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Putting Black Friday into a running and riding perspective

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

It’s still a bit stunning to me that the major shopping day in America is called Black Friday. Perhaps it is proof that Americans have really short memories. Do people really not recall that the term Black Friday was originally … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

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

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

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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It’s Monday. Welcome to the treadmill.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth It’s cold out there Runners and cyclists facing the cold winter months must make a decision on how to keep up their training. You can train outside, bundling up to fight the elements, which for runners often … Continue reading →

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What makes a great running loop?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Nearly all runners have them. The trusty running loop. Depending on your level of commitment in the sport of running, the trusty (or great) running loop can vary from 1 mile to 20. Much of running success depends on consistency. … 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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Caffeine is for wussies: How I quit and lived to tell about it

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Those of you who like (or love) coffee seem to be a happy bunch. You can be seen emerging from your local Starbucks or Caribou or local coffee bistro clutching with two hands a cup of whatever favorite flavor you … Continue reading →

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It’s not that far to fall

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Running and riding both have their risks. Cyclists, however, are at greater risk of falling than runners. But that does not preclude those who run from exercising some caution, or at least watching where they step. Goof or Consequences The … Continue reading →

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Gift of a lifetime: A tribute to a favorite fan

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

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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Should you be afraid of tarsnakes? Oh, yes. And here’s why…

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Seriously. We tried to warn you. When this blog began in August we introduced you to the danger of tarsnakes, both the literal and allegorical form, that are waiting on the open road to take you down … Continue reading →

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