Tag Archives: cross country skiing

Realistic and unrealistic goals

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

On the day after Christmas, I think back to a request for a gift that my father granted me far back in time. It was 1971 or so, and my best friend in the little town of Elburn, Illinois was … Continue reading →

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Not exactly the Birkebeiner, but cross country skiing just the same

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth On Sunday morning, my companion up and announced that we should go cross country skiing that afternoon. Conditions were perfect. Sunny skies predicted. Temperatures in the high 20s. Newly fallen snow on groomed trails at Herrick Lake. … Continue reading →

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Understanding Cold Comfort when you run and ride

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Those of us who run and ride tend to spend quite a bit of money and effort trying to keep warm during cold weather. Fortunately, the evolution of cold weather running and cycling gear has led to … Continue reading →

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Nothing better than running and riding on a two-track trail

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth With all the ways to get lost in this world you probably aren’t looking for one more suggestion on how to escape the confines of GPS and your commuter route. But here goes. You need to find … Continue reading →

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On some Christmas mornings, we run into mysteries

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

On Christmas morning for the last 25 years, I have taken a run on the same golf course north of the in-laws’ house in Addison, Illinois. The course was once privately owned and about 10 years ago was sold to … 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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