Tag Archives: Ironman triathlon

You do your best with the body (and brain) that you have

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

As children we imagine that all things are possible. You can be what you want to be. That childlike innocence has its purpose. It enables the mind to grow unhindered. We explore through play. Some of us take up that banner … Continue reading →

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On becoming an Ironman or something like it

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The mission of Ironman weekend in Madison, Wisconsin was clear. Drive up to Madison on Saturday. Hang with the Experience Triathlon crew for the pre-race dinner. Get up early to watch the swim start at dawn. Work as … Continue reading →

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Attack of the wetsuit strippers and other triathlon chaos

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Ever since I started associating with this triathlon crowd, I’ve had a sense that there is something more to the sport than meets the eye. Thanks to intensive research at the recent Racine 70.3 Half Ironman Triathlon, … Continue reading →

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A 70.3 triathlon tale of perseverance, sisterly love and a coach who knows the sport

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

by Christopher Cudworth Even more than the individual sports of cycling, running or swimming, triathlon is a sport of the early hours. The distances covered and the time it takes to cover them require an early enough start to accommodate all sorts … Continue reading →

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The brilliantly messy process of evolving in your running and riding

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth My brother-in-law is a funny guy. He likes to tease about certain things. One of them is the concept of perfection. He maintains there is no such thing. Given the generally messed up state of the world, … Continue reading →

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Life is better when you love to run or ride

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth She told me “Baby, when you race today Just take along my love with you And if you knew how much I loved you Baby nothing could go wrong with you” –The Beach Boys Have you ever … Continue reading →

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Not going nowhere

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth For SA One simply must love a double negative. The phrase “I’m not going nowhere” for example, actually means the opposite of what we normally intend it to say. Because if you’re not going nowhere, you’re going … Continue reading →

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