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
Oct 114 min read
Living the Dream!
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...
rickdmoore
Sep 274 min read
The Capital Pursuit Curse (& Other Totally Valid Jinxes and Assorted Maledictions)
It's happened again! The insidious Capital Pursuit Curse caused me to miss one of my favorite races! For the fourth straight time, I...
rickdmoore
Aug 304 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...
rickdmoore
Aug 165 min read
Reigniting the Spark (UCC 1979)
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...
rickdmoore
Aug 25 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...
rickdmoore
Jul 53 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...
rickdmoore
Jun 74 min read
The Most Difficult Part of My Training Schedule
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...
rickdmoore
May 245 min read
Hanging Out with the Cool Kids
Who doesn’t like to hang out with the Cool Kids? I certainly do. Not only do they make whatever I'm doing seem as though it's the best...
rickdmoore
Apr 264 min read
1979 Track: End of a Dream
My senior year in high school track stands out - for all the wrong reasons. It was the first season where I did not improve from the...
rickdmoore
Jan 54 min read
My Running Goals for 2024
A glimpse at the upcoming races for this year! Happy 2024! It's my hope that everyone's holidays were enjoyable, rewarding and relaxing. ...
rickdmoore
Dec 22, 20234 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 8, 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...
rickdmoore
Nov 24, 20233 min read
Why I Haven’t Run A Marathon (Yet)
I'm a coward. But at least I'm an honest one. I always correct people whenever they say that I run marathons. I do not run marathons. I...
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...
rickdmoore
Oct 27, 20233 min read
'23 DSM Half: Reminding Me Why I Enjoy Races
I didn’t set a PR at this year's IMT Des Moines Half Marathon. Actually, my overall time was a tad slower than I’d hoped. But that’s...
rickdmoore
Oct 13, 20234 min read
Age Graded Results: Helpful Tool or Dive Down a Rabbit Hole?
Class is now in session. Show of hands. How many of you have heard of “Age-Graded Results?” Me? I’d never heard of it until a friend...
rickdmoore
Sep 29, 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 15, 20235 min read
A Season of Success, Dreams...and Disco!
“Would you like some company up here, Joel?” I boldly uttered those words 45 years ago to my teammate as we rounded the top of the...
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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