Category Archives: we run and ride

50 Years of Running: Predecessors

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Christopher Cudworth

In writing this biography about 50 years of running experience, I come to points where the story seems to broaden because it occurs to me that the circumstance into which I entered was different than I imagined or understood. That … Continue reading →

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50 Years of Running: Accomplishing something real

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Christopher Cudworth

Following each cross country season, Kaneland coach Rich Born put together a results booklet containing training advice, inspirational quotes and––after my freshman year––a cover comprised of newspaper stories about our success. I remember feeling a great sense of pride and … Continue reading →

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Summer road trips

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Christopher Cudworth

It is officially summertime. Covid is at least partially on the run. Time for a road trip. We have a busy race calendar in this household this summer. My wife has a race in Des Moines in a weekend or … Continue reading →

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In races with our own faces

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Christopher Cudworth

As an artist, I’ve never been one to paint or draw many self portraits. I prefer to look out at the world rather than constantly looking at myself for some hint about the universe. But yesterday, while sitting on a … Continue reading →

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Meet Mike Savage, one of my favorite Tri-Guys

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Christopher Cudworth

The first time I got to know Mike Savage we were together riding on a long climb near Phoenix, Arizona during a weeklong Experience Triathlon spring training camp. We’d already done a couple rides that week along with a run … Continue reading →

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The mixture of joy and relief after a hard race

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Christopher Cudworth

The desire to compete in races comes from many different places within us. For some, it is a test of resolve. For others, a raw test of fitness. But it’s always about proving oneself in the face of difficulty. You’re … Continue reading →

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The dreams we have should never be so common they aren’t special anymore.

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

I’ve mentioned that my Garmin Fenix sports watch tracks my sleep as well as the miles I swim, ride and run. Every morning I can wake to see how much Deep Sleep, Light Sleep, and REM Sleep I’ve managed overnight. … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year!

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

This marks the eighth year for this blog. I write it for many reasons. But mostly I write it for the feeling of connection and expression that comes from “Original thoughts on running and riding.” I have some fun plans … Continue reading →

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Summer’s almost over. Do you love autumn?

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

The cool rains driven by early September storms have come to the Midwest. The dry grasses of August don’t know what to do with all this sudden moisture. Our drought is perhaps broken, but the browns will perhaps persist all … Continue reading →

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Squirrel!

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning my wife let our dog Lucy out the door to greet me at the moment when two squirrels ran out from beneath the line of cedar trees next to our lawn. Lucy gave chase to one of the … Continue reading →

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