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Let’s make something clear. My January 3 post from earlier this year does not count. It’s been retro conned away. It was a bad dream. It’s been written out of the script of my life. Thanks to a successful surgery on my left knee, I’m back to running. Specifically, my Nike Pegasus’s are being put through their paces five times a week. That includes speedwork with Coach Ives again. My paces are approaching where I’d been before I tore my meniscus last July. That qualif

Yes, this is a typical evening at hour house when I come home. And that kitchen is most certainly not created by AI! 😉 “Honey, I’m home! ” was my usual greeting to my darling wife after a long day of wholesome union work. Then I added, “And I’ve scheduled an appointment with a nutritionist.” All motion screeched to an immediate halt with a sound akin to someone lifting a needle from a record. “You’ve what?” I sought to ease her unintended anxiety. “My darling dearest, I o

Steve Prefontaine - putting Oregon on the map for long distance running! I remember the day like it was just a couple weeks ago. Because...

Meet the 2025 Body Project Team! Front row (l-R): Casey Willenborg, Rachel Morgan, Ryan Clement, Mandy Ives. Back Row: Nick Klocke, Me,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We interrupt this blog for a Pop Quiz. It consists of 15 questions carefully developed during my recent Boston vacation (while savoring...

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...

"Dear Rick, This is your older self. In August, I'll be at my 45th class reunion. Because of that, I find myself thinking back to...

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...

A glimpse at the upcoming races for this year! Happy 2024! It's my hope that everyone's holidays were enjoyable, rewarding and relaxing. ...

Two things stood out most prominently about my running in 2023. The first being that I missed two races due to perhaps the silliest...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

Run By Myself? Yeah, Right. March 13, 2020 definitely lived up to it's "Friday the 13th" status. After waiting over 30 minutes in a...