Category Archives: Christopher Cudworth

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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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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Short and sweet

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

When you’ve been away from any of your favorite activities for a while, the return feels pretty sweet. Which is why it felt so sweet to run a few steps from my car to shut the front door this morning … Continue reading →

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Surgery day and healthy outlets

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

As an athlete most of my life, there have been plenty of times when the doctors had to repair some part of my body. Even on the playground as a kid, I was so active and aggressive in sports there … Continue reading →

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Self-surgery is the American thing to do

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Next Thursday afternoon, I’m going to cut into the skin of my left knee, insert a leftover bit of fiber optic cable from the TV downstairs and do arthroscopic surgery on my own knee. I figure I can cut out … Continue reading →

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Will that be donuts or doughnuts for you?

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

To read this blog in all its glory on WeRunandRide, please click through from email.  This morning I stopped by Dunkin’ Donuts to buy a dozen tasty treats in celebration of a work anniversary. At the counter I was asked … Continue reading →

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Frog legs

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Last night the spring temperatures moderated here in Illinois. The air was calm and the collective voice of chorus frogs singing in the wetland behind our house could be heard inside even with the windows closed. So we grabbed our … Continue reading →

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It’s all about revenge

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Following a late meeting last night, it was hard to get to sleep when I got home. So I toggled back and forth between a pair of movies on cable. They were right next to each other on the channels, … Continue reading →

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