Category Archives: running

The things that go through our head when climbing a really big hill

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Yeah. Our brains do weird things to us.

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10 ways to test whether you could you survive being a runner in the 70s

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

For better or worse, the sport of distance running has changed quite a bit since the Running Boom first took off in the early 1970s. That’s when Frank Shorter won the Olympic Marathon and the world of jogging got its … Continue reading →

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A little less fear of a cold winter and the blue moon

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

My record for running in the cold is twenty seven below zero. My eyes froze shut that day. Had to stop and thaw them out with warm hands pulled from thick mittens. That run only lasted two miles. it was … Continue reading →

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What it’s like to live with anxiety and depression. How running and riding can help.

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth
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What it means to really LOVE our running and riding

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

More than one person I know has made this similar observation about their love of running or cycling. “I don’t know what I’d do without it.” Of course (and unfortunately) we all typically do get to experience life without our favorite activities. Injury … Continue reading →

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Trent Richards is a coach for life

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

At Kaneland High School in Maple Park, Il., and as a track standout at Illinois State University, Trent Richards was known for exceeding the apparent limits of his stature. At only 5’7″ he jumped 6’7″ in college high jump, twelve full … Continue reading →

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Never too early. Never too late. To get fit or race.

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

The North Central College All-Comers meets are an annual tradition in May. The meets offer an opportunity for many runners to get in one more race using their hard-won fitness before summer rolls around. The meets are also important opportunities … Continue reading →

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No time left for you

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Back in 7th grade my best friend and I were deep in the business of discovering girls. We dove into the social maelstrom that was the late 1960s lovefest with our eyes on being liked and liking back. Part of … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Angola, where all my newest readers apparently live

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Yes today marked a big new milestone in the annals of We Run and Ride. We just topped 5000 views in a single day. According to the stats on WordPress, those views came from the nearby country of Angola. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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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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