Maniac questionnaire Name: Jim Martin Maniac #1560 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? Marathons – 4; Ultra Marathons – 2; Ironman 70.3s - 2 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Marathon of the Americas (San Antonio, TX – 2007) What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Marathon of the Americas – San Antonio, TX, 2007, It was painful and I made the famous beginner’s statement, “I’m never doing this again!” Like everyone else…I changed my mind and have been hooked since. How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? About 15 years, but marathons since 2007 / Started running for fitness and stress relief Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? Gary Beaty, is a member of my running group in San Antonio, TX talked to me about it over a year ago…I finally decided to join. Now, several folks in our running group are Maniacs! Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Marathons - Boston, because I’d be at the top of my game; the original marathon route (Greece) because of the history / Triathlons – Kona, Hawaii, because I’d be at the top of my game and the history associated w/ Kona If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Probably friends from my running group…for the camaraderie. What was you most memorable marathon and why? The 2008 AT&T Austin Marathon (Austin, TX), because I ran w/ a friend w/o any expectations and set my PR (3:25). Also, because my wife ran her first ½ Marathon that day…it was a great day! If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? The AT&T Austin Marathon (Austin, TX) What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? From San Antonio, TX to Napa Valley, CA 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? Yes, they say that I’m crazy and that there’s no way I’ll be able to continue running as I get older! If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? As many as I could afford and as many as I could fit into my schedule…have to have family time…and of course work. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Marathon - AT&T Austin Marathon (great medal) / Triathlon – Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 Where do you keep your finisher medals? On a tie rack in my closet…has way more medals that ties ;o) Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear all of them! If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? I’d put it in Queenstown, New Zealand…beautiful scenery and nice people! Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Not sure what the difference is. What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Pre – Oatmeal / Post – Chips & Salsa What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? GU energy gel, Shot Blocks / Gatorade Endurance & Bower Bar drink Which race would you never run again and why? San Antonio Rock & Roll Marathon…it beat my feet up pretty bad last year / However, I’d probably get the bug as it approached and run it again…as you know, marathons are addictive! What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Marathon – Marathon of the Americas, it was my first marathon and I didn’t know what to expect / Triathlon – Longhorn Ironman 70.3, my mother had passed away less than a month before and the race was incredibly hot! What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? 3-4 days of running a week averaging between 20-35 miles / Cross training, cycling, swimming and weightlifting Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Mostly on my own…run on Saturdays w/ running group What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Newton Distance S, Saucony Omni 7, Asics Nimbus, and Mizuno Wave Rider 12 What are your short-term running goals? Continue to enjoy running, maintain endurance and fitness What are your long-term running goals? Eventually Boston Marathon Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Spending time w/ my wife, Triathlons, and Weightlifting Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? Probably Batman, he’s a normal guy using his intellect to fight crime |