Maniac questionnaire Name Mellody Hughes Maniac #1861 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 14 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Mid-Bay Bridge 4.5 mile, Destin, FL, 2002 What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Dublin Marathon, 2004. I had the time of my life, it could not have been better, instantly hooked on marathons. How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I’m a walker that runs occasionally when the knees are having a happy day. I started heavy duty walking in 2000. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? I had friends pushing their limits so I decided to push mine as well. Or what inspired you? Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? I’d love to be on a relay team event, any event, but I’m slow and I don’t want to be the weak link so it won’t happen. If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Robin Williams because he’d have me laughing the whole time. What was you most memorable marathon and why? Dublin, just a picture perfect day for me. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Snickers Marathon Bar Marathon, pretty flat if that’s what helps you run fast. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Dublin, Ireland 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? They think it’s a mid-life crisis I’ll get over one day. Mostly they just ask where I’m off to next. 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? Air Force Marathon Where do you keep your finisher medals? Some are in a shadow box. Now I need a new idea for displaying them. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yes I wear my race shirts. The only reason I wouldn’t wear one were if it were sized really small, then my nieces and nephews get them. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Where ever the friendliest volunteers could be found and the temps are mild. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Black, yellow makes me look pasty What is your favorite pre race meal? Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, fat free milk and coffee Post race meal? Tex-Mex or Chinese food, I crave the salt and spices What is your energy gel of choice? Gu Which race would you never run again and why? St. Jude’s, didn’t like part of the course, bad section of town and was almost hit by a bus What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? I usually train 5 days a week, average between 30-40 miles. Core work, bike and toning for cross training. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? No training partner. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? I usually train in New Balance and race in the same, whatever model is giving me the least blisters at the time. What are your short-term running goals? A 50 miler before I’m 50. What are your long-term running goals? To keep racing until I’m the little old lady that comes in last and everyone cheers for me AND I still win my age group. Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Kayaking, hiking and spending time with my 2 dogs Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? Wonderdog
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