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

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

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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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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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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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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