Maniac questionnaire Name: Abi Adeleke Maniac # 1852 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 4 marathons What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Palos Bank Southwest Marathon, Illinois What was the first marathon you ever ran? Chicago What year did you run it? 2008 Did you have fun that day? Not really, it was hot How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? About 3 years, Had an abnormal mammogram Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I listened to an audio book on Running 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states, and thought I could start from somewhere… Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? London Marathon If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? I don’t know What was you most memorable marathon and why? The Indianapolis Marathon- Just the thought that I could complete 2 marathons in 13 days. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? South Bend What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Indianapolis, Indiana Do any of your non-running friends or family members thing that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? YES What are some of their comments to you? “Abi, what are you trying to prove” If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? As many as I could take time off work for! From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Chicago, Illinois Where do you keep your finisher medals? In a drawer in my bedroom Do you wear your race t-shirts? All the time What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Fold them away. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Haven’t thought about it Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Maniac Yellow What is your favorite pre race meal? Greek yogurt FAYE brand Post race meal? Rice and chicken What is your energy gel of choice? Hammer gel Sport drink of choice? Heed or Succeed Clip Which race would you never run again and why? None What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? None so far What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? About 35+ miles a week Any cross training? Yes Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? No What kind of shoes do you train in? New Balance Do you race in a different shoe? No What are your short-term running goals? Just to keep running injury-free What are your long-term running goals? Ultra-marathons Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Make handmade jewelry Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? None
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