Tag Archives: running and riding

Understanding our appetites

By Christopher Cudworth Today we’re here to talk about appetites, so a definition is in order: ap·pe·tite. Noun. A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, esp. for food. A strong desire or liking for something. Appetites. We all have them, … Continue reading

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On cancer, mortality, and running and riding through life

By Christopher Cudworth Over the past few years my wife Linda and I have joined friends on mini-vacations in southwestern Wisconsin. Part of our reason for going is a mutual appreciation for Frank Lloyd Wright, whose work we have explored … Continue reading

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Be careful what you give up for your running and riding

Many people love the sports they choose because of the experiences it brings them. To finish a marathon, half marathon or even a 5K can be a life-changing event. To ride a Century, hammer through a criterium or put your … Continue reading

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The Zen of making tracks while running and riding

By Christopher Cudworth Many of us track the miles we cover through records in journals, online or through new technology such as Strava or other digital methods. But nothing tracks our existence like the immediacy of our own tracks, left … Continue reading

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Saturday artwork: Goldeneyes are a sign of winter

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Clawing our way into the New Year and beyond

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

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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