Category Archives: We Run and Ride Every Day

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

Comparatively and artfully bruised

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth So the aftermath of last Thursday’s crash into a downed tree while riding my road bike at 20 miles an hour and letting my attention drift to creative ideas rather than paying attention to the trail ahead … Continue reading →

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You really can judge a book by its cover, also known as keep your eyes on the trail or you’ll crash

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Having not hidden much of my life while writing this blog, which now totals more than 500 entries, this is probably not the time to start hiding things now. So I will immediately confess that I did … Continue reading →

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The worldwide and very local geometry of a running track

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The standard running track all around the world is 400 meters in length on the inside lane. But that just begins to tell the story of what a track is all about. Those of us who grew … Continue reading →

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O Brothers Where Art Thou?

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I’ve had a long athletic career thanks to a family of four brothers who all played sports. The eldest was a driven player of soccer, basketball, baseball and track and field. In the 1960s as a freshman … Continue reading →

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Running and riding through a guilty conscience

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

You probably have not thought much about it lately, but guilt is one of the most powerful emotions on earth. We don’t really like to think about guilt. It feels naughty and dark. Yet it follows us around like a … Continue reading →

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How running and riding teach important leadership skills

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In the iconic television show The Office we encountered an odd mix of incapable and sometimes unwilling leaders. The character Michael Scott played by Steve Carrell wanted to lead but had no real idea how to do … Continue reading →

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Are we ready for Concealed Carry for those who run and ride?

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In 40+ years of running and 10+ years of cycling, I’ve spent thousands of hours on the roads encountering all sorts of traffic and other random ass behavior. Which has taught me a few things about random ass behavior. One: it … Continue reading →

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New types of yoga for those who run and ride

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Here at We Run and Ride we’re always trying to stay on the forefront of what’s hot and what’s not in training for running and riding. Just so’s you know: yoga for runners and cyclists is really hot right … Continue reading →

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The pleasures of a trippy little triathlon

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth For 11 years the town of Batavia, Illinois has hosted a sprint triathlon and duathlon. The event sells out every year and has grown to more than 800 people. That’s still a lot of swimming, running and … Continue reading →

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Does it truly matter how well you run and ride?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Before heading out for a bike ride the third night in a row, I texted my companion and said, “I’m going to go for an easy ride. I’m a little tired.” She wrote back a note of … Continue reading →

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