Personal: HS Letters in cross country, nordic skiing, track...earned honors in academics and athletics...daughter of Jim and Shelly...hobbies include running, camping, hunting, traveling, country, fishing

What do you like best about Concordia? "Size, assistance, programs."

The NELSON File
Nickname: E Nels
One word that best describes me: Outgoing
Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Hawaii
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
Favorite movie: The Goonies
Favorite music groups: Jason Aldean, Country
Favorite TV show: Judge Judy
Favorite holiday: Christmas
One thing I can't live without: My family
Best gift ever received: Friendship
The biggest influence on my running career: High school coaches, teammates, parents
Greatest personal sports moment: getting first at a ski meet
If I were to play another sport, it would be: Hockey or Softball
Favorite pro sports team: Minnesota Twins
My dream job is: Stay at home mom
Before each meet I: Pray
What is your greatest fear? Death
What was the first CD you ever owned? B-Witched
One thing I absolutely must do before I turn 40: Go on a cruise
The best thing about Fargo-Moorhead is: The people/college