Tag Archives: distance running

From We Run and Ride to The Right Kind of Pride

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Today’s blog represents the 555th blog post or so on this website. It goes without saying this is a labor of love, and your readership is appreciated. We Run and Ride started with a discussion with my friend … Continue reading →

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You can’t worry your way to success

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Insecurity is not the friend of any endurance athlete. When we’re fit we worry that we’re not fit enough. When we’re unfit we worry if we can get fit in time for the next big events. When … Continue reading →

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Does it pay to be passive-aggressive when you run and ride?

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Having worked with (and for) a number of passive-aggressive people over the years, and noticing how they somehow succeed in this world despite their ugly behavior, it occurred to me that being passive-aggressive might actually be a competitive advantage … Continue reading →

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A running feud with chipmunks

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Before I get on the bad side of animal rights activists, let me go on record in saying that I’m a huge nature buff. I even spend time in the buff in nature whenever possible, so long … Continue reading →

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Act gnaturally and keep on running and riding

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Gnats are agnnoying. Gnats are a product of that point in evolution where nature decided it wanted to invent an insect that can through sheer bothersomeness stop any person who is moving either slower than 2 mph or faster than 7 … Continue reading →

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10 things you absolutely must do to become a slower runner

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth You’re sick of running fast.  Admit it. You’d really like to know how to run slower so that you can avoid the pressure of always having to train and try so hard to get faster. Plus, there’s nothing … Continue reading →

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Heading into the weekend with an eye on better fitness

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Heading into a Memorial Day weekend is quite often a pleasure of purpose for amateur athletes like us. We hope and pray for good weather if there’s a race to run or ride. If we’re set up for … Continue reading →

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Keys to understanding

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth My brother has been using our 2000 Chevy Impala for a few months and he likes the car, so we got together last night to talk about transferring the title and taking over the insurance. He walked up … Continue reading →

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Base layers and kits that fit

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Back when I started cycling in 2003 or so, I headed to the store and purchased some Pearl Izumi stuff that was real cycling gear. Some nice Descente shorts too. Kits that fit. Yet somehow the jerseys … Continue reading →

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What kind of tortured soul are you?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth We all like to think of running and riding as a magical fix for the emotional turmoil of life. That works for many people. What we’re forgetting is that we all start from somewhere to get where we’re … Continue reading →

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