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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

What the death of Michigan cyclists can teach us

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I’ve waited a few days to think through the meaning of the death and injuries among a group of cyclists in Michigan. By now social media has essentially had its say and will go back to looking for the next … Continue reading →

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5 insightful ways to measure success

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Endurance sports are widely measured in empiric ways. You have personal records at a specific distance or type of event. But these numbers by themselves do not measure every type of success you can achieve. In fact, numbers can actually … Continue reading →

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Racing the bike in a criterium

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

The first year I bought a real racing bike ten years ago, I raced in a series of criteriums from June through September. The lessons learned were many. How to ride in a hurtling pack. How to turn without braking. … Continue reading →

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Open water confessions

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

One of the benefits of training for a triathlon with a club is the motivation of shared experiences. Whether you’re an expert able to give advice to a beginning athlete, or someone starting out who is eager to learn, training … Continue reading →

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The secret to love what you’re doing when you run, ride and swim

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Motivation is the power source of all performance. Without motivation, there is no will to work. Without the will to work, there is no progress. Without progress, there is no achievement. And without the potential for achievement, there is no real … Continue reading →

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On Southern climes

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

We were up today before dawn to get ready for my trip to the airport. That meant the pool equipment that looked so happy under the Florida sun took on a dark and sinister cast. Even the frogs that had … Continue reading →

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The real Florida shines through

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday’s blog was a bit of a complaint about the crazed zoning here in Florida. So we took the antidote today by going for a run in Starkey Wilderness Park east of New Port Richey. Sue had a scheduled 1-hour … Continue reading →

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The long unwinding road

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s a 2.5 hour flight from Chicago to Tampa. Far shorter than the drive through Kentucky and all parts in between. My fiance and her family drove the distance. I waited until Wednesday to fly. That’s called the Rosie Ruiz. … Continue reading →

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This is your moment

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday while having dental work done, it occurred to me how few people in this world actually live and work in the moment. So let me describe the scene yesterday. The dentist I visit is a wonderful Muslim woman with … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s as simple as knowing what you want

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

At the age of ten years old, I was determined to learn the art of spinning a basketball on my finger. My hero was Pistol Pete Maravich and I wanted to do everything he could do. So I spent a … Continue reading →

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