Personal: HS letters in cross country, track, choir, academics, and speech...earned All-State, MVP, and captain awards...holds HS records in the 4x800 and 4x400...daughter of Matt and Kathy Valan...hobbies include running, camping, snow and water skiing, and going to the lake.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “Small school with a great biology program."

The VALAN File:

Place I would most like to visit: Australia/New Zealand

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite movies: Anchorman, Tommy Boy

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite music groups: Dave Matthews Band

Favorite book: A River Runs Through It

The two people I would most like to meet: Steve Prefontaine, Bill Bowerman

Nobody knows how much I like to: Eat brownies and cookies

The biggest influence on my running career: My high school coach, Tom Dooher

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Volleyball

My dream job is: Working outside at a national or state park