Tag Archives: half-marathon

Stressing the reality of the Yellow Brick Road

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth We all like to think we’re good at dealing with stress. We tune our mental and physical engines through exercise, stressing our bodies in a positive way to wick off the stresses we face every day. Yet … Continue reading →

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From running to riding, Tom Burridge excels through the ages

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth It is important to relate the following anecdote shared by Tom Burridge about a recent cycling experience. “I was entered in a cycling criterium and did not do a proper warmup,” he chuckles. “So the first five … Continue reading →

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Your training music, is Classic Rock really good for you?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth On the way home from a business appointment yesterday the Chicago Music station known as The Drive began playing an entire side of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s iconic “Deja Vu” album. I owned that LP back … Continue reading →

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Would you apply for a job to run, ride or swim?

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth You love to run, ride or swim. But would you get a job as a runner or cyclist or swimmer if you applied today? What follows are job descriptions for what it takes to do each of … Continue reading →

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White ovals take endurance event marketing to a new level

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Businessman Jim Varga has a history of innovation with data and product fulfillment. His company Neofill built its reputation creating consumer connections for radio and other industries. The company has earned an A- rating from the Better … Continue reading →

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Endurance Training

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

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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Are relationships the most important part of your training and racing?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Way back when a book titled The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was published, people were beginning to more deeply consider what it meant to engage in a solo activity as profound as running long distances. … Continue reading →

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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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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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The 10 Principles of a Good Coach

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

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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