diary (Spiral-bound)

As we learned in The Ultimate Ride, structure is a big part of a training program. This book helped me to get organized and stay on track. I was also able to look back and see a progression of my workouts. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to get into shape, but has trouble staying on task.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leave them wanting more., September 22, 2005

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Larry D. Hughes (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carmichael Training Systems Cyclist's Diary (Spiral-bound)

Great information. Training reflects those I used in a marathon training program that was sucessful. If you want a personalized program though, you will have to purchase it. Price for that training seems reasonable and there is an offer of free initial consultation with Carmichael Training Systems. All in all, this book is very useful.