Category Archives: We Run and Ride Every Day

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

Achieving a state of bliss when you run and ride

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Definition: Bliss 1. Extreme happiness; ecstasy. 2. The ecstasy of salvation; spiritual joy. For point of reference in terms of achieving a state of bliss from running and riding it is perhaps necessary to step outside the confines of … Continue reading →

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Predictions for the 2014 Tour de France

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s that time of year again. We’re one month out from the start of the 2014 Tour de France. Le Tour. The biggest event in cycling! It will be on you before you know it. That means one thing. Phil … Continue reading →

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Act gnaturally and keep on running and riding

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Gnats are agnnoying. Gnats are a product of that point in evolution where nature decided it wanted to invent an insect that can through sheer bothersomeness stop any person who is moving either slower than 2 mph or faster than 7 … Continue reading →

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The very serious business of getting faster, and how fun it can truly be

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth So it’s fun to make fun of ourselves for being slower than we’d like. We did that yesterday on We Run and Ride. But what do we legitimately do to get faster? That’s what we really want to know? So … Continue reading →

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10 things you absolutely must do to become a slower runner

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth You’re sick of running fast.  Admit it. You’d really like to know how to run slower so that you can avoid the pressure of always having to train and try so hard to get faster. Plus, there’s nothing … Continue reading →

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Nirvana by the Numbers

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In going through some files in search of reference material for this blog, I happened upon a story written in 1984 when I was doing freelance journalism for a publication called Illinois Runner. The newsmagazine was ahead … Continue reading →

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The muscle of evolution

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth As a little kid you’re often more closely in contact with nature. Given the amount of time you spend on or near the ground, playing in dirt and among acorns and ants and thistles, you get a better … Continue reading →

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Heading into the weekend with an eye on better fitness

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Heading into a Memorial Day weekend is quite often a pleasure of purpose for amateur athletes like us. We hope and pray for good weather if there’s a race to run or ride. If we’re set up for … Continue reading →

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The surprising power of determination

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth “You’re so determined.”  That’s one of the biggest compliments you can give any person. When you say that someone is “determined” it means they are focused on a goal. They mean to achieve it the best way … Continue reading →

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Resolving the mysteries of Smartwool

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth There are a lot of great performance and comfort products out there in the world these days. One of my favorite brands is Smartwool.* All their products feel good on the skin and the socks don’t stink no matter … Continue reading →

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