Category Archives: Christopher Cudworth

Proof that the world really can make way for cyclists

Back in December, I wrote a piece called We’re All Amish When it Comes to Sharing the Roads. My contention in that blog was that cyclists everywhere share the same challenges as the Amish who drive buggies when it comes … Continue reading →

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Feeling it to the core

By Christopher Cudworth Doing core work is one of the world’s most humbling chores. Working out the muscles in your lower stomach, upper hips and all the way up to the chest is neither fun or easy. But wait… …there … Continue reading →

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Stressing the reality of the Yellow Brick Road

By Christopher Cudworth We all like to think we’re good at dealing with stress. We tune our mental and physical engines through exercise, stressing our bodies in a positive way to wick off the stresses we face every day. Yet … Continue reading →

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Craig Virgin exemplifies the best of American distance running

By Christopher Cudworth During the Sochi Winter Olympics, three-time Olympian American distance runner Craig Virgin was interviewed on NPR for his perspectives about the 1980 boycott of the Soviet Olympics by the United States. Virgin’s lucid, compelling observations about the … Continue reading →

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It’s Sunday and time to give a little thanks for being able to run and ride

By Christopher Cudworth Yesterday afternoon I arrived home to a quiet house because my dog was on a visit to the neighbor across the street. She watches him on occasion because she does not like to think of him being … Continue reading →

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From running to riding, Tom Burridge excels through the ages

By Christopher Cudworth It is important to relate the following anecdote shared by Tom Burridge about a recent cycling experience. “I was entered in a cycling criterium and did not do a proper warmup,” he chuckles. “So the first five … Continue reading →

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Your training music, is Classic Rock really good for you?

By Christopher Cudworth On the way home from a business appointment yesterday the Chicago Music station known as The Drive began playing an entire side of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s iconic “Deja Vu” album. I owned that LP back … Continue reading →

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Would you apply for a job to run, ride or swim?

By Christopher Cudworth You love to run, ride or swim. But would you get a job as a runner or cyclist or swimmer if you applied today? What follows are job descriptions for what it takes to do each of … Continue reading →

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White ovals take endurance event marketing to a new level

By Christopher Cudworth Businessman Jim Varga has a history of innovation with data and product fulfillment. His company Neofill built its reputation creating consumer connections for radio and other industries. The company has earned an A- rating from the Better … Continue reading →

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Endurance Training

By Christopher Cudworth So you think you live a moral life? Well, perhaps you have not taken complete stock of the sins you commit in the name of your favorite endurance sport. That means your world may be about to … Continue reading →

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