Author Archives: Fred

About Fred

I am the running coach of Quest Club of Arizona, an adult running club. Formerly coached at Phoenix College for 18 years, and have coached a number of elite runners including Trina Painter and Lisa Weidenbach. Most recently coached Priscilla Hein, graduate of ASU and Olympic Trials semi finalist. In addition to coaching I am the sports publicist for the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference in track and field, and the Meet Director for the NJCAA Region Championships in Cross Country and Track and Field.

Bill Walsh

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Fred

One of my heroes died today. Bill Walsh, age 75, died of leukemia. I am Fred Moore, 73 years of age, and my father died of leukemia so I know the disease well. I have three home towns: Phoenix, where … Continue reading →

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Barack Hussein Obama

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Fred

Today in Springfield, Illinois, the junior senator from that state declared his intention to run for the President of the United States. Barack Hussein Obama announced his candidacy for the Presidency. Obama is not the first black man to run … Continue reading →

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The Dog Whisperer

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Fred

This week I discovered a program on National Geographic Channel called the Dog Whisperer. Cesar Millan is the dog whisperer. He works in Los Angeles and if I could describe him it would be as a dog psycholgist. But I … Continue reading →

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Another Miscalculation?

Posted on July 30, 2006 by Fred

I hate to write about politics because it stirs up such feelings both positive and negative. But I feel compelled to get my feelings down here because I think we are once again being led down a blind alley. I … Continue reading →

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Barbaro, Seabiscuit, and Smarty Jones Part III

Posted on July 24, 2006 by Fred

Shortly after Smarty Jones had been shipped back from Florida to Philadelphia Park he suffered what could have been a catasophic injury and ended not only his racing career, but his life. During a training session preparing for his first … Continue reading →

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Tour de Landis

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Fred

Yesterday I watched as American Floyd Landis, the leader of this years Tour de France, crack over the last 8-10 miles of hard mountin road. I saw him finish 8 minutes behind the new leader of the tour and lose … Continue reading →

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Barbaro, Seabiscuit, and Smarty Jones Part II

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Fred

Barbaro, Seabicuit, and Smarty Jones Part II Laura Hillenbrand has written a brilliant book about horse racing from the perspective of one incredible animal in a time of depression in America. She begins her story like this: “In 1938, near … Continue reading →

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Barbaro, Seabiscuit, and Smarty Jones Part I

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Fred

Much of my writing is stream of consciousness. I start one place, plan to head in one direction and end up somewhere else. This bit of writing concerns horse racing, and thoroughbred race horses. It was triggered by my life … Continue reading →

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Global Warming

Posted on July 14, 2006 by Fred

Tom Brokaw is hosting a program on Global Warming this week on the Discovery Channel to further our discussion about a movie no one has seen yet, An Inconvenient Truth. I will try to find the time and night it … Continue reading →

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An Inconvenient Truth

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Fred

I wanted to recommend a movie to everyone I know. I don’t think it’s gettin enough attention. I’ll admit it’s pretty scary, but I think we need to be scared. It’s not about the war, or gas prices, or the … Continue reading →

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