Tag Archives: cycling psychology

There is no team without an “i” in it

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Three meets into the collegiate cross country season, two of our best runners were sidelined with injuries. One had a sore back that would never heal that year. Another had a black toenail that was so painful … Continue reading →

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What gets you up and training at 6:00 a.m. or earlier?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth  I feel fortunate to have always been an early riser. Between my penchant for studying birds, which is best done in the early hours of day, and my love of running and riding, getting up before 6:00 … Continue reading →

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The 10 Principles of a Good Coach

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The most important trait of people who are successful in athletics, and in life, is that they believe in themselves. Which means that the most important job of a coach at any level of sport, from kindergarten … Continue reading →

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Cruise Control and what it means to make an honest effort

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

I have never been one for use of a lot of Cruise Control in any vehicle. It always felt like cheating. Perhaps something in my long career or running and riding makes it feel like that. You come to think … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s better just to barf

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Prepare yourself. Today’s topic is indelicate to a chunky degree. We’re going to talk about barfing, and why barfing is sometimes better than the alternative, which is not barfing and feeling like you’re going to barf any … Continue reading →

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Spin class proves I’m not yet a standup guy

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The idea to start the year in a Spin Class at a local health club was not my own. My gal friend dreamed that into being. She got me into a pool two weeks ago and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Running and riding through a world of absolutes

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Liberal folks like me tend to think in terms of relationships when it comes to getting along in the world. But there are quite a few categories of existence that live and die by the numbers. In … Continue reading →

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A running (and riding) feud with Coca-Cola

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

I used to be a big fan of Pepsi-Cola and RC Cola. Both are a bit sweeter-tasting than good old Coca-Cola, the standard by which all other colas is measured. Taste is a big factor in why people choose colas … Continue reading →

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How running and riding help you adapt to changes in life

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth It is so easy to fall into routines in life that we resist change when it inevitably comes along. People get comfortable and they want everything to stay the same. It happens all the time, and in … Continue reading →

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The 7th Man syndrome: Three keys to becoming better than average in your athletic or business pursuits

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth For the first three years of college cross country, I ran in the Top 7 at the Varsity Level. And that was good. But it wasn’t great. For a variety of reasons now known to me to … Continue reading →

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