Monthly Archives: June 2015

Weight, Weight, Don’t Tell Me

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

With the Triple Crown now completed by American Pharoah, it might be a good time to consider that those horses and jockeys have to play by a different set of rules than the rest of us. If I understand horse … Continue reading →

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Weekend bookends for a roadie and triathlete

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

The storms passing through the Midwest and Illinois this year are no more intense than usual, but they are a little more frequent. Last weekend’s duathlon in a downpour was an interesting experience. This weekend’s sweeping series of rainstorms made … Continue reading →

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Not appearing anytime soon on a magazine cover

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

The other day when Triathlon magazine showed up at my girlfriend’s house, she rightly made this sound when glancing at the cover. “Ohmmmmm….” Because the cover showed a hunked up, perfectly smooth and fit body of a young male triathlete. He … Continue reading →

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Facing up to the beer and calories question

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

I love a good beer. These days there are plenty from which to choose. Craft brewing is now mainstream and breweries are popping up everywhere. One of the world’s top new breweries is located in the small town of Decorah, … Continue reading →

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It’s always Me Me Me on the roads and this anti-cycling meme proves it

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

When drivers are frustrated by the “why” they can no longer make good decisions on the “how.” That’s when people honk their horns loudly, roar up from behind and then cut in aggressively on a group of cyclists. It’s dangerous, and it’s stupid. But from the frustrated driver’s point of view, it is practically necessary to demonstrate one’s prowess and ownership of the road. Continue reading →

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Does it really matter how old you are?

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

You’re alive. That’s what counts first and foremost in your contributions and accomplishments as a person. Beyond that, everything else is a perception imposed on you by other people who are alive, and who might not appreciate your contributions and … Continue reading →

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Gratitude goes a long way

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Last year for the Batavia Triathlon/Duathlon it was my honor to work the course as a volunteer. Our club Experience Triathlon hosts the race and it takes multiple dozens of workers to make the race go forward. From course marshalls … Continue reading →

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Like running into a pile of bricks

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Sunday morning is the Batavia Duathlon. And as you know, one of the more challenging facets of competing in triathlons and duathlons is the part of the race known as “the brick.” That’s when you get off the bike after a hard ride and start trying to run again. Continue reading →

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I’d rather have a Gear Butt than a Beer Gut

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday I wound up riding twice. Once in the morning for 25 miles and later in the day for about 20 to tour the Batavia Duathlon course. Both rides were rather brisk, which is fine because the race is not … Continue reading →

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A new and healthy way to look at competition in life

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Whether you choose to believe it or not, you’re always competing with yourself. I know I do. It’s inevitable that we compare our current selves to our past selves. We want to know how we’ve grown or changed. We ache … Continue reading →

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