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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...

I know what you’re thinking.  This will be another post where I share illustrious exploits from past races where I ultimately prevailed...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...