Tag Archives: running

Learning to smile on the hills

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday we ran 10 miles in the Morton Arboretum, a hilly landscape in suburban Chicago. There aren’t than many places in northeastern Illinois where you get a set of hills so close together. The Arb cover a series of glacial … Continue reading →

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Life is always changing at Starbucks

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

As an independent contractor for my clients, I work in a variety of settings. Sometimes it’s onsite with the client. Other times I’ll work from my studio space at Water Street Studios. Many times I’ll set up at Starbucks to … Continue reading →

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On wise women and very young men

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

At the tender age of 23, I stumbled into a relationship with a 33-year-old woman. We met in a bar and started hanging out together. She smoked a lot of pot. A lot. She owned collection of Turkish pipes purchased … Continue reading →

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The graphic truth of strength training

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

The past couple weeks at the gym I got a bit more serious about lifting. The effects on my running were immediate. There was more snap in my stride and less feeling that I was on unstable. I literally felt … Continue reading →

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The solemnity of a dirt nap

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

A few weeks ago while running at night, I cut across a plowed cornfield to avoid having to turn back through a cul de sac. Having made many such decisions in life, I knew there was a risk of falling, … Continue reading →

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Locker room talk

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Even on race days, it’s not that easy to get up at 4:30 a.m. No matter how enthusiastic you might feel the night before, getting out of a snug bed is difficult. Then to consider the cold drive from home … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in bridges?

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  Last night following a busy Christmas Day in which we celebrated at three different homes, my mind went to work when the head hit the pillow.   The dreams that came about were all about what it means to have … Continue reading →

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Breaking with Christmas tradition

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

For the last thirty years on Christmas morning I’ve gone for a run on a golf course north of my in-laws’ house in Addison, Illinois. But with family dynamics shifting around for our clan, we’ll be out in the Fox … Continue reading →

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Tethered to a goal

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

When one thinks about setting and achieving goals, there are a ton of life experiences that feed into that process. At some age in our athletic careers, the transition from raw competitive instincts to setting goals has to be channeled. … Continue reading →

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Running before the sun is up

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Perhaps you’re an early riser by nature. Or maybe you have to be an early riser because of your schedule. Or best of all, you just like running in the dark. In every case, it is a unique experience every … Continue reading →

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