Category Archives: swimming

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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From paper boy to pool boy

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

The first three minutes when you wake up at 4:45 a.m. to go swimming at 5:30 a.m. can be pure hell. Typically you’re waking from a deep sleep at that hour. With your head still pinned to a pillow and … Continue reading →

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Pool time and conquering fears

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

The process of learning a new discipline in triathlon takes time. There’s the experimental phase in which you simply try running, riding or swimming the first time. That might bring the thrill of trying something new, but also the frustration … Continue reading →

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You’d better swim faster…

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Let’s have a little fun today. I drew up this quick little cartoon of two swimmers in a public pool. One found a reason to swim a little faster. I’ll add a few more reasons. Perhaps you can join in … Continue reading →

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Lap swimming at the public pool

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

There were many summers in recent years that for me did not involve much swimming at the public pool. And having grown up living at the pool during my youth, it felt bittersweet one mid-August day to show up at … Continue reading →

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The secret to love what you’re doing when you run, ride and swim

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Motivation is the power source of all performance. Without motivation, there is no will to work. Without the will to work, there is no progress. Without progress, there is no achievement. And without the potential for achievement, there is no real … Continue reading →

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Square one is a fine place to be

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

All of us experience setbacks in training sooner or later. Any number of problems can cause you to miss workouts. That leads to a loss of fitness. Then a drop in performance. My most recent challenge was a reticence to get … Continue reading →

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That day you stop counting laps

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

A longtime friend and fellow runner named Jeff Wheaton posted a photo of himself from the pool yesterday. He’s been rehabilitating from a foot injury and finally has permission to get back to exercise. He went out and swam 40 … Continue reading →

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My girlfriend, the swim coach

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  There are a lot of things I love about my girlfriend Sue. We share a ton of interests. Even beyond the running, riding and swimming, we love the arts, live theater and watching John Oliver.   But there’s also … Continue reading →

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Digging the indoor swim vibe

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Sunday mornings are often the time when weekend athletes get to compete. That’s when the streets are most quiet and facilities like high school pools are open for use by people outside the school community.   This weekend, the vibe … Continue reading →

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