Monthly Archives: March 2013

The Gift of Life

  By Christopher Cudworth On Labor Day weekend last fall I joined friends for an organized bike ride called The Wright Stuff in southwestern Wisconsin. Some of you know the ride turned into a painful adventure when my bike began … Continue reading

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The right kind of pride

Proverbs 16:18  Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.  We are so accustomed to being lectured about the perils of pride, that when genuine pride comes along it can be hard to recognize its virtue. Our academic … Continue reading

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On hugs of condolence and congratulations

By Christopher Cudworth One of the subtle but important aspects of human behavior is the act of warmth and affection we call the “hug.” Without analyzing all the various forms of hugs, which has already been done, this is a … Continue reading

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The fine line between Livestrong and being strong

By Christopher Cudworth My wife Linda passed away last night from a long term struggle with ovarian cancer.  She as 55 years of age. She has been trapped in wrestling match with cancer for 8 years. She won many times. From … Continue reading

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Let me run this past you…

This will be a odd post because it’s a bit of an embarrassing subject. It seems that when I wrote the blog article titled Women Run Past Breast Fixation In Society I had an idea it might get some interesting … Continue reading

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On cancer, mortality, and running and riding through life

By Christopher Cudworth Over the past few years my wife Linda and I have joined friends on mini-vacations in southwestern Wisconsin. Part of our reason for going is a mutual appreciation for Frank Lloyd Wright, whose work we have explored … Continue reading

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Be careful what you give up for your running and riding

Many people love the sports they choose because of the experiences it brings them. To finish a marathon, half marathon or even a 5K can be a life-changing event. To ride a Century, hammer through a criterium or put your … Continue reading

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Frozen pause: cold weather running and riding rolls on

The mornings here in Illinois keep breaking cold and clear. 12 degrees one day. 18 degrees the next. Then perhaps one day in the 20s. 2012 hothouse Last year by this time spring had broken in grotesque glory. A string … Continue reading

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Take the long way home: the lessons of the water shrew

By Christopher Cudworth I know you’ve been dragged some weird places if you read this We Run and Ride blog on a regular basis. So be prepared, you are about to be dragged somewhere you never thought you’d go. Into … Continue reading

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If dogs run free, why can’t we?

By Christopher Cudworth If dogs run free, why not me..Across the swamp of time? My mind weaves a symphony…And tapestry of rhyme   -Bob Dylan Running or riding with a dog requires a dog that can keep up. Or perhaps … Continue reading

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