Rednour, a native of Strongsville, Ohio, was a part of the cross country program at Strongsville High School, but was limited to just one race as a senior due to a season-ending injury. With an unofficial personal best of 17:55 in a 5K time trial, he has not run competitively since his sophomore season. He has logged several first-place finishes in his age group in local 5K races including the Fleet Feet Sports River Run and the Hannah Werke Memorial Smile with Me 5K.

"Mark is coming to MVNU with limited running experience due to injuries, but I am excited to see him healthy and ready to run,” said MVNU coach Chip Wilson. "When I saw him run, I noticed a strong runner who is willing to work hard to make himself better. With that positive mindset, he is capable of achieving success at the college level. I think he will surprise himself this fall, and I believe that he is ready for this new experience.”

In addition to running cross country, Rednour was a member of National Honor Society, a DARE role model, a DECA state qualifier, and a member of Tri-Musical Honors Society.

"There are several reasons why I chose to attend MVNU,” said Rednour of his college choice. "I like the location and the solid Christian atmosphere. I also felt like I belonged here.”

The MVNU cross country program was reborn in the fall of 2006 after not having a program since the 1979 season. The Cougars have been very competitive in their first three seasons back on the college cross country map as evidenced by the team’s results as MVNU finished seventh at the American Mideast Conference meet in 2008 and seventh out of 18 teams at the National Christian College Athletic Association meet.