Category Archives: We Run and Ride Every Day

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

One-stepping and half-wheeling and American Exceptionalism

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Those of us who run and ride or both know that etiquette does play a certain role in the life of both sports. When you show up for the Saturday morning group run or group ride, the histrionics of who … Continue reading →

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Is your cycling too predictable?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Here in Illinois, land of few hills and much wind, cyclists have to be creative in order to keep from falling into a rut. Stuck in a tarsnake of too many familiar routes and too much routine. … Continue reading →

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We sort out who we are by how hard we try

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth A familiar figure ahead on the road. Strong calves. Vee-shaped back. A quick pedal turnover on his black hybrid bike. I recognized my old friend Pete, a high school cross country teammate, pedaling out of town headed … Continue reading →

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10 Things You Can Start Today to Improve Your Running

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

 Go to Bed Earlier. Runners in the habit of staying up late are not likely the runners who get up early to train. Early morning training can be one of your best bets to better overall running because it sets the … Continue reading →

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Is there life beyond testosterone for those who run and ride?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Is less testosterone really such a bad thing? Every time one of those commercials for male testosterone comes on the radio it strikes me that guys of a certain age may be worrying about all the wrong … Continue reading →

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If you run and ride, please be seated

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth How is your relationship with chairs? With seats? Car seats. Desk chairs. Everywhere we go, we’re sitting. But how well? It makes a difference, you know. How you sit. One bad chair can ruin an entire season … Continue reading →

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Running and riding through the flood

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Okay. We got a little rain here in Illinois. Streets are closed. Backyards are watery wastelands. People took 3 hours to get to work. Such a contrast to last year’s drought, when parched, dry land kept rain at bay all … Continue reading →

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Are we really surprised about the Boston Marathon bombings?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth It’s horrid. It’s tragic. One cannot really take it in as yet no matter how many online videos there are, or how many heroes rushed to the aid of others. Those stories will unfold. There will be … Continue reading →

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When is skinny too skinny if you run and ride?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

While wading through photos to put in a video for my wife’s Memorial Service this past weekend, it came to pass that I found a picture of myself when I was skinny. Too skinny. As a competitive distance runner I … Continue reading →

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Reflections of yourself when you run and ride

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Lacking the services of a good running form or riding coach, there are still things you can do to learn how your form may be affecting your fitness and speed. All it takes is a good long look at yourself … Continue reading →

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