Maniac questionnaire Name: Kevin Machi Maniac # 1737 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 7 Marathons / 4 Ultra’s What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Presidents Day 10K What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? 2007 SF Marathon, one of the few times my family has joined me at the finish line. I have been chasing the feeling I had that first time ever since. How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I started running in 2006 as part of my exercise program at the gym. I became addicted, quit the gym and left the treadmill behind. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I committed myself to running 12 marathons in 2009 to raise money for a charity. I have come across a few Maniacs at some of the various races and went online to find out what it was all about. I had already run 6 in 6 months so what the heck! Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Boston, but I need to wait until I turn 80 to qualify! If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My wife, I would love to be able to share my passion for running with her. What was you most memorable marathon and why? They all have great memories for me. I love meeting fellow runners and hearing their stories as we run. 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 hear that California International is a good one to PR, I’ll find out this December. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? I am a budget conscious runner so not far. Fortunately, living in Northern CA we have several options to choose from in any given month. Do any of your non-running friends or family members think that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? Yes, they all do, even some of my running friends. What are some of their comments to you? If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 1-2 per month. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? My first SF Marathon Where do you keep your finisher medals? On a hook in the hallway. Do you wear your race t-shirts? Some What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Sleep in them If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? ?Good Question? Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? White What is your favorite pre race meal? Oatmeal and a Banana Post race meal? Beef Jerky, Trail Mix, and an Endurox Recovery Drink What is your energy gel of choice? Mocha Clif Shot Sport drink of choice? Orange Acelerade Which race would you never run again and why? I haven’t met that race yet. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? This year, running one marathon per month has been difficult trying to balance running with family commitments. What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? Typically 2 weekday runs ranging from 5-10 miles each and a long run Sunday morning on the trails which ranges from 10-20 miles. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? I have a couple neighbors who I try to run with occasionally. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? I train and race in Asics on the road and Nike on the trails. What are your short-term running goals? Stay healthy and run often. What are your long-term running goals? Stay healthy and run often. Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Golf, Camp, Boat, Fish. Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? My hero’s are the Marathon Runners that are older than me but still finish ahead of me. |