Comments on: Ask Lance Armstrong http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/ Readers ask questions of newsmakers and celebrities. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:52:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ann Schwaller http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-23567 Ann Schwaller Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:02:17 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-23567 Lance, I admire you for returning to the tour,I am looking forward to you taking the yellow in what ever stage you can. I have watched you for many years and actually you have been the one to encourage me to cycle. I have been riding for 9 years and wondered what type of workout program that you do in order to get into the best riding shape. I would appreciate whatever you can provide to me. I have worked out since my early 20's and have always been specific in my workouts, probably because I was a personal trainer and sports med graduate, but with cycling it becomes more of a challenge. Thanks and look forward to hearing back from you. Ann Lance, I admire you for returning to the tour,I am looking forward to you taking the yellow in what ever stage you can. I have watched you for many years and actually you have been the one to encourage me to cycle. I have been riding for 9 years and wondered what type of workout program that you do in order to get into the best riding shape. I would appreciate whatever you can provide to me. I have worked out since my early 20's and have always been specific in my workouts, probably because I was a personal trainer and sports med graduate, but with cycling it becomes more of a challenge. Thanks and look forward to hearing back from you. Ann

]]> By: William http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-21563 William Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:05:37 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-21563 P.S. Lance, will you also write a book about the bikes (components) you use? And why? Thanks! P.S.

Lance, will you also write a book about the bikes (components) you use? And why? Thanks!

]]> By: William http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-21561 William Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:01:05 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-21561 Dear Lance, Whenever you chose to retire (hopefully never :-) ), will you please, PLEASE write a very detailed book about your training routines, and the techniques/nutrition you use to prepare for the Tour de France? I realize that there must be some secrecy in your mind about your training methods-- and for good reason given you don't want your close, cycling competitors potentially copying your methods and strategies while you currently compete. Everything that I've read about you suggests that you take a highly scientific approach to all aspects of your training regiment (fine-tuning the most minute detail), and those little differences surely make big differences in a sport in which seconds separate riders over long, tough courses. (We all know that .01% of the total time can frequently separate winners). I'm very curious about your choice and quantity of foods (how many grams/calories, etc.). Protein? Carbs? Fat? Supplements? (not steroids, but protein powders, if you use them). How many hours on the bike per day do you do? What terrain/changes in altitude do you seek to prepare? What distances? (It seems you do altitude training about 3 weeks before competition) What distances on different days? Ratios of calories? Which foods translate into best power and lower (or more muscle) weight? As a Tour cyclist, what is your target weight for the beginning of the Tour (given your height)? What, in your opinion, is the ideal muscular frame to compete and win? (little upper body muscle for lower weight over Alps? Or more muscle for obvious strength?) Climbers obviously do well in the Tour (because time can be gained in big chunks in the Alps), but a good time trial-er has a different muscular frame. You seem to be the perfect mix. I would also imagine that-- over the years, you have determined the exact type of foods that translate into more power output, less weight. Also, I'm curious what you think about about power-to-weight ratios of cyclists, and see how height (length of legs) translates into more power... does it? I am a 5'7" cyclist (not professional), and I'm curious, if there is an "ideal" average height/weight of a Tour cyclist, and how a cyclist prepares. Would also love a chapter on the "politics" and psychology of professional cycling... as a cyclist that is disliked (or envied?) within the peleton doesn't probably get very far. :-) Forgive my deluge of questions... they originate because I have so much respect for you as a cyclist, and a person; you approach your challenges with seriousness, dedication, and tremendous intellect. Despite all of the above curiosity, it is clear to me that your intellect is what separates you from the pack-- as much as it is your physique, training and attitude. That's it, I'm done. Go, Texas! Make us proud, Lance! GO GET 'EM!!! You CAN do it!! Attack the Alps! Number 8!!!! We're all pulling for you!! Dear Lance,

Whenever you chose to retire (hopefully never :-) ), will you please, PLEASE write a very detailed book about your training routines, and the techniques/nutrition you use to prepare for the Tour de France? I realize that there must be some secrecy in your mind about your training methods-- and for good reason given you don't want your close, cycling competitors potentially copying your methods and strategies while you currently compete. Everything that I've read about you suggests that you take a highly scientific approach to all aspects of your training regiment (fine-tuning the most minute detail), and those little differences surely make big differences in a sport in which seconds separate riders over long, tough courses. (We all know that .01% of the total time can frequently separate winners). I'm very curious about your choice and quantity of foods (how many grams/calories, etc.). Protein? Carbs? Fat? Supplements? (not steroids, but protein powders, if you use them). How many hours on the bike per day do you do? What terrain/changes in altitude do you seek to prepare? What distances? (It seems you do altitude training about 3 weeks before competition) What distances on different days? Ratios of calories? Which foods translate into best power and lower (or more muscle) weight? As a Tour cyclist, what is your target weight for the beginning of the Tour (given your height)? What, in your opinion, is the ideal muscular frame to compete and win? (little upper body muscle for lower weight over Alps? Or more muscle for obvious strength?) Climbers obviously do well in the Tour (because time can be gained in big chunks in the Alps), but a good time trial-er has a different muscular frame. You seem to be the perfect mix. I would also imagine that-- over the years, you have determined the exact type of foods that translate into more power output, less weight. Also, I'm curious what you think about about power-to-weight ratios of cyclists, and see how height (length of legs) translates into more power... does it? I am a 5'7" cyclist (not professional), and I'm curious, if there is an "ideal" average height/weight of a Tour cyclist, and how a cyclist prepares. Would also love a chapter on the "politics" and psychology of professional cycling... as a cyclist that is disliked (or envied?) within the peleton doesn't probably get very far. :-) Forgive my deluge of questions... they originate because I have so much respect for you as a cyclist, and a person; you approach your challenges with seriousness, dedication, and tremendous intellect. Despite all of the above curiosity, it is clear to me that your intellect is what separates you from the pack-- as much as it is your physique, training and attitude. That's it, I'm done. Go, Texas! Make us proud, Lance! GO GET 'EM!!! You CAN do it!! Attack the Alps! Number 8!!!! We're all pulling for you!!

]]> By: barb derick http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-18789 barb derick Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:39:19 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-18789 Hi Lance. I have Breast cancer. What did you do diet, treatment alternatives to recover from cancer. It is amazing what you did. Please share thanks Barb Derick Hi Lance. I have Breast cancer. What did you do diet, treatment alternatives to recover from cancer. It is amazing what you did. Please share

thanks
Barb Derick

]]> By: Legna I. González García http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-16380 Legna I. González García Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:43:15 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-16380 Besides fame, publicity, personal satisfaction of doing something extraordinary (in fact, seven victories on the Tour de France, are already something extraordinary) and the economic benefits that you could relieve, What does an eighth victory on the Tour de Francecould add to the life of Lance Armstrong? Besides fame, publicity, personal satisfaction of doing something extraordinary (in fact, seven victories on the Tour de France, are already something extraordinary) and the economic benefits that you could relieve, What does an eighth victory on the Tour de Francecould add to the life of Lance Armstrong?

]]> By: Legna I. González García http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-16379 Legna I. González García Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:39:14 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-16379 Besides fame, publicity, personal satisfaction of doing something extraordinary (in fact, seven victories on the Tour de France, are already something extraordinary) and the economic benefits that you could relieve, What does an eighth victory on the Tour de France could add to the life of Lance Armstrong? Besides fame, publicity, personal satisfaction of doing something extraordinary (in fact, seven victories on the Tour de France, are already something extraordinary) and the economic benefits that you could relieve, What does an eighth victory on the Tour de France could add to the life of Lance Armstrong?

]]> By: Chris Mills http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-13751 Chris Mills Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:42:47 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-13751 Hey Lance I am a big time fan!! I am doing my language arts project on you and there is a question that we have to answer and I was wondering if you could help em with it?.....What would the person that you are doing (Lance Armstrong) accomplish if they were the president of the United States? Please andswer me becuase it is for a 300 point grade. So what would you accomplish????? Hey Lance I am a big time fan!! I am doing my language arts project on you and there is a question that we have to answer and I was wondering if you could help em with it?.....What would the person that you are doing (Lance Armstrong) accomplish if they were the president of the United States? Please andswer me becuase it is for a 300 point grade. So what would you accomplish?????

]]> By: nacha kiapirod http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-13617 nacha kiapirod Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:46:58 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-13617 answer my questions !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! answer my questions

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]]> By: nacha kiapirod http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-13564 nacha kiapirod Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:22:28 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-13564 what motivates your character? what are the interesting aspects of your life other that sports? How is your life like before you are famous? Do you have any advice to give to others? What is our philosophy. ( what do you believe is important in life) please reply these questions what motivates your character?

what are the interesting aspects of your life other that sports?

How is your life like before you are famous?

Do you have any advice to give to others?

What is our philosophy. ( what do you believe is important in life)

please reply these questions

]]> By: jessica pratt http://10questions.time.com/2008/09/22/lance-armstrong/comment-page-8/#comment-13524 jessica pratt Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:45:48 +0000 http://time-blog.com/10questions/lance-armstrong/#comment-13524 What kind of vitamins do you take? What kind of vitamins do you take?

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