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If you run or bike, chances are that you will have to deal with injuries from time-to-time. Knowing how to recover from injuries is an important part of Train Right, Live Strong. Road rash, trail rash, blisters--all can leave you bleeding. Coach Steve Harp of Carmichael Training Systems in Colorado... more »

We'll know this weekend how Lance Armstrong does in the final stage of the Tour de France. Right now, Armstrong is in third place. His long-time Colorado Springs coach, Chris Carmichael, is in France for the final days. He spoke with News First 5 by phone. Carmichael admits, the yellow... more »

Lance Armstrong is a split second behind the lead after six stages of the Tour de France. Armstrong's Colorado Springs coach, Chris Carmichael is not surprised, "He's really kind of the smartest bike racer out there so he's going to look at every opportunity." Carmichael has worked with Armstrong for... more »

Lance Armstrong is set for his comeback at the Tour de France. Our reporter, Bill Folsom talks with Armstrong's long time coach Chris Carmichael about Lance's changes to finish at the top. "We did a lot of climbing, a lot of work on the mountains. We did some time trialing."... more »

A routine with a workout plan is good for the most part. It depends on your goals, adding small changes, even one new element is good. One thing to consider is what will help where you run and ride. Jim Lehman a coach with Carmichael Training suggests a simple move... more »

Work you muscles, then have someone work on your muscles. Carmichael Training Systems of Colorado Springs has a massage therapist, Charissa Selby, on staff. She says that massage therapy helps you recover faster from workouts--whether you're a weekend warrior or an elite athlete. The massage therapist can help an athlete... more »

Minor injuries like muscle pulls or ankle sprains can divert your fitness plan, but the don't have to bring it to a complete stop. Hitting the pool might be the answer to keep you moving. "Swimming a great way to have cross training -- not only for the elite endurance... more »

Do you know your lactate threshold? How about your VO-2 Max Level? At Carmichael Training Systems, the science of fitness is serious business. "What we're doing here is looking at overall body efficiency," said Lindsay Hyman. Inside the fitness lab at Carmichael Training Systems, an athlete is hooked up to... more »

As our days warm up, the coaches at Carmichael Training Systems want to make sure you're staying hydrated during your work-out. "It's probably the most important thing for exercise in the heat, said coach Ryan Kohler. "And plays a role for everything in the body." All of your body's functions... more »

When Lance Armstrong broke his collarbone in a collision earlier this year, some people looked at his xray and questioned whether Armstrong could be competitive again. But he's back, racing in the three week Tour of Italy. He's not just back racing, he's keeping pace with the world's best. His... more »

(Colorado Springs, CO - October 28, 2008). Griffis/Blessing, Inc. is proud to announce that Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) has leased 10,000 square feet for their training and administrative headquarters in the redeveloped Roundhouse Building (formerly the Van Briggle Building) on the corner of Highway 24 and 21st Street, the Crossroads... more »

Graham Bensinger from NBCSports.com caught up with Chris Carmichael as the coach was on his way back to Colorado Springs following a training trip with Lance Armstrong. You can find an excerpt from the interview below, and read the complete piece at NBCSports.com . Graham Bensigner: Many people have said... more »

Elite Male winner Ryan Trebon, 4th place Elite Male finisher Jesse Anthony and Elite Female winner Katie Compton weren't the only CTS Athletes at the Cyclocross National Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Among the hundreds of competitors CTS age groupers raced hard and ranked high. We asked athletes and coaches... more »

CTS Athlete Katie Compton is on fire. She won World Cup #4, the US National Championship (her fifth in a row), and now World Cup win #6. Not bad, but all in a month's work for Cyclocross star Katie Compton. Coached by Premier Coach Craig Griffin, Katie's experience, poise and... more »

CTS Athlete Katerina Nash, coached by Premier Coach Dean Golich,won on bothSaturday and Sunday at the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross finale, thePortland Cup. The points she accrued over the weekend were just enough to clinchthe overall victory in theUS Grand Prix of Cyclocross ahead of teammate Georga Gould, who... more »

Whitmore's Landscaping Super Cross Cup- Southampton, New York With a commanding lead of over 30 seconds, CTS Athlete Ryan Trebon, coached by Premier Coach Jim Lehman, was able to secure his hold on the NACT series title with one race to go. Trebon gathered 70 points with his win on... more »

Do you ever run out of ideas for healthy breakfast and lunches for the kids. Well, here are some great ideas that will keep your child satisfied, healthy and ready to learn in school. Getting off to a good start in school often begins hours before students set foot... more »

A food industry group is voluntarily halting promotion of its nutrition labeling program after federal regulators said such systems could mislead consumers, officials with the group said Friday. Industry leaders launched the "Smart Choices" program in August to identify foods that meet certain nutritional standards and then highlight them... more »

Enjoying a bowl of healthful cereal for breakfast is an easy, no-brainer way to start your day with a serving of fiber-rich whole grains. But not all cereals are created equal, and some offer little more than a hefty dose of sugar and refined white flour. In fact, in some... more »

Alejandra Ramos has lost her appetite for the occasional carnitas burrito from Chipotle, the frozen frappucino from Starbucks and the blueberry muffin from Dunkin' Donuts. And she's not happy about it. "Once they put up the calorie counts, then suddenly I was like, 'I can't eat this, this is... more »

A new government report finds that fewer U.S. high schools and middle schools are selling candy and salty snacks to students. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said its report was based on a survey of public schools in 34 states, comparing results from 2006 to 2008. The study... more »

Less than 10 percent of U.S. high school students are eating the combined recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, a finding that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called "poor" in a report Tuesday. The report based on 2007 data found that only 13 percent of... more »

Southern Coloradans eat bushels of greens chiles every year. Besides tasting great, they're nutrition powerhouses. New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute reports that chiles have the following vitamins and minerals: Calcium Importance: Builds and maintains bones and teeth; regulates heart rhythm; eases insomnia; helps regulate the passage of nutrients... more »

It's the new buzz word in the grocery aisles: "Gluten free." "Sales are up double digits over a year ago, just in gluten free type products," Gary Huddleston of Kroger Grocery Store said. Celebrities are touting gluten free foods for everything from weight loss to curing attention deficit disorder.... more »

Beth Oden, 48, a Boulder, Colorado, mother of two small boys, is on a mission against junk food . When the boys, ages 7 and 5, are offered sugary or high-fat treats at school or in goodie bags at parties, she has them collect the unacceptable items in a Tupperware... more »

The percentage of American adolescents who are obese has tripled in just 35 years. Now, one in four children battle significant weight problems that could lead to more serious health problems down the road. Weight has always been an issue for nine-year-old Rachel Walls. "It bothered me a... more »

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Chris Carmichael has been established in this active community along the Front Range of Colorado ever since he came to Colorado Springs to run the Olympic Cycling Program. With excellent weather, challenging rides and a population made up of Olympians plus past and current pro athletes, Colorado Springs is the... more »

Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Asheville has long been one of the premier locations for endurance athletes to live and train. With its moderate climate, spectacular mountains, and Southern hospitality, it's no wonder why. The finest roads, trails, and climbs in the South are just... more »

Tucson is located in Southern Arizona next to the Saguaro Cacti and 9000' Mount Lemon. With 300 days of annual sunshine per year, Tucson is known as a mecca for cyclists. Tucson has been named ThirdBest Cycling City(Bicycling Magazine, 2006) and is the winter training home of many professional cyclists... more »

With healthcare costs on the rise and an increasingly-tight job market, it's critical to find new ways to provide benefits that enhance your employees' lifestyles and reduce healthcare costs for both them and the company. According to the Centers for Disease Control, every $1 spent in corporate wellness programs provides... more »

When your rivals are nipping at your heels and your investors are demanding performance, you need a healthy, energetic, and passionate team guiding your company. Don't let fatigue, poor nutrition, and stress prevent your team from devising and executing great ideas. Through his pioneering work with elite athletes and corporate... more »