Lance Armstrong Training In Hawaii

Lance Armstrong Training in Hawaii

Last Update: February 9, 2009

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Interview with Chris Carmichael about Lance's training in Hawaii pre-Tour Down Under.

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Comments: 42

by lil8znguy on January 16, 2009 at 5:36 PM

Looks Fit, hope he is not cooked before the Tour. I'm sure he will get enough rest in June to build for the Tour.

by MartinPRafferty on January 16, 2009 at 7:11 PM

Your momentum looked great, since you are learning to go with the stride and the revolutions of the sprocked climb, to satisfy your rotations!

by ScottJoy on January 16, 2009 at 7:27 PM

"This is your year, 2009!"

by albertoraina on January 17, 2009 at 1:13 AM

Really admirable effort early in the season:
Live strong!
Albertoraina

by albertoraina on January 17, 2009 at 1:14 AM

Admirable effort early in the season: livestrong

by swiyper on January 17, 2009 at 1:51 AM

Cant' wait to see you in Tour of California , Nice work out there whoooo.
Yessss , Tour de france in July heck ya vacation time.

by nconceic on January 17, 2009 at 6:47 AM

Great Lance. Keep pushing hard!

by finnam on January 17, 2009 at 9:59 AM

You're looking very "Strong," Lance!!!

by claudioilnero on January 18, 2009 at 7:08 AM

hi Lance ...you are the best...!!! Claudio Neri from Italy

by Fireman5 on January 18, 2009 at 7:11 AM

"2009" is your year .keep going strong

by gr3gory on January 19, 2009 at 1:19 PM

Good Job. Keep living strong, Lance !

by wahooslayer on January 19, 2009 at 1:33 PM

You are such an inspiration for life. I think the break you took will only help you and your mindset. You are better than before, I see it on your face. The look is stronger!!!

by nixxibb1 on January 20, 2009 at 8:47 AM

what i wouldn't give to feel those thighs lol

by benoit78 on January 20, 2009 at 9:18 AM

Bravo Lance, je suis super heureux de te revoir sur un v? et surtout sur les routes de France en Juillet. Malgr?e qu'on dit je suis Francais et fan de ce que tu fais. Lance you're the best.
Benoit

by germanlancefan on January 20, 2009 at 12:44 PM

Kick the other rider´s in her but´s.Thank you for coming back!

by martinmckay on January 20, 2009 at 1:28 PM

This sure is your year Lance, you are a star!

by DerJan on January 20, 2009 at 2:29 PM

If only the guy on the motorcycle would stop shouting...I wonder how Lance can put up with that.

by ernie1982 on January 20, 2009 at 6:28 PM

Dear Der Jan , that guy on the scooter is mister Chris Carmichael himself, long time Armstrong's close friend and arguably the greatest cycling coach in the world.
I suggest you to get informed before writing something silly next time.

by Goat44 on January 21, 2009 at 5:18 PM

by Goat44 on January 21, 2009 at 5:19 PM

Thank you for the access to your training. I appreciate you allowing us along on your journey.

by DerJan on January 23, 2009 at 3:35 AM

Dear Ernie,

If it was Barack Obama himself...on a 17% slope I wouldn't want anyone around shouting at me that "it is not much further". Maybe that's just my personal preference, I don't know.
FYI: I think Chris Carmichael is an excellent trainer.

by David_Jordan on January 23, 2009 at 5:37 AM

lance noticably rides much more crouched out of the saddle, and much lower rpm. He used to ride with more upright torso perhaps getting better hip extension and position over the pedals, and much higher rpm???
Curious...
Good Luck Lance! Hope you win in 2009, any race, any team mates...

David Jordan

by Jodyfrank07 on January 23, 2009 at 7:02 PM

The reason lance is riding more crouched over the handlebars when he is standing on this climb is, I believe, because of the gradient he is riding...as riding more upright might not allow the front tire to stay glued to the tarmac...If you've ever ridden a steep climb this sometimes becomes an issue.

by David_Jordan on January 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM

thanks JF7, certainly traction and wheelies are a consideration when out of the saddle, but whether he is in the saddle or not, 28 cog or not, his rpms are noticably lower, and his style is less "neutral spine" than in the past. He is still the best, and will win some if not all the races entered that demand climbing and TT skills. It is possible to ride "taller" and maintain front wheel stabilty...try it sometime, you may climb faster...keep your shoulders vertical above your hands/lever/bar position while careful not to hit your knees/thighs on the tops of your bars. you will benefit with greater hip mobility.
Peace Out Brothers and Sisters,
David Jordan

by IanArcher on January 27, 2009 at 11:43 PM

Es con tu vuelta, Lance, con la que de verdad te has ganado toda mi admiraci?En tus ya m?cos duelos con Ulrich te consider?uchas veces afortunado. Ahora, sin embargo s?ue vuelves para intentarlo de nuevo y precisamente por este regreso le das verdadero significado a tu lucha. Por que sin sacrificio, y es muy grande el que tu haces ahora no hay victoria. Sin duda y pase lo que pase este ser?u mejor Tour, y espero verte con honor en el Ventoux .

by klein74 on January 31, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Solo por intentarlo mereces todo mi respeto y admiraci?gracias por el espectaculo.-

by Jodyfrank07 on February 1, 2009 at 5:11 PM

Another reason Lance is riding a slower rpm is that he often used the early season to work on his leg muscle development -- harder gear = more power -- and then ride higher rpms later in the season??

by hmradcliffe on February 3, 2009 at 3:04 AM

Most of us would struggle to go at that pace up a 7% incline, never mind a 17% incline. Don't forget that the maximum incline you would have seen on the TdF is around 10%, this is why you are seeing such a different climbing style as it so much steeper.

by paul69 on February 5, 2009 at 3:39 AM

recently somehow I caught an online glimpse of LA's training logg whilst on Hawaii. Can anyone direct me in the right direction again where I can find this logg online???

by RBotti on February 5, 2009 at 7:10 PM

that climb is hard to drive. I drive it a lot, our radio station's antenna is at the top.

by aalbano on February 5, 2009 at 7:45 PM

seeing lance back on the bike gave me the inpiration to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight and fitness level ...see you on the podium in paris lance !!

by mark79 on February 6, 2009 at 11:42 PM

lance you are the best...thank you for your comeback!

by mark79 on February 6, 2009 at 11:43 PM

lance you are thr best....thank you for your comeback!!!

by kennykool on February 13, 2009 at 4:20 AM

by kennykool on February 13, 2009 at 4:21 AM

Oops - pressed post too quickly there.

So glad you've come back Lance - I'll be in Paris watching you come up the Champs Elysee in July...Hopefully you'll be wearing the "mellow jonny"

BTW - that looks like a tough climb!!! WOW

by singhshailendra on February 18, 2009 at 10:44 PM

by watching u lance u make me belive in cycling

by allgoo19 on February 19, 2009 at 9:30 AM

I didn't think Lance was that serious, I do now.
I'm starting to believe he may win another TDF title.
Even if he doesn't win, I'll admire his effort.

by Walter5a on March 5, 2009 at 11:21 PM

Du bist der beste...........
ich gratuliere sconmal zum 8 ten Sieg !

Viel Gl?

by Walter5a on March 5, 2009 at 11:25 PM

Du bist der beste und wirst auch deinen achten Toursieg einfahren.
Good Luck !

by jbspalding on April 7, 2009 at 1:56 PM

It Takes the truest of champions to still compete when you have nothing else to prove! Any doper would run for the hills... Lance is in your face!!!!! I love it!!!!!!

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