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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

Playing hooky on the road

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth When Ferris Bueller took his famous day off from school, he was able to pack a lot of activities into playing hooky. Ramming around with his girlfriend and nervous buddy was a work of art for Ferris. He … Continue reading →

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On becoming an Ironman or something like it

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The mission of Ironman weekend in Madison, Wisconsin was clear. Drive up to Madison on Saturday. Hang with the Experience Triathlon crew for the pre-race dinner. Get up early to watch the swim start at dawn. Work as … Continue reading →

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Present and accounted for

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth On Tuesday we went to yoga class at Shine in Batavia. A stand-in instructor led us through an incredibly smooth practice in which the mind fused with the moment. During her pre-practice talk she had emphasized the importance of … Continue reading →

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Is sex before competition good for you?

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth National Geographic wants you to know that having sex before competition might affect your performance. The linked article says it might be good for you, or it might be bad for you. Frankly we’re a little surprised … Continue reading →

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Freshman hopes and dreams

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s the light this time of year. So many strong associations of late summer training with warm days, rich twilights and cool nights. It always meant the start of school and training sessions two times a day. One can’t help draw … Continue reading →

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A first letter home from college cross country season

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In 1975 I was a freshman at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. In stark contrast with admissions practices of today, I had not made my decision to attend Luther until July that summer. My application to Augustana … Continue reading →

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Sometimes a bump in the road comes from your side of the equation

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Not being the supremely mechanical type when it comes to bike maintenance, there are occasions when riding my bike is an experiment in physics.  Like yesterday. When I got to the group ride it was disturbing to … Continue reading →

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It’s about time you thought about time

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth During one interesting but emotionally painful semester in college I studied the Philosophy of Existentialism with a professor named Richard Ylvisaker. We read the existentialism philosophers like Sartre and Camus. Somewhere along the way we encountered the … Continue reading →

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A middle school cross country meet may be the most inspiring event you can attend

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Here in the Chicago area the Jackie Robinson West Little League team inspired the city with its victory in the US championships and took second place overall in the Little League World Series. The performance of those middle-school … Continue reading →

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Bling me up Scotty, I don’t want to be Left Behind

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth So my duathlon race this past weekend was not just some narcissistic attempt at self-aggrandizement. The real reason I competed was that I wanted the bling. Needed the bling. Because bling, in case you have not heard … Continue reading →

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