Category Archives: Christopher Cudworth

A little bit crazy and somewhat hobbled, but much the better for it

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

That’s the general feeling of southern Wisconsin, where engaging in sex indoors and out and getting a little crazy is actually an official state sport. In fact if there weren’t laws against public nudity, it is a fairly sure bet there would be Wisconsinites and Flatlanders humping like badgers on every level piece of land and farm fence from Beloit to Eagle River. It’s just what they do up there. Continue reading →

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The man in the mirror

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Some of us who run, ride and swim are a bit narcissistic. We look at ourselves in every reflection we can find. I know I do. But sometimes the things we see don’t entirely please us. This is especially true in … Continue reading →

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A trip to the gym turns into something more, or less

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I’ve run in some cold weather. 12 below. Things like that. But I wasn’t in the mood to do that early this morning. So I went to the gym. After a few miles on the treadmill and … Continue reading →

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A personal testimonial for FitnessSingles.com

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Readers of this blog know a bit about my personal history. More than they’d sometimes like to know perhaps. That’s a blog for you. But I just finished writing a testimonial to FitnessSingles.com where I met my girlfriend Sue. I … Continue reading →

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Let’s all get Goofy on our bikes this year

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

The point here is that despite some of life’s more awkward moments, like the incident last night when I tripped in the garage and nearly knocked out a front tooth, it is worth the risk to indulge in fun activities like cycling even if they add to the risks we face in life. Continue reading →

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The 11 things that give you confidence are…

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Fitness and confidence go hand in hand. When you’re fit and prepared for a race or event, you are naturally more confident. But what does it mean to be confident? How do you get there? What do you … Continue reading →

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A shared run for the ages

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

We give it time so that time gives something back to us. We amuse ourselves watching the high school kids and other running groups share the trail with us. We marvel at how these endurance sports have grown into something men and women share together. It’s all good. Continue reading →

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Why endurance athletes should be the greatest salespeople in the world.

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s one of the tarsnakes of existence that we must learn from our pain. It teaches us by correcting our wrongs. But it also teaches us that by working through the pain we can achieve great things. Continue reading →

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With respect to age

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

If you’re seventeen and sick of your parents ragging on you about homework and staying out too late, it’s not likely you’ll spend much time worrying about what it will be like when you’re older. Especially much, much older. We … Continue reading →

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Let’s focus on you for a minute

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

Running and riding and swimming are all activities that give your life focus. When you have focus, it gives you structure around which you build your daily activities. Time becomes valuable as you make choices in what to do each day. … Continue reading →

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