Hogan Strange

 is a contestant from Survivor: Trinidad.

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Name (Age): Hogan Strange (28)

Current Residence: Boulder, CO

Occupation: Cross Country Coach

Claim to Fame: In college, I was a D-1 runner for the 5K long distance race, and I usually placed in the top 10% of everybody at each meet. (grins) But, even better than that, I stayed in shape after graduation, earning a job as a coach at my old high school all while training for the local marathons. (nods sternly) It represents the hard work and dedication I’ve put into my running career since I was 15.

Inspiration in Life: (smiles) My own coach from high school cross country, Mr. Fitzgerald. When I started running, I wasn’t really all that into it, since it takes a lot of work to get good enough to even make it through practice runs alive. Coach Fitz, though, he wasn’t just there to support the varsity guys. He made sure even the slowest person straggling behind each race got super loud cheers from the crowd while crossing the finish line. His support is what motivated me to give my all into running, and now that he’s my coworker, we’re very close buddies.

Hobbies: I’ve gotten really into urban exploring thanks to my girlfriend. People get injured a lot doing urbexing, so it might not be the smartest hobby for me, (chuckles awkwardly) but I really enjoy it and getting to spend time with her. She’s my rock. (pauses) I also like wilderness survival, so this show is the perfect fit for me.

Pet Peeves: People who don’t support the whole team, no matter what you’re working on. Some people might need some extra help with whatever task they have, and shrugging your shoulders and saying it’s not your problem brings the whole team down. Help each other out, for God’s sake! (shakes his head) I’m also not big on people who have to take the leadership role every chance they get, especially when it’s something somebody else has better knowledge on.

3 Words to Describe You: Adventurous, patient, & driven

SURVIVOR Contestant you are most like: Nigel from Survivor: Mauritius, but a lot less of a game-bot. His strategy was to think of all the options before making a decision, which is how I plan on planning the strategic part of the game. I kinda want to take his cautious approach to gameplay, and mix it with a bit of a more social, less strategy-talk kind of game. I mean, if I just spout strategy all the time, nobody’s gonna want to talk to me. (shrugs)

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: It says so already right here in this bio - I’m an adventurous person at heart, and people always say that Survivor is the adventure of a lifetime. (crosses his arms) I could also really use the money, since my girlfriend and I have thought about moving in together a lot recently, and we’d need the prize money to afford our new place. Why not have some fun while I’m at it, right? (smiles)

Why you will be the Sole Survivor: Everybody comes here and says they’re gonna be underestimated, but, look at me! (laughs) I might be a well-built guy, sure, but my friends always make fun of me for my “resting high face”, if that’s even a thing. Apparently, I always look like I’m in another world. (cackles) I think that’s hilarious! If people look at me and think I’m the token stoner, power to them, they’ll only think it more when I say I’m from Colorado. I’ll be flying by to the finals in no time! (laughs)