Category Archives: running

There is still some Wonder Left

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

One of the most difficult tasks in life is sustaining a sense of wonder about the world and daily experiences. So much of our existence is taken up by routine and obligations that finding a thrill can be tough as … Continue reading →

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Ego interferes with common sense when it comes to something as basic as warming up.

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

I have advice for anyone training for anything. Go easy on yourself for those first two or three miles or the first ten minutes. At any age, the body and mind need time to warm up. But in our data-obsessed … Continue reading →

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Running and riding to the rescue

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

There aren’t many situations in life where the ability to run fast is all that handy. Most of the 50,000 miles I’ve run or the equal number of miles I’ve ridden have not served any purpose other than my own … Continue reading →

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Old School is New School. Never forget it.

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning on the way to drop off our dog at daycare, I drove past the building that was the only high school in town back when I was a student in St. Charles, Illinois. By the time I was … Continue reading →

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Leaving tracks

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

Walking our dog in the morning is like being back in field biology class looking for signs of wildlife everywhere. On a typical morning we’ll cross the tracks of numerous animals left in the snow. There are coyote and fox … Continue reading →

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Questions about being an elitist asshole

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

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 →

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Dealing with the pressures of the crowd

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

In the middle of the night I woke up from a dream in which I found myself in charge of a large crowd of people trying to check out of a grocery store. The lines stretched back and doubled and … Continue reading →

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The sensation of running

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

I’ve written previously about a 1973 newspaper article in which a local sports journalist branded me a “junior sensation” for leading our high school cross country team to a few early-season victories. That pulp fiction title cost me dearly the … Continue reading →

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A life in the world of table tennis

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

As a child growing up with three brothers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, I learned to compete in multiple sports. When we weren’t out throwing baseballs or shooting baskets, tossing a football around or kicking soccer balls, we headed down to a … Continue reading →

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What kind of engine do you have?

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

My wife’s coach recently made her chuckle while discussing her training. “You’ve got a diesel engine,” he told her. “We want to spread your speed and energy out over the whole race.” That got me thinking about what kind of … Continue reading →

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