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Tag Archives: 26.2
It’s a long way to Boston any way you run
So my friend Russ Bauch was running the Fox Valley Marathon in an attempt to qualify for Boston. He missed by only 30 seconds, due primarily to some cramping in his legs in the final two miles of the race. … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, marathon, running
Tagged 13.1, 26.2, Fox Valley Marathon, half-marathon, marathon, mile race
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Did you have a good summer?
This time of year it is inevitable to think back on the months of June, July and August and ask yourself, “Did I have a good summer?” So I’m going to offer up a little perspective to help you think … Continue reading
Posted in IRONMAN, PEAK EXPERIENCES, TRAINING PEAKS, triathlon
Tagged 10K, 13.1, 26.2, 5K, cycling, cycling accidents, duathlon, triathlon
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The speed question
As a cyclist the most I’ve been able to accomplish is to avoid getting a ton slower than I was 10 years ago when I started. Some might say that’s a pretty fair accomplishment. It’s not easy to go faster … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 10K, 13.1, 26.2, 5K, create panic, cycling, gaining speed, in the breakaway cycling, speed, speed is relative to circumstance, triathlons
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The sweet music of a summer run
It’s been a bit chaotic the last couple days. My girlfriend’s beautiful little cat Bennie got out of the house and hasn’t come back in. Last night I had him in my hands for a second but he’s a feisty … Continue reading
Posted in aging, aging is not for the weak of heart, Christopher Cudworth, healthy aging, it never gets easier you just go faster
Tagged 10K, 13.1, 26.2, 5K, autism, beautiful places to run, Christopher Cudworth, Honest sweat, run, running, summer training, technu, the sweet music of a summer run
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The joy and purpose of new running shoes
Over the weekend both Sue and I wound up in possession of new Saucony shoes. We both wear the same model and for similar reasons. Our orthotics come from the same pedorthist. We both need minimal drop and enough width … Continue reading
You probably didn’t know you’re an expert in crisis management
Learning to deal with inevitable mistakes or events that throw off your planning is a critical aspect of being an endurance athlete. The challenges just keep coming. Sideaches. Tight hamstrings. Lungs full of water. You either learn to deal with small crises or you wind up DNF. Continue reading
Posted in Christopher Cudworth, competition, We Run and Ride Every Day
Tagged 10K, 13.1, 26.2, 5K, aerobic sports, bike crash, bike racing, bike safety, Chicago marathon, competitive running, crises, crisis, crisis management, cross country, cycling accidents, good crisis management, misfortunes of others, preparation
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Running through priorities
A friend from a class reunion and I met up at a local eatery the night after the big gathering. This was to be the official download on who we’d met and what was going on in people’s lives. The … Continue reading
The Not So Great Fanny Pack Debate
As I have mentioned in previous blogs, in some ways I have evolved with the times when it comes to running and riding. In other ways, perhaps not so much. For example, a few weeks ago when the weather changed … Continue reading
Posted in Christopher Cudworth, running
Tagged 13.1, 26.2, dad gear, Fanny pack, Father's Day, iPhone carrier, running belt, weather change
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Problems are almost always underfoot
I met a friend at a local Starbucks yesterday. He told me his running was completely curtailed due to a knee injury. This is a guy that already has completed an Ironman. I’ve cycled with him and he’s got an engine … Continue reading
Posted in Christopher Cudworth, cycling, duathlon, half marathon, marathon, running, We Run and Ride Every Day
Tagged 10K, 13.1, 26.2, 5K, ACL tear, biomechanical flaws, biomechanics in cycling, biomechanics in running, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedist, orthotics, pedorthist, physical therapy
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The time and place for competition
Two of the main passions in my life began at about the same age. I was twelve years old when I started running. That was the same age I also became a birder. Both interests began with seminal experiences earlier … Continue reading
Posted in Christopher Cudworth, cycling, running, We Run and Ride Every Day
Tagged 10K, 13.1, 26.2, 5K, Bible, birding, birdwatching, Christopher Cudworth, competition, time and place for competition
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