Junior
Cambridge, Iowa
Why did you chose Central?
I chose Central because it felt like home whenever I visited campus. I also wanted to go somewhere that I could get a great education and continue to run. Central offered both.
Favorite professor and why?
It’s hard to just choose one, but I would say Jon and Lori Witt are probably my favorite. I have only had one class with them but it was a total blast. They made class very engaging and discussion based. They also brought in professors from different areas of the college to help us understand what it takes to put on the musical “Hamilton” and putting the history into perspective.
Who are your go-to musical artists?
Right now, my main go-to musical artist is Dan + Shay. My other go-to artists are Russell Dickerson, Hillsong Worship, Ed Sheeran and Thomas Rhett.
You’re majoring in athletic training because?
I am majoring in Athletic Training because I want to go to Physical Therapy school. I had a hard time figuring out if I wanted to major in Exercise Science or Athletic Training because both options could get me to my end goal. In the end Athletic Training is giving me the hands-on experience that will help with PT school.
Netflix or Hulu?
Netflix all the way.
You’re a new color that just got added to Crayola’s crayon box. Explain and describe your color.
Taco cheese yellow would be the name of the color because my favorite food is tacos and I also really like cheese. It would be yellow because I would say I have a bright personality.
How many pairs of shoes do you own?
35 pairs
Who makes the best pizza?
Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co. in Ames.
What song best describes your work ethic?
“Don’t Stop Believin’”
If you could wake up in the body of a different person tomorrow, who would it be and what would
you do?
I would want to be Colleen Quigley. If I woke up as Colleen I think I would first scream with excitement. After I got over fangirling a little bit I would then go to a Bowerman Track Club Practice where I would record what we were doing that day so I had a memory to keep when I went back to being my normal self. I would try to act normal while at the practice but I would be in awe of all the amazing runners there. I would probably also explore Portland, Oregon where they do a lot of their training.
Favorite TV Show
I have 3 favorites: The Bachelor/Bachelorette (it’s a favorite of the girls’ team, we watch it together every week), OutDaughtered, and Grey’s Anatomy
What is it like to run for Coach Dunham?
I have not run for Coach Dunham directly yet, but so far this summer he is very engaged with how summer training is going and wants to get to know us for who we are and not just as runners. I cannot wait until this season starts to get to run for him.
What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central cross country?
There are so many great things about being a member of Central cross country. I would have to say my favorite part is how close the girls and guys team is. We are like a big family. We make fun of each other but there is also always someone there to listen to you when you are feeling down.
“Ten years from now I’ll...”
- Be a pediatric physical therapist, hopefully in Colorado
- Have at least one dog
- Be married and starting a family
Favorite food from Central Market
Scotcheroos
Bucket list
My bucket list is long, but a few things on it are:
- Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef
- Run the Boston Marathon
- Learn how to surf
- Watch the Summer Olympics in person
