Jack Nacho Moore – Trail Hound, Trail Running Magazine

(March 2014) – Jack Nacho Moore – Trail Hound

PARENTS: Abi & Mike Moore. Also known as Mom, (the woman who lets me on the bed), and Dad, (the man who tells me to get off the bed).

BORN: Not entirely sure, but it was hot and was just over a year ago. My parents tell people who question my Canadian authenticity that I came from New Mexico. And as a result they gave me the middle name of Nacho. Señor Jack Nacho Moore.

BREED: The lovely ladies from the Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter in Eureka, MT who rescued me from the unquestionable, decided I was a Heeler/Shepherd cross. All I know is that I can run faster than the lot of them and my legs are getting longer every day.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: It’s been one exciting year. Since becoming Canadian in May 2013, I’ve had to learn Human and English. I feel I’ve developed quite the extensive vocabulary. Noticeable words which evoke dramatic reactions from me are “running” and “skiing”, although I do find my blank “no hablo inglés” expression most useful, especially when requested to get off the bed. I have also become well accomplished at going from deep sleep to action ready in 0.5 seconds flat. No matter what I’m in the middle of, I’m ready.

FAVOURITE PLACES TO RUN: Anywhere. At the time of my interview, we are trapped in something called winter which I seem to love a lot more than my parents. I’m a street dog, turned powder hound! After reading Roxy’s interview in the last issue, I can only dream of what’s to come. Despite me displaying high energy at all times (another notable accomplishment), Mom and Dad are still protective of me running too hard until I’m older. Pretty excited about setting some strong PB’s this spring, but fear my parents will slow me down considerably. Wish they had four legs.

FAVOURITE THINGS IN THE WORLD: This is a tough one. Running downhill single track ranks pretty high. Post running naps on the couch are the best way to finish off a day. And I’d never say no to a car ride – in fact I like to get in stranger’s vehicles and then refuse to budge (it makes my Mom mad, but the strangers tell me I’m cute so I’ll stick with it).

LEAST FAVOURITE THINGS IN THE WORLD: Not sure. I think I like pretty much everything so far, although the vacuum is questionable. I consider myself a good judge of character and have yet to meet a human whose face I don’t want to lick, especially those salty running ones.

SCHEDULE: It sounds as though there’s a big season ahead of the Moore family, judging by the number of times I hear the word “running”, (then freak out), not to mention the running shoe invasion in our front room, (I think they have a problem). Looking forwards to saying “hola” to many of you salty runners in the near future. Happy running!