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The surprising power of determination

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth “You’re so determined.”  That’s one of the biggest compliments you can give any person. When you say that someone is “determined” it means they are focused on a goal. They mean to achieve it the best way … Continue reading →

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Resolving the mysteries of Smartwool

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth There are a lot of great performance and comfort products out there in the world these days. One of my favorite brands is Smartwool.* All their products feel good on the skin and the socks don’t stink no matter … Continue reading →

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Exercising our ability to deal with stress

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth There are two kinds of stress in this world. The first is stress from the unknown. We grow anxious and worry when fear of the unknown presses in on us. The second type is stress from the … Continue reading →

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Keys to understanding

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth My brother has been using our 2000 Chevy Impala for a few months and he likes the car, so we got together last night to talk about transferring the title and taking over the insurance. He walked up … Continue reading →

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Base layers and kits that fit

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Back when I started cycling in 2003 or so, I headed to the store and purchased some Pearl Izumi stuff that was real cycling gear. Some nice Descente shorts too. Kits that fit. Yet somehow the jerseys … Continue reading →

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Not exactly performance enhancing drugs (or drinking)

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth Given that it’s Mental Health Month and Mental Health Awareness Week, it might pay to run through the subject of drinking, drugs and self-medication. I don’t know about you, but my running and riding buddies all like … Continue reading →

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Hardly a day goes by

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth May is Mental Health Month and this week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Like all workaday weeks, it begins on a Monday of course. So here’s a thought. For those with anxiety, every day feels like a Monday. It’s a constant dread and wonder … Continue reading →

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An exceptional day for the Tour de Plantes

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth In bright white britches they stand by the road, quivering in a wind that will no relent. Fortunately it is at my back approaching a section of 9% grade that tests the legs to no end. In May the encouragement … Continue reading →

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What kind of tortured soul are you?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth We all like to think of running and riding as a magical fix for the emotional turmoil of life. That works for many people. What we’re forgetting is that we all start from somewhere to get where we’re … Continue reading →

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Dealing with setbacks

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth When you set goals in your running or riding there are bound to be disappointments along the way. If the disappointment is profound enough, you go so far as to call it a setback. That is, you … Continue reading →

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