Tag Archives: running and riding

What gets you up and training at 6:00 a.m. or earlier?

By Christopher Cudworth  I feel fortunate to have always been an early riser. Between my penchant for studying birds, which is best done in the early hours of day, and my love of running and riding, getting up before 6:00 … Continue reading

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The 10 Principles of a Good Coach

By Christopher Cudworth The most important trait of people who are successful in athletics, and in life, is that they believe in themselves. Which means that the most important job of a coach at any level of sport, from kindergarten … Continue reading

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Has there ever been a better time in history to be a running shoe slut?

By Christopher Cudworth If you are sensitive to R-Rated language, cover your eyes or stop reading right now. Because we are about to embark on a journey through the sexy, seedy world of Running Shoe Porn. That’s right, pictures of … Continue reading

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Cruise Control and what it means to make an honest effort

I have never been one for use of a lot of Cruise Control in any vehicle. It always felt like cheating. Perhaps something in my long career or running and riding makes it feel like that. You come to think … Continue reading

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Is your toaster making you slower?

By Christopher Cudworth I used to love toast and waffles and syrupy stuff more than anyone in the world. My brothers branded me the Toast King because I ate so much of it. Favorite style of toast? Cinnamon toast. Liberal … Continue reading

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How do you grade yourself as an athlete?

Getting good grades is one of the ways we measure our success in life. “Making the grade” is also how we’re assessed in business and other pursuits as well. How do you grade yourself as an athlete? Most commonly we … Continue reading

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The mercies of getting cut

By Christopher Cudworth The world of sports can be merciless. In some programs, you either make the team or get cut. Getting cut used to be a method of sending a signal to kids that they had to either work … Continue reading

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Running and riding through a world of absolutes

By Christopher Cudworth Liberal folks like me tend to think in terms of relationships when it comes to getting along in the world. But there are quite a few categories of existence that live and die by the numbers. In … Continue reading

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The 10 Deadly Sins of Training

By Christopher Cudworth You should learn and know the 10 Deadly Sins of Training no matter how much you run and ride. But this is no mere Top 10 list. These can’t be placed in order because they all matter … Continue reading

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What draws you to run and ride?

By Christopher Cudworth For those who run… My career in running started before the whole running boom even got going. When asked to run 12 minutes in a 7th grade fitness test, I ran two miles. Something real and earnest … Continue reading

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