Loren Ahonen - JR, Michigan

Height: 6-0
Weight: 155
Class: Junior
Hometown: Temperance, Mich.
High School: Bedford HS

Preferred Name: Loren Ahonen
Nicknames: Jackson
Hometown: Temperance, Michigan
Parents: Kathleen Ahonen
Western State Academic: Dean's List
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements Records: 2nd place 4x800 outdoor State meet 2006, 2nd place 3200 indoor state meet 2006.
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: Listen to Immortal Technique while I lace up my spikes.
Goals for the season: Top ten individually.
Best Thing About Gunnison: The vibe
Why I decided to come to Western State: Tradition.
Hobbies: Writng and Reading.
Favorite Pro Athlete: Dathan Ritzenhein
Favorite Music Artist: Rancid
Favorite TV Show: LOST
Favorite Book: The World According to Garp
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Africa
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Not everything that pops in your head should come out your mouth.
Biggest Pet Peeve: Volume settings on uneven numbers
Most Influential Person: My mom
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Travel.
Most Prized Possesion: My books
For returners: Most Memorable Race: Cross Nationals '08
For returners: Favorite Workout: Repeat K's at Coach's loop
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: Five Valleys

Cordell Baker - RS FR, Oklahoma

Position:
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Sapulpa, Okla.
High School: Sapulpa HS

Cody Banks - FR, Kansas

Height: 5-7
Weight: 150
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Olathe, Kan.
High School: Olathe East HS

Preferred Name: Cody Banks
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
Parents: Maryellen and Jerry Banks
Siblings: Adison Banks
Western State Academic: ALPS Scholarship. 3.0 Scholarship.
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records: All Olathe in Track and Field with 4x800. State Champ in 4x800 in 2009. Third in 4x800 in 2008. State quilifer in the 800 in 2009. Four year Varisty Letterman in Track and Cross Country.
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Honor Roll 2006-2009. Outstanding Senior in PE. GPA of 3.7.
High School Extracurricular Activities: Band and Video Club
High School Team Achievements: 1st State 4x800m 2009. 4th in regionals 800m 2009. 3rd in state 4x800m 2008.
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: I-Pod
Goals for the season: To get under 1:57 in the 800m and brake 50 in the 400m.
Best Thing About Gunnison: The Mountains
Why I decided to come to Western State: The College had a guy rock climing on the front.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Biking, Swiming, Parkour, Climbing, and Running
Favorite Pro Athlete: Jim Ryan
Favorite Music Artist: Gorrilaz
Favorite TV Show: Scrubs.
Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Japan
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: They were my parents.
Biggest Pet Peeve: Not having enough food.
Most Influential Person: Brady Allen, my old drum teacher.
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Travel.
Most Prized Possesion: Necklace.

Trevor Blackman - RS FR, Boulder, CO

Height: 6-1
Weight: 160
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Boulder, Colo.
High School: Fairview HS

Preferred Name: Trevor Blackman
Nicknames: T-rev
Hometown: Boulder, CO
Parents: Brian, Kelly
Siblings: Declan, Elcie
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records: 9th Place, 5A High School Cross Country State Championships
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: "The Final Countdown" by Europe.
Goals for the season: Be Faster.
Best Thing About Gunnison: It's quiet.
Why I decided to come to Western State: Running Program is Excellent.
Hobbies: Guitar, Skating, Snowboarding.
Favorite Pro Athlete: Bernard Lagat.
Favorite Music Artist: Me.
Favorite TV Show: The Universe.
Favorite Book: How the Grinch stole Christmas.
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Chile.
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Everything.
Most Prized Possesion: State Medal.
For returners: Most Memorable Race: Conference.
For returners: Favorite Workout: Tempo Run
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: 401
For returners: Favorite College Course: CU in Boulder

Height: 5-9
Weight: 140
Class: Junior
Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.
High School: Spain Park HS

Height: 5-11
Weight: 160
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Denver, N.C.
High School: East Lincoln HS

Preferred Name: Alex Cantelmi
Nicknames: Jackson
Hometown: Denver, North Carolina.
Parents: Philip and Linda Cantelmi .
Siblings: Christina Cantelmi.
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements Records: Conference 2 mile Champion, All conference 2006, 2005 cross season.
High School Extracurricular Activities: Soccer, Swimteam, Track, Cross Country.
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: Way to many to write down .
Best Thing About Gunnison: The numerous activites one can do here.
Why I decided to come to Western State: I wanted to go to school in Colorado.
Hobbies: Sailing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, cycling.
Favorite Music Artist: Blink-182.
Favorite TV Show: Scrubs.
Favorite Book: Into thin Air.
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Innsbruck, Austria.
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Never give up.
Most Influential Person: Parents.
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Travel.
Most Prized Possesion: My Road Bike.
For returners: Most Memorable Race: CU Boulder.
For returners: Favorite Workout: Distance Days.
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: Trail Mill Creek and 401.
For returners: Favorite College Course: Boulder.

Preferred Name: Henry Cowhick.
Nicknames: Hank.
Hometown: Lakewood, Colorado .
Parents: James and Anne Cowhick.
Siblings: Sarah, Emily, Benjamin.
Western State Academic Honors/Achievements: ALPS Scholarship.
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements Records: 15 time All-Conference Cross-Country and Track. High School Athletic League MVP- 2009 Track. Honorable Mention All State Cross-Country-2009. Honorable Mention All State 800m (2008,2009),1600m(2009).
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Peter Knuti Humanitarian Award. Outstanding Senior Award Wheat Ridge High School.
High School Team Achievements: Cross Country League Champions(2006,2007,2008). Cross Country Regioanl Champions(2006,2007,2008). Cross-Country 5A State Champions(2007). Cross Country State Championships(3rd 2006)2nd(2008). Track and Field League Champions(2009).
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: Prayer and Warm- Up.
Goals For The Season: Stay Healthy and run hard.
Best Thing About Gunnison: The beauty of the outdoors.
Why I decided to come to Western State: Running tradition and the people are very personable.
Hobbies: Drawing, relaxing, listening to music, driving.
Favorite Pro Athlete: LoLo Jones and Lou Gehrig.
Favorite Music Artist: Coldplay.
Favorite TV Show: The Office.
Favorite Book: My Side of the Mountain.
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Italy and Ireland.
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Most everything.
Most Influential Person: Parents.
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Buy land and donate.
Most Prized Possesion: Faith.

Iain Donnan - SR, Scotland

Height: 5-8
Weight: 125
Class: Senior
Hometown: Aberdeen, Scotland
High School: Hazelhead Academy

Preferred Name: Iain Donnan.
Nicknames: Bobo, Doughnut.
Hometown: Livingston, Scotland.
Parents: Lynda.
Siblings: Lisa, Laura and Kieran.
Western State Athletic Honors/Achievements: Athlete of the week, NCAA team title in 2005, 5th at NCAA xc 2008.
Western State Academic Honors/Achievements: ALPS Scholarship.
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements Records: East of Scoland xc title, 4 times British and Scottish fell running champion, 4th at world mountain running champs juniors 2003 in Alaska and 6th in 2004 in Italy, 13.53 in the 5km.
Goals For The Season: Win national team title in xc and to run some personal best's.
Best Thing About Gunnison: Trails, summers, altitude, small town environment, coaches and summers.
Why I decided to come to Western State: Altitude, running and traveling.
Hobbies: "Real" football, mountains, traveling, talking crap, eating, snooker .
Favorite Pro Athlete: Ali.
Favorite TV Show: Chewin the fat, Ali G, League of Gentlemen....anything that makes me laugh!
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: India, Egypt etc... too many!!!
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: To get out of the house.
Most Influential Person: My coach Martin Hyman.
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Travel, buy a house, charity and food!!
For returners: Most Memorable Race: Nationals in 2008 because i was well fat.
For returners: Favorite Workout: 1km's, miles and tempo's are ok.

David Flynn - FR, Ireland

Height: 5-11
Weight: 140
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
High School:

Preferred Name: Dave
Nicknames: Flynnigan
Hometown: Dublin
Parents: Helen and Vincent Flynn
Siblings: Kevin Flynn age 26
Honors/Achievements/ Records: World Cross Country 2008 placed 89th 3rd irish home 12th european home. European Cross country Brussels 2008 place 51st 3rd Irish home. Celtic International under 20 2008 5th Celtic International under 23 XC 2009 2nd
individual. Mol international Cross country Lottocross cup = 6th 1st Irish
home
> European Cross country Clubs Senior = 51st 3rd scorer on the team
> European track and field clubs senior = 3rd in 3000m steeple
> 3 years in a row national champion at 2k/3k steeplechase under 19 under 20
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records: under 23 > 2nd All ireland schools national steeplechase 2000m 2008 3rd All Ireland schools 5000m
> 3rd All ireland schools national cross country
> Ranked top 10 in europe 3k steeple 2008
> Ranked top 3 nationally in cross country 2007 2008 2009
> 3 Time Dublin cross country champion under 18 under 19 Junior under 20
15th Tilbirg international cross country Netherlands 2007
> represented Ireland numourous times. Athlete of the year 2007 2008 at high
school. Clonliffe harriers Ac Junior of the year 2008
High School Extracurricular Activities: Hurling, Gaelic football, Captain cross country team, Gaelic. Gaelteacht (Irish speaking school)
High School Team Achievements: West leinster xc team champions 6 years in a row 2nd team leinster cross country. 4th All ireland schools xc
Goals for the season: Beat Adams State
Best Thing About Gunnison: Running Trails. Nice People
Why I decided to come to Western State: Cross country /Track tradition
Hobbies: Running
Favorite Pro Athlete: Martin Fagan
Favorite Music Artist: Electro Dance
Favorite TV Show: The OC
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: To have the Craic
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Build a track in my back yard

Ryan Haebe - FR, Evergreen, CO

Height: 6-0
Weight: 160
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Evergreen, Colo.
High School: Evergreen HS

Preferred Name: Ryan Haebe
Nicknames: Haebe
Hometown: Evergreen
Parents: Scott and Klaudia
Siblings: Bryn
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records:
9 Varsity Letters
XC: 3X All Conference
2X All State
4X letter
Track: 3X Podium Finishes
4X letter
Basketball: 3X letter
1X All Conference
All Conference
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: 3.7 High School GPA
High School Extracurricular Activities: National Honors Society, Cross Country, Track, Basketball, Helped out with Field day
High School Team Achievements: XC Team made it to state all 4 years
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: drink a lot of water, and a good night sleep
Goals for the season: My goals are to get used to college running
Best Thing About Gunnison: The friendly people and outdoor activites
Why I decided to come to Western State: The runnng program, the team and the outdoor actvities
Hobbies: Running,rock climbing, mountain biking and basketball
Favorite Pro Athlete: Sebastian Coe
Favorite Music Artist:
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Everything
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Book: Harry Potter
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Africa
Most Influential Person: My parents
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Travel the world

Matt Hill - SO, Steamboat Springs, CO

Height: 6-0
Weight: 175
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Steamboat Springs, Colo.
High School: Steamboat Springs HS

Preferred Name: Matt Hill
Nicknames: Show Daddy
Hometown: Steamboat Springs
Parents: Paul and Cindie
Siblings: Kris and Oliver
Western State Academic
High School Extracurricular Activities: Track and Cross Country
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: None
Goals for the season: Help the team
Best Thing About Gunnison: Outdoors
Why I decided to come to Western State: Tradition of the team.
Hobbies: sleeping and eating
Favorite Pro Athlete: Paul Michel and Scott Dahlberg
Favorite Music Artist: ETD and Atreyu
Favorite TV Show: True Blood and Rescue Me
Favorite Book: Fight Club
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Asia
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: That I drive them insane
Biggest Pet Peeve: Leaving the TV on when no one is watching it.
Most Influential Person: Andy Ruest
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Donate some of it
Most Prized Possesion: Nothing
For returners: Favorite Workout: Repeat 400's
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: Anywhere at Hartmans
For returners: Favorite College Course: Boulder

Height: 6-4
Weight: 160
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Estes Park, Colo.
High School: Estes Park HS

Preferred Name: Zach Minard
Nicknames: Tall Tree, Minion
Hometown: Estes Park, CO
Parents: Dennis & Colleen
Siblings: Beverly
Western State Academic Honors/Achievements/Honors: Trustees Scolarship, Deans List
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records: All State 1600m
All Conference 3200, 1600, & Cross Country
High School Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society
High School Team Achievements: State Qualifiers Cross Country
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: I eat oatmeal for breakfast, crumple my bib, and say a quick prayer on the starting line.
Goals for the season: Make the conference team, and win nationals as a team.
Best Thing About Gunnison: The size..and the outdoors.
Why I decided to come to Western State: Had everything I needed in a smaller package.
Hobbies: Drawing, Hiking, Snowboarding
Favorite Pro Athlete: The Late Steve McNair
Favorite Music Artist: Thousand Foot Krutch
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Book: Running with the Mountaineers
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Europe
Biggest Pet Peeve: Scratching styrofoam
Most Influential Person: All the art teachers over the years.
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Not work for a very long time.
Most Prized Possesion: My Sketchbook
For returners: Most Memorable Race: CSU Invite my Freshman year.
For returners: Favorite Workout: "W" Hill Repeats
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: Snodgrass
For returners: Favorite College Course: Fort Lewis

Collin Munoz - FR, Fort Collins, CO

Height: 5-8
Weight: 145
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo.
High School: Poudre HS

Preferred Name: Collin
Hometown: Ft.Collins
Parents: Linda and Russell
Siblings: Logan and Ian
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records:
four year varsity letter xc
2 year varsity swimmer
2 year varsity track
3 years mvp xc
xc captian
Poudre Male athlete of the year
all confrence track, xc, swimming
High School Academic Honors/Achievements:
High School Extracurricular Activities: cross country swimming track
High School Team Achievements: qualified as a team for xc state
Goals for the season: to survive
Best Thing About Gunnison: skiing and running
Why I decided to come to Western State: cross country and crestte butte
Hobbies: skiing, climbing, running, biking, graffiti,swimming
Favorite Pro Athlete: pre
Favorite Music Artist: Blue Scholars
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: hasnt happend yet
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the deathly hallows
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: new zealand
Biggest Pet Peeve: when people dont use turn signals
Most Influential Person: Martin Luther King Jr.
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: buy a nice house and car

Scott Nelson - FR, Kansas

Height: 5-11
Weight: 145
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Manhattan, Kan.
High School: Manhattan HS

Preferred Name: Scott Nelson
Hometown: Manhattan, KS
Parents: Steven and Elizabeth Nelson
Siblings: Trenton and Evan Nelson
Western State Academic Honors/Acheivements: Alps Scholar; Presidential Scholar
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records: 4 year letterman track,1 year letterman soccer, 3 year letterman cross country; 4 year state qualifier track; member of school record/3rd at 6a state 4x8 team, member of 1st place 4xmile team at Kansas Relays; league champion in 1600
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Honor Roll
High School Extracurricular Activities: Cross country, track, writer and cartoonist for newspaper, officer of environmental club
High School Team Achievements:Regional champions XC (2006,2007); 4 in 6A state (2008); Undefeated regular season, league, regional, and 6A state track and field (2009)
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: None
Goals for the season: Improve. The team to win nationals
Best Thing About Gunnison: The people
Why I decided to come to Western State: It's an environment that encourages growth and sucess
Hobbies: Running, Reading, Writing
Favorite Pro Athlete: Adam Goucher
Favorite Music Artist: Wilco
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: You don't know where that's been.
Favorite TV Show: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Favorite Book: The Catcher in the Rye
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: New Zealand
Biggest Pet Peeve: When people aren't sincere.
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Do something irrational.

Luke Ott - SO, Mancos, CO

Height: 5-8
Weight: 130
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Delores, Colo.
High School: Delores HS

Preferred Name: Luke Ott
Nicknames: Lukey Doo
Hometown: Mancos, CO
Parents: Mark & Kate Ott
Siblings: Older brother, Matthew
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records: Dolores school records in mile (4:33) and 2 mile (10:08)
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Honor role, NHS
High School Extracurricular Activities: Track/XC, Knowlege Bowl, EPYCS
High School Team Achievements: Regional Track Champions 2007
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: Visiualization, listen to music, sip water
Goals for the season: Race with national mentality and race at the national meet
Best Thing About Gunnison: Running with my mates
Why I decided to come to Western State: Brian Ehmke
Hobbies: Mountaineering, running, ebay,music
Favorite Pro Athlete: Anthony Famiglietti
Favorite Music Artist: Eminem, Kid Rock, Erick Church, Kanye, Taylor Swift
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Keep running...thanks
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Nice, South France
Biggest Pet Peeve: Stepping in water when wearing socks
Most Influential Person: Country Music
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Blow the winnings in a day
Most Prized Possesion:Steve Prefontaine Sports Illustrated
For returners: Most Memorable Race: CSU Invite
For returners: Favorite Workout: W Mountain
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: Top of the World
For returners: Favorite College Course: Rocky Mountain Shootout

Tyler Pennel - JR, Golden, CO

Height: 5-10
Weight: 135
Class: Junior
Hometown: Golden, Colo.
High School: Golden HS

Preferred Name: Tyler
Nicknames:The Heartbreak Kid
Hometown: Golden, Colorado
Parents: Larry and Chris
Siblings: Evan
Western State Academic Honors/Achievements: Dean's List
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records: All Conference in Track and Cross Country. All State in Track (3200m)
Best Thing About Gunnison: The small town atmosphere.
Why I decided to come to Western State: The area, school, and the running team
Favorite Pro Athlete: Micheal Carrick
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Euorpe
For returners: Most Memorable Race: 2009 Outdoor 5000m
For returners: Favorite Workout: Mile Repeats
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: Lower Upper Trail
For returners: Favorite College Course: Most sociology and history classes

Tyler Rasmussen - JR, Sterling, CO

Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
Class: Junior
Hometown: Sterling, Colo.
High School: Sterling HS

Preferred Name: Tyler Rasmussen
Hometown: Sterling, Colorado
Parents: Dean and Sheri Rasmussen
Siblings: Travis, Ryan, Ginger
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records:
All state cross country and track.
Runner up in mile and two-mile at 4A state championship.
Represented Colorado at Great Southwest track meet.
Simplot Games champion.
High School personal bests: 1600;4:18, 3200;9:34.
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Future Business Leaders, Future Farmers.
Goals for the season: Compete for a team national title.
Best Thing About Gunnison: The people, the outdoors.
Why I decided to come to Western State: Become part of a tradition (the big red machine).
Favorite Pro Athlete: Peyton Manning, unless he is playing the Broncos.
Favorite Music Artist: Kanye West or Garth Brooks.
Favorite TV Show: Family Feud
Most Influential Person: Jason Graham
Most Prized Possesion: Aztec gold decorative plate, 80's jams workout cassette tape.
For returners: Most Memorable Race: Regional Championships 2007, winning by one point.
For returners: Favorite Workout: Tempo Runs, bumping elbows with the guys.
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: Five Valleys.

Jamison Ricks - JR, Woodland Park, CO

Height: 6-0
Weight: 165
Class: Junior
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
High School: Woodland Park HS

Preferred Name: Jamison Ricks
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Parents: Thomas and Sherri Ricks
Goals for the season: Be consistent
Why I decided to come to Western State: Geology
Favorite Music Artist: Wu Tang Clan
Favorite Book: Old Path White Clouds
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Scandinavia
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: Barr Trail

Michael Schmidt - FR, Pueblo West, CO

Height: 5-9
Weight: 140
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Pueblo, Colo.
High School: Pueblo West HS

Preferred Name: Mike Schmidt
Hometown: Pueblo, Colorado
Parents: Jan and Janet Schmidt
Siblings: Erin Schmidt
Western State Academic Honors/Achievements: Honors Program
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records:
5k personal best: 16:47
1600m personal best: 4:32
3200m personal best: 9:54
Anchor in state 4x800m, personal best: 8:08.
State qualifier in 4x800m and 3200m.
High School Academic Honors/Achievements:
Graduated with a Silver Cord
National Honor Society
High School Team Achievements:
2008 Cross Country 1st in city meet, 2nd at regionals, state qualifiers.
Goals for the season: Stay healthy and PR
Best Thing About Gunnison: The clean air
Why I decided to come to Western State: The reputation of the cross country team and the coaching staff.
Hobbies: Skiing
Favorite Pro Athlete: Adam Goucher
Favorite Book: Running With The Buffaloes
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Australia
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: If you work hard you will reach your goals.
Biggest Pet Peeve: Laziness
Most Influential Person: Parents
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Buy a new truck

Jason Szaraz - FR, Pine Creek, CO

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
High School: Pine Creek HS

Preferred Name: Jason Szaraz
Nicknames: Jay, Jason sexy legs Szaraz
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Parents: Gil and Cherlita
Siblings: 3
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records: Two letters in XC and track.
High School Extracurricular Activities:
XC, Track, JROTC, Serteens, Habitat for humanity, Eyes Wide Open
High School Team Achievements:
Fifth in 5A regionals, region 5
1st cross country team to qualify for state
Goals for the season: To run a low 16 min 5k
BestThing About Gunnison: The gorgeous scenery
Why I decided to come to Western State: To run and get a great education, and not to mention the snowboarding.
Hobbies: Running, skiing, hiking, ladies, music, reading, thinking,looking at XC/track
records, spending time with friends, camping, frolfing, swimming, eating and
collecting artifacts.
Favorite Pro Athlete: German Fernandez
Favorite Music Artist: Motley Crue
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: To always read directions.
Favorite TV Show: Jay Leno
Favorite Book: My life on the run
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Pacific Islands
Biggest Pet Peeve: Not washing your hands after using the bathroom.
Most Influential Person: Mike Sickafoose
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Not spend the money and go bankrupt.
Most Prized Possesion: Knowing God.

Uvaldo Trujillo - FR, Eagle, CO

Height: 5-5
Weight: 130
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Eagle, Colo.
High School: Eagle Valley HS

Preferred Name: Uvaldo Trujillo
Nicknames: UV
Hometown: Eagle, CO
Parents: John and Virginia Trujillo
Siblings: Joe, Amanda, and Angela Trujillo
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records:
Cross Country and Track team captain
Two-year Letter in Track
One-year Letter in Cross Country
High School Academic Honors/Achievements:
Honor Roll
High School Extracurricular Activities:
Track, Cross Country
High School Team Achievements:
2008 Cross Country regionals: 4th Place
2009 Track Regionals: 2nd Place
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: Listen to Rebelution or some kind of music.
Goals for the season: Get faster and improve my times.
Best Thing About Gunnison: The whole town reminds me of home.
Why I decided to come to Western State: I really wanted to run in College.
Hobbies: Running, Biking, Hiking, Fishing.
Favorite Pro Athlete: Usain Bolt
Favorite Music Artist: Jack Johnson
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: To finish school
Favorite TV Show: That 70's Show
Favorite Book: The Shack
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Africa or Europe
Biggest Pet Peeve: Loud and Obnoxious people
Most Influential Person: My sister Amanda
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Donate some of it then use the rest to help my family.

Matt Van Dyke - JR, California

Height: 6-0
Weight: 150
Class: Junior
Hometown: Vista, Calif.
High School: Vista HS

Glen Watts - SR, England

Height: 6-1
Weight: 155
Class: Senior
Hometown: Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
High School:

Preferred Name: Glen
Nicknames: Wild man Watts
Hometown: March, England
Parents: Debra and David
Siblings: Daniel
Honors/Achievements: played guitars in a band at high school, grade 8 baritone horn
black belt in Karate
Previous school Honors/Achievements/Records: 2008 England U23 National Steeplechase Champion, 11 GCSEs and 4 A levels, 2008 British Universities Steeplechase Champion, 1500m, 1 mile, 3000m, steeplechase, 5000m, 1 mile and 5km road records.
Previous school Academic Honors/Achievements: Bachelors of Science Environmental Science, University of East Anglia
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: Warm up
Goals for the season: Be a part of the winning national XC team
Best Thing About Gunnison: The team
Why I decided to come to Western State: Great opportunity to train at altitude
Hobbies: running, playing guitar, giving massages
Favorite Pro Athlete: Lance Armstrong
Favorite Music Artist: Flight of the Conchords
Favorite TV Show: Grand Designs
Favorite Book: It's not about the bike
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Home! haha!
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Everything - they don't lie
Biggest Pet Peeve: People leaving lights on
Most Influential Person: My coach, George Harrison
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Travel more