Carmichael Training Systems Cyclist's Diary

by Carmichael, Chris; Rutberg, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780425200384
• ISBN10: 0425200388
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-05
• Publisher: Berkley Trade

Summary

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

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

The CTS Formula for Success
Why Keep a Training Diary?	p. 3
Goal Setting	p. 4
Periodization	p. 5
Overreaching vs. Overtraining	p. 9
Workout Intensities	p. 10
The Role of a Coach	p. 12
How to Use Your Daily Training Diary	p. 12
How to Use the Appendix	p. 15
Your Year-Long Training Plan	p. 17
The Training Diary
Daily Training Records	p. 20
Appendix
CTS Field Tests	p. 231
Test Results	p. 234
Event Results	p. 235
Do-It-Yourself Graphs	p. 236
Bike Fit	p. 243
Equipment Log	p. 245
Pre-Event Checklist	p. 246
Contact Info	p. 247
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