Getting to Know...Erin MacNeil

X-Women cross country and track and field runner Erin MacNeil is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Erin recently completed her fourth year with the X-Women and is a Human Nutrition student from Dartmouth, NS.

What brought you to StFX?
The well-known cross country program, the location, and the many family members and friends that had gone to X in the past all influenced my decision.

What has been your best moment in a StFX uniform so far?
The 2010 AUS championship. Every runner on our team ran their heart out and we really worked hard together as a team, I was also excited to finish the season as an AUS all-star.

What are you most looking forward to this season?
Being able to compete for a 5th year with an extremely hard working, talented team!

Who has been the most influential person in your life (and why)?
One of my very first track coaches, Mr. Keddy. He taught me a lot about running and life in general, and helped me develop my love and passion for running.

One thing I cannot live without is…?
Mochas!! Mmmm, so good!

My dream vacation destination is…?
Thailand! I would love to live on one of the beaches there for few months!

Tell us one thing that fans may not know about you?
I was an Irish Dancer for 12 years and competed at the national and international level. I still do some teaching and performing now!

FAVORITES:

Past-time/hobby: Shopping and going to the beach

Restaurant:  Hamachi House

Book: The Notebook and The Wedding

TV show: Desperate Housewives, Friends

Movie: Notting Hill

Actor/Actress: Hugh Grant, Johnny Depp, Channing Tatum

Singer/Band: The Rankin Family

Sport (other than your own): Swimming

Pro sports team:

Pro sports athlete: Michael Phelps