Athlete of the Week: Isaac Erlandson, Legacy Christian Academy

Name: Isaac Erlandson

School: Legacy Christian Academy

Sport: Cross-country

Class: 2018

Age: 17

Claim to fame: Running fast

Bet you didn’t know: I’ve been to Nicaragua twice

Toughest opponent/why: Myself…enough said.

Favorite book: Horse and His Boy by CS Lewis

Favorite movie: Forrest Gump

Favorite TV show: Pysch

Favorite musical artist: Simon and Garfunkel

Favorite pro athlete: Mo Farah

Favorite smell: Fresh pine

Favorite home-cooked meal: Beef stew

Game-day rituals: Always eat a banana

Person who would play me in a movie/why: Chris Pine because we look similar

Words you live by: Love God. Love others.

Biggest influence/why: Coach Jim Preston because he pushes me to be better.

I am most annoyed by: Slow walkers in the hallway.

I can’t live without: Short shorts

Most embarrassing moment: My first cross-country race.

In 10 years, I’ll be: Working my dream job.

Best thing about cross-country: Pasta parties

Worst thing about cross-country: Hard track workouts.

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Peas

Favorite junk food: Biscoff cookie butter

Favorite school subject: History

Last DVD or video game I bought: The Hobbit

Person whose brain you’d like to pick: CS Lewis

When I’m bored, I like to: Watch TV

Worst habit: Fidgeting

On your bedroom walls: Shelves

Talent I’d most like to have: Ability to play the piano

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