Tag Archives: training tip
Chris Carmichael Blog: A Much-Needed Kick in the Tail
Two weeks ago I was talking with a CTS Athlete about how his season of training and competition was going, and after a while it became clear that he’d gone from being very aggressive to being more passive during the … Continue reading
Chris Carmichael Blog: Lessons from the CTS ATOC Race Experience
I don’t get intimidated easily, but sitting in hotel room overlooking Lake Tahoe, with the entire course of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California laid out before me, I was more than a little bit intimidated. I’ve raced and participated … Continue reading
Chris Carmichael Blog: Pre-Race or Event Taper Tips
On Sunday, May 15 I will embark on the 2011 CTS Amgen Tour of California Race Experience. We’re going to ride every stage of the Tour of California, and I’ve been working very hard to make sure I’m ready for … Continue reading
Chris Carmichael Blog: Tips for Windy Rides
There’s nothing like a good training week to get my spirits up. Plus, the applications for the CTS Trans Andes Challenge are starting to pile up and I’m starting to get excited about the prospect of another major endurance challenge. … Continue reading
Chris Carmichael Blog: Too Much of Good Thing? Hardly.
Here’s the inevitable problem with citing research studies: you can almost always find a study that will “prove”, “indicate”, or “suggest” the exact opposite of the point you’re trying to make. And thus it was with great chagrin that I … Continue reading
