Winning matters—at work, at home, and at play. In this insightful book—now in paperback—world-renowned coach Chris Carmichael reveals his proven program for unleashing the champion within. The man who helped guide Lance Armstrong to his astonishing seven Tour de France championships shows men and women in all walks of life how to achieve their own optimal performance by balancing the five essentials of a winning life: nutrition, fitness, career, relationships, and health.

"Chris Carmichael makes champions. That’s why I'm working with him to become the strongest driver in NASCAR. He can do the same for you in life, career, and family."—Carl Edwards, NASCAR Nextel Cup driver

"Offers a versatile, holistic approach toward being your best in sport and in life."—Dean Karnazes, ultraendurance runner and author of Ultramarathon Man

"Truly inspiring . . . the motivational how-to guide to regaining and sustaining optimal health."—Carolyn Kaelin, MD, professor, Harvard Medical School

CHRIS CARMICHAEL, Lance Armstrong’s longtime coach and founder of Carmichael Training Systems Inc., was named the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Coach of the Year in 1999. He is the coauthor of The Lance Armstrong Performance Program and author of the New York Times bestseller Chris Carmichael’s Food for Fitness: Eat Right to Train Right. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

JIM RUTBERG has been working closely with Chris Carmichael for more than 7 years, starting as an athlete and then progressing to pro coach and director of publishing for Carmichael Training Systems, Inc. They have collaborated on four other books including the national bestseller Chris Carmichael’s Food for Fitness: Eat Right to Train Right. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Imprint: Rodale Books
Distributor: MPS
Publication Date: 05-27-2008
Pages: 336
Measurements: 9.13in X 7.25in