Category Archives: triathlon

Thinking about bucket lists

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

I’ve never really sat down to make a bucket list. Perhaps you have, and it would be interesting if some of you would be motivated to share it. You don’t have to give your name if you would prefer anonymity. … Continue reading →

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One for the Birthday Girl

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

In May of this year, I married the woman I met through FitnessSingles.com. If that sounds a bit cold or commercial, be assured the story behind our relationship is much warmer. Sue and I were both going through considerable life … Continue reading →

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The light and shadow in your eyes

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

In late summer when the sun goes low in the sky, the shadows thrown across the road by trees or other structures can produce a flicker that seems to reverberate deep inside your mind. And it is known that the … Continue reading →

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One for the ages

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

In August of 1973, heading into my junior year in high school, the world seemed as if it had shifted sideways. My father had moved our family to a new town twelves miles away from my former high school. That … Continue reading →

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Running to the End of the World

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

You may be aware of this already, but recently there has been a large uptick in the number and urgency of people who believe that the earth is flat. It may seem silly to you, but to Flat Earthers the … Continue reading →

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Try something different today

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

On mornings when I drop my wife at the train for her commute, I circle around to Graham’s 318, a coffee shop on quaint little Third Street in Geneva, Illinois. But given the fact that I don’t like coffee, that … Continue reading →

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Holidayman triathlon welcomes happy misfits

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

First: a funny story. This year’s winner of the Holidayman sprint triathlon was Eda Davidman. She returned to win the race this year after apparently riding off the course last year, thus taking an unintentional “holiday” in the nearby town … Continue reading →

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Blowing things up with a smile

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

We had a bang-up 4th of July party with 20+ guests in our backyard and kitchen. We all know that’s where most of the socializing tends to occur. It’s a law of nature. One couple brought their small children, Sophi … Continue reading →

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I mean, what the hell?

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

On the way to Louisville last Friday evening, a storm conspired to rain on us the entire length of the state of Indiana. It happened because the storm was formed an a 45-degree angle from Northeast to Southwest. As we … Continue reading →

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With respect to civility in Kentucky

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

We’ve been riding the roads east of Louisville, Kentucky for a couple days now. This has been a treat in terms of terrain. The hills are both beautiful and challenging. But the stunning aspect of cycling the roads here is … Continue reading →

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