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That triathlon fetish of yours

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I used to subscribe to Harper’s Magazine, a publication that has long reveled in social analysis from a literary perspective. With a combination of fascination and incredulity, I read a story about people who develop a sexual fetish for big … Continue reading →

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That Fool On the Hill is us. And that’s a good thing

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Aside from the image of the man holding a sign that says “The End is Near,” there is perhaps no more cliche depiction than the wise old man on the top of the mountain to whom everyone goes to learn … Continue reading →

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Torn between two lovers…

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Relax, it’s not what you think. I’m not having an affair. But my long term relationships with running/riding and birding do come into conflict this time of year. I’ll be out running (as I was this morning) and hear a … Continue reading →

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The danger of an unworthy opponent

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Our college track team drove five hours to compete in a track meet at Buena Vista college in the far western corner of Iowa. The ride out was boring, to say the least. One of those rides that can sap … Continue reading →

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Ever thought about the best fitness investments you ever made?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

All of us depend on equipment and coaching to improve performance. In 40+ years of competition, I’ve tried to invest in areas where the returns are greatest. Some of these items were part of a team opportunity or program. Others were … Continue reading →

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What if bikes were named for what really happens out there?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I know. I’ve been so serious lately. Well, life is serious. Except when it isn’t. So, I got a bit of inspiration for silliness from a recent public relations campaign in Britain. The naming rights to a research vessel were submitted … Continue reading →

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Hard on the streets and Back On My Feet

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I guess you could say this was a serendipitous morning. My encounter with a homeless fellow this morning was something unexpected, but illustrative. My son Evan Paul Cudworth is running the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon this weekend to raise money … Continue reading →

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On the subject of cyclists, roads and toilet seats

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Midway through a climb on one of the favorite local cycling roads I had the pedals moving at a good cadence and was feeling good about this year’s fitness when a red pickup truck flew by in the other direction … Continue reading →

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When a coach wants you to fail

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Over time I’ve had some good coaches and trainers. When you know the person guiding you, there’s typically an etiquette to the relationship. If something difficult needs to be said, there’s a time and a place. That’s how good coaching … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry baby

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I never qualified to run in the Illinois state track meet. I ran the qualifying time of 4:29 in the mile but placed seventh in the race and only six could go, as I recall. That same day a guy … Continue reading →

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