Tag Archives: marathon

A running (and riding) feud with Coca-Cola

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

I used to be a big fan of Pepsi-Cola and RC Cola. Both are a bit sweeter-tasting than good old Coca-Cola, the standard by which all other colas is measured. Taste is a big factor in why people choose colas … Continue reading →

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The 7th Man syndrome: Three keys to becoming better than average in your athletic or business pursuits

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth For the first three years of college cross country, I ran in the Top 7 at the Varsity Level. And that was good. But it wasn’t great. For a variety of reasons now known to me to … 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 zen of running and riding

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth A martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, “I am devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to master it?”   The teacher’s reply was casual, “Ten years.” Impatiently, … Continue reading →

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Can hugs and kisses make you a better runner and rider?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Kiss and Hugs Training schedule Hugging and kissing have tons of benefits for people who run and ride. Research shows hugs are good for health across a number of fronts, and kisses improve everything from the health of your teeth … 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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Are we ready for zombies that run and ride?

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth My daughter just finished a NetFlix marathon watching past episodes of a show called The Walking Dead. It was a pretty grueling effort to catch up on 4 full seasons or so. But she’s a tough girl … Continue reading →

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Marathon Monopoly is the game of the season

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Marathon Monopoly is a game involving a lot of real estate covered by streets, houses and the occasional railroad along the way to running 26.2 miles. It might start with a roll of the dice to see … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Tell If Your Next Workout is Really “Worth It”

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth  People who are not professional athletes still have legitimate goals for their workouts. In the face of pressing work schedules or family obligations, it can be difficult to determine how much time to put into your workout … Continue reading →

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