Iona University Athletics

GET TO KNOW ALEXA:

• Favorite athlete? Alexi Pappas. She's a big inspiration to me and one of my major idols in both the mental and physical aspect of the sport!
• Favorite food? Popcorn
• Favorite sports memory? My favorite sports memory was when I won the McQuaid Invitational (one of the biggest races in the country). Its been a dream of mine to win that race for four years, and not only did I win it, I had the fastest time of the day, and broke the course record. It really pays off to see the results of hard work, dedication, and faith!
• Nickname? Mostly just go by Alexa, but sometimes am called Lexa, or Lexy, or Doegirl.
• Hobbies outside of sports? Drawing/art in general, going on hikes and bike rides, spending time with my family and friends, cooking, and reading books.
• Career goals? Becoming a school counselor, and if possible, becoming one of the top in NCAA and possibly joining a pro
• Person I would most like to meet and why? Jesus. He has done so much for me and my life and I'd love to thank him for all his inspirational and love for me!
• Interesting things/facts about you? I'm an only child, I have two sets of twin cousins in my family, I played mallet percussion in high school band, I love to draw/create art, and I earned the NYS Seal of Biliteracy in French my senior year.
• After Iona I plan on? Becoming a school counselor, and if I ever become good enough, become a professional runner someday.
• Person/people I admire most and why? My family and friends. They've supported me in so many ways, and inspire me and teach me everyday everything I need to know!
• Biggest accomplishment in life so far? Having the honor to go D1 in running, having both the opportunity to have a good academic program, and a competitive team to train with and race with!
• I try to mold my game after? I try to be like Lopez Lomong: Have faith in God and in myself, and run for everything I love and just the fun of running!
• Pregame rituals? I eat oatmeal with banana and peanut butter, and I have this special journal where I write down all my goals for that race, along with a motivational quote and picture representing what I want to do!