Maniac questionnaire Name- Kim Bays Maniac #1392 State you live in-Ohio How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 7 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance)- a 5k turkey trot in 6th grade, I won a turkey! J What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Flying Pig in Cincinnati, 2005, it was a blast- I met my goals and had fun doing it. How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? Since middle school, thanks to a Cross country unit in PE! J And my dad was in Army, so I started running with him. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? It kind of happened naturally, then my friend Jay Gibson (# ) mentioned that if we got in one more race we'd be eligible, so we went to Vegas! Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Don't know, the Goofy Challenge is going to be a good time. If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Any/all of the good friends I've made. What was your most memorable marathon and why? MCM last year, was a PR-hoping to repeat! If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? MCM because of the crowds/adrenaline, or Shamrock b/c it's flat- and also good crowd support when the weather is nice. What was the furthest you've ever traveled for a race? Vegas 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? --- "Why would you want to run that far when you can just drive?" "I think your pictures are photoshopped" J "I WISH I could do that" "Miles or minutes?" If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? Maybe 3-4, do like I did last year and just do 2 back to back. Time to train is the issue. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Def. MCM Where do you keep your finisher medals? I have a small curtain rod I've hung up on the wall and slide the medals on there. Need another rod now! Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don't wear? I do- during workouts and training runs. Have a habit of wearing the previous race's shirt to the next one, assuming it's tech-wick. Or at least wear it to the next expo (if not my "ho" shirt!)---provides good conversation during the race, especially with others who ran the same race. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? If I want it, they've probably already got it! Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Yellow is the only color offered in the built in tank I like! What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Pre- bagel, banana and Gatorade/water. Post- whatever I can get my hands on.once I'm in the mood to chow What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Gu & gatorade Which race would you never run again and why? none What was the most challenging race or combination of races you've ever done and why? Flying pig last year- fire on the course detoured it, and it was just a tough day in general What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? 20-30/35, depending. Do cross-training, elliptical or bike. 2 "long runs", Tues and Sat. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? The Mojo Running group in West Chester ohio! What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Nike Vomero What are your short-term running goals? PR at MCM What are your long-term running goals? Keep running healthy for a lifetime Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Ski, swim, some tri's, camp, hike (obviously anything outdoors and active!), and read when I can Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? Hugh Jackman's character in X-men? J |