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5 Things You Can Learn From My Sycamore Pumpkinfest 10K

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

There are not many better conditions to run than those presented at the Sycamore Pumpkinfest 10K yesterday. The wind was nearly still. The temps edged into the high 40s and low 50s. The skies were clear and bright. Perfect for … Continue reading →

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What does it really mean to age as an athlete?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s an interesting problem trying to figure out what to expect (or not expect) as you age as an athlete. See, the idea of aging is both a reality and a mindset. We have no control over the fact that … Continue reading →

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Here’s to a bloody good time when you run and ride

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Something in us is wired to recoil at the sight of blood. Yet the phrase “bloody” or “bloody good” is used as an “intensifer” to describe all sorts of activities from drinking to comedy to simply hanging out … Continue reading →

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The Endurance Athlete Matrix and how it can help you plan your life

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

The world of endurance athletes can often seem complex. Balancing priorities can be tough when there are so many activities to balance. It can help to have a tool to step back and assess your efforts. The above graphic illustrates the primary activities … Continue reading →

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Do you have a place to hone your speed?

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Ever since I was a little kid holding a watch in my grubby little fist waiting for the second hand to reach twelve, I have held fascination with getting faster. Back then our side yard was the … Continue reading →

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Busy doin’ nothin’ till we run and ride

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s great when you get on a training roll and time seems to expand to allow you the freedom and focus to ride or run everyday. But of course it doesn’t always work that way. Busy Doin’ Nothin’ I had … Continue reading →

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Doing the possible so the impossible can happen

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

 By Christopher Cudworth There are accomplishments about which we all dream. Personal records we strive to achieve. At times these goals seem unreachable. Impossible. But we persist, doing the small things that add up to big changes in our bodies, … Continue reading →

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How competition can lead you to your best times

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth  For 98% of the running population, the word “racing” is a misnomer for what transpires when most people show up at a running event. Racing actually involves trying to aggressively outrun another runner or a group of … Continue reading →

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Unintentional cross training sometimes the best

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

As freshman in high school I entered the sport of cross country and found a true love. Nothing was better than running as fast as one could go in the woods and fields. Training was hard. Sometimes my skinny legs … Continue reading →

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Phoning it in ain’t what it used to be

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

The definition of today’s phrase of the day, to “Phone it in…” is provided by the Urban Dictionary, where you can find out what things really mean in modern terms.  Phone it in: to perform an act in a perfunctory, uncommitted fashion, … Continue reading →

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