Nine CTS Athletes finish in Top 10 across Men’s and Women’s races (Colorado Springs, CO – June 29, 2026) – Jennifer Lichter (USA) and Riley Brady (USA) finished first and second, respectively, at the 2026 Western States Endurance Run on June 27-28. Lichter set a new course record in 15:28:06 in her debut 100-mile …
Twenty-six years after helping to professionalize endurance coaching, CTS is taking bold steps to leverage emerging opportunities available to athletes and coaches. These pivotal changes start at the top, with the CTS Board of Directors hiring longtime CTS employee Cory Bruno (above left) as the company’s new CEO, effective May 1, 2026. Bruno replaces outgoing …
(Colorado Springs, CO – June 30, 2024) – Katie Schide (USA), Fuzhao Xiang (CHN), and Eszter Csillag (HUN) finished first, second, and third, respectively, at the 2024 Western States Endurance Run. All three athletes are coached by Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning, who integrated a network of registered dietitians, strength training …
Paris-Roubaix winner has been working with CTS Coach Adam Pulford since late 2020. (Colorado Springs, CO) – CTS, the worldwide leader in endurance coaching, is proud to support Canadian cycling champion Alison Jackson, who was named to the 2024 Canadian Olympic Cycling Team for the Road Race and Time Trial. The winner of the 2023 …
(Colorado Springs, December 20, 2022) – CTS, a pioneer in the endurance coaching and camps industry, today announced eight additions to their professional coaching staff. The staff of 65 coaches benefits from an industry-leading continuing education program, ongoing mentoring and evaluation, as well as marketing and business services. “CTS invests heavily in coach development and …
Carmichael staying with coaching company as Chairman (Colorado Springs, CO – July 14, 2022) – CTS Founder Chris Carmichael has selected Jeff Pierce, most recently Director of Elite Athletics at USA Cycling, to succeed him as the company’s CEO. Chris, who founded CTS 22 years ago, will continue with the company as “Founder, Chairman, and …
(Colorado Springs, May 12, 2022) – CTS, a pioneer in the endurance coaching and camps industry, today announced the addition of Cliff Pittman to the growing CTS Ultrarunning coaching staff. Pittman is the fourth coach to be hired in 2022, joining Addison Smith, Kerry Bonar, and Izzy Forrest. All four are available to take new …
(Colorado Springs, CO – May 10, 2022) – In its 22nd year at the forefront of the endurance coaching industry, CTS is proud to announce a bevy of partnerships that enhance athlete experience, improve performance, and provide CTS Coaches with the best tools to work with their athletes. New Partners for 2022 CTS Coaches and …
(Colorado Springs, April 14, 2022) – CTS, a pioneer in the endurance coaching and camps industry, today announced three new additions to their staff of 50+ professional coaches. Addison Smith, Kerry Bonar, and Izzy Forrest are available to take new athletes immediately. CTS Founder and Head Coach, Chris Carmichael, said, “Addison and Izzy distinguished themselves …
Canyon Bicycles USA Named as Exclusive Bike Sponsor CARLSBAD, CA MARCH 16, 2021 – Canyon USA announced today a two-year partnership with Carmichael Training Systems that will benefit the organization as well as coached athletes. Celebrating over 20 years in business this year, CTS coaches will exclusively rely on Canyon bikes for use at …