Category Archives: running

The wonderfully sexy world of hip flexors

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

We’re not super big into technical discussions here at WeRunandRide. But we do believe in basic instinctual lessons that can help those who run, ride and swim to be healthy and keep active. Which is why it’s time to talk … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love A Locker Room

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

The timeworn cliche of a rough old coach on the playing field calling an end to practice by yelling, “Hit the lockers, boys…” may not be what it used to be. Times have changed. Some kids refuse to use the locker … Continue reading →

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It was a DNF for the RRCA coach certification clinic

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  The best intentions sometimes don’t work out. Last Friday night I held an art opening for my solo show “Urban Wilds” at Water Street Studios. People liked the work and visitors were still arriving at 7:30 p.m., but I … Continue reading →

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Get moving

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

In the early phases of my career in marketing, the company for whom I worked shipped me out East to Philadelphia from Chicago. The President of the company walked in my office one day (because he was the one that … Continue reading →

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Forrest Gump lives

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

We must suppose that most people have seen the famous scene in the movie Forrest Gump in which the lead character as a child runs out of his awkward leg braces. To runners, that scene typically has special significance. Surely it … Continue reading →

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Understanding 1 Corinthians 9:24 and what it means to “run the race and win the prize”

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

There have been many blessings in my life. Yet I’ve also had a share of being down on my knees praying to God for answers. And I can tell you in earnest: all those prayers have been answered in one … Continue reading →

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When it comes to running shoes, we’ve all got history

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Everyone in life has a history. And some of that history is baggage. Good baggage. Bad baggage. But baggage it is. Some of that baggage is highly personal. Secrets you never want to reveal to anyone. Typically that’s the bad … Continue reading →

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It all comes down to gut instincts

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

At the end of a race, success or failure often comes down to whether you can will yourself to “gut it out.” That means going hard even when your stomach is in knots. During peak racing years, my biggest concern … Continue reading →

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Thanks, partner(s)

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  Training partners can be the difference between success and something much less satisfying. A good training partner does two things: they can push you to run harder and can also exert common sense on your routine.   Last Sunday … Continue reading →

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Follow the groundhog, she said

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

We left from Batavia at 5:00 a.m. to run the Rockford 10k.The drive from Batavia takes about an hour. Of course, we did not anticipate that the entire exit ramp to I-39 into Rockford would be closed for repairs. Nor did … Continue reading →

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