Category Archives: triathlon

Have you any dreams you’d like to share?

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Like so many people, there are periods when the dreams I have at night are so vivid they almost make my head spin when I wake up in the morning. Some of the dreams are clear and direct. You can … Continue reading →

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“At least I’m not as fat as that person…”

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

What you’re about to read may not be perceived as kind. But rest assured, the intention is self-directed in some sense. If we can’t reveal some of what goes on inside our heads on a daily basis, then the world … Continue reading →

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You know you’re married to a triathlete when…

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

You know you’re married to a triathlete when… The alarm goes off at 5:00 and you realize your partner has already been up training for half an hour… The laundry basket is a colorful yet highly fragrant core sample of … Continue reading →

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If I could hold you tonight, I might never let go

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

We celebrated New Year’s Eve with an amazing 11-course treat of a dinner at a restaurant called Gaetano’s in Batavia, Illinois. The Italian fare was strikingly flavorful and fine. Then we hopped over to the house of a friend where our … Continue reading →

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Jubilation all around us

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Sue and I trained at the Vaughn Center this morning. Her workout was rotating set of 2 X 200s and 1 X 400 times three circuits with 30 seconds rest. she rocked it. After the initial 200s, the first 400 … Continue reading →

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We all need something to build upon

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday was a strength day at the gym. I can feel when I have not been there enough. Things get loose at the joints and my hips ache from weak connections. It is amazing how much better I feel running … Continue reading →

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Fighting fires with unarmed truth

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning a short headline appeared in my feed describing the fact that a firefighter had been killed battling forest fires in California. Perhaps you’ve seen video of that entire hillside in California pulsing with flames. Someone filmed it while … Continue reading →

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Thinking triathlon thoughts

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

As we look ahead to the new year, we should ask ourselves what sorts of thinking should be taking place when it comes to training for the next season’s triathlons. Short stuff Well, that depends in part on the length … Continue reading →

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Scratching out an existence

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Climbing into a Boeing 737 Southwest Airlines jet in Chicago, I settled into the window seat next to my wife. Our flights to Florida and back were quite affordable, and we had family business to attend. There was a layover … Continue reading →

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High expectations. Low drama.

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

In the weeks leading up to her Ironman Louisville event, my wife Sue was quite busy with her job. For one thing, she was out of town handling job responsibilities for a week. Then she got back with a day … Continue reading →

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