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rickdmoore
Nov 22, 20243 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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rickdmoore
Jul 19, 20244 min read
What Was I Thinking?
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...
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rickdmoore
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Seven Seasons of the Red Flannel
Something's wrong with me. Seriously wrong. What other reason do I have that the race I've participated in most takes place in the...
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rickdmoore
Nov 10, 20234 min read
A Race with Small Town Charm ...and Pie!
What would you think of running a 10K on a straight, flat course along quiet wooded bicycle trails in the light of a sunrise in early...
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rickdmoore
Sep 1, 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. ...
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rickdmoore
Dec 23, 20225 min read
The Jingle Bell Run: A Good Race and A Missed Opportunity
First things first! Let me wish to each of you the best of tidings for the upcoming holidays! It's my hope that the coming days allow...
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rickdmoore
Dec 9, 20225 min read
Looking Back on '2022 (Or Can We Just Start Talking about 2023?)
My personal highlight for running in 2022 came on a sticky Saturday morning in early July. I was about halfway through an eight-mile run...
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rickdmoore
Oct 28, 20225 min read
The Perfect Race
Rick sad. Or to put it in a somewhat more descriptive manner, I am a bit down about having had to miss the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon...
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