Category Archives: Tarsnakes

Tarsnakes, like the namesake tar patterns on roads across America, are in the context of this blog any allegorical event, thought or other phenomena that can trip you up along the way, or cause you to swerve or even crash. While tarsnakes are usually best avoided, at times they are unavoidable. And so, we discuss how to deal with these “life events” that either affect or stem from your running and riding.

Still, a tarsnake or other road or surface feature when viewed up close can reveal hidden beauty and perhaps even wisdom.

A singular New Year’s resolution

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Winter wonderland Last January the snow was thick and wet during the first week of the year. Yet in a fit of cabin fever and thanks to some serious Manhattans on a Friday night, my companion Sue and I were … Continue reading →

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A bit bent but not broken

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

In the last few weeks, there have been some good stories about David Walters, a distance runner from Illinois. At age 60, Dave ran 2:45 in the Chicago Marathon, then went out to New York this past weekend and polished off … Continue reading →

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Confusing times and tarsnakes afoot

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Last Friday afternoon, eager to get in a good workout, I headed out the Great Western Trail in St. Charles. The trail is a former railroad bed that was one of the first lines in Illinois to be converted to … Continue reading →

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Running Shoes and Souls: A We Run and Ride video special on biomechanics, orthotics and healthy running

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth
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The long running take on tarsnakes

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Walking up to the door of the Starbucks in a neighboring town, I looked down to see a clearly marked footprint on the street. You don’t often see footprints made from tar on many streets. That’s a pretty remarkable fact … Continue reading →

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Navigating the tarsnakes of conservatism

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

There’s a debate going on in America right now about the right path to prosperity and healthy government. As you’ve noticed, I consistently snark on the current (an oxymoron I know) breed of conservatives through this blog. Some of my … Continue reading →

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A weekend triathlon and The Battle of Troy

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

During dinner with more than 25 friends at a Racine, Wisconsin restaurant, my companion Sue received a voice from our hotel back in Kenosha. “Call us in the next ten minutes or we’re giving away your room,” the caller said. … Continue reading →

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The obstacle course and the Tour de France

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

About a decade ago I wrote to one of the leading physiotherapy groups in the Chicago region with an idea to promote their services. And I paraphrase. “We should set up Human Agility Trials just like they do for dogs.” And … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Tarsnake Award from We Run and Ride

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Arriving home late last night, I was surprised to find an interesting item on my doorstep. It was a real, live tarsnake. Attached to the tarsnake was a baggie with a note inside. It said, TARSNAKE AWARD. YOU’RE THE FIRST … Continue reading →

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10 bikes you’ll never see on the market

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

At We Run and Ride, we confess to a certain lust for new bikes. When the annual Bike Porn issues from Bicycling or Velo magazines, we pore through the reviews wondering what it would really be like to own one of … Continue reading →

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