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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

Amanda Leibowitz is a survivor and a thriver

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

In the age of the Internet and social media, we sometimes meet people more by osmosis and familiarity and through shared stories than by true acquaintance. Yet even with a digital distance between us, there are connections that build. Such is … Continue reading →

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Red light, green light

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

When my children were little and there was nothing to do in the house, we’d sometimes play a game called Red Light, Green Light. It was a simple game but one that also required concentration and reaction. One person would … Continue reading →

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Chicago: City of Big Shoulders and sometimes small minds

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday was the first anniversary of my marriage to Suzanne Astra. We celebrated by heading to Chicago to see Hamilton, take in a romantic dinner at the Chicago Athletic Club with a gift certificate we’d been given as a wedding … Continue reading →

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Painting your blessings

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

I’ve written a few times before about how a three mile run is about the perfect length to enjoy fitness and clear the head. This morning the winds were high and it was cloudy here in Illinois, but the temps … Continue reading →

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For the love of God, let’s protect the earth

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Please note: Today’s We Run and Ride addresses at some length and depth the theological issues driving cultural conflicts in this era. This reflects, but is not an excerpt, the work of a book I’m writing titled Sustainable Faith. This … Continue reading →

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Moonlighting as a cyclist

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning’s ride started at 5:45 a.m. The sun was up far enough to provide some light. A bright moon was still perched in the southwestern sky. We tend to think of the moon as truly “here” only when it … Continue reading →

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Father knows best

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

My father was a complex character. He was prone to some mean and wild fits of anger at times. He was also capable of incredibly sensitive and meaningful insights. In other words, he tried to raise us the best way … Continue reading →

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No date with destiny, but a lesson or two worth learning

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

In 1981 the world was going nuts for running. The second phase of the American running boom was in full swing. As an avid runner, I thought (and was sincerely hoping) that it might mean women would find me more … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for some knee porn?

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

When the orthopedic surgeon showed me photos from my recent meniscus repair surgery, I was a little shocked. The images looked like something you might find on a porn site dedicated to prurient naughty part closeups. Every image was salacious … Continue reading →

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The not-so-secret “secrets” of setting PRs

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

The not-so-secret “secret” of setting PRs is building backward from the race distance itself in terms of time needed to prepare and to establish race “markers” for progress along the way.  Then one must create fitness using an incrementally-based training … Continue reading →

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