Monthly Archives: May 2016

Ever thought about the best fitness investments you ever made?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

All of us depend on equipment and coaching to improve performance. In 40+ years of competition, I’ve tried to invest in areas where the returns are greatest. Some of these items were part of a team opportunity or program. Others were … Continue reading →

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What if bikes were named for what really happens out there?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I know. I’ve been so serious lately. Well, life is serious. Except when it isn’t. So, I got a bit of inspiration for silliness from a recent public relations campaign in Britain. The naming rights to a research vessel were submitted … Continue reading →

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Hard on the streets and Back On My Feet

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I guess you could say this was a serendipitous morning. My encounter with a homeless fellow this morning was something unexpected, but illustrative. My son Evan Paul Cudworth is running the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon this weekend to raise money … Continue reading →

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On the subject of cyclists, roads and toilet seats

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Midway through a climb on one of the favorite local cycling roads I had the pedals moving at a good cadence and was feeling good about this year’s fitness when a red pickup truck flew by in the other direction … Continue reading →

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When a coach wants you to fail

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Over time I’ve had some good coaches and trainers. When you know the person guiding you, there’s typically an etiquette to the relationship. If something difficult needs to be said, there’s a time and a place. That’s how good coaching … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry baby

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I never qualified to run in the Illinois state track meet. I ran the qualifying time of 4:29 in the mile but placed seventh in the race and only six could go, as I recall. That same day a guy … Continue reading →

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Time to get up

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

As little kids, we often depend on our parents to wake us up in the morning. I recall my mother coming to the top of the stairs to call out in her cheery voice, “Time to get up!” But sooner … Continue reading →

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Endurance and a military life

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

In one of those quirks of personal history, I never registered for the Armed Services. There was never a notice sent to my home requiring registration, so I never did it. I don’t think many of my immediate peers did … Continue reading →

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Between the trees

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Sue and I attended church on Saturday night. The sermon was about living in the “space between” the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Book of Genesis and the Tree of Life in the Book of Revelation. … Continue reading →

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