Monthly Archives: February 2014

New Running Shoes for 2014 Show Some Real Innovation

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In the never-ending quest to differentiate their products from other running shoes on the market, running shoe companies such as Brooks, New Balance, Mizuno, Skechers, Reebok, Nike, Puma and Asics are producing shoes so innovative that consumers … Continue reading →

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Not exactly the Birkebeiner, but cross country skiing just the same

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth On Sunday morning, my companion up and announced that we should go cross country skiing that afternoon. Conditions were perfect. Sunny skies predicted. Temperatures in the high 20s. Newly fallen snow on groomed trails at Herrick Lake. … Continue reading →

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Running at the speed of life should not mean you leave your past behind

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

by Christopher Cudworth In the television show LOST, all the main characters learned through hard experience that the past really can catch up to you. The mind-bending mixture of time travel juxtaposed with the consequences of short-term choices made plenty … Continue reading →

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Would you run or ride 1000 miles for water?

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Justin Ahrens is the Principal and Creative Director for his own marketing agency, Rule29 in Geneva, Illinois. The company’s objectives are simple and upfront as stated on Justin’s LinkedIn profile: “Justin Ahrens’ passion for life is rooted … Continue reading →

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10 things that I plan to do on the bike this year that you might like to consider too

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth This is essentially my 10th year of what I’d call “serious cycling.” In 2004 I was riding a Trek 400 steel frame road bike and not getting much faster. It was a tremendous accomplishment to average more … Continue reading →

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Pills

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth We run and ride to get healthy. But sometimes that’s not enough. We get sick. We go to the doctor. Or the pharmacy. Then we take pills. They heal us sometimes. Cure a fever. Stop a cold. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes we all need a good swift kick in the…

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth On my way out of the health club this morning, there appeared on the driveway a lonely boot, right side up on the asphalt, looking a little lost and a bit forlorn. Down the street and around … Continue reading →

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To Answer the Growl or not, that is the question

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Three miles into a nine-mile Saturday morning run, my companion announced it was time for a bathroom break. Fortunately she knew there was a Mobil station along the trail. We’ve had a number of such lucky strokes … Continue reading →

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Training journals and success: How planning and chronicling your workouts makes you a better athlete

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In ramping up for any athletic competition, planning and preparation are key. But so is recording how training leads to success. These days with a host of digital options to record your workouts, the handwritten training journal … Continue reading →

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Trying to get fired up for the 2012 SoLympics in Sochi

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

So, the Winter Olympics just got started. In Sochi. Which is reportedly a mess. But the games will go on. And on. Yes, I thrill to the danger of the luge. Wonder at the power of speed skaters. Cringe at … Continue reading →

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