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Hoarse and buggy. In stages.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Desert voice Every few miles of riding in the Sonoran desert, a bee would whack my cycling helmet. THWACK. A few bounced off my face as well. That didn’t make as much sound, but of course, it hurt. Just the dull … Continue reading →

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Packing it in

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

As we unpacked in our hotel room for our training trip out in Carefree, Arizona, it struck me that so much of life is packing and unpacking things. We need our stuff. Live by our stuff. Pack and unpack our … Continue reading →

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Dog days 365/24/7

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I stop to pet dogs during my runs. I even stop to pet dogs during my rides now and then. If a dog is walking along with its owners and looks like it would appreciate a good pet, I stop … Continue reading →

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The main thing I miss about being fast, and what it means to be a beautiful bag of meat

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

By measures of the general population, I was once a fast runner. It doesn’t really matter how fast that was. It’s all relative anyway. There was always someone faster. Even if you’re a world-class runner, there are days when someone will … Continue reading →

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Neck and neck

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

The new bike and how it fits is still being worked out. The more aggressive position is great for aerodynamics. However, I’m wondering how it’s going to work with my neck. The more horizontal you get on a road bike, … Continue reading →

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That sweet spot in time

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

In 1980, I purchased a book titled The Sweet Spot In Time by John Jerome. This is the review it gets on Amazon.com these days. “Updated and with a new preface, this classic guide to the art and physiology of … Continue reading →

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Extremely efficient

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday as I stood over the pool getting ready for a workout, a head popped up from the water with a big grin on it. I recognized the face of an acquaintance named Jim. He is the same age as … Continue reading →

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Let them eat cake

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

‘Qu’ils mangent de la brioche’ The phrase “Let them eat cake” has long been attributed to the “great princess” Marie Antoinette, who when confronted with the fact that the poorer populace had little to eat, reputedly uttered those famous words. … Continue reading →

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It was time to fit the man to the bike

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Bike fitting, it is said, is equal parts science and art. But I am here to tell you it is neither of the two. To absolutely fit yourself to a bike frame, you must resort to much more extreme means … Continue reading →

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Running inside out

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning my companion Sue completed eight miles on the treadmill as part of her preparation for an upcoming half-marathon in April. No matter how you look at it, those are not easy miles on a treadmill. A long time, … Continue reading →

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