Tag Archives: Luther College

A first letter home from college cross country season

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In 1975 I was a freshman at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. In stark contrast with admissions practices of today, I had not made my decision to attend Luther until July that summer. My application to Augustana … Continue reading →

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It’s Oscars time. Here are the Academy Awards for the best running and riding movies never made

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth A few years back, I organized and hosted a giant Academy Awards party at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois. More than 900 people attended. Catering was provided by Panera Bread. People were excited to be … Continue reading →

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Winter riding is ha ha hazardous for the moment

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth This winter in Illinois is a tough one as far as riding goes. My mountain bike needs a tuneup, but I’d still have gone out a couple times by now if weather had allowed. Yes, my Wimp … Continue reading →

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Running parallel with tradition of North Central College

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth At times one must accept that personal history is both a direct and parallel consequence of having lived. We all construct narratives around who we are and how we got here. As runners, we create an additional … Continue reading →

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On cancer, mortality, and running and riding through life

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Over the past few years my wife Linda and I have joined friends on mini-vacations in southwestern Wisconsin. Part of our reason for going is a mutual appreciation for Frank Lloyd Wright, whose work we have explored … Continue reading →

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Johanna Olson an inspiration to all

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

My alma mater Luther College has a great running tradition. My career there resulted in a second place finish in the NCAA Division III nationals, a thrill and an achievement. Yet following my own graduation, there came a series of … Continue reading →

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Maybe I think too much about running and riding

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth They say that the left side of the brain controls the right, say that the right side has to work hard all night, maybe I think too much for my own good, some people say so, other … Continue reading →

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On running and riding for a school, a team or a cause

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Looking back at your career in athletics, it is interesting to consider how many labels one adopts and discards along the way. Schools For example, as an athlete competing for school teams, I have been–in order from middle school through … Continue reading →

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Running with Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Race relations remain an uncomfortable topic in America. Our first black President promised to make things easier, but in many ways that promise cannot be fulfilled by one man or one change in the political landscape. It takes all of … Continue reading →

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Monday truth: Nice guys (and gals) do not always finish last

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Click on photos to enlarge. While doing research for an article a few months back, I was perusing a booklet of race results from my senior year in college. It had been a magical year in many … Continue reading →

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