Tag Archives: running

Err on the side of caution when running and riding after dark

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday I ran at dusk. As I approached a major intersection a mile from my home, I stopped to take a panorama of the traffic waiting to move in the growing darkness. I had arrived as the traffic lights changed. … Continue reading →

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A love letter found on the street tells a story to which we can all relate

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Heading out on a 3-mile run I glanced at a piece of notebook paper in the middle of the street. Often I’ll stop to pick such papers up. There are middle school bus stops on the block, and an elementary … Continue reading →

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A dog and his bone

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Those of you who are pet owners know that every animal has their favorite habits. They might be toys that last forever. Or for cats, it might be their catnip post. This morning my dog stood up on the chair … Continue reading →

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Your place in the parade

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

I don’t know if you have ever participated in a parade, but I have. It’s both a wonderful and a strange thing to be sitting on a float or marching along next to some display or vehicle decorated for the … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Can Learn From My Sycamore Pumpkinfest 10K

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

There are not many better conditions to run than those presented at the Sycamore Pumpkinfest 10K yesterday. The wind was nearly still. The temps edged into the high 40s and low 50s. The skies were clear and bright. Perfect for … Continue reading →

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A place to run through time

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday I ran in Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve, a large park on the west side of St. Charles, Illinois where I went to high school. The preserve is a mix of grassy hills, mature oak woodlands and former farm and … Continue reading →

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The Truman Show is still running when it comes to climate change

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

The news came in 2-4″ of snow is predicted this weekend for Wisconsin. In case you’re geographically challenged, or live in a country far away (and there are many who read this blog who do) that’s the state just north … Continue reading →

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Is it better to stand your ground, charge the shooter or run away?

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

The strange campaign of Republican Presidential candidate Ben Carson continues to entertain but seldom inspires much more than a scratch on the head at his oversimplification of every issue he encounters. As quoted in a recent New York Times story, he … Continue reading →

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Meet Maura, a great little runner to know

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

A few weeks ago following an Experience Triathlon Run Club, I sat and talked with Elena Tawney, a former high school runner and soccer player that has taken up the triathlon. We shared some stories about running and she brought … Continue reading →

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A harvest of reason from the seasons

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

It was not until my early 20s that I learned that my uncle Kermit Nichols had been a tremendous runner in high school and college. What I knew about him to that point was gleaned from summer visits to the … Continue reading →

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