Category Archives: triathlete

The cause and effect of our own circumstance

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday afternoon while cleaning out the bird feed bins I looked around for the container of black oil sunflower seed that has supplied the cardinals and other birds with food all winter. It started with a 60 lb. bag from … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a diehard rule-breaker

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

I hopped onto the website for The Rules of cycling as described by a less-than-merry bunch of riders who go by the scribe Velominati. There is plenty of good and wise advice on the site for anyone seeking to slot … Continue reading →

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A few words of praise for my triathlete wife

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday I played Sherpa for my wife during the Naperville Women’s Half Marathon. It was chilly (30 degrees) and snowy (but the streets were clear) and she ran really steady and strong. She’s now run a series of three or … Continue reading →

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On actually seeing a woman

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning on the way to the train station for her weekly once-weekly commute, my wife pulled an item out of her purse and opened it up. “I have new lipstick,” she told me. She applied it by memory, checked … Continue reading →

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Checking in and out with Game of Thrones

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

As a triathlete whose bulk of time is spent swimming, riding or running, I’ve not always had the time to engage with every great series on HBO, Starz or other cable delights. I’ll confess to watching much of the late, … Continue reading →

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On Black Holes, Red car doors and being a True believer

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

I think it’s a fair statement to say that most success in life can be found in stating the obvious. That’s why the Kevin Costner character Crash Davis in the movie Bull Durham taught the rookie pitcher how to spout … Continue reading →

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Why I’m liking triathlon cycling these days

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

I have a confession to make. Last fall in late September I jumped into a criterium race held by our local bike club and was totally unprepared for the outcome. I got pushed toward the curve on the first major … Continue reading →

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Mike Behr lighting it up in multiple sports

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

On a cold and snowy February morning, a tall, lean distance runner named Mike Behr is running back and forth between a lead pack of runners and a much slower group bringing up the rear. The occasion is a Sunday … Continue reading →

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The eleven things triathletes dread

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning after an indoor track workout with my wife, I arrived back home to change and shower before heading off to work. Most of the layers peel off quick, but as I turned on the shower to wait for … Continue reading →

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The testimony of empty storefronts

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Christopher Cudworth

The seemingly fragile state of traditional retail in the United States and around the world has people wondering what our cities, towns and villages will look like in fifty years. The back and forth between digital sales and brick-and-mortar outlets … Continue reading →

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