Tag Archives: fitness

What kind of tortured soul are you?

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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Town signs and mottos

By Christopher Cudworth Those of us who run and ride tend to visit a few towns along the way. And that can be interesting. Town Mottos Whenever you enter a new town there is often a sign stating the “town … Continue reading →

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Endurance Training

By Christopher Cudworth So you think you live a moral life? Well, perhaps you have not taken complete stock of the sins you commit in the name of your favorite endurance sport. That means your world may be about to … Continue reading →

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

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

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

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

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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The 10 Deadly Sins of Training

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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Trading places in the operating room and beyond

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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What is your Kryptonite?

By Christopher Cudworth As a little kid who came into possession of a Superman costume at the age of 7 one Halloween, I learned the very human limitations of my very human body the hard way. Although the costume made … Continue reading →

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