Monthly Archives: August 2014

It’s about time you thought about time

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth During one interesting but emotionally painful semester in college I studied the Philosophy of Existentialism with a professor named Richard Ylvisaker. We read the existentialism philosophers like Sartre and Camus. Somewhere along the way we encountered the … Continue reading →

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A middle school cross country meet may be the most inspiring event you can attend

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Here in the Chicago area the Jackie Robinson West Little League team inspired the city with its victory in the US championships and took second place overall in the Little League World Series. The performance of those middle-school … Continue reading →

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Bling me up Scotty, I don’t want to be Left Behind

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth So my duathlon race this past weekend was not just some narcissistic attempt at self-aggrandizement. The real reason I competed was that I wanted the bling. Needed the bling. Because bling, in case you have not heard … Continue reading →

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DUzed and Confused

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In the days leading up to my first duathlon this past Saturday morning, I kept experiencing a strange sensation. I was excited about it. Excited about racing. Excited to try my hand at my first genuine multisport … Continue reading →

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The question of whether we are getting better in the long run

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth At the age of 9 there is nothing more that I wanted on earth than to make the cut with the Local 285 baseball team on which my older brother had played. Tryouts went well enough, but when … Continue reading →

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A hiccup over running a hick over

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Yesterday a black SUV-Jeeplike thingy came within 10 inches of striking me on the bike. The buzz was clearly intentional as the engine was also roaring with acceleration as the vehicle passed.  I get the whole “hate cyclists” … Continue reading →

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Running around the sport of golf

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth A friend of mine once said to me, “I love golf, but I hate golfers.” When asked what he meant by that, he explained that the sanctimoniousness of golfers was what bothered him.  In case you need … Continue reading →

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Running at the speed of light, or something like that, according to Strava

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I just ran 126 miles in 9 minutes and 35 seconds. That’s an average of 4 seconds per mile. That puts me around the world in about 14 minutes on a 354 foot elevation gain.  Getting faster … Continue reading →

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Running and riding in the crack between the worlds

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In my early 20s I stumbled into reading The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda. If you have not read the books, which include The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge; A Separate Reality; … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Not So Official We Run and Ride Fall Racing Series

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Due to the fact that We Run and Ride has made so much money from this blog we feel guilty to the core, we will be sponsoring a brand new racing series for all those who Run, … Continue reading →

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