Trailing the Noles
Get to know a little more about cross country's Amanda Winslow.
Sept. 21, 2009
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State's Amands Winslow gives us an inside look to her life apart from cross country.
Name: Amanda Winslow
If you could have lunch with three people, past present or future, who would they be?Steve Carell, Usain Bolt, and Tina Fey
What is your dream car? I don't know cars very well, some nice shiny one.
Who is a sport figure you look up to? Maya Moore
What is your favorite restaurant in Tallahassee? Harry's Seafood
Which reality TV show do you think you could win? The Amazing Race
Who is your childhood hero? My Mom
What is your biggest fear? Getting injured
What is your motto or favorite quote? Risk more than others think is safe, care more than others think is wise, dream more than others think is practical, expect more than others think is possible.
If you could be anyone for a day, who would you pick and why? Bill Gates so I could have all that money for a day.
What do you look forward to the most the season? The races
If you didn't compete in a sport, what would you be doing? Traveling and study abroad
What is your favorite tv show? Lost
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? To fly, so I could go anywhere.
Favorite post-game meal? Steak and grilled peppers and some cheesecake
What is your favorite movie? Madagascar
Three words that describe me are? Creative, caring, and competitive
Animal you'd fear most if set loose on a plane? Grizzly Bear (Not that it would ever get through security, but imagine if it did.)
First thing you do when you wake up? Drink some water.
Road trip must haves: iPod, pillow, window seat, and snacks
Why did you choose Florida State? The coaching staff and team success in cross country and track.
Favorite childhood memory: Camping trip out west.
What you didn't know about college life until you got to FSU? How much down time I'd have the first week.
Who should play you in a movie of your life? My younger sister because she looks a lot like me.
What was your favorite toy as a child? Dolls
What as your worst haircut as a kid? One with straight across bangs and short poofy hair.
