Maniac questionnaire Name Rita Thiel Maniac # 1859 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 8 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 4 miles What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Chicago 2006 I was hooked How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 5 years, to be able to eat more Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I knew it was my destiny Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Not sure If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Don Knotts I would laugh the whole time What was you most memorable marathon and why? Chicago 2009, my pace group ran together qualified for Boston If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Probably St. George because it is downhill What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Chicago to Boston 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, anything over 3 miles is showing off If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 12 From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Boston 08 Where do you keep your finisher medals? In a trophy basket Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Cross Country meets, I use the ugly ones as throw aways If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Santorini Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Maniac Black What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Noodles & Co. Mexican What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? GU Roctane,Gatorade Which race would you never run again and why? I like them all What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Chicago 2007 threw up six times and raced 20 days later to qualify for Boston What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? 60 miles a week/500 sit-ups per day Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? My husband What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Itrain and race in ASICS flats What are your short-term running goals? Hot Chocolate, Turkey trot What are your long-term running goals? Boston and NY in 2010 Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Eat and drink beer Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? Kato
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