Tag Archives: sports psychology

What do you think of these new concepts that combine running and cycling?

By Monte Wehrkamp with contributions by Christopher Cudworth After reading this short article on new bike concepts, we invite you to take our 3-question poll on this subject and find out what others think about new cycling concepts at PollDaddy.com My … Continue reading

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Read all about it: The best way to prepare for competition

The great thing about racing is the excitement it brings. The chance to test your fitness against others is the reason many of us run and ride. Competition can bring out the best and the worst in us. A simple … Continue reading

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Is your inner animal holding you back from enjoying competition?

by Christopher Cudworth As the skinniest kid in a family of four boys, two older and one younger than me, it was an art of survival to learn to handle teasing from my brothers over skinny arms and skinny legs. … Continue reading

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Don’t turtle up in your training…Come out of your shell and try new things!

What it means to “turtle up” Athletes of all levels tend to train in their “safety zones.” That is, they do the types of training with which they are fairly familiar, comfortable and proficient. We’re all a little like turtles … Continue reading

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Running and Riding Through the Tarsnakes of Unemployment

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)

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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