About this episode: In this week’s episode, we interview Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes, and talk with him about setting big goals, inspiring yourself and staying motivated, and cover tips for runners looking to try out trail running and even make the leap to ultramarathons. Guest Bio – Dean Karnazes: TIME magazine named him one of …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS The difference between fueling performance with carbohydrate and consuming too much added sugar is one of the more confusing aspects of nutrition for athletes. Too much added sugar in your diet can be harmful to your health, but consuming carbohydrate – including simple sugar – can …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, we interview the CEO and founder of Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) Chris Carmichael and hear what he’s learned from 40+ years racing and working in cycling. Guest Bio: Chris Carmichael is the founder and CEO of Carmichael Training Systems, Inc. (CTS). Named the US Olympic Committee’s Coach of …
By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning I had an article all penned out for this week’s blog. It was something about what to do when you get a cold, which is raging rampantly though the running world. That was quickly put on the back burner when I learned early Sunday morning about the …
(Colorado Springs, CO – January 27, 2020) – CTS, a pioneer brand in the endurance coaching industry, celebrates 20-years of guiding and inspiring 20,000-plus athletes since its founding in 2000. The company moves into its next era with a bigger vision to use its brand of coaching to change lives, and ultimately the world, …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS In April it will be 20 years since I founded CTS with a few friends, and it’s amazing to look back over a journey of two decades and see how CTS – and the entire endurance coaching industry – has grown. I’m proud of what the …
By Cory Bruno Waking up for an early morning workout before work can be difficult any time of year, and particularly during the fall and winter when mornings are crisp to downright cold. But for some athletes, the early morning is a golden opportunity to work out so you can maintain greater training consistency and …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS For athletes seeking weight loss, the basic formula is pretty straightforward: reduce caloric intake, but not so much that you compromise training performance or recovery. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. After 30 years of looking at how athletes eat, I’m willing to bet your overall …
Welcome to the TrainRight podcast, presented by CTS, a podcast about furthering human performance in endurance sports. Former pro cyclist, Olympian, coach, and visionary entrepreneur Chris Carmichael founded CTS 20 years ago as the first world-class online coaching solution built to deliver results to pro and amateur endurance athletes. Chris and his team of 50+ …
Coaching company to work with inaugural 4-day MTB stage race in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, January 14, 2020) – CTS today joined Sports Strategies to announce a partnership between the industry-leading coaching company and the inaugural Pikes Peak APEX, presented by Rockshox, a 4-day mountain bike race to be held in Colorado Springs on September …