Monthly Archives: July 2013

Share the Road. Who, me?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I have an ugly little confession to make. No, it’s not that I look dopey in this picture. It’s that I hate sharing the road with some kinds of cyclists as much as you do. C’mon, admit … Continue reading →

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Thinking on your bare feet

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Of course we know there is a whole movement toward barefoot running, about which some of us are completely convinced and others, completely equivocal. One has reason to ruminate on such subjects while walking barefoot with the dog on on … Continue reading →

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The Tour de France proceeds on a flawed premise

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

In its 100th year, the Tour de France has much to celebrate. A storied history. Literal ups and downs. Even reinventing itself after years away due to World War II. It wouldn’t do to have Hitler using Messerschmitts to strafe cyclists … Continue reading →

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Wondering about the Wonderlic

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Anyone who has ever taken the Wonderlic test knows that it is a supposed measure of your general cognitive ability. And having taken it myself, and wondered quietly to myself why I still don’t “get” math under … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to overcome pain?

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Pain is an integral part of any endurance sport. It follows that overcoming pain and discomfort is an element of success. But what is the actual secret to the ability of overcoming pain? Is that even possible? … Continue reading →

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Is there no escape from the Legendary Land of Hathead?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth It is my job here at We Run and Ride to expand your mind on a number of subjects related to running and riding. Today’s illuminating blog is about both a real and imaginary place called Hat … Continue reading →

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A 50 mph descent is a bit of a rush

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Watching the Tour de France race go through and up and over the island of Corsica has been an exciting start to the 100th Tour. Corsica from all angles is alternately rocky, woodsy and beachy. That makes … Continue reading →

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