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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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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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...
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Mar 31, 20234 min read
Keeping the Faith! A Summary of the St. Paddy's Half Marathon
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner! The award for "Most Miserable Race Ever" goes to the 2023 St. Paddy’s Half Marathon! Not quite the...
rickdmoore
Mar 17, 20234 min read
The Half Marathon That "Beat" Me
On the morning of Saturday, March 18, I’ll be running the St. Paddy’s Half Marathon in Des Moines. Although I'm approaching this race as...
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Nov 11, 20225 min read
“Mr. Consistency's” Final Season
Mr. Consistency? I'll get to that later. Right now, I'm thinking back to almost exactly forty years ago today when the sport that had...
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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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