Getting to Know...Connor McGuire

X-Men cross country and track & field runner Connor McGuire is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Connor recently completed his second year with the X-Men and is a Science student from Summerside, PE.


What brought you to StFX?
The competitive science program and overall perception of the university from my friends already attending StFX. It was an added bonus that the cross country team was so good!
 
What has been your best moment in a StFX uniform so far?
When myself and my fellow teammates battled it out against Dalhousie at the 2009 AUS championships, what a race. Who knew it would have been so close in the end!
 
What are you most looking forward to this season?
To meet the new recruits and see the whole crew again! It's a long four months when you have to do workouts by yourself.
 
Who has been the most influential person in your life (and why)?
Most likely my parents. They've helped me through the good and bad walks of life and they know better then anyone what makes me tick and what doesn't.
 
One thing I cannot live without is…?
My beauty Nike track spikes! Nothing feels better then a light shoe with some mean composite spikes.
 
My dream vacation destination is…?
My dream vacation would be visiting Venice, Italy with all the perks and whistles. Nothing beats some seafood and a midnight boat ride along the canals!
 
Tell us one thing that fans may not know about you?
I started running because of a girl in high school, ha ha ha

FAVORITES:
 
Past-time/hobby: Running

Restaurant: East Side Mario's

Book: Redemption by Leon Uris

TV show: Dexter

Movie: Without Limits

Actor/Actress: Sean Connery

Singer/Band: Goo Goo Dolls or Daft Punk

Sport (other than your own): Badminton

Pro sports team: Real Madrid

Pro sports athlete: Kenenisa Bekele