The Alaska Nanooks are just as busy in the off-season as they are during their respective sports seasons working, working out, taking classes, etc. We will catch up with and feature one Nanook student-athlete each week throughout the summer for a quick Q&A. Here's an inside look at men's cross country runner and skier
Ian Wilkinson:
Quick Facts
Major: BFA in Ceramics
Hometown: Fairbanks
Birthday: 4/8/90
Ian's Favorite...
Pump Up Song: Right Round Remix (Flo Rida)
Athlete: Lance Armstrong
Pre-game meal: Waffles and a little coffee
Coach and why: Peter Leonard; cares a lot about the sport of cross country skiing and a little more about his athletes.
Work out partner: (Assistant Coach) Matt Dunlap because he doesn't slow down
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I dream of a career in: becoming a high-level ski coach.
The best part of running/skiing is when: you can eat whatever the hell you want after a hard day.
I can't live without: Mom's cookies
Everything Else...
Who gave you your first pair of skis? Parents (age 3)
If you didn't run/ski, what sport would you do? Women's beach volleyball… I mean, probably downhill skiing (full time).
PC or MAC? MAC
Gatorade or Powerade? Gatorade... but Blue Powerade works well.
Favorite equipment/gear brand? Atomic Ski Co.
Coldest weather you've skied in? -36 Fahrenheit
How do you celebrate after you cross the finish line? Take a nap.
