Q & A With the ‘Cats - Get to Know Chad Linnerooth

          

Year: Sophomore           

Home Town: Carnation, WA           

Major/Minor: Exercise Science/ Business

Why did you come to Linfield?

The xc/track coaches and team. The small class size and low professor to student ratio that makes succeeding easy.  Also, the sense of school pride is higher than what I thought of the other schools I visited. Go Cats!

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

Winning my first college race at George Fox in the 1500m on the second time I raced that distance.

What is it that you enjoy most about cross country?

Doing workouts with all the guys on the team. In track I have to split off and run in a much smaller group with the middle distance crew.

Who is your athletic hero/role-model?

The King of the Mile: Hicham El Guerrouj.

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

I take it how it is.

What’s your most embarrassing athletic moment?

When I was much younger I gathered up a ground ball, during probably a Tee-ball game, ran over to first base, dropped the ball on the plate, and then jogged to the dugout. And that’s when I realized I wasn’t a baseball player.

What is your favorite movie?

300. It teaches me many lessons about running. You have to go into battles/races wanting to die, embracing pain, and fighting/running as a close phalanx/team in order to succeed. To be the best at what you do you have to make it your life. You are a warrior/runner 24/7 for your whole life.

What song is most played on your iPod?

No Interruption by Hoodie Allen

What is your homepage on your computer?

Narwhalwhales.com/

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

When entering College don’t stick to just your teammates or old friends. Join a club, hang out with kids from your halls, and make a million friends!

Chad Linnerooth pushing the pace at the 2012 NWC Championships.