Maniac questionnaire Name: Chuck Stone Maniac #: 1624 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 2 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) A local 5k or 10k around 1980. 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? A little over 2 years. I signed up for a YMCA bootcamp program to start getting in shape – running was about 50% of the workout. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? So many people seem to think it’s crazy to run that much, that it seems honest to admit it myself by joining the InSane Asylum. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Boston Marathon. If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My wife Rose. What was your most memorable marathon and why? The 2nd one, Pocono Run for the Red because I was trying for the best time I could manage and the last miles were surprisingly painful and discouraging. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? I have no suggestions for that. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? About 180 miles. 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, my son recently said “I thought they have cars for that sort of thing.” My wife tells me to not have a heart attack. If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 20 or 25. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Run for the Red Where do you keep your finisher medals? Hanging on the wall above the home computer. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear most of them and share them with my wife. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Sicily where my Grandfather was born. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Yellow What is your favorite pre race meal? Peanut butter toast, banana, coffee. Post race meal? Pizza, subs, chips, pretzels. What is your energy gel of choice? I have not used any. Sport drink of choice? Shaklee Performance. Which race would you never run again and why? No races to list here. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? See most memorable marathon answer above. What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? Typical week would be mileage in the upper 20’s running 5 or 6 times, for marathon training it has been about 35 or 40 miles per week average. I also do some bodyweight calesthenics and/or bootcamp workouts 2 or 3 times a week. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? I train with several friends at the YMCA. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Brooks Adrenalines. What are your short-term running goals? To qualify for Boston. Try an ultra, maybe JFK 50. What are your long-term running goals? Run more, mostly easy, some fast – for the rest of my life. Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Home remodel projects, woodcarving, occasional travel. Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? I liked Mighty Mouse when I was a kid. |