Oct. 3, 2008
BEAR FACTS Archive
Renae Van Wyhe
Women's Cross Country, Junior
When did you start playing your sport?
Junior year in high school
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My High school coach. Coach Simmons. He was the first person I had run for.
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Coming in having a bunch of friends and a great team
Favorite sport other than your own?
Surfing
What is your nickname on the team and why?
Nae. It's easier to pronounce.
After meeting Coach Harbour, what was your first thought?
I thought that I would never find a coach who cared more about his team.
Do you have a pre-race ritual, if so what is it?
Listen to my ipod to get in the zone.
What is the most unique item in your locker?
School supplies
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Steve Prefontaine
What is the highlight of your sports career?
When I made All-Conference in '08.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Falling at the Tyson Invite
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
A belief in myself and having confidence
What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
Texas Tech and Rice, whoever is in front of us.
What is one thing Coach Harbour always tells you?
Take your airborne and eat lots of calories.
What is your favorite team road trip?
When we went to the Stanford Invitational in '08.
Who is your biggest fan?
My mom
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
To chill out sometimes.
Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Coach Harbour
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Always run so that you don't have any regrets.
What are three words that describe you?
Fun, smart, and interesting
What song is stuck in your head right now?
T.I.'s "You can have whatever you want"
What is your favorite T.V. show?
No Reservations
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Cereal
What is your dream job?
Being a professional athlete
What's your most valued possession?
My Garmin GPS
Best non-athletic talent?
Formulating math proofs
Favorite musical artist?
Incubus
Biggest fear?
Being cold, really cold
Biggest pet-peeve?
When people ask me what kind of combinations of cereals I'm eating
Least favorite food?
Ginger
Favorite T-Shirt?
My Incubus T-shirt that my mom got me for Christmas
Best opposing Big 12 fans?
Texas
Movies or TV?
TV
MTV or ESPN?
MTV
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge
Daytime or Nighttime?
Daytime
Penland or Memorial?
Memorial
Cars or Trucks?
Cars
compiled by Drew Morrill, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
