Author Archives: Christopher Cudworth

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About Christopher Cudworth

Christopher Cudworth is a content producer, writer and blogger with more than 25 years’ experience in B2B and B2C marketing, journalism, public relations and social media. Connect with Christopher on Twitter: @genesisfix07 and blogs at werunandride.com, therightkindofpride.com and genesisfix.wordpress.com Online portfolio: http://www.behance.net/christophercudworth

When the autumn light leads to inner light

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

The last few days have been so pristine and beautiful here in Illinois it almost takes your breath away. The skies have been clear. Hardly any breeze. That led me to take a run in the forest preserve where the … Continue reading →

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Moving on

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  In 1973 my father made the decision to move our family from Elburn, a town in the cornfields of Illinois, to a city in the far west reaches of Chicago’s suburbia. The move hurt because I was sixteen going on … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Loser

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  Through the third week of the high school cross country season during my senior year in high school, I had not lost in a series of dual meets and triangulars. Then came the first invitational of the season, a … Continue reading →

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It’s Ironman weekend I’m afraid

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Last summer at this time, my significant other was in the final stages of taper for the Ironman in Madison, Wisconsin. She had trained through heat and rain and cold going all the way back through spring. I did a … Continue reading →

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Please remember to flush, unless you can’t

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  Those of us who run, ride and swim get to have our fair share of encounters with interesting bathroom options. At races the proverbial Porta Pottie landscape can range from wonderful… to wondering if you’re going to catch an … Continue reading →

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What kind of running creature are you?

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  There are millions of runners out there, all with individual running forms and methods. Yet we all tend to fall into categories. There are forefoot strikers and midfoot strikers and heel strikers and pronators and supinators. There are Chi … Continue reading →

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A bike guy, not quite a car guy

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Last night our community hosted a Block Party that included a classic car show. My job as a volunteer was to assist the fellow who organizes the show. As a good volunteer should, I arrived early and introduced myself. He … Continue reading →

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Mortal fears and changing gears

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

One of the problems never solved on my former road bike, the Felt 4C, was a difficulty in getting the chain to move from the small ring to the big ring. The derailleur was Dura-Ace and the setup was quality … Continue reading →

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Riding into the sunset

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Summer does not feel complete unless a cyclist ends at least one ride with the sun setting with  light fading and the mystery of dusk settling all around. Which is why last night’s right with Sue was special. She traveled … Continue reading →

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The world makes more sense when you take out a couple zeros

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning at swim I arrived five minutes late and struggled to get my gear into place. Finally, things were ready and I wandered over to the dry erase board to study the assigned workout. Bullets swim coach Chris Colburn … Continue reading →

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