Maniac questionnaire Name Larry (Walter Hopkins) Maniac # 1893 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 5 marathons What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) California International Marathon 2007 What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I have been running since January 2007 as a way to lose weight Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I have always been motivated to achieve the ultimate goal Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? I ran Boston in 2009 and my next goal is to compete in an Iron Man Event If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? I ran with Team Hoyt in Boston...at least for a few hundred yards, so I figure I ran with the best ever What was you most memorable marathon and why? Qualifying for Boston was the best. I qualified for Boston in the 2008 California International Marathon If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? The CIM What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? From California 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? All my family think I am courageous and support me in all my running endevouors If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? I would run one a week for 50 weeks. One in each state. My wife and I both think this would be a great feat. We would love to do this during the baseball season and to attend a ballgame in each state. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? My favorite medal came from the Detroit Free Press Marathon. This was the first of two marathons used to become a Marathon Maniac. Running in two countries and running the only marathon miles under water made this the marathon special. Also, having extended family there made this event special. Where do you keep your finisher medals? I keep my medals in a dining room table drawer along with my bib numbers and other special race memorabilia. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I never wear my race shirts. I have always been an individual ,but now that I have a Marathon Maniacs, I will wear it in my next marathon If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? I would love to sponsor a marathon in my own hometown. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? I eat a Clif Bar before each race What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? I use 4 to 6 GU Gels per race Which race would you never run again and why? I will never run the Lodi Race in the Vines because is run in May and it is for too hot. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? The back to back races in Detroit and then the following weekend in San Jose. What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? During a good training week, I will cover between 40 to 60 plus miles each week. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? My training partner is God. Running for me is a sacred thing and I am not so pretentious to think that I am doing this at age 51 without help for our lord. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Asics Asics Ascic What are your short-term running goals? I am currently on break to heal What are your long-term running goals? I hope to run an Ironman within the next year Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Write a novel Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? Hank the Cowdog
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