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March Races: A Necessary Evil
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...
rickdmoore
Mar 284 min read


Why I Love LSD!
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...
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Jan 314 min read


Meet Mr. Reasonably-Nice Guy (2025 Running Goals)
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. ...
rickdmoore
Jan 34 min read


Why I Hate & Love 5K's
"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...
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Nov 22, 20243 min read


The 3 R's (Rick's Rules for Runners)
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...
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Aug 30, 20244 min read


Pissed Off & Racing
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...
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Aug 2, 20245 min read


Are You A Runner?
We interrupt this blog for a Pop Quiz. It consists of 15 questions carefully developed during my recent Boston vacation (while savoring...
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Jul 5, 20243 min read


Top 5 Worst Weather Races
Stunning blue skies greeted me the morning of October 8, 2017 when I returned to competitive racing. Indeed, the weather could not have...
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Feb 16, 20245 min read


Me 'n My Lat! (A Review of Running in '23)
Two things stood out most prominently about my running in 2023. The first being that I missed two races due to perhaps the silliest...
rickdmoore
Dec 22, 20234 min read


Surviving Sycamore (And Trail Runs!)
I don’t like trail runs and they don't like me. Reason I say that is because they tend to favor runners with more nimble strides who can...
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Dec 8, 20234 min read


Capital Pursuit: Facing the Inevitable?
Am I starting to slow down? That was the predominant question in my mind going into last Sunday’s Capital Pursuit 10-mile race. Let me...
rickdmoore
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Why I Have a Running Coach (And Maybe You Should Too)
Not too long ago, someone asked me why I have a running coach, wondering if shaving a few seconds off a race time is actually worth it. ...
rickdmoore
Sep 1, 20234 min read


Life in the Pain Cave
Sometimes, running sucks. This picture to the left was taken during the final stretch of the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon in 2019. ...
rickdmoore
May 26, 20234 min read
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