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Think before you go out and run or ride

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Running and riding are not mindless activities. We should all know that, but it is easy to forget. Doing a little thinking before you set off on a 50-mile ride can, for instance, help you prepare for the inevitable challenges … Continue reading →

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Do trophies really mean anything?

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

If you have ever won a trophy for any reason, you know the feeling of success in having earned recognition for your efforts. First trophies I don’t remember my first trophy, but it might have been for winning a prestigious … Continue reading →

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Clawing our way into the New Year and beyond

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

There is something in the human spirit that likes a practical talisman or two to help us get through life. We wear chains around our necks with a charm, a cross or a hawk’s claw, as I did in college … Continue reading →

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It’s almost 2013 and that means time for reverse resolutions on 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

A couple years ago my cycling took a strange turn in late summer when a series of flats took me out of action day after day. It didn’t take a genius to ascertain that my tires were worn from a … Continue reading →

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Sunday revelation: Hard to discern difference between riding and writing

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Headed into church with my wife this morning, accompanied by my son Evan who is home from NYC, we paused to greet the pastors at the door to the sanctuary. “Good morning,” our associate Pastor (Rich) said to my son. … Continue reading →

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For those who run and ride, the right car can be a Godsend

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Anyone who runs and rides knows it is important to have the right support vehicle to enjoy your activities. A good car has to be reliable, get decent gas mileage, hold a roof rack and have storage … Continue reading →

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In sleep we trust to help us run and ride

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

A few days ago we considered the tarsnake of the common cold and how to avoid it. The subject of sleep was purposely left out of that article. It is obvious that waking rest is an important component in effective … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Church of We Run and Ride

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Welcome to the Church of We Run and Ride.  What follows is a sermon of sorts. And if you know anything about good sermons, the content usually gives you a little history and purpose of the topic, some information on … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the tarsnake of the common cold is always a gamble

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Through some very hard-won experience, I consider myself an expert on the common cold. A cold history As a committed athlete since elementary school days, and an endurance athlete since middle school, there have been countless encounters … Continue reading →

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The fine line between the Paleo diet and the Oreo diet

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

I watch what I eat. I really do. I watch it sit on a shelf, and then I eat it. Like this Oreo. Not exactly the Paleo diet, now is it? I couldn’t help it. The guts were too tasty. … Continue reading →

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