Tag Archives: aerobic sports

It’s Monday. Welcome to the treadmill.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth It’s cold out there Runners and cyclists facing the cold winter months must make a decision on how to keep up their training. You can train outside, bundling up to fight the elements, which for runners often … Continue reading →

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What makes a great running loop?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Nearly all runners have them. The trusty running loop. Depending on your level of commitment in the sport of running, the trusty (or great) running loop can vary from 1 mile to 20. Much of running success depends on consistency. … Continue reading →

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Is riding or running at a “respectable pace” your worst enemy?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

The first year I got my road bike was the best year of training and racing ever. And that’s not a good thing. Because in the 8 years since I bought a Felt 4C carbon fiber road bike, I’ve developed … Continue reading →

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A maximal take on minimalist running

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Let’s talk for a minute about minimalist running. Because we all want to run as naturally as possible. The real deal of course, is running barefoot. That puts you in direct contact with the ground with absolute and constructive feedback … Continue reading →

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A tribute to a rider named John.

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Last evening the guys in our group ride received the sad news that a longtime rider on Saturday and Sunday mornings had passed away suddenly. The causes are not yet known, but it seems he was simply enjoying using his … Continue reading →

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Read all about it: The best way to prepare for competition

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

The great thing about racing is the excitement it brings. The chance to test your fitness against others is the reason many of us run and ride. Competition can bring out the best and the worst in us. A simple … Continue reading →

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Don’t turtle up in your training…Come out of your shell and try new things!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

What it means to “turtle up” Athletes of all levels tend to train in their “safety zones.” That is, they do the types of training with which they are fairly familiar, comfortable and proficient. We’re all a little like turtles … Continue reading →

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Talking Half-Marathon, Women’s Running and Connections

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

At 8:00 a.m on a Sunday morning, the streets are usually quieter than usual. Perfect time to walk the dog and let thoughts wander. It hardly registered with me that that the wooden street barriers lying near street corners indicated … Continue reading →

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