Maniac questionnaire Name Roger Riffle Maniac #1804 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? Year to date 5 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Skagit flats ½ marathon 2007 What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Lost Lake 50k 6/9/09 it was most miles I had ever ran, It was fun but very challenging How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I ran a little when I was younger. I was in a drum and bugle corps. and we had to run everyday to build our lungs and diaphragms for performing. I ran a little while in the U.S. Navy but didn’t really get in to running until 2007. I thank good friend Alvin Maniac# 931 for getting me hooked Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I got involved with the Skagit runners and met some awesome friends most of which are maniacs and Before I new it I was running all of these ultras Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? What was you most memorable marathon and why? My last ultra the Big Dabrowski. It was a great course, challenging, great trails and fun. I was having the time of my life on this run. I felt great. Then at mile 14 after a fast technical down hill I came to a flat section and my left foot was swallowed up by the earth and snap! I looked down and saw the sole of my shoe facing me. I thought I had broken my ankle for sure. Hobbled around swearing a bit then walked then jogged on it 2 miles to the 1st aid station. I iced it up for 5 min. then decided I was there to run so I took off with some encouragement from fellow runners. I was able to finish the race and place 6th It hurt but it was a great day I was really stoked. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Crescent Forest trail run Gig Harbor WA. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Not far 60 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? Oh ya they think I’m nuts. After my high ankle sprain I was out running 5 days later and they said I was off my rocker, crazy you name it. If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? Probably 16 to 18 a year to start From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? There have been no finishers medals at any of my runs so far Where do you keep your finisher medals? Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Ya mostly on my weekly training runs though If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? I love it here in Washington great trail network and challenging mountains to run. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Either is fine with me What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Oatmeal and eggs for pre race. hamburgers and soda post What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? I use GU and I like Nuun for my beverage Which race would you never run again and why? None so far What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? So far, 4 in 4 months and counting. Why? Because I can What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? I usually run Mon Wed and Fri at 4:30 AM 10 miles or so. Sat or Sun would be my long run day 18 to 20 miles. Run with the group on Tues 6 to 8 miles and run Thurs night group trail run 8 or so miles. I try to get in 40 to 50 miles a week in. unless it’s race week then I cut it back. On Mon Wed and Fri I do weight training and stretching also. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Ya I usually train with Alvin maniac #931 What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? I have had trouble finding the right shoe. I run in a 10 4e shoe there are not many choices for trail shoes for me. I am currently running in New Balance 909 trail shoes so far so good. I train in the same shoes What are your short-term running goals? Increase endurance and time in the 50k What are your long-term running goals? I would like to do some 50 miles and a 100 miler Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? I build street rods as a hobby you know fabricating body and paint the whole enchilada. love to do multi day hiking spend time with my family, horse back riding, mountain biking, seeing movies and being with friends Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? Probably Spiderman very muli talented |