Monthly Archives: September 2014

There’s no sin in enjoying the ride

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

After a summer of staring at the cyclometer and measuring up to the Strava app that tells us where we rode, how we rode and who beat us on every pedal stroke, it seems like a good idea to dispense … Continue reading →

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I’m going to get Nicholas Cage to star in a movie about my running and riding career

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth If I got hair implants I’d look just like Nicholas Cage. That makes me think the resemblance might work perfectly in the opposite direction. And that’s why I’m going to write a screenplay about my life as … Continue reading →

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The fading light of September

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The month of August is such a beautiful thing with its yellow flowers, flat blue skies and crickets singing up the twilight. It lingers into September, this feeling that summer lasts forever. Then it occurs to you … Continue reading →

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Playing hooky on the road

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth When Ferris Bueller took his famous day off from school, he was able to pack a lot of activities into playing hooky. Ramming around with his girlfriend and nervous buddy was a work of art for Ferris. He … Continue reading →

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On becoming an Ironman or something like it

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The mission of Ironman weekend in Madison, Wisconsin was clear. Drive up to Madison on Saturday. Hang with the Experience Triathlon crew for the pre-race dinner. Get up early to watch the swim start at dawn. Work as … Continue reading →

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Present and accounted for

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth On Tuesday we went to yoga class at Shine in Batavia. A stand-in instructor led us through an incredibly smooth practice in which the mind fused with the moment. During her pre-practice talk she had emphasized the importance of … Continue reading →

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Is sex before competition good for you?

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth National Geographic wants you to know that having sex before competition might affect your performance. The linked article says it might be good for you, or it might be bad for you. Frankly we’re a little surprised … Continue reading →

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Freshman hopes and dreams

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s the light this time of year. So many strong associations of late summer training with warm days, rich twilights and cool nights. It always meant the start of school and training sessions two times a day. One can’t help draw … Continue reading →

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A first letter home from college cross country season

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In 1975 I was a freshman at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. In stark contrast with admissions practices of today, I had not made my decision to attend Luther until July that summer. My application to Augustana … Continue reading →

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Sometimes a bump in the road comes from your side of the equation

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Not being the supremely mechanical type when it comes to bike maintenance, there are occasions when riding my bike is an experiment in physics.  Like yesterday. When I got to the group ride it was disturbing to … Continue reading →

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