Tag Archives: cycling injury

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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It’s all about the running and riding gear sometimes. Almost always wish it weren’t.

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Getting out to run or ride should be simple. But often it is not. The best intentions to go out for a workout can be lost for lack of a simple item, like a biking glove, or one of your … Continue reading →

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One month to the day after surgery, riding and running again

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Today was a good day. I rode the Specialized Rockhopper Mountain Bike 15 miles. Over to Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and back. Crosswind the whole way. And this was one month to the day after surgery to repair the clavicle … Continue reading →

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The bike alone. A cyclist’s prayer.

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

It sits there in the garage, front wheel off. It wonders why I let it lean there like that. My bike has to wait. And wait some more. Don’t worry, friend. I will put you back together again. Sooner than … Continue reading →

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If you’re looking for sympathy, you better get crackin’

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

The minute I crashed my bike into a ditch it occurred to me that I’d finally, at last get all the attention I deserved. After all, I’m the most interesting and handsome person in the world. Why shouldn’t everyone pay … Continue reading →

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Riding head-on into the medicine zone with no control

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

When you crash your bike and injure yourself you pretty much give up control of your life. From the moment you hit the ground and hear that crunching sound in your shoulder when you try to get up, you know … Continue reading →

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Runners and cyclists can all benefit from a visit to a pedorthist

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

PEDORTHIST.   A pedorthist is a foot care specialist, trained specifically in gait analysis, shoe fitting, foot orthoses, custom shoes, wound care and lab fabrication.  –From the Foot Mechanics website The Injury Cycle Injuries to the foot, knee, leg or hip … Continue reading →

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The art of managing your “athletic identity” when you’re hurt or sick

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Everyone knows that getting injured sucks. No, it really sucks. More than sucks. Being hurt grinds you down to the nub of who you are, not who you want to be. In that circumstance, you had better be prepared to … Continue reading →

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