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rickdmoore
Jan 314 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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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
Sep 27, 20244 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...
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rickdmoore
Jul 5, 20243 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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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
Feb 16, 20245 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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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...
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rickdmoore
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...
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