Tag Archives: distance running

A revealing run through campus

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Christopher Cudworth

I’m almost seventy years old. Thinking back to the early 1980s, I recall running through the University of Wisconsin campus with a Luther College teammate, Joel Redman. I’d stopped in town on my way to our alma mater go for … Continue reading →

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Singing praises for Coach Kent

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Christopher Cudworth

This past weekend my wife Sue and I traveled to Decorah, Iowa and Luther College, the small institution I attended from 1975-1979. We made our way first to Madison, Wisconsin, to ride a loop of the Ironman Wisconsin course, stayed … Continue reading →

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It keeps you running

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Christopher Cudworth

I titled today’s post after a Doobie Brother’s song from their album Takin’ It to The Streets. Back when the album came out, I was so obsessed with running that any song mentioning the word “run” or “running” became a … Continue reading →

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A November 18 to remember

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Christopher Cudworth

I make no attempt to hide my age, and it’s with pride that I share today, November 18, an accomplishment 47 years ago. I was a Luther College senior, captain of the cross-country team, and in my 8th season of … Continue reading →

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The Rise of Women in Sports: Breaking Barriers in Running

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Christopher Cudworth

The author reflects on the impressive achievements of female athletes, like Jane Hedengren, and their unique challenges in sports compared to men. They highlight the bodily and societal hurdles women face, including menstruation, body image issues, and motherhood, while emphasizing the resilience and strength women exhibit in overcoming these barriers in their athletic pursuits. Continue reading →

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Why is anyone anywhere?

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Christopher Cudworth

I took to teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic and have taught in more than 800 classrooms with over 20,000 students. Continue reading →

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A bit of golf never hurt anyone

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Christopher Cudworth

I recently published a book titled “Nature Is Our Country Club, How Golf Explains Sustainability in a Changing World.” The book draws on years of association with the game of golf starting when I was a little kid crawling around … Continue reading →

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From Green Road to Bliss Road ten years on

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Christopher Cudworth

As a cyclist for the last twenty years, I entered the Strava World not sure what it would do for my training and racing. At the start of my cycling experience, I rode my Felt 4C road bike in criteriums, … Continue reading →

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A flight toward home

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Christopher Cudworth

Over fifty-plus years of running and riding, I’ve seen and heard many species of birds along the way. Early in life, it was hawks that captivated me most. I traced their silhouettes in the Peterson’s Field Guide, drew them on … Continue reading →

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Maybe the hardest thing I’ve ever done

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Christopher Cudworth

I was a bit torn when it came time to sell the house I’d owned at 367 Republic Road in Batavia. We moved there from a tiny little 750-square-foot house in Geneva with a leaky basement, a radon problem, and … Continue reading →

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