Category Archives: Christopher Cudworth

Back to school

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

When the light begins to change in August and kids head back to school, ancient instincts rise within the mind. For those of us that competed in running and the fall sport of cross country, these August days smell and taste of … Continue reading →

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A successful experiment with the Waterford bike

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

A while back I wrote about the difficulty I’ve been having at the competitive level in duathlons and triathlons getting good results in the bike segment. No matter how hard I rode on my Felt 4C, or how I managed … Continue reading →

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It takes courage to go slow sometimes

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

One of the principal lessons in distance training over the years came in the most unexpected way. I had moved out to the Philadelphia area for work when I was 23 years old, and went looking for a group of … Continue reading →

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Swimming to a place that no longer exists

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Recently a fellow from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania contacted me through email. Greetings, Chris. I did an online search of the Meadia Heights Swim Team and found your article regarding your time on the team.  I live in Lancaster, PA and … Continue reading →

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The sweet music of a summer run

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s been a bit chaotic the last couple days. My girlfriend’s beautiful little cat Bennie got out of the house and hasn’t come back in. Last night I had him in my hands for a second but he’s a feisty … Continue reading →

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My plan for a better future with 8 arms and legs

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

My new fitness plan is to inject octopus genes into my bloodstream A recent article published by the University of Chicago suggests that it may be possible to cross my genes with those of an octopus and come out with … Continue reading →

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August heat, two-a-days and the start of cross country season

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s a humbling realization to think that this fall marks the 40th anniversary of my enrollment in Luther College. As a college freshman at that time, the entire college experience was a mystery. Luther was six hours from home. I’d … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Burmeister making things work on a number of fronts

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Scarlet Burmeister is both talented and a pragmatist. Her chosen profession as a welder and instructor at Chicago Women in Trades is in many senses a counterculture approach to a career. “Only 3% of the people in the trade segment … Continue reading →

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Is it your engine, your wheels or something else that is slowing you down

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Stepping out of my car at one of my dependable Starbucks locations, I was struck by the stunning shine of a Triumph motorcycle next to my car. The shine was impressive, and so was the structure. Those of us that … Continue reading →

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You probably didn’t know you’re an expert in crisis management

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Learning to deal with inevitable mistakes or events that throw off your planning is a critical aspect of being an endurance athlete. The challenges just keep coming. Sideaches. Tight hamstrings. Lungs full of water. You either learn to deal with small crises or you wind up DNF. Continue reading →

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