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Your sock drawer may be key to success in life

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Many years back there was a Thorlo sock campaign in which people ran marathons in their Thorlo socks as a means to prove the quality of the Thorlo brand. Thorlos really are a superior sock. The thickest … Continue reading →

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Chain reactions

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Chain reactions Cyclists know there is no more important component on the bike than the bike chain. Along with the crankset it is the primary device that propels you. A rusted chain slows you down. A busted … Continue reading →

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Ever been really lost on the run or ride? Or in life?

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth If you’re a runner or a cyclist, or even a swimmer who gets out into open water, you have likely experienced the awful feeling of getting lost. Out in the woods It doesn’t happen that often for … Continue reading →

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Running and riding to the beach

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In my very early 20s, I was offered a chance to have a free week on Assateague Island if I drove a family’s car down from Illinois to their cabin on the shore. Problem was, the car … Continue reading →

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Thinking on your bare feet

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

Of course we know there is a whole movement toward barefoot running, about which some of us are completely convinced and others, completely equivocal. One has reason to ruminate on such subjects while walking barefoot with the dog on on … Continue reading →

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Understanding our appetites

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Today we’re here to talk about appetites, so a definition is in order: ap·pe·tite. Noun. A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, esp. for food. A strong desire or liking for something. Appetites. We all have them, … Continue reading →

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Screaming serenity

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

As it crept into the vernacular as an enticing notion of mind control, the idea of zen thought has been twisted and turned into just about anything a person wants to call it. The Urban Dictionary defines zen this way: One … Continue reading →

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Leaving the bike behind to run

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Pretty soon I’m packing up for a trip to Southwest Wisconsin. Some friends and I are going to visit Taliesin, the home of Frank Lloyd Wright south of Spring Green, Wisconsin. We’ll also enjoy a play the … Continue reading →

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What the hell do you know about mountain biking?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The thing about mountain biking is that to do it right, you had better know what the hell you’re doing. Wander off on the wrong trail and kiddo, there’s no easy way back. Rocks and drops and … Continue reading →

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How running and riding help conquer your fears

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Fear is the emotion that too commonly keeps people from reaching their potential in all phases of life. We fear failure. We fear success. We fear rejection. We fear lack of will. We fear the unknown. We … Continue reading →

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