Tag Archives: tarsnakes

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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It’s time to go fast for @gofast

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

My Twitter handle @gofast was concocted at a moment’s notice when signing up for social media several years ago. I’ve tweeted something like 6000 times since then. That means I’m quick on the draw, have an overly active mind, take … Continue reading →

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Confusing times and tarsnakes afoot

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Last Friday afternoon, eager to get in a good workout, I headed out the Great Western Trail in St. Charles. The trail is a former railroad bed that was one of the first lines in Illinois to be converted to … Continue reading →

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Running Shoes and Souls: A We Run and Ride video special on biomechanics, orthotics and healthy running

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth
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The long running take on tarsnakes

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Walking up to the door of the Starbucks in a neighboring town, I looked down to see a clearly marked footprint on the street. You don’t often see footprints made from tar on many streets. That’s a pretty remarkable fact … Continue reading →

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Swimming to a place that no longer exists

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Recently a fellow from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania contacted me through email. Greetings, Chris. I did an online search of the Meadia Heights Swim Team and found your article regarding your time on the team.  I live in Lancaster, PA and … Continue reading →

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Navigating the tarsnakes of conservatism

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

There’s a debate going on in America right now about the right path to prosperity and healthy government. As you’ve noticed, I consistently snark on the current (an oxymoron I know) breed of conservatives through this blog. Some of my … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Tarsnake Award from We Run and Ride

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Arriving home late last night, I was surprised to find an interesting item on my doorstep. It was a real, live tarsnake. Attached to the tarsnake was a baggie with a note inside. It said, TARSNAKE AWARD. YOU’RE THE FIRST … Continue reading →

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10 bikes you’ll never see on the market

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

At We Run and Ride, we confess to a certain lust for new bikes. When the annual Bike Porn issues from Bicycling or Velo magazines, we pore through the reviews wondering what it would really be like to own one of … Continue reading →

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On spring days and a sense of loss

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

Heading into the outdoor track season my sophomore year at Kaneland High School in 1971, I was in a strange position. My father had announced to our family that we would be moving to St. Charles, a city ten miles … Continue reading →

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