Maniac questionnaire Name : Silverio “Silver” Rivas Maniac # 537 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 70 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance): The 1982 Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K. This is when I became a “runner”. Like George Sheehan said the difference between a runner and a jogger is the entry form. The runners group I was running with, The “Legg Lake Runners” said, “Big deal, now you have to run a marathon!” It was on! What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? The Palos Verdes Marathon, in 1982. It was (is) a tough hilly course along the ocean, beautiful, tough, but had a lot of fun(?). Like all firsts, I was hooked! How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I started running in 1981 to get back in shape. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I saw a some Maniacs at the 2007 Super Bowl Sunday Huntington Beach Marathon, looked at the website that night, said “that’s me!” and committed myself. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Pamplona, Spain, Run with the Bulls, and of course, BOSTON! If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Jim Fixx, the original, he is the man. We would ask Dr. George Sheehan to run with us. What was you most memorable marathon and why? Aside from my first, Palos Verdes, it would have to be the Marine Corp Marathon. I’m patriotic, taking in all the history and monuments to me was overwhelming. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? If you can run downhill, St. George, otherwise The Long Beach Marathon in Long Beach, Ca., a flat, fast course. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? 2700 miles to Washington DC for the Marine Corps Marathon. 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? Yup. “You know Jim Fixx died of a heart attack” “You’ll get arthritis” “Running in smog is worse than not running” “I can’t even drive 26 miles!” “How long was that marathon?” “You’re going to to run again? You ran yesterday” ‘Pendejo!” “You’re crazy!” ( I know) If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 52 From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Marine Corps Marathon Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yes, I wear them all, they are badges of honor. I wear them until they fade away, start tearing. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Yellow What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Pre race a peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwich, two bananas. Post race, an In-n-Out Double-Double! What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Strawberry Banana Power Gel.. Lemon Lime Gatorade. Which race would you never run again and why? Good, Bad, and Ugly, I’d run them all again! What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? It was Palos Verdes until last month when I did the Bulldog 50K though the hills of Calabassas and Malibu. Hills and heat! What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? I run about 30-50 miles a week. 50 miles is high when I don’t have marathons to run. I cross train a little with light weights. When I run marathons on consecutive weeks, I don’t run during the week, just the gym for a little cross training. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? No, I usually run alone. Sometimes on weekends I run with the Loma Linda Lopers. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? ASICS (Tiger for all us old timers) 2130’s for training and racing. What are your short-term running goals? To run 100 marathons. What are your long-term running goals? BOSTON Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Hanging with my girls, following the Angels, USC Football, and listening to Rock and Roll! Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head) |