Tag Archives: riding

Which is the harder sport, running or riding?

Let’s have a little debate here. Which is the harder or more difficult sport, running or riding? The arguments could start with the basics. Going Solo 1. In running you cannot coast. Every step you take is one of self-propulsion. Yet … Continue reading

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Have you made your November Resolutions yet?

By Christopher Cudworth January 1 is actually a little late to make resolutions if you are planning to make 2013 a better year than 2012. However if you’re not reading this until January, the suggestions below are still highly valuable … Continue reading

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The tarsnake of being thankful for things that didn’t happen

Thanksgiving is about saying thanks for everything you have in life. Food. Family. Love. Relationships. Your road bike. A favorite pair of shoes. See, if you run and ride, your perspective gets a little skewed toward your favorite activities. Nothing wrong … Continue reading

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Important safety warning to all who run and ride

By Christopher Cudworth There is a serious problem facing many of you out there who run and ride. You might not think about it on a daily basis, but you may be at risk of running or riding off the … Continue reading

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Sweating this one out

By Monte Wehrkamp Confessions of a sweater. I have the ability to sweat better, harder, faster and in greater volume than anybody I know. I can sweat at the drop of a hat, then sweat twice as much picking it … Continue reading

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Gift of a lifetime: A tribute to a favorite fan

In late October 2005 I worked for a newspaper and had gone to the office early to make some phone calls and get ready for a sales appointment that morning. Sitting at a desk outside the photo department, I could … Continue reading

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Is riding or running at a “respectable pace” your worst enemy?

The first year I got my road bike was the best year of training and racing ever. And that’s not a good thing. Because in the 8 years since I bought a Felt 4C carbon fiber road bike, I’ve developed … Continue reading

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A maximal take on minimalist running

Let’s talk for a minute about minimalist running. Because we all want to run as naturally as possible. The real deal of course, is running barefoot. That puts you in direct contact with the ground with absolute and constructive feedback … Continue reading

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A tribute to a rider named John.

Last evening the guys in our group ride received the sad news that a longtime rider on Saturday and Sunday mornings had passed away suddenly. The causes are not yet known, but it seems he was simply enjoying using his … Continue reading

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It’s all about the running and riding gear sometimes. Almost always wish it weren’t.

Getting out to run or ride should be simple. But often it is not. The best intentions to go out for a workout can be lost for lack of a simple item, like a biking glove, or one of your … Continue reading

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