Tag Archives: University of Chicago

Three coaches. Same sports. Different worlds.

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

The Illinois running community has produced some famous coaches over the years. Decades ago there was Ted Haydon, the former leader of the University of Chicago Track Club. His athletes included world record holders such as Rick Wolhuter and many … Continue reading →

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Streetlights may be Life In Hell for those who run and ride

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Years ago when cartoonist Matt Groening had not yet burst onto the national scene with The Simpsons, his work was featured in alternative newspapers around the country. His main feature was a strip called Life In Hell, which the the … Continue reading →

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Bikes and brains and snows and rains

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

The lifestyles of bicycles in urban areas and college campuses has always fascinated me. Some bikes sit chained to street signs for weeks on end, months even. Years? One walks past one of these chained bikes on the way to … Continue reading →

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