Monthly Archives: August 2012

Interesting training experiment

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

The last day of August here in Illinois is brilliantly hot. Which meant long, slow training miles on country roads was likely to be neither fun nor productive. I chose instead to head to the local hill training sight known … Continue reading →

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How to know when you need a running or riding tuneup

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

So you’re a runner. Or a rider. One requires little equipment. The other quite a bit of equipment. So the concept of a tuneup should vary quite a bit between runners and cyclists right? Well, yes and no. Your body … Continue reading →

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Usain Bolt, Lance Armstrong and the meaning of legend

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

After Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt finished winning gold medals in the London Olympics 100 meters, 200 meters and 4 X 100 meter relay races, he was asked by an NBC sports announcer to characterize the merit of his accomplishments. Bolt’s … Continue reading →

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Don’t turtle up in your training…Come out of your shell and try new things!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

What it means to “turtle up” Athletes of all levels tend to train in their “safety zones.” That is, they do the types of training with which they are fairly familiar, comfortable and proficient. We’re all a little like turtles … Continue reading →

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Tarsnake lessons: Two brushes with death while running and riding

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

It is not maudlin to address the reality of risks to your health while running and riding. We all need to be aware of traffic safety, how we run or ride along the side of the road, using the classic … Continue reading →

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A reality check tarsnake: The “not so green side’ of cycling and running

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Green or not? Both cycling and running have reputations as “green” activities. That is, they don’t chew up fossil fuels or pollute the environment. But if you add up your cycling and running miles, and consider where the bulk of … Continue reading →

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Talking Half-Marathon, Women’s Running and Connections

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

At 8:00 a.m on a Sunday morning, the streets are usually quieter than usual. Perfect time to walk the dog and let thoughts wander. It hardly registered with me that that the wooden street barriers lying near street corners indicated … Continue reading →

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Every run and every ride is a startup investment in yourself

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

We often hear the business media lauding the excitement and importance of startups. Entrepreneurs are considered heroes. Brave adventurers into the economic unknown. American and world heroes. We’ll we’re here to say that the most important startup in the world … Continue reading →

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Running and Riding Through the Tarsnakes of Unemployment

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

The Sanitary Sewer of Unemployment By Christopher Cudworth See that photo above? It’s a Sanitary Sewer cover on a neighborhood street. The term “sanitary sewer” is an oxymoron if you think about it. Or a euphemism, which is just as … Continue reading →

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First Day of School. No Bikes.

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Monte Wehrkamp They file past the house, in twos and threes, sometimes one by one. Fresh, clean backpacks slung over their shoulders. Some walk in silence, head down. Others engage in bright, cheery chatter. Ah, the first day of … Continue reading →

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