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My Top 5 Favorite Half Marathon Races
As I navigate a hazy running future with my knee, there is the possibility that that half marathons will no longer be part of my racing calendar. Truth be told, I’m actually better at races that go between 6-10 miles. Those races don’t take near a toll on me as much as thirteen plus miles. Nor do they require the same degree of mental focus as the longer half marathon. That’s likely the reason I prefer the half marathon. For me, they represent the ultimate challenge in com
rickdmoore
Jan 164 min read


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...
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Mar 28, 20254 min read


Building the Perfect Racing Calendar
That finish line at the Bix 7 always seems closer than it really is! It’s January 17, 2025. Do you know your racing calendar for this...
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Jan 17, 20255 min read


Am I an Ass? (2024 Review)
Am I an Ass? We’re going to get to that rather significant question later in this blog. But first, let’s check out some of my other...
rickdmoore
Dec 20, 20245 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...
rickdmoore
Nov 22, 20243 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
Sep 27, 20244 min read


I Did What?
We’re all friends here, right? The reason I’m asking is that I’m going share with you something that happened at the St. Paddy’s Half...
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Apr 12, 20244 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
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