Monthly Archives: December 2020

Reflecting on 2020 and peering into 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

If you read this blog, you know my politics. By every measure of American virtue–– be it traditional, progressive, conservative, or whatever–– 2020 was a red-letter shitshow. No one got what they wanted, which was freedom from the impact of … Continue reading →

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The dreams we have should never be so common they aren’t special anymore.

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

I’ve mentioned that my Garmin Fenix sports watch tracks my sleep as well as the miles I swim, ride and run. Every morning I can wake to see how much Deep Sleep, Light Sleep, and REM Sleep I’ve managed overnight. … Continue reading →

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Life is a long letter being written one day at a time

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

The letter was written seven weeks into my senior year in college, the season in which our cross country team would go on to place second in the NCAA Division III championships. Continue reading →

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Some bright ideas about breathing and Breathe Right strips

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

The other night when talking with my wife just before nodding off to sleep, I made some comment about not lying on my back to avoid snoring. She kindly informed me that despite my precautions, I still snore some when … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year!

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

This marks the eighth year for this blog. I write it for many reasons. But mostly I write it for the feeling of connection and expression that comes from “Original thoughts on running and riding.” I have some fun plans … Continue reading →

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Picture this, a life in pixels

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

We live in the digital age that makes it easier than ever to capture and share images. Recently some friends began converting slide photos taken during our college years into digital images. We didn’t take or share that many photos … Continue reading →

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Accepting limitations is sometimes the best strategy

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

On Wednesday morning I woke up feeling the tingle of a cold forming in my throat and sinuses. I’d run thirteen miles on Sunday, took a rest day, ran five miles on Tuesday, and felt a bit tired that afternoon. … Continue reading →

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I’ve done a lotta drugs in my lifetime, but it’s not what you think

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

Ever stopped to think about how many drugs you’ve taken in your life? Recently I took a slew of unneeded drugs to the police station to drop them off in the drug container. They give you a plastic bag in … Continue reading →

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An unexpected climb on the Great Western Trail

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

Having lived in the Fox Valley region of Illinois for many years, I vividly recall fast-moving freight trains from the Great Western line crossing the bridge over the Fox River through downtown St. Charles. Those trains would sometimes veer off … Continue reading →

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The inevitable product of fuel and flame

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

Two days ago I went for a run to Dick Young Forest Preserve for a closeup look at the prairie burn taking place in the western reaches of the property. Flames tore across the ground and smoke rose up in … Continue reading →

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