Get to know some of the cross country team

Friday, September 5, 2008

Q&A With Brock Ternes, a senior from Emporia, and Kara Windisch, a redshirt freshman from Overland Park.

What was the last movie you saw?

Brock: At home it was “Jaws”, but at the movies probably “Dark Knight”

Kara: “Dark Knight”

What music are you currently listening to?

Brock: Mars Volta, Explosions in the Sky and some Pearl Jam

Kara: A lot of Old Rock like Def Leppard and Metallica

Any hidden talents?

Brock: I’ve been a guitarist more than a runner. I’ve been playing for about 9 years now.

Kara: I can draw and paint pretty well.

Do you play any other sports?

Brock: I like playing baseball, but I’m not successful though.

Kara: I’m pretty good at tennis.

What would be your dream vacation?

Brock: One with lots of running. Some place in Europe.

Kara: Going to Italy

Sudoku or Crossword?

Brock: Uh neither.

Kara: Crossword

Any Pre-Race Rituals?

Brock: Just staying positive and staying loose. Also tell myself how fun this is.

Kara: Listening to my music and visualize.

Favorite NFL Team?

Brock: Carolina Panthers

Kara: Don’t have one.

Favorite KU Tradition?

Brock: The Rock Chalk Chant. I think it’s THE tradition

Kara: Going to KU Basketball games.

Favorite Quote?

Brock: Anything Kurt Vonnegut or George Carlin says

Kara: Can’t think of one.

— — Edited by Ramsey Cox

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