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Tag Archives: 5K
It wasn’t necessarily amazing, but it sure was fun
Last weekend my wife was given a time trial to do. Her coach Steve Brandes has been guiding her through improved run performance the last couple years and the results, I am here to tell you, are noticeable and impressive. … Continue reading
A Christmas tree with history
There is a white fence installed at the front of my house. I put it in the ground perhaps 18 years ago. It needs paint this spring but other than that it is not rotted or likely to fall down … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 10K, 5K, charlie brown christmas tree, Christmas tree, Christopher Cudworth, cycling, running, triathlon
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A simple technique to running faster that is simple, hard, and it works
With all the theory and articles written about how to become a faster runner at any distance, there is one simple thing you must do to improve your speed, your stride and your overall race pace at any distance. Run … Continue reading
Posted in 400 meter intervals, 400 workouts, marathon training, race pace, racing peak, training, training for a marathon
Tagged 10K, 5K, half-marathon, marathon
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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
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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
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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