Maniac questionnaire Name Pattie Keller Maniac #1338 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 29 / 0 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 10K What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I was never a runner growing up, but then when I moved to San Diego in 1997, the weather is fabulous, it was easy to run at any time. Since I am not a sprinter, I went to the other extreme…marathons…staring in 1998. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I saw some Marathon Maniacs at the Goofy Challenge in 2009, so I asked them what it was about. That got me to run the Carlsbad marathon 2 weeks later, so here I am. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? NYC Marathon If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? I would like to run a work friend, Ed B., who passed about 2 years ago. He was a very fast runner, in the top 100 at Boston, and just a wonderful guy and humble about how talented he was. He was in tragic cycling accident, and I now run races with his name on my jersey. What was you most memorable marathon and why? My most memorable was running the Boston marathon in 2008. Priceless experience, all the support from the families running through those towns. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? As I live in San Diego, I would stay local and try to PR at Long Beach. You can actually drive up in the early morning as it has a late start. Nice course, mostly flat, and economical. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? I have traveled to Florida, Boston, and Honolulu. Next year I hope to go international. Do any of your non-running friends or family members thing that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? What are some of their comments to you? Well, my 2 brothers thought I was crazy, but then I coached them to their first marathon last year, and this year the 3 of us did the Seattle marathon. They are now hooked…I feel the sibling rivalry. If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? I would try and run one each month and even more. I have often said I want to just be sponsored and run all over the world. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? I like the Goofy Challenge medal. Disney spares no expense when it comes to their medals and ribbons. Where do you keep your finisher medals? Mine are hanging from the ceiling in the hallway. It provides inspiration before and after I return from a run. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear my race shirts all the time. When they get too grungy, out they go to be replaced by newer ones J. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? How about Tahiti!!! Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? What’s the difference? ;) I guess yellow. What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Whole wheat bagel and banana. Then ice cold chocolate milk, chased down with Fritos and a pepsi. What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? I use Clif Shot blocks and Gatorade. Which race would you never run again and why? I don’t have any “no ways” just yet. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? The first Goofy challenge (half on Saturday, full on Sunday) as my gut did not cooperate, and I mentally had a really hard time. What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? I typically run 4x per week, mileage will vary. I throw in some aerobics, yoga, pilates, swimming, and strength trainin on off days. I like to mix it up so I won’t get hurt. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? I do run with a running group, but I like my ipod too. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Asics 2140. Yep, same shoes for all. What are your short-term running goals? Keep clicking off those marathons….going after #30 in October. Do races in other parts of the world. What are your long-term running goals? Work my way up the coaching ladder and helping those wannabes to complete their first marathon. Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? I do pet therapy work with my 2 Golden Retrievers, Java and Mocha. My husband helps me out with that. Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? I would say Wonder Woman!!! |