Personal: Lettered in soccer, track, student council, choir, band, mock trial, and academics at Moorhead HS...high school valedictorian...son of Mike and Pam Astrup...hobbies include soccer, running, guitar, farming, music and foosball.

What do you like about Concordia? “I like the Concordia atmosphere and how friendly it is.  I also like Concordia because I feel they are preparing me for life after college."

_________________The ASTRUP File

Nicknames: Ace, The fat kid

One word that best describes me: Optimistic....Loveable

Where you would go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: I would follow Frodo

Favorite food: Apples that crunch.....anything, I do love food

Favorite restaurant: Ruth's Chris steakhouse, Paridiso, Duane's House of Pizza

Favorite movies: Wedding Crash, The Rocketeer, Noting Hill

Favorite TV show: Scrubs, Seinfield, Tom and Jerry, Magnum P.I, The Office

Favorite music groups: Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., Ben Harper Chili Peppers, and AFI, 800lb Guerillas, Davis, BTO

Favorite book: Running with Buffalos, Pre. Duel in the sun. Bowerman and the men of Oregon

One thing I can't live without: My water jug

What is the best gift you ever received: Life...Thanks mom..and dad

Best Class ever taken at Concordia: Econ 101, Germany in the Third Reich

The three people I would most like to meet: Steve Prefontaine, Jesus, Dave Matthews

Nobody knows how much I like to: Work on the farm

The biggest influence on my running career: My parents, Karl Nyberg, Jared McCaan '

Greatest personal sports moment: Finishing my first marathon

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

Favorite pro sports team: Twins

My dream job is: Farming/stay at home dad