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Choosing a new bike

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Having destroyed my Felt 4C by driving into the garage with the bike still on the roof, I have been researching prospects for a new bike. That means narrowing it down to a few needs. The newest need is having … Continue reading →

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A Christmas tradition

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

For the last 30 years or so, I’ve risen on Christmas morning to go for a run at a local golf course near the home of my in-laws. While the families slowly tumble out of bed at their respective rates, … Continue reading →

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Happy, merry, doggy

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

During my five-mile run this morning, I ran from Geneva, Il. up to St. Charles and back. Having lived in both of those communities over the years, the route I took has plenty of personal history. I’ve trained on these … Continue reading →

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Chicken legs

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

When I first started running at age 13, my vision of what would happen to my legs was something of a fantasy. I dreamed that my calves and thighs would evolve into something the girls all loved. My teammates often … Continue reading →

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A Christmas tree with history

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

There is a white fence installed at the front of my house. I put it in the ground perhaps 18 years ago. It needs paint this spring but other than that it is not rotted or likely to fall down … Continue reading →

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The parallel worlds of cycling and gun control

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

I hold grudging admiration even for the politicians I most despise. They may be attempting to do the most egregious things imaginable, but one must admire their determination. Right now I’m sure there are plenty of people hating on Mayor … Continue reading →

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Memories are mist on the windshield of time

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

The last two days I made the wonderful drive up to Minneapolis, Minnesota and back. And I mean that seriously. It really is a beautiful drive. Over the years, and for a variety of reasons I’ve covered that road up from … Continue reading →

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Dogging it too

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday the topic was “dogging it” in workouts to avoid unnecessary effort and pain. But one of the ironies of the human languague is that a term like “dogging it” can be so close to a term such as “being … Continue reading →

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Dogging it

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Last Thursday the speed work went well, Yet the next few days delivered a set of barely sentient slogs. That’s the yin and yang of endurance sports. One day you’re flying high and the next it feels as if you’re … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry, you’ll get there

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

When we’re young, it can be amusing to consider the vexations of older people. The flourish of youth enables this attitude. It’s hard to imagine that you’ll someday face your own symptoms of aging. But it happens fast when it … Continue reading →

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