Category Archives: triathlon

Embracing our animal characteristics

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  While sitting in the doctor’s office waiting for a physician’s assistant to look at the weird bruise I picked up on the back of my arm, I glanced through a children’s nature magazine sitting on the counter. And there … Continue reading →

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When you’re feeling gassed

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Last night I just took a night off. The week had been full of workouts already. Morning swims on both Monday and Wednesday. Cycling all three days. Some hard riding, some easy. So I was feeling a bit gassed by … Continue reading →

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Making waves at the pool

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

This summer unlike many summers before, I purchased a pool pass to get in some swim practice. Last year I faked it through the only Sprint Triathlon I did, which required only a 400-meter swim before letting you emerge to … Continue reading →

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We all need support and not denial

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

At a barbecue event for a non-profit organization for whom I volunteer, I met a fellow board member who works as a psychologist for youth. We talked about her work and I thanked her for what she does. As a kid, … Continue reading →

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The Jeopardy of two-a-day workouts

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

High school and college cross country seasons are coming up in mid-August. That’s when summer officially shuts down for the scholastic and collegiate set. It’s Back to School and for cross country kids, it’s back to serious training. Some teams … Continue reading →

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Birthday wishes and dreams

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Today is my birthday. But I’ll admit: July is a wonderful time to get a year older. The garden is in full bloom. The sun is shining. The birds are coming south… What, you might say? Birds don’t migrate in … Continue reading →

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The sweet smell of progress

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

When I was researching a new bike this past winter, the weather was typically raw. In the middle of that cold season, it’s a bit hard to imagine what a new bike will feel like. At the time we had … Continue reading →

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It all comes down to gut instincts

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

At the end of a race, success or failure often comes down to whether you can will yourself to “gut it out.” That means going hard even when your stomach is in knots. During peak racing years, my biggest concern … Continue reading →

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Competing in the land of Jelly Belly

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

The pleasant little town of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is located just south of Kenosha along Lake Michigan. The triathlon conducted out of the RecPlex has gotten a deserved reputation as a great race. Reports from years past indicate the parking … Continue reading →

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Open water confessions

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

One of the benefits of training for a triathlon with a club is the motivation of shared experiences. Whether you’re an expert able to give advice to a beginning athlete, or someone starting out who is eager to learn, training … Continue reading →

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