X-Men cross country runner Zach MacDonald is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Zach recently completed his third year with the X-Men and is a Science student from Ardness, N.S.

What brought you to StFX?
The cross country team, also the thought that the school would provide me with the right mix of academics and athletics. I heard nothing but good things about X growing up, so overall it just seemed like a good fit.

What has been your best moment in a StFX uniform so far?
Winning the AUS championship this past fall. We won when I was in first year, but back then I was just along for the ride. It was nice to really contribute this time around, and hopefully we'll do it again next season.

One thing I cannot live without is…?
Coffee and cookies.

If I could have super-hero powers I would…?
Start a school to foster the minds of others with super powers, and become a Charles Xavier of sorts.

My biggest pet peeve is…?
When people don't look before they cross the street at cross walks.

My dream vacation destination is…?
Iten, Kenya. It would be fun to train there for a month or two.

My dream job is…?
Well professional athletics went out the door a while ago, so now I'm trying to find something that will give me financial stability, intellectual stimulation, and some free time to hang out with friends and family.

Tell us one thing that fans may not know about you?
I used to play the fiddle when I was younger. Couldn't play a jig or a reel these days though to save my life - I'm planning a comeback though in the near future.

FAVORITES:
1.  Past-time/hobby:  Running, unraveling the secrets of the universe.
2.  Food:  Acropole Pizza
3.  Website:  reddit
4.  TV show: Mr. D
5.  Movie:  Good Will Hunting, A Beautiful Mind, Remember the Titans
6.  Actor/Actress:  Natalie Portman, Emma Watson
7.  Singer/Band:  Anything Country
8.  Sport (other than your own):  Basketball
9.  Pro sports team:  Toronto Raptors
10.  Pro sports athlete:  Matt Bonner