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Why your training (and thinking) must evolve

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

The notion of fitness is a key element of the theory of evolution. In nature, being fit for life means having the ability to survive. There are trillions of examples of this principle in operation every day. Evolution through time has … Continue reading →

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Explaining the lure of triathlon to someone who doesn’t

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

From the outside looking in, the sport of triathlon certainly looks insane. Magic Marker numbers scrawled on bare skin. Tight racing suits, radical sunglasses and a strange variety of hats and helmets. Bikes that look more like wine bottle openers … Continue reading →

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Rocking and rolling on the Cleveland bandwagon

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

For Father’s Day, I spent a weekend in Cleveland with my son and had a really great time. We visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Basically, the entire museum is a giant admission that without the creativity and genius … Continue reading →

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The numbers really do lie sometimes

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

At the race packet pickup last Saturday, the guy handing out the numbers gave me a weird smile. “I hate to tell you this,” he grinned. “But your number is 666.” Okay, I laughed. The Mark of the Beast. However, … Continue reading →

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The secret to love what you’re doing when you run, ride and swim

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Motivation is the power source of all performance. Without motivation, there is no will to work. Without the will to work, there is no progress. Without progress, there is no achievement. And without the potential for achievement, there is no real … Continue reading →

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Torn between two lovers…

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Relax, it’s not what you think. I’m not having an affair. But my long term relationships with running/riding and birding do come into conflict this time of year. I’ll be out running (as I was this morning) and hear a … Continue reading →

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Ever thought about the best fitness investments you ever made?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

All of us depend on equipment and coaching to improve performance. In 40+ years of competition, I’ve tried to invest in areas where the returns are greatest. Some of these items were part of a team opportunity or program. Others were … Continue reading →

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Hard on the streets and Back On My Feet

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

I guess you could say this was a serendipitous morning. My encounter with a homeless fellow this morning was something unexpected, but illustrative. My son Evan Paul Cudworth is running the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon this weekend to raise money … Continue reading →

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Between the trees

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Sue and I attended church on Saturday night. The sermon was about living in the “space between” the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Book of Genesis and the Tree of Life in the Book of Revelation. … Continue reading →

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Cheaper than therapy, but here’s what you might miss

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

There’s a meme that says Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy. And that’s generally true. But at the price of $150 per pair of shoes, it’s getting to be an almost even competition. Cycling is perhaps cheaper than therapy, and swimming … Continue reading →

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