Maniac questionnaire

Name
Drew Lewis
Maniac # 1905

State you live in. Utah

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run?
7
What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance)
Labor day 15K in Greenbelt MD

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day?
Phoenix Rock and Roll in 2008.  Great run, great party!!!

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running?
Since I was a teenager, to stay in shape.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you?
I was talked into it by #1907, but I am always looking to define new boundaries.

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run?
Great Tibetan Marathon

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Team Hoyt, because they are amazing athletes.

What was you most memorable marathon and why?
Tri-Cities, wonderful weather and vistas.  Also the second marathon in 2 days, which was a confidence builder.

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest?
Ogden Marathon, all downhill.

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race?
Ran a 10K in Alaska that ended on the Homer Spit.

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, some say “I couldn’t walk 26 yards!”

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year?
26, so I could take off every other week.

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal?
Top of Utah

Where do you keep your finisher medals?
Hanging on hooks in the library.

 Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear?
Paint with them, or throw downs.

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it?
Yellowstone

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black?
Yellow

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal?
Slimfast before, Sushi after

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice?
Gu expresso.    Accelerade

Which race would you never run again and why?
All good so far.

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why?
2 marathons in one weekend.  Tough due to having a cold and not training much for the races.

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training?
3 runs of  5 miles.  I like to road and mountain bike.

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it?
Yes # 1907

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe?
Only New balance due to my wide (4E) feet.

What are your short-term running goals?
Do the Tahoe triple

What are your long-term running goals?
Any Ultra

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons?
Double centuries, rock climbing, Snowboarding, & Skydiving.

Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty?   Banana George           http://www.bananageorge.com/