The Extra Mile with Andy Biladeau

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Andy Biladeau, the 2005 ACC Cross Country Freshman of the Year, has played a significant role in Virginia’s rise to the national scene since his arrival. After helping the Cavaliers capture the 2005 ACC Cross Country title and earn back-to-back berths in the NCAA Championships, Biladeau continues to shine for Virginia. His 11th-place finish at the Roy Griak Invitational in 2007 helped the Cavaliers upset Michigan State en route to a fifth-place finish as a team.

Years of competitive running: Eight

My favorite place to run: Reservoir Run in Charlottesville-memories of good friends

My most memorable race: ACC cross country championships in 2005, which we won

The race I would like to run: Finals of NCAA 5000m

My favorite Olympic event: Ice Hockey

My favorite book: Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad

The music I listen to when I run is: Bright eyes

My favorite pre-race meal: Oatmeal

If I didn’t run, I would be: Creative writing

My favorite place at UVa: Panorama Farms, Virginia’s home cross country course

When I don’t run, I: Enjoy reading, trying new restaurants, bowling