Q & A With the ‘Cats – Get to Know Joe Gladow

 

Year: Junior

Home Town: Shoreline, WA

Major/Minor: International Relations

Why did you come to Linfield?

Cool people, awesome professors and the opportunity to be an athlete AND a student

What is your fondest memory thus far from your time at Linfield?

Going on trips with teammates—Camp Kiwanilong, Sun River, a former teammate’s wedding, California, wherever.

What is it that you enjoy most about cross country?

Working your butt off in practice so you can kill it on race day. That and long runs out in the beautiful countryside of McMinnville.

Who is your athletic hero/role-model?

Bernard Lagat—incredibly fast yet humble and an all-around nice guy.

Do you crinkle your race bib number or leave it smooth?

I used to crinkle but now I leave it smooth…not a fan of superstitions.

What’s your most embarrassing athletic moment?

Falling on my face on wet grass during numerous “practice field” workouts.

What is your favorite movie?

Forrest Gump

What song is most played on your iPod?

Lonely Boy, by the Black Keys

What is your homepage on your computer?

Google!

What words of wisdom would you offer to a college-bound high school senior? 

Your college experience will be as good as you want to make it!

Joe Gladow battles mid-race at the 2012 L&C Invitational.