Monthly Archives: January 2014

What gets you up and training at 6:00 a.m. or earlier?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth  I feel fortunate to have always been an early riser. Between my penchant for studying birds, which is best done in the early hours of day, and my love of running and riding, getting up before 6:00 … Continue reading →

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A quick ride through the Art of the Bicycle exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

It didn’t take long to whip through the Art of the Bicycle exhibit now appearing at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. The exhibit is not that large, which was rather a disappointment. On the other hand, the corridor … Continue reading →

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Ah, honey honey

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

by Christopher Cudworth A while back I wrote about sugar and how pervasive it is. You can’t say the same thing about honey, because honey is largely a dietary choice, not an unavoidable consequence of eating the foods we buy … Continue reading →

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Running through the benefits of a “gap year”

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

I was 22 years old when the President of my employer at the time walked into my office and said, “We’re moving all our marketing functions from Chicago to Philadelphia. We’ll pay for your move and give you a raise.” … Continue reading →

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Saying goodbye to the world’s heaviest bike

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I own too many bikes. In fact I own too many everything. Which is why the Eddie Bauer bike had to go. The bike has a funny history. We bought it for my daughter, who never really … Continue reading →

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An Illustrated Guide to What Strava Doesn’t Show When You Run and Ride

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth So you tuck your smartphone in your running jacket, pop it into a sleeve holder or mount it to the handlebars of your bike and off you go. With Strava turned on, you’ll know everything you need … Continue reading →

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The 10 Principles of a Good Coach

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The most important trait of people who are successful in athletics, and in life, is that they believe in themselves. Which means that the most important job of a coach at any level of sport, from kindergarten … Continue reading →

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Has there ever been a better time in history to be a running shoe slut?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth If you are sensitive to R-Rated language, cover your eyes or stop reading right now. Because we are about to embark on a journey through the sexy, seedy world of Running Shoe Porn. That’s right, pictures of … Continue reading →

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Proof that you are part of an amazing, wonderful creation is under your wheels, and your feet, and in the water in which you swim

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth As motorists, we tend to think of potholes as really bad things. They threaten our tires. Jolt our suspensions. Kick off hubcaps and throw water up on our windshields. But actually, potholes are a keen reflection of … Continue reading →

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For winter fitness, you sometimes have to take what the season will give you

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In winter you map out a fitness plan and hope the weather will allow it to happen. If you plan a run and the streets get too slushy, head to the gym. If you plan a road … Continue reading →

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