Category Archives: cycling

The important difference between “get through it” and “let’s do it”

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

So do yourself a favor. Before your workout do a review of your daily status in terms of relationships, work obligations and creative endeavors. If you feel conflicted or over-obligated in any of these categories, you’re likely going to feel pulled apart and wind up just “getting through” your workout rather than being fully engaged. Continue reading →

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If you want to eat more chocolate then act a little more European

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

But here’s the rub as to why Europeans are thinner and can afford to eat more chocolate without getting fat. They exercise more by walking. They eat smaller food portions. They also have fewer elevators. In other words, even in apparently passive modes, Europeans are more active. Which justifies an additional 3kg of chocolate per day. 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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Be grateful for the things you don’t have to think about when you run, ride or swim

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth It’s a fact that those of us who run, ride and swim take quite a bit for granted. See, it’s easy to complain about the fact that a workout or race did not go well. Or, you might … Continue reading →

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On the road with me and Chuck

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

I did the math a while ago and figured out that my dog Chuck and I have covered a lot of ground together. He’s been in our lives for about 5 years now, and I’ve walked him virtually every day … Continue reading →

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