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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

Checking in and out with Game of Thrones

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

As a triathlete whose bulk of time is spent swimming, riding or running, I’ve not always had the time to engage with every great series on HBO, Starz or other cable delights. I’ll confess to watching much of the late, … Continue reading →

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On Black Holes, Red car doors and being a True believer

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

I think it’s a fair statement to say that most success in life can be found in stating the obvious. That’s why the Kevin Costner character Crash Davis in the movie Bull Durham taught the rookie pitcher how to spout … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a tree-sport athlete

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

The weather here in Illinois was stupendous yesterday. Clear and warm by spring standards in this part of the world. In the cool early morning, I rode 20+ miles on a favorite loop through Aurora, out along the Virgil Gilman … Continue reading →

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An artistic kind of workout

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

From Thursday through Saturday last week I got in some great training. First an indoor speed session at the track doing 8 X 400m at 6:20 pace. Then a Friday morning 3 X mile repeat session with Sue at sub-9:00 … Continue reading →

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The eternal joy and pain of speedwork

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

If there’s one thing that I’ve noticed in six years of duathlon/triathlon experience, it is the fact that most of the triathletes I’ve encountered don’t do enough speed work. Having been to plenty of coached practices with 20+ athletes circling … Continue reading →

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Selfish absorption and distraction is killing police, cyclists and America

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

This weekend the Chicago Tribune reported on the death of yet another State of Illinois police trooper when someone crashed into them during a traffic stop. That’s the third death of a state trooper this year. People keep crashing into … Continue reading →

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The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins… and anxiety

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

Like millions of other children raised in the 1960s, I grew up reading books by Dr. Seuss. One of the most perplexing was the story of Bartholomew Cubbins, a kid who upon encountering an authority figure was supposed to remove … Continue reading →

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Observations on “new normal” from a spirit-filled man

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

I’m reblogging this post from Bruce Wilder, a former classmate at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. I think you’ll enjoy this piece. Christopher Cudworth

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Why I’m liking triathlon cycling these days

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

I have a confession to make. Last fall in late September I jumped into a criterium race held by our local bike club and was totally unprepared for the outcome. I got pushed toward the curve on the first major … Continue reading →

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Positive takeaways

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

Over the years I’ve read that journaling your emotions is a positive way to get a grip on your feelings. Way back in high school I kept a running journal that recorded results and thoughts about the races in which … Continue reading →

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