Category Archives: we run and ride

Living off the fat of the land

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye: lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan; And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you … Continue reading →

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The bloom of fitness

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

The bloom of fitness is a near miraculous feeling. After waking countless mornings fatigued from training, a dawn arrives where one rises rested even after a hard workout. The brain comes alive. The body feels ready to do that next … Continue reading →

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Obama, Trump and Caddyshack golf

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Images of Donald Trump on the golf course have me laughing a little. In both appearance and demeanor on and around the course, he resembles the Rodney Dangerfield character in the movie Caddyshack. It’s all quite funny considering how much … Continue reading →

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Nike Hijab and other fashion wonders

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

I love that Nike is coming out with clothing for Muslim women who want to compete in sports but maintain their religious tradition by doing so in Hijab. I watched a program about a women’s soccer team that wore less … Continue reading →

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Hanging with the twenty-somethings

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

  With the Cudworth-Astra wedding coming up in May, everyone in our household is knocking out workouts to get in shape for the dresses and tuxedos we’ll be wearing. The treadmill in the workout room has gotten quite a bit … Continue reading →

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Under a coyote moon

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Running at twilight in the wintertime is a beautiful thing. Snowbanks slowly turn blue. The last burst of sunlight leaks out on the landscape before true dusk falls. In January, when the night is clear, a starlike planet or two appears in … Continue reading →

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When you’re feeling gassed

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Last night I just took a night off. The week had been full of workouts already. Morning swims on both Monday and Wednesday. Cycling all three days. Some hard riding, some easy. So I was feeling a bit gassed by … Continue reading →

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Open water confessions

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

One of the benefits of training for a triathlon with a club is the motivation of shared experiences. Whether you’re an expert able to give advice to a beginning athlete, or someone starting out who is eager to learn, training … Continue reading →

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The secret to love what you’re doing when you run, ride and swim

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Motivation is the power source of all performance. Without motivation, there is no will to work. Without the will to work, there is no progress. Without progress, there is no achievement. And without the potential for achievement, there is no real … Continue reading →

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Those days you wake up determined not to fail

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The world’s greatest wisdom comes from sources as seemingly polarized opposites. We’re talking about the worlds of both scripture and science. For example, the Bible shares this gem about self-discipline. 1 Corinthians 9:24 [ The Need for Self-Discipline … Continue reading →

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