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Confessions of a f*ck up, and how to keep laughing about it

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Originally posted on We Run and Ride:
I love it when I f*ck up. Find it amusing. My kids love it too. They roll their texting eyes and go, “OMG dad.” This morning in conversation with my fiance Sue, I…

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Confessions of a f*ck up, and how to keep laughing about it

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I love it when I f*ck up. Find it amusing. My kids love it too. They roll their texting eyes and go, “OMG dad.” This morning in conversation with my fiance Sue, I was discussing a fun coaching session I … Continue reading →

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Forrest Gump lives

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

We must suppose that most people have seen the famous scene in the movie Forrest Gump in which the lead character as a child runs out of his awkward leg braces. To runners, that scene typically has special significance. Surely it … Continue reading →

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The enduring values of women and the sickness in some men

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I have no exciting race or training news to share because this weekend I was sick. I’ve been sick before. And I’ll be sick again. This time was diarrhea, nausea and sweat-soaked chills. But rather than complain about it, I visited briefly … 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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Testing your limits

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Endurance sports place a particular demand on the bodies and minds of participants. In fact, there’s a specific phrase that describes the process. “Testing the limits of endurance.” What are limits? The answer is simple. Limits are the point at which … Continue reading →

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Neither sweat or forget the small stuff

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Getting your training in during a tight schedule can be difficult. Feelings of guilt can build up if you miss a workout, or cut one short because you are pressed for time. Some athletes work out unique solutions for time … Continue reading →

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Lap swimming at the public pool

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

There were many summers in recent years that for me did not involve much swimming at the public pool. And having grown up living at the pool during my youth, it felt bittersweet one mid-August day to show up at … Continue reading →

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