Category Archives: We Run and Ride Every Day

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

Clawing our way into the New Year and beyond

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

There is something in the human spirit that likes a practical talisman or two to help us get through life. We wear chains around our necks with a charm, a cross or a hawk’s claw, as I did in college … Continue reading →

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It’s almost 2013 and that means time for reverse resolutions on 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

A couple years ago my cycling took a strange turn in late summer when a series of flats took me out of action day after day. It didn’t take a genius to ascertain that my tires were worn from a … Continue reading →

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Saturday artwork: Photoshop watercolor of fall runner

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth
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Physician, heal thyself

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

“Physician, heal thyself” is a quote of a Proverb spoken by Jesus in the book of Luke 4:23. It means, quite simply, that people wanted him to do miracles in his hometown like those they had heard about in other … Continue reading →

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No fear of darkness, nor fear of cold

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Somewhere along the way, well into my 30s, I walked into a basement and stood there in deep darkness. And was not afraid. Most of childhood and beyond was filled with trepidation at the thought of being left in a … Continue reading →

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On some Christmas mornings, we run into mysteries

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

On Christmas morning for the last 25 years, I have taken a run on the same golf course north of the in-laws’ house in Addison, Illinois. The course was once privately owned and about 10 years ago was sold to … Continue reading →

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With admiration for the bicycle commuter, and why I’m not one

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Commuting by bike is a really sensible thing to do. If you know how to do it. And don’t live too far away from your office. And have a safe route to get there. And don’t need to leave the … Continue reading →

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Sunday revelation: Hard to discern difference between riding and writing

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Headed into church with my wife this morning, accompanied by my son Evan who is home from NYC, we paused to greet the pastors at the door to the sanctuary. “Good morning,” our associate Pastor (Rich) said to my son. … Continue reading →

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Saturday artwork: Running Texas Style

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Available in reprints and canvas form at: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/running-texas-style-christopher-cudworth.html?newartwork=true

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Suzy Favor Hamilton shows how difficult the race against depression and anxiety can be

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

There is a scene in the movie Men In Black where the characters played by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones resort to the supermarket tabloids to find out what’s really, truly, actually happening in the world. That feeling crossed … Continue reading →

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