Tag Archives: distance running

It’s never too early or too late to start something new

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth There is much to love and hate about committees. They build consensus. But they take time. They bring new ideas to light. But they can bury initiative. Still, as a necessary evil in this world, committees are … Continue reading →

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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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Running through the benefits of a “gap year”

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

I was 22 years old when the President of my employer at the time walked into my office and said, “We’re moving all our marketing functions from Chicago to Philadelphia. We’ll pay for your move and give you a raise.” … 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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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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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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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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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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Good design and how it affects your running and riding

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth I’m one of those people that rode the wave of graphic design technology all the way from Rubylith to Adobe Creative Suite. If you don’t know what I mean, here’s a simpler version. Prior to the Mac, … Continue reading →

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