Category Archives: triathlon

Why you can’t stop learning about yourself even if you try

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

In the early goings of a hike in the North Carolina mountains, I looked down to find a mushroom sprouting from a root right in the middle of the path. I bent down to behold the shining surface of its … Continue reading →

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Sock drawer confessions

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

It dawned on me this morning that I have no idea how most other people in the world arrange their socks. That seems like a fair topic in the age of “life hacks” that are supposed to make our existence … Continue reading →

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Amanda Leibowitz is a survivor and a thriver

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

In the age of the Internet and social media, we sometimes meet people more by osmosis and familiarity and through shared stories than by true acquaintance. Yet even with a digital distance between us, there are connections that build. Such is … Continue reading →

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Painting your blessings

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

I’ve written a few times before about how a three mile run is about the perfect length to enjoy fitness and clear the head. This morning the winds were high and it was cloudy here in Illinois, but the temps … Continue reading →

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Taking a spin through the recovery zone

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday a nurse from the orthopedic office called to follow up on my recovery progress after surgery. They actually called a couple times immediately following the surgery, but I missed those calls. So the nurse sounded a little surprised when … Continue reading →

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Delayed reactions and side effects in endurance athletes

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

One of the most challenging aspects of high-level training for endurance sports is how to recover properly to avoid overuse injuries, fatigue or illness. Those us us that have pushed the envelope too far know the pain and difficulty of … Continue reading →

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Walking wounded

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Last fall I should have listened to my instincts and gone ahead with surgery on the torn meniscus in my left knee. It had been popping out some last summer, but when it stopped acting weird going into winter I … Continue reading →

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Time in the Saddle Alone (TITSA)

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Last night I parked the car at the train station so that my wife could drive it home after her commute. That gave me the chance to ride 20+ miles during the hour and a half of good light still … Continue reading →

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How do you deal with guilt?

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning at 4:45 my wife rose from bed to gather her gear and go swim. She is disciplined about her workouts. And frankly, she loves to swim. That goes back a ways, and she is good in the water. … Continue reading →

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Ahead of the times

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

  The apartment my best buddy and I shared (way back when) on 1764 N. Clark Street had a view overlooking the south end of Lincoln Park in Chicago. Three seasons of the year it was the best place in … Continue reading →

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