Monthly Archives: January 2014

We used to play Nigger Under the Woodpile at the pool

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The back of my hands smell like it. The pool. Like chlorine. I swam today the best I could, without treading too much water. Payed attention to the way my arms cut past my ears. The hands, … Continue reading →

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Paying attention to the Three A’s of Safety while running and riding

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I recently got slammed by Friends on Facebook for posting a short video of a run along a freeway bustling with traffic. The morning was cold and wet with remnants of snow melt whooshing under the tires … Continue reading →

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Cruise Control and what it means to make an honest effort

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

I have never been one for use of a lot of Cruise Control in any vehicle. It always felt like cheating. Perhaps something in my long career or running and riding makes it feel like that. You come to think … Continue reading →

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Getting in tune with the straight and narrow

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In the latter years of high school some friends and I ventured into the world of guitar-playing. We almost, but not quite, formed a band. Our efforts were dissolute by dint of the fact that none of … Continue reading →

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Winter riding is ha ha hazardous for the moment

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth This winter in Illinois is a tough one as far as riding goes. My mountain bike needs a tuneup, but I’d still have gone out a couple times by now if weather had allowed. Yes, my Wimp … Continue reading →

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Run, it’s cheaper than therapy, and you can beat the Blue Meanies

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth As a nail-biting and moody kid from the get-go, I can relate to anyone and everyone who deals with anxiety and depression. Having a physical release can be vital to those who experience the very real challenges … Continue reading →

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Is your toaster making you slower?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I used to love toast and waffles and syrupy stuff more than anyone in the world. My brothers branded me the Toast King because I ate so much of it. Favorite style of toast? Cinnamon toast. Liberal … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s better just to barf

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Prepare yourself. Today’s topic is indelicate to a chunky degree. We’re going to talk about barfing, and why barfing is sometimes better than the alternative, which is not barfing and feeling like you’re going to barf any … Continue reading →

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Why I won’t be running outside tomorrow when it is -19 with -50 degree wind chills

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I’m not being facetious when I say that I will not run in extreme subzero temperatures because I am concerned about freezing my nuts off. I have run next to a fellow for 7 long miles as he … Continue reading →

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The running business

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In the early 1980s when running was in its second boom, races started taking on more of a commercial flair. Businesses started investing in races as a marketing tool, and races began to be conceived as a … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: January 2014

We used to play Nigger Under the Woodpile at the pool

Cruise Control and what it means to make an honest effort

Winter riding is ha ha hazardous for the moment

Run, it’s cheaper than therapy, and you can beat the Blue Meanies

Is your toaster making you slower?

Sometimes it’s better just to barf

Why I won’t be running outside tomorrow when it is -19 with -50 degree wind chills

The running business

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