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Winter riding is ha ha hazardous for the moment

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth This winter in Illinois is a tough one as far as riding goes. My mountain bike needs a tuneup, but I’d still have gone out a couple times by now if weather had allowed. Yes, my Wimp … Continue reading →

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Run, it’s cheaper than therapy, and you can beat the Blue Meanies

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth As a nail-biting and moody kid from the get-go, I can relate to anyone and everyone who deals with anxiety and depression. Having a physical release can be vital to those who experience the very real challenges … Continue reading →

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Why I won’t be running outside tomorrow when it is -19 with -50 degree wind chills

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I’m not being facetious when I say that I will not run in extreme subzero temperatures because I am concerned about freezing my nuts off. I have run next to a fellow for 7 long miles as he … Continue reading →

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The running business

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In the early 1980s when running was in its second boom, races started taking on more of a commercial flair. Businesses started investing in races as a marketing tool, and races began to be conceived as a … Continue reading →

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How do you grade yourself as an athlete?

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Getting good grades is one of the ways we measure our success in life. “Making the grade” is also how we’re assessed in business and other pursuits as well. How do you grade yourself as an athlete? Most commonly we … Continue reading →

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No room at the Inn

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

It is interesting to me that so many morality tales don’t really follow up on the real premise of what they are intended to convey. Potters For example, in the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, we witness Mr. Potter stealing … 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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The 10 Deadly Sins of Training

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth You should learn and know the 10 Deadly Sins of Training no matter how much you run and ride. But this is no mere Top 10 list. These can’t be placed in order because they all matter … Continue reading →

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Sugar. Ah, honey honey.

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

I have a sweet tooth. I know. It’s horrible, right? It’s embarrassing to confess such a weakness. Fortunately you don’t have the same problem I do. Sweets and sugars and hidden sugars in Wheat Thins and other products don’t pull … Continue reading →

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Trading places in the operating room and beyond

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Last summer while riding with my significant gal friend we took a trail through a beautiful section of forest preserve about 10 miles from home. The trail follows a ridge of glacial kame through a woods with … Continue reading →

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