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On the questions raised by a pair of wheels

By Christopher Cudworth Recently I dined at the Filling Station, a restaurant that features American memorabilia in its decorations. Inside the store were some of those classic pumps that once showed the gasoline you were pumping into your vehicle. Outside the … Continue reading

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Running home to the garden

By Christopher Cudworth Between sitting at a desk for hours at work and hitting the roads to run or ride, it seems like we go from sedentary to rushing around. But there is a world where you get the best of both … Continue reading

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Tired of getting screwed by flat tires

By Christopher Cudworth If you ride a bike, sooner or later you’ll get a flat tire. Most recently, my rear tire picked up a 1″ screw that punctured the tube and buried itself deep along the wheel. I was wise … Continue reading

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On what it means to be a runner

By Christopher Cudworth At the age of six years old, I grabbed a traditional old watch off my father’s dresser and headed out to the side yard of our Lancaster, Pennyslvania home. The yard had once been a clay tennis … Continue reading

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It’s Sunday and time to give a little thanks for being able to run and ride

By Christopher Cudworth Yesterday afternoon I arrived home to a quiet house because my dog was on a visit to the neighbor across the street. She watches him on occasion because she does not like to think of him being … Continue reading

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White ovals take endurance event marketing to a new level

By Christopher Cudworth Businessman Jim Varga has a history of innovation with data and product fulfillment. His company Neofill built its reputation creating consumer connections for radio and other industries. The company has earned an A- rating from the Better … Continue reading

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Are relationships the most important part of your training and racing?

By Christopher Cudworth Way back when a book titled The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was published, people were beginning to more deeply consider what it meant to engage in a solo activity as profound as running long distances. … Continue reading

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Running and riding through anxiety, depression and grief

By Christopher Cudworth A year ago on March 26, 2013, my wife died after 8 years of treatment for ovarian cancer. Notice that I do not mention the word “battle” or “fight” or “struggle” in the context of my wife’s … Continue reading

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It’s Oscars time. Here are the Academy Awards for the best running and riding movies never made

By Christopher Cudworth A few years back, I organized and hosted a giant Academy Awards party at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois. More than 900 people attended. Catering was provided by Panera Bread. People were excited to be … Continue reading

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People who run and ride can be a pretty creative bunch

By Christopher Cudworth If there’s one thing you learn from all those miles of running and riding, it’s how and when to improvise. Creatively. Extending Shoe Life It’s hard to remember exactly who conceived the idea, but in the days … Continue reading

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