Colorado Springs, CO- Chris Carmichael, founder of Carmichael Training Systems, Inc. (CTS), announced today that CTS will be the Official Training Authority of the Leadville Trail 100 and a sponsor of the full schedule of Leadville Trail 100 events for the next three years (2009-2011).

• Leadville Trail Marathon – July 11, 2009
• Heavy Half Marathon – July 11, 2009
• Silver Rush 50 (mountain bike) – July 25, 2009
• Silver Rush 50 (run) – July 26, 2009
• Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race – August 15, 2009
• Leadville Trail 10k (run) – August 16, 2009
• Leadville Trail 100 Run – August 22-23, 2009

Carmichael Training Systems’ focus on inspiring and empowering the athlete in every body makes the Leadville Trail 100 events a great fit for the company. Competitors range from beginners to professionals, each racing side-by-side and pursuing their own personal goals. There are even “Leadman” and “Leadwoman” competitions for athletes who accept the challenge of completing all Leadville Trail 100 events in a single year.

In addition to a financial sponsorship of the Leadville Trial 100 events, CTS will be hosting two mountain bike training camps (June 24-25 and June 26-27) and one run training camp (June 19-20) on the 100-mile mountain bike and running courses, respectively. Camp participants will preview key segments of each racecourse, and learn techniques and strategies for pre-event training and optimal race-day performance.

“The Leadville Trail 100 events are incredibly challenging, whether you’re a first-time competitor or a professional racer,” commented Chris Carmichael. “We’re proud to coach athletes who are going for the win, just trying to reach the finish line, and everywhere in between. Everybody is out there digging deep and we’re here to help them accomplish their goals.”

Chris Carmichael and CTS also have personal connections to the Leadville Trail 100. Chris has completed the 100-mile mountain bike race four times, CTS Premier Coach Jason Koop finished 13th overall in the 100-mile run in 2008, and dozens of CTS Coaches and Athletes have competed in Leadville Trail 100 events over the past five years. In 2008, finishing second in the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race was an integral part of CTS Athlete and 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong’s decision to launch his comeback to professional cycling after three years of retirement.

Founded in 2000 by Olympian, US Olympic Committee Coach of the Year, and bestselling author, Chris Carmichael, Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) inspires and empowers the athlete in every body to perform at their best. For more on Carmichael Training Systems and its approach to fitness, nutrition and healthy, go to www.trainright.com.

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Berkeley, CA – In a joint statement today, GU Energy Labs and Carmichael Training Systems announced a new partnership beginning in January 2009. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, GU will become the Official Nutrition Supplier for Chris Carmichael and Carmichael Training Systems, the coaching choice of Tour de France and Ironman World Champions as well as amateur and professional athletes around the world.

The two companies will work together to maximize opportunities to educate athletes in proper sports nutrition. GU, the market-leading energy gel manufacturer, will provide products to all CTS coaches, camps and clinics from their growing array of performance sports nutrition offerings. These include original GU Energy Gel, Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel, GU2O Electrolyte Drink and the soon-to-be-launched Chomps Energy Chews. Chris Carmichael and his talented team of coaches will endorse GU products as a part of their camps, clinics and individual coaching services.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to bring our premium sports nutrition products to a wider audience,” commented Holly Bennett, GU’s Senior Marketing Manager.

Bennett added, “We’ve long been fans of Chris and his CTS programs, and believe we share the core value of wanting to deliver the best products and services available to all athletes, from World Champion pros such as Craig Alexander to first-time marathoners or century riders. CTS focuses on customizing personal coaching plans that serve everyone from the weekend warrior to the world class professional. It’s a perfect fit. We couldn’t be happier.”

Chris Carmichael, founder of CTS and a former professional cyclist himself, was equally enthusiastic about the new arrangement. “It’s important to us that our partners share our commitment to quality and performance, values which have propelled our growth as a world-renowned one-on-one coaching service. We’ve gotten to know the GU product line and the team behind the scenes, and we’re convinced they offer the best nutrition solutions for athletes.”

About GU Energy Labs

GU’s original Energy Gel was launched in 1994 in Berkeley, CA. To this day, GU remains the market share leader and the premium gel available to endurance athletes. GU’s product line is designed to provide athletes with scientifically-proven, performance-tested nutrition.

For more information about GU, log onto www.GUenergy.com.

About Carmichael Training Systems

Founded in 2000 by Olympian, US Olympic Committee Coach of the Year, and bestselling author, Chris Carmichael, Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) inspires and empowers the athlete in every body to perform at their best. For more on Carmichael Training Systems and its approach to fitness, nutrition, and health, go to www.trainright.com.

source: Jim Rutberg

Colorado Springs, CO – Carmichael Training Systems is excited to announce the release of two new titles to their already successful line of training DVD’s. Due out on the retail sales shelves in November of this year, athletes will be able to maintain and improve their fitness level with Carmichael Training Systems Core Strength for Cyclists and Triathletes and the Progressive Power series DVD’s.

Carmichael Training Systems Progressive Power ($34.99 MSRP/each or $149/set) is a series of five (5) DVD’s, each containing three 1-hr power-training workouts recorded over 8-weeks of sessions at the CTS headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. Designed specifically to improve power output on the bike, each Progressive Power DVD can be used independently or combined to get 16 power workouts that research proves can increase your overall sustainable power by 12% (Klika, et al., 2007). Included free with each order is the Progressive Power Field Test DVD which will allows athletes to establish personal HR or Power ranges to be used with each workout.

In Core Strength for Cyclists and Triathletes ($29.99 MSRP) athletes will join CTS Premier Coach Jason Koop, along with 7x World Adventure Race Champion Ian Adamson, and Fitness Expert and TV Personality, Leah Garcia for a one-hour high-energy conditioning workout that targets all the core muscle groups. CTS Core Strength for Cyclists and Triathletes keeps you moving in a dynamic fashion to get the most out of every exercise.

Designed specifically for Cyclist and Triathletes, these workouts will provide athletes with:

• Greater efficiency of movement
• Improved body control and balance
• Increased power output
• Reduced risk of injury
• Improved balance and stability
• Improved athletic performance

All DVD’s are available now at www.trainright.com.
For review copies, please contact Jim Rutberg at jrutberg@trainright.com.

Founded by Chris Carmichael in 1999, Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) inspires and empowers the athlete in EVERY BODY to perform at their best. For more information, visit www.trainright.com.

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Colorado Springs, CO – In honor of 7-Time Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong’s return to professional cycling, Carmichael Training Systems has created the “Create Your Own Comeback” program to encourage athletes to get back in the game. With a compelling combination of services and products, the program allows athletes of all ability levels to benefit from the same package of integrated tools Lance’s coach, Chris Carmichael, is using to bring the cyclist back to the top of his sport. Complete details of the program can be seen at http://www.trainright.com/comeback and are listed below:

First month of coaching at no cost
With no costs to get started, there’s no risk or reason to wait.

90-Day No Penalty Opt-Out
Life is unpredictable, so if you have to end your coaching agreement within the first 90 days, there’s no early-cancellation penalty.

Complimentary Comeback Training Camp
Training camps are a crucial part of Lance’s comeback, so you’re invited to one of six specially-designed “Create Your Own Comeback” camps, at no charge.

10% Off 3D Dynamic Bike Fits & all CTS Performance Testing
Includes Lactate Threshold, VO2 max, Resting Metabolic Rate, Nutrition Analysis, Body Composition testing, and 3D Dynamic Bike Fits using Retul technology.

15% Off PowerTap 2.4 Wireless Power Meters

Community Participation Encouraged
CTS is also using this opportunity to launch a new online community (http://community.trainright.com), one which allows CTS Athletes and the public to create their own blogs, encourage other athletes, upload photos and videos, and participate in groups and forums. Company founder Chris Carmichael said, “I’m eager to see the content this supportive and positive community of athletes will post. I will be participating as well. I have a profile in this new community and I’ll be posting about Lance’s training and I look forward to reading and viewing personal comeback stories, race reports, and blogs.”

This new community is free to join and will be open to the public as well as to CTS Athletes. On the decision to open the community to the public, Carmichael commented, “I’m opening the doors to our community because there’s a serious need for inspiration right now. Lance’s comeback has inspired a lot of people to get moving – toward greater fitness, into the fight against cancer, etc. – and I believe there’s a huge, untapped well of inspiration in the stories and experiences of all CTS Athletes.”

Founded by Chris Carmichael in 1999, Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) inspires and empowers the athlete in EVERY BODY to perform at their best. For more information, visit www.trainright.com.

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