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A reality check tarsnake: The “not so green side’ of cycling and running

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Green or not? Both cycling and running have reputations as “green” activities. That is, they don’t chew up fossil fuels or pollute the environment. But if you add up your cycling and running miles, and consider where the bulk of … Continue reading →

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Talking Half-Marathon, Women’s Running and Connections

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

At 8:00 a.m on a Sunday morning, the streets are usually quieter than usual. Perfect time to walk the dog and let thoughts wander. It hardly registered with me that that the wooden street barriers lying near street corners indicated … Continue reading →

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Running and Riding Through the Tarsnakes of Unemployment

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

The Sanitary Sewer of Unemployment By Christopher Cudworth See that photo above? It’s a Sanitary Sewer cover on a neighborhood street. The term “sanitary sewer” is an oxymoron if you think about it. Or a euphemism, which is just as … Continue reading →

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The moment you knew you were a runner (or rider)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth When you start to know There are few absolutes in the world, and pointing to the moment in time when you knew you would be a runner or a cyclist is a little tough to pin down … Continue reading →

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The Nike Air Edge and the previously Untold Equipment Addiction Conspiracy

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

It was a simple purchase. Buying new road racing flats. But I am these days convinced it really was a plot of some sort. A clandestine experiment to see how much joy in running a human being could take. It … Continue reading →

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For runners, heat is worse than cold. But for cyclists, cold is the worst danger.

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

As a college distance runner, it was always a challenge to get acclimated for the heat during spring track season because the weather was often so cold that the first 80 degree day was a total shock to the body. … Continue reading →

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Heat injury is a real problem when you run and ride

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Each fall I try to attend a high school cross country meet or two. Today’s cross country meets are a wonderful mix of boys and girl’s events. There are numerous levels of competition from frosh-soph to Open to Varsity. Often … Continue reading →

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Lake Solitude and Back: The Rocky Road to Enlightenment

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

As training runs go, or training rides for that matter, it can be fun to put yourself into a position where you face a real test. Those kinds of runs and rides test your personal character. Push you through fear … Continue reading →

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Insurance screenings are a test even for the healthiest 2%

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

The health assessor from the big insurance company showed up in a shiny new Infiniti coupe. It was her job to administer the tests that would determine whether it was possible for me to upgrade to a “better” policy. You … Continue reading →

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