By Christopher Cudworth

Honestly, I don’t know how I’d have made it through much of life without running, and now riding.

There have been tough days when things aren’t going well and a long run has provided salvation.

In every season there is reason to revel in the act of running and riding.

It is refreshing to run in springtime, the season of renewal.

And so rewarding to ride in summertime, the season of sweat and racing.

Come fall there is peak fitness and a chance to test yourself in full.

Then winter comes and you rebuild.

I am thankful for it all. For the experiences and friends it has brought me, and sustained all these year.

One friend has been a training partner since 1973 when we ran high school cross country and track together. Then college cross cross country and track. We lived together in the city of Chicago and trained in Lincoln Park. Raced side by side in countless road races.

He took up cycling long before me. But I have made up time these last 8 years.

The cycle of friendship continues to grow. You never cease meeting new people when you run and ride. You never grow old to soon, or forget where you came from.

All that is good in this world flows from connection to creation. Running and riding does that for you too.

And so I wish you all a thankful and fruitful Thanksgiving. Your readership is much appreciated, and I always encourage you to share your story if you please.

Happy Thanksgiving All!