Category Archives: triathlons

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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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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The secret to love what you’re doing when you run, ride and swim

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Motivation is the power source of all performance. Without motivation, there is no will to work. Without the will to work, there is no progress. Without progress, there is no achievement. And without the potential for achievement, there is no real … Continue reading →

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On Southern climes

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

We were up today before dawn to get ready for my trip to the airport. That meant the pool equipment that looked so happy under the Florida sun took on a dark and sinister cast. Even the frogs that had … Continue reading →

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I stand corrected on the Newtons

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

When I wrote about the Newton shoes I inherited from my buddy Monte, it was with some suspicion as to their design. However, I’ve run a few times in them now, and every new experience in those shoes keeps getting … Continue reading →

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