Category Archives: We Run and Ride Every Day

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

If dogs run free, why can’t we?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth If dogs run free, why not me..Across the swamp of time? My mind weaves a symphony…And tapestry of rhyme   -Bob Dylan Running or riding with a dog requires a dog that can keep up. Or perhaps … Continue reading →

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Running and riding on the tarsnake of cinnamon rolls

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth When Monday rolls around much of the working world will run a gauntlet of food temptations. All sorts of weekend goodies show up in the morning cafeteria to tempt us in layers of delights even Dante’s Inferno … Continue reading →

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Johanna Olson an inspiration to all

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

My alma mater Luther College has a great running tradition. My career there resulted in a second place finish in the NCAA Division III nationals, a thrill and an achievement. Yet following my own graduation, there came a series of … Continue reading →

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Saturday artwork: Cycling fandom captured by cartoon Frazz

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth
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The simplest thing you can do to improve bike safety on the road

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

The simplest single thing you can do to enhance safety on your bike. I know this is going to sound simple. But most real solutions are simple. If you ride a bike or any sort; road, mountain, hybrid, cruiser or … Continue reading →

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Watch out when the rubber hits the road if you run and ride

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth We have read quite a bit on this blog about getting down close to the road and really studying the surface we ride upon. We have celebrated tarsnakes together, and even their wintry cousins, the snowsnake, of … Continue reading →

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Putting some numbers on running and riding

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Putting some numbers together on cycling and running As an Art and English Major I’ve never been all that good at math. But basic numbers still fascinate me. For example, if you maintain your cadence on the bike at an … Continue reading →

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When the world is running down, you make the best of what’s still around

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

That Police song from the early 80s is so true. When the world is running down, you do need to make the best of what’s still around.  You don’t see as much of that spirit these days as people who … Continue reading →

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Doing the Shamrock Shuffle

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

The temperature was 16 degrees. A strong wind blew from the northeast, off Lake Michigan. “This is going to be painful,” I thought to myself. The thin tight line The starting pistol rang out and the leaders formed a thin, … Continue reading →

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Seeing your way to better running and riding

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Right after graduating from college, I went to an optometrist in the little town of Decorah, Iowa where Luther College is located. The appointment was going well until the optometrist dilated my eyes and took a look inside. Then he … Continue reading →

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