Maniac questionnaire Name: James (Jim) Blake Maniac # 1876 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 3 marathons What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Woodridge Season Starters 5k What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Chicago Marathon 2008 – I had fun but it was HOT! How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? Been running since 2005. Started running to stay in shape. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? A lot of the people I ran with in Naperville/Wheaton with CARA were already Marathon Maniacs and I was crazy enough to listen to them and join the InSaNe AsYlUm!! Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? New York or London Marathon. What was you most memorable marathon and why? Chicago 2008 – My first. I did not know what to expect & even though it was hot and I was miserable the crowd and experience were amazing. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Bay to Breakers – San Francisco, CA from Chicago, IL. Do any of your non-running friends or family members think that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? What are some of their comments to you? – Yes – pretty much all of them. “You should run shorter distances”, “You will get hurt”, “How do you do that, I hate running” etc, etc… If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? Haha… However many my body/training would allow me to complete injury free! From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Chicago Marathon 2008. Where do you keep your finisher medals? Scrapbook. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear the technical shirts to run and the cotton shirts to bed. What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? GU/Gatorade Which race would you never run again and why? 13.1 Chicago – Lakefront path too crowded & potholes! What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Chicago Marathon 2009 & Grand Rapids Marathon 2009 – week apart and now I am a maniac!! What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? Run 5 days a week (hopefully!!) train on the road bike or spin class if I can. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? It was Maniac #1865! But now I live in Florida and will have to find a new running group/training partner… What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Brooks Adrenaline – Race & train in the same shoes. What are your short-term running goals? Run faster What are your long-term running goals? Continue to run
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