Category Archives: We Run and Ride Every Day

These are the main posts. The big, thought-provoking, original ideas about running and riding.

What it’s like to live with anxiety and depression. How running and riding can help.

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth
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Ooops I forgot about February

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

The weather forecast here in Illinois this week is not encouraging. Temps are predicted to drop to the low single digits. Winds will be ripping the makeup right off the faces of women commuting through the streets of Chicago. That’s … Continue reading →

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What it means to really LOVE our running and riding

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

More than one person I know has made this similar observation about their love of running or cycling. “I don’t know what I’d do without it.” Of course (and unfortunately) we all typically do get to experience life without our favorite activities. Injury … Continue reading →

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YOU’VE AGED. NO KIDDING.

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

This past weekend was hectic. Saturday morning saw an hour run on the river trail in Naperville. Thanks to all the weight work the last two weeks the left knee injury I sustained by hurdling an orange cone during a race … Continue reading →

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Trent Richards is a coach for life

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

At Kaneland High School in Maple Park, Il., and as a track standout at Illinois State University, Trent Richards was known for exceeding the apparent limits of his stature. At only 5’7″ he jumped 6’7″ in college high jump, twelve full … Continue reading →

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No time left for you

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Back in 7th grade my best friend and I were deep in the business of discovering girls. We dove into the social maelstrom that was the late 1960s lovefest with our eyes on being liked and liking back. Part of … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Angola, where all my newest readers apparently live

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Yes today marked a big new milestone in the annals of We Run and Ride. We just topped 5000 views in a single day. According to the stats on WordPress, those views came from the nearby country of Angola. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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The important difference between “get through it” and “let’s do it”

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

So do yourself a favor. Before your workout do a review of your daily status in terms of relationships, work obligations and creative endeavors. If you feel conflicted or over-obligated in any of these categories, you’re likely going to feel pulled apart and wind up just “getting through” your workout rather than being fully engaged. Continue reading →

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If you want to eat more chocolate then act a little more European

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

But here’s the rub as to why Europeans are thinner and can afford to eat more chocolate without getting fat. They exercise more by walking. They eat smaller food portions. They also have fewer elevators. In other words, even in apparently passive modes, Europeans are more active. Which justifies an additional 3kg of chocolate per day. Continue reading →

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The man in the mirror

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Some of us who run, ride and swim are a bit narcissistic. We look at ourselves in every reflection we can find. I know I do. But sometimes the things we see don’t entirely please us. This is especially true in … Continue reading →

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