Erika Nelson
Sophomore
Distance - DIST
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Alexandria, Minn.
High School: Jefferson H.S. ('08)
Major: Pre-Law

Personal: HS Letters in cross country, nordic skiing, track…earned honors in academics and athletics...daughter of Jim and Shelly…hobbies include running, boating, traveling, shopping

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “Private school, my minor in education, the area and school in general.”

_______________The NELSON File

Nickname: E Nels

One word that best describes me: Outgoing

Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Hawaii

Favorite food: walking taco

Favorite restaurant: Olive garden

Favorite movie: The Goonies

Favorite music groups: country

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: My family

Best gift ever received: Friendship

The biggest influence on my running career: High school coaches, teammates, parents

Greatest personal sports moment: getting first at a ski meet

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Hockey or Softball

Favorite pro sports team: Minnesota Twins

My dream job is: Stay at home mom

Before each meet I: Pray

What is your greatest fear? Death

What was the first CD you ever owned? B-Witched

One thing I absolutely must do before I turn 40: Go on a cruise

The best thing about Fargo-Moorhead is: The people/college

This summer I: Went on a road trip to Cali, was in my sister's wedding, went to the cabin, boated, tubed, and went to Valley Fair