Monthly Archives: October 2012

It’s all about the running and riding gear sometimes. Almost always wish it weren’t.

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Getting out to run or ride should be simple. But often it is not. The best intentions to go out for a workout can be lost for lack of a simple item, like a biking glove, or one of your … Continue reading →

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Oh my God. I’m out of breath.

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

As kids most of us grew up running and playing, riding our bikes and generally exerting ourselves without the term “training” associated with our activities. When we got tired, we either stopped or begged others to stop the game while … Continue reading →

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Did you miss Lance Armstrong’s confession? Here it is.

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

When the USADA doping investigation that has taken down Lance Armstrong first went public with its findings, Armstrong remained defiant, claiming his innocence in never having failed a drug test in all those years of cycling. That is a mystery, … Continue reading →

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The philosophical tarsnake of wearing a yellow Livestrong wristband

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

8 years ago when I was taking up cycling to compliment my running and weight training, I mentioned to my friend Monte Wehrkamp that I had a bike but wasn’t sure it was good enough to keep up with the … Continue reading →

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The tarsnake of pricks on the road who run and ride

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

While walking the dog through a park near our house that was in the process of a makeover with new ballfields, playgrounds and turf, we followed the newly paved trail around the perimeter and met up with some interesting artwork … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Morning Tarsnake: Why race day feels cold and harsh to the running and riding competitor

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

You’ve spent months preparing. Your next big race is coming up. All the preparations from training to diet to setting out your gear the day before are completed. It’s Saturday night and you are so psyched you almost can’t get … Continue reading →

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Surprise! It’s the little muscles that count in running and riding

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Runners and cyclists tend to think in terms of the big muscles when it comes to performance in their respective sports. Runners need strong quadriceps (thighs) and decently tuned calf muscles to propel themselves along. Cyclists also … Continue reading →

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Revel in personal triumph while realizing you never do it all alone

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday I took a day to say “Hooray!” that rehabilitation from the bike accident is going well. That is a personal triumph. But being honest with yourself about any personal triumph means you must place it in its proper context. … Continue reading →

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One month to the day after surgery, riding and running again

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Today was a good day. I rode the Specialized Rockhopper Mountain Bike 15 miles. Over to Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and back. Crosswind the whole way. And this was one month to the day after surgery to repair the clavicle … Continue reading →

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Professional levels of running and riding really do have something in common: Doping.

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Monte Wehrkamp with Christopher Cudworth Some stream of consciousness thoughts on running and riding are always being passed back and forth by my riding partner Monte Wehrkamp and I. This morning the following email showed up in my inbox, … Continue reading →

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