University of Minnesota Athletics
Future Gopher Q&A: Aaron Bartnik
8/12/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Cross Country
Aug. 12, 2011
In the second of our series of features on the incoming freshman class on the men's cross country team, gophersports.com talked to Aaron Bartnik.
Bartnik is a Eden Prairie High School graduate. His high school coaches were Jeff Lindlief and Bruce Kiyimaki. He is a two time all state selection, three time all conference in cross country and a two time Section 6AA Cross Country Champion. Bartnik captured the NXN Heartland Regional Championship (15:33 in the 5K) and was named the Minnesota Boys Cross Country Gatorade Runner of the Year. Bartnik was awarded the Robert Moran Memorial Award and graduated with honors after earning a 3.9 GPA.
GS: Why did you first decide to become a runner?
AB: I had a bunch of fun with track and cross country in middle school.
GS: What made you want to come to Minnesota?
AB: I wanted to represent my home state in athletics.
GS: What are you most looking forward to in college?
AB: I look forward to meeting new people and living away from home.
GS: Do you have any pre-race rituals?
AB: I just warm up and make sure I get some good stretching in!
GS: What is some of your favorite music to listen to?
AB: I listen to a variety of stuff including some pop, rock and rap.
GS: What are your favorite movies?
AB: Lord of the Rings and The Dark Night.
GS: What are some talents or skills you have outside of running?
AB: I like to unicycle, nordic ski, and juggle.
GS: What do you plan to major in?
AB: Electrical Engineering.
GS: Do you have a favorite sports movie?
AB: Not sure about an all-time favorite, but Miracle and Remember the Titans are great.
GS: What are some of your goals for your first season as a Golden Gopher?
AB: Having an injury-free year and continue improving my performances from last year.
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