SEATTLE – Throughout the summer, the Seattle Pacific sports information team will pose a series of questions to various Falcon athletes. We will feature one athlete each Wednesday. This week, men's distance runner Colin Boutin has the mic:
 
 

Now that things are seemingly headed back to some sense of normal, what is one thing you're really looking forward to?
"I'm looking forward to traveling, both with the team and on my own. I've felt pretty stuck with the pandemic, so I'm excited to go and see some new and familiar places."
 
With everything being as unusual as it was this past year, what was the most memorable part about the season for you?
"Having the "pods" was fun. It was a lot of fun when we had competitive scavenger hunts between all of the pods."
 
Looking ahead to next season, what are you most excited about?
"I'm excited to see all of the teams again. With the pandemic, there were any teams we never got to see due to travel restrictions. I'm ready for the pool of athletes to open up more."
 
What is your favorite summertime way to stay in shape and prepare for next season?
"I enjoy doing road races or all-comer track meets. It's a fun way to stay competitive without being high-stakes."
 
Growing up, what was your favorite thing to do or your favorite place to go during the summer – and why was that your favorite?
"I grew up in Florida, so Disney World was a favorite place to go – lots of fun rides and plenty of sun."
 
Someday – maybe sooner, maybe later – what is one place you'd really like to visit, and why that particular place?
"I really want to go sailing in the Bahamas. Being on a boat in a tropical location sounds really fun to me. It's also something I've never really done, so I want to try something new."