Maniac questionnaire Name Charlie “Buzz” Scott Maniac #1774 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run?17 marathons, 3 -50milers What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 15k, Tampa, 2/2002 What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Jacksonville, Fl 12/2004, had just broken my collarbone, ran anyway, finished but it was not fun…….. How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? Started running Jan 2001 when I enrolled in a Boot Camp at the gym – haven’t stopped since! Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? As soon as I heard there were “others” like me, I checked my stats and joined. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Boston If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? One by one, I am running marathons with my kids, next will be my grandkids (oldest is only 5) What was you most memorable marathon and why? Grandfather Mountain in 2009 – I loved the hills. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Sarasota, Florida What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, PA 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? I do a lot of crazier things so they overlook the marathons. If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 50 From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Whichever one I ran last. Where do you keep your finisher medals? I hang the most recent three on the closet door, the rest get hung in the closet. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear them all after training runs. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Trail run through Florida Everglades (it can be done). Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Yellow What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Beer & pizza, Beer & pizza What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? No preference on gels or sport drinks – I don’t use gels on marathons if I can help it. Which race would you never run again and why? Spacecoast – weather sucked and we quit at the half. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Most challenging run (not race) was the Rim to Rim to Rim at the Grand Canyon. What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? Run four times per week – about 30 miles total, mountain bike and kayak when not running (or working). Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Several training partners, I am very lucky with that. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Just switched to Brooks from New Balance. What are your short-term running goals? Qualify for Boston What are your long-term running goals? Run until I die Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Adventure races Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? Flash |