Monthly Archives: March 2014

Why I don’t think I’ll be running for election

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth We runners tend to be independent types. Sure, there are liberals and conservatives among us, and even some Libertarians and Green Party voters. But overall, we’re independent. Which means that when it comes to a choice between … Continue reading →

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Craig Virgin exemplifies the best of American distance running

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth During the Sochi Winter Olympics, three-time Olympian American distance runner Craig Virgin was interviewed on NPR for his perspectives about the 1980 boycott of the Soviet Olympics by the United States. Virgin’s lucid, compelling observations about the … Continue reading →

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It’s Sunday and time to give a little thanks for being able to run and ride

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Yesterday afternoon I arrived home to a quiet house because my dog was on a visit to the neighbor across the street. She watches him on occasion because she does not like to think of him being … Continue reading →

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It’s Fat Friday: Scaling up and down as we run and ride

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that 125% of us who run and ride are doing so to lose weight. While I flunked algebra and am no mathematician by any measure, I feel justified in … Continue reading →

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From running to riding, Tom Burridge excels through the ages

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth It is important to relate the following anecdote shared by Tom Burridge about a recent cycling experience. “I was entered in a cycling criterium and did not do a proper warmup,” he chuckles. “So the first five … Continue reading →

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Your training music, is Classic Rock really good for you?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth On the way home from a business appointment yesterday the Chicago Music station known as The Drive began playing an entire side of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s iconic “Deja Vu” album. I owned that LP back … Continue reading →

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Would you apply for a job to run, ride or swim?

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth You love to run, ride or swim. But would you get a job as a runner or cyclist or swimmer if you applied today? What follows are job descriptions for what it takes to do each of … Continue reading →

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White ovals take endurance event marketing to a new level

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Businessman Jim Varga has a history of innovation with data and product fulfillment. His company Neofill built its reputation creating consumer connections for radio and other industries. The company has earned an A- rating from the Better … Continue reading →

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Endurance Training

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth So you think you live a moral life? Well, perhaps you have not taken complete stock of the sins you commit in the name of your favorite endurance sport. That means your world may be about to … Continue reading →

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Are relationships the most important part of your training and racing?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Way back when a book titled The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was published, people were beginning to more deeply consider what it meant to engage in a solo activity as profound as running long distances. … Continue reading →

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