Tag Archives: running and riding

The solace of lonesome places

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

  One of the things I like best about running and riding is the solace of lonesome places. Last night during my ride in rather windy conditions, I found myself in need of a roadside break to adjust some things … Continue reading →

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The secret to love what you’re doing when you run, ride and swim

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Motivation is the power source of all performance. Without motivation, there is no will to work. Without the will to work, there is no progress. Without progress, there is no achievement. And without the potential for achievement, there is no real … Continue reading →

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Torn between two lovers…

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Relax, it’s not what you think. I’m not having an affair. But my long term relationships with running/riding and birding do come into conflict this time of year. I’ll be out running (as I was this morning) and hear a … Continue reading →

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Chicken legs

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

When I first started running at age 13, my vision of what would happen to my legs was something of a fantasy. I dreamed that my calves and thighs would evolve into something the girls all loved. My teammates often … Continue reading →

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What it’s like to live with anxiety and depression. How running and riding can help.

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth
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What it means to really LOVE our running and riding

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

More than one person I know has made this similar observation about their love of running or cycling. “I don’t know what I’d do without it.” Of course (and unfortunately) we all typically do get to experience life without our favorite activities. Injury … Continue reading →

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Ask yourself this simple question: “Why am I eating?”

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

Humans have to eat like everything else on this earth. Fortunately we don’t actually have to hunt our own food these days or 99.9% of the human population would die in a week. Continue reading →

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From We Run and Ride to The Right Kind of Pride

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Today’s blog represents the 555th blog post or so on this website. It goes without saying this is a labor of love, and your readership is appreciated. We Run and Ride started with a discussion with my friend … Continue reading →

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Metaphysical observations over a beer in July

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth While waiting for a birthday party to begin at an eatery in downtown Naperville, Illinois, I ordered a beer at the outdoor bar. My vantage point was pleasant, sitting at the corner of a marble-topped bar with … Continue reading →

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A running feud with chipmunks

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Before I get on the bad side of animal rights activists, let me go on record in saying that I’m a huge nature buff. I even spend time in the buff in nature whenever possible, so long … Continue reading →

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