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The closest I ever came to Dan Marino. Dear Rick, This email comes from yourself, sent nearly twenty years from your future. I'm sending...

This is me wondering if I left the fireplace on at the house. “Because, sir, you are an idiot.” That was my response to the question I...

Would you believe that most participants in this event actually wear red flannel tops? I went to bed February 14 prepared to compete in...

Let me introduce my wonderful wife, Amy! Happy Valentine's Day! As we celebrate this special day of romance, I have to say that my wife...

This pic was taken after a 13-mile run last August. Only 4 more months until I can wear singlets again! I have a confession to make.  I...

Believe it or not, Krusteaz is a PNW company that makes pancake mix. Meet Mr. Reasonably-Nice Guy. That’s me.  Or so I’m hoping. ...

"I truly hate racing in 5k’s." That's exactly what I would have said prior to July 13 of this year. Of course, hate is probably too...

Have you ever experienced a time in your life that you were simply happy to be in the moment? A time where nothing could take away the...

It's happened again! The insidious Capital Pursuit Curse caused me to miss one of my favorite races! For the fourth straight time, I...

School is back in session. Let's take our seats. Today's lesson focuses on etiquette for runners. You can call them "The 3 R's." Or if...

One of the most pivotal moments in my life occurred on a quiet Sunday evening in July 1979. I received a phone call from the...

I cannot recall the last time I felt as angry as I did at the start of the 50th Anniversary of the Bix 7 on July 27. What happened? It's...

With the heat index hovering in the mid-nineties and "Life in the Fast Lane" blasting in my ear buds, I reached deep inside for that...

We interrupt this blog for a Pop Quiz.  It consists of 15 questions carefully developed during my recent Boston vacation (while savoring...

The most difficult part of my training calendar started this past Monday.  It’s a two-week period that I’ve been dreading but know that I...

"Dear Rick, This is your older self. In August, I'll be at my 45th class reunion. Because of that, I find myself thinking back to...

Stunning blue skies greeted me the morning of October 8, 2017 when I returned to competitive racing. Indeed, the weather could not have...

I am a music geek. One with a collection of thousands of albums encompassing genres ranging from Top 40 to alternative rock to disco to...

A glimpse at the upcoming races for this year! Happy 2024! It's my hope that everyone's holidays were enjoyable, rewarding and relaxing. ...

Two things stood out most prominently about my running in 2023. The first being that I missed two races due to perhaps the silliest...