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Installing the governor

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Back in my early 20s, I went balls out in trying to be the best runner I could. For a couple years, I didn’t even take a full-time job. That was a convenient choice, because the economy rather sucked at … Continue reading →

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Four miles and counting turkeys

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

The ability to download results almost immediately after a race these days is a remarkable feature of modern competitions. You can walk from the finish line of a triathlon over to a guy sitting under a canopy and get a … Continue reading →

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“Christopher Cudworth, You’re NOT an Ironman!”

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

As I anxiously waited for my girlfriend Sue to finish her long day’s journey into night to accomplish the goal of finishing her first-ever Ironman, I stood near the finish line listening to the famous announcer proclaim to each finishing … Continue reading →

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You’ve got a good head on your shoulders, sometimes

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

So yesterday while running I had an embarrassing thing happen. My damn head fell right off. At first I didn’t notice. Not for a few strides. But then my head was lying there watching my body running off without me … Continue reading →

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SBR Coaching and Rocket Bicycle Studio: multifaceted approach to multisport success

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Laufenberg has a passion for helping athletes get the most out of themselves as well as their bikes. She is trained in sports performance, muscle balance, posture and gait assessment, muscular injury and rehabilitation, athletic coaching, and nutritional education. That means no stone goes unturned when preparing her athletes for participation and competition in multisport events. Continue reading →

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The important difference between “get through it” and “let’s do it”

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

So do yourself a favor. Before your workout do a review of your daily status in terms of relationships, work obligations and creative endeavors. If you feel conflicted or over-obligated in any of these categories, you’re likely going to feel pulled apart and wind up just “getting through” your workout rather than being fully engaged. 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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What is your Kryptonite?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

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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Do you know why you run and ride?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth If you have not figured it out yet, it is movement that draws you to the road. To the trail. Down hills. Up hills. Through fields. Woods. Dreams. Keep moving. As you move through the woods on … 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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