Maniac questionnaire Name MJ Slikas Maniac # 2027 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 19 marathons What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 5K 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? Running since 2002. I started running to prepare myself for a triathlon. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I enjoy being around people who are always looking for ways to push the limit. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? I've done it - Ironman Hawaii. If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Anyone in my family. I would like them to realize that running marathons does not make you crazy (or does it?). What was you most memorable marathon and why? Tucson 2006 - I 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? This would depend on the person - I believe it's more important to be in the right place mentally than physically to achieve the PR. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? From IL to HI...not sure how far that is! 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? My favorite is "How far is that marathon?" I'm often told I should just "run" on over for the holidays. 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? Ironman Hawaii Where do you keep your finisher medals? Hanging on my bookshelf in my office Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yes. I donate the ones I don't wear. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? It would go past my house so I could cheer on people all day from the comfort of my own home! Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Black What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Bagel and Peanut butter before - chocolate milk after. What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Roctane - don't really use many sport drinks, but I'd say Gatorade since that's what most races have on the course. Which race would you never run again and why? Surf City (was a different name when I did it). It's about 8 miles along the beach and it smelled like fish. It wasn't as pretty running along the beach as I hoped. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? I just did 3 Ironman races in 10 weeks. An Ironman is a 2.4 mile swim followed by a 112 mile bike followed by a marathon. I was mentally and physically exhausted. What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? Typically run 4 days a week - 1 long, 1 tempo, 1 speedwork and 1 easy. Mileage depends on what I'm training for. ALWAYS cross train - swimming, biking, weightlifting and then some various other things depending on the time of year. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? I have MANY! Depending on how fast I want/need to run, I ask the person depending on the pace. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? I switch between Mizunos and Asics mostly. What are your short-term running goals? Re-qualify for Boston. What are your long-term running goals? Complete an Ultra. Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Triathlons, run a triathlon club, professional triathlon coach, coach a masters swim team, lead the Luna Chix Triathlon Team.... Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? |