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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

Should you be afraid of tarsnakes? Oh, yes. And here’s why…

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Seriously. We tried to warn you. When this blog began in August we introduced you to the danger of tarsnakes, both the literal and allegorical form, that are waiting on the open road to take you down … Continue reading →

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Is riding or running at a “respectable pace” your worst enemy?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

The first year I got my road bike was the best year of training and racing ever. And that’s not a good thing. Because in the 8 years since I bought a Felt 4C carbon fiber road bike, I’ve developed … Continue reading →

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A maximal take on minimalist running

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Let’s talk for a minute about minimalist running. Because we all want to run as naturally as possible. The real deal of course, is running barefoot. That puts you in direct contact with the ground with absolute and constructive feedback … Continue reading →

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Have you ever been a Full Commitment runner or rider?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth You working people think you have it all figured out, making a living and all, and still finding time to run and ride. Well, God Bless You. Knowing where your next paycheck is coming from is a … Continue reading →

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When nature calls, we all face a tarsnake of how and where to go

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

We’ve all been there. 3 miles into a 6 mile loop and wham! The urge to go strikes with a vengeance. It can happen to anyone.  Like the poor woman I encountered crouching behind the thin cover of leafless hedge … Continue reading →

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Is cross country running the purest of all sports?

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The air is more than crisp on a late October morning. A chill breeze seems to slide down out of the clear blue sky to the north. It is cross country weather. 140 athletes line up before … Continue reading →

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Getting clipped by clipless pedals an inevitable fail for new cyclists

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Monte Wehrkamp I ran up  – if you can call it that, as I was wearing my road cycling shoes at the time – to a tangled pile of pretty tan legs sticking through a gleaming white bicycle frame; … Continue reading →

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Does running and riding make you a special person?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

There’s a question for the ages. Does running and riding somehow make you a special person? That depends on how you define the idea of “special”. So let’s do that. Let’s look at the definition of the word “special” and … Continue reading →

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Can you add a little adventure to your running and riding?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Despite all our best efforts, at times running and riding can get a little stale. We choose the same routes. Run the same pace. Join the same groups or people. We need a little adventure to break … Continue reading →

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A tribute to a rider named John.

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Last evening the guys in our group ride received the sad news that a longtime rider on Saturday and Sunday mornings had passed away suddenly. The causes are not yet known, but it seems he was simply enjoying using his … Continue reading →

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