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Category Archives: mental health
Transfer of excellence
While many of my peers are retiring or planning to do so in the near future, I have no plans to retire for another ten years or so. There are many reasons for that having to do with career shifts … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Christopher Cudworth, college, competition, Depression, mental health, PEAK EXPERIENCES, racing peak, swimming, training, triathlete, triathlon, triathlons
Tagged 70.3 triathlon, anxiety, competition's son, content strategist, covid19, expectations, fear, fear of failure, fear of success, full creative forces, impact of fear, rescuing Christianity from the grip of tradition, retirement, retiring, The Right Kind of Pride, transfer of excellence
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Keeping your distance while going the distance
While setting up transition for the Springfield Olympic distance triathlon this past Saturday, I was greeted by a tall guy parking his bike on the same rail. It was Denny Koonce, a reader of this blog and a solid triathlete. … Continue reading
Posted in Christopher Cudworth, competition, cycling, half marathon, healthy aging, healthy senior, mental health, racing peak, swimming, triathlete, triathlon, triathlons
Tagged coronavirus triathlon precautions, multisport, ole abe triathlon, route 66 triathlon, social distancing, springfield triathlon, triathlete, triathlon, wearing masks
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Have you ever been underestimated?
When my son Evan was perhaps ten years old, he turned to me and said, “Dad, have you ever noticed that when people say “Good for you” they are often being condescending?” Yes, my son understood the meaning of condescension … Continue reading
In memory of Dave Bashaw, a sweet and talented guy
A friend of mine from long ago (and still today) sent me the obituary of a fellow runner from a nearby town. His name was Dave Bashaw. Dave was a talented and determined runner from Geneva High School. I competed … Continue reading
A true-to-life tale about legs and other parts
I’ve always tried to be honest about everything written on this blog. Admittedly, a fair share of it is legitimately a form of therapy. My way of processing reality and dealing with challenges. And of course, pondering the aging process. … Continue reading
Posted in aging, aging is not for the weak of heart, Christopher Cudworth, Depression, healthy aging, healthy senior, mental health, triathlete, triathlon
Tagged a true to life tale, belly fat, body image, crepey skin, healthy aging, pudge, senior athlete, Song of myself walt Whitman, try to smile
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Are each of us irrelevant on a global stage? Not at all.
This weekend while perusing Facebook I commented on an MSN story and the observation drew more than 270 replies, including one that stated, “Christopher Cudworth you are irrelevant on the world political stage.” On the surface, that made me chuckle … Continue reading
Posted in Christopher Cudworth, evangelical Christianity, internet trolls, mental health, mental illness
Tagged Civil War, confederacy, confederate, Donald Trump, endurance sports, facebook, internet trolls, mark zuckerberg, neo-confederacy, President Donald Trump, run and hide, the genesis fix, transactional governance
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A hummingbird can kick your ass
About two months ago, a flock of hummingbirds gathered near the shores of the Yucatan peninsula on the East coast of Mexico. Their goal was to fly across the Gulf and arrive somewhere on the shores of Texas. The website … Continue reading
Questions about being an elitist asshole
Back when I competed for every inch of advantage in the world of running, I was a bit merciless in my regard for other competitors. In the first mile of a five-mile race I would ultimately win while setting a … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Christopher Cudworth, competition, cross country, cycling, Depression, healthy aging, mental health, running, swimming
Tagged apple computers, Christopher Cudworth, cycling, elitist assholes, Frank Lloyd Wright, riding, running, Rush Limbaugh, steve jobs, swimming, the fountainhead, The Matrix
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As to injury and healing, it often comes down to “What fur?”
Two weeks ago I was mowed down by a 100-lb yellow lab at the dog park. The large pup nailed the outside of my left knee, possibly the worst place I could have been struck. That knee went through an … Continue reading
Posted in aging, aging is not for the weak of heart, bike accidents, bike crash, bike wobble, Christopher Cudworth, competition, cycling threats, Depression, healthy aging, healthy senior, mental health, running
Tagged acl injury, bike wobble, cats, dog training, dogs, dogs and healing, kitty, knee injury, meniscus tear, orthopedic surgery, pet therapy, running injury, tooth infection, torn ACL, what fur?
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Dealing at the dog park
Our sweet dog Lucy is a puppy-level bundle of canine energy. She’s seven months old and loves running because she’s a 50% pitty mix with border collie, box and beagle mixed in. She has a nose for fun and isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Christopher Cudworth, mental health, running
Tagged dog owner, dog park, dog training, dogs
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