Monthly Archives: December 2012

It’s almost 2013 and that means time for reverse resolutions on 2012

A couple years ago my cycling took a strange turn in late summer when a series of flats took me out of action day after day. It didn’t take a genius to ascertain that my tires were worn from a … Continue reading

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2012 in review: Facts and stats about We Run and Ride (August-December!)

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. I wanted to share it with you because it says things about what readers of this blog want to see, where they come from and more. Because … Continue reading

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Saturday artwork: Photoshop watercolor of fall runner

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Physician, heal thyself

“Physician, heal thyself” is a quote of a Proverb spoken by Jesus in the book of Luke 4:23. It means, quite simply, that people wanted him to do miracles in his hometown like those they had heard about in other … Continue reading

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No fear of darkness, nor fear of cold

Somewhere along the way, well into my 30s, I walked into a basement and stood there in deep darkness. And was not afraid. Most of childhood and beyond was filled with trepidation at the thought of being left in a … Continue reading

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The tarsnake of running and riding over Hump Day

You know the feeling. Wednesday. Hump Day. When will Friday come? Sure, sometimes you face a weird week with Christmas on a Tuesday and all. So let’s have compassion on those who are already back in the office, staring at … Continue reading

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On some Christmas mornings, we run into mysteries

On Christmas morning for the last 25 years, I have taken a run on the same golf course north of the in-laws’ house in Addison, Illinois. The course was once privately owned and about 10 years ago was sold to … Continue reading

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With admiration for the bicycle commuter, and why I’m not one

Commuting by bike is a really sensible thing to do. If you know how to do it. And don’t live too far away from your office. And have a safe route to get there. And don’t need to leave the … Continue reading

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Sunday revelation: Hard to discern difference between riding and writing

Headed into church with my wife this morning, accompanied by my son Evan who is home from NYC, we paused to greet the pastors at the door to the sanctuary. “Good morning,” our associate Pastor (Rich) said to my son. … Continue reading

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Saturday artwork: Running Texas Style

Available in reprints and canvas form at: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/running-texas-style-christopher-cudworth.html?newartwork=true

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