Rachel Pedersen
Freshman
Distance - DIST
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Plymouth, Minn.
High School: Wayzata H.S. ('07)
Major: Math and Business

Personal: Letter-winner in cross-country and track...member of the National Honor Society...enjoys going to her cabin, the beach, and hanging out with friends....daughter of Mark and Susan.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “Comfortable atmosphere. ”

_______________The PEDERSEN File

Nickname: Rach, Rachie

One word that best describes me: friendly

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

Favorite food: ice cream

Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden

Favorite movie: Save the Last Dance

Favorite TV show: The Hills, Big Brother

Favorite music groups: Maroon 5

Favorite book: The Pact

Favorite holiday: March Madness

One thing I can't live without: pictures of my family and friends

Best gift ever received: dollhouse when I was 5

The three people I would most like to meet: Diana Taurasi, Lindsay Whalen, Jesus

Nobody knows how much I like to: golf

The biggest influence on my running career: my dad

Greatest personal sports moment: last race of my senior year in high school

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Basketball or golf

Favorite pro sports team: none, college sports are better

My dream job is: event planner