Maniac questionnaire

Name  Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Bromley

Maniac #  715

State you live in  Florida

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run?  4 marathons 1 50K

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Turkey Trot 1 mile fun run

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day?  2004 Walt Disney World Marathon , It was great

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running?  I started running on July 4^th 2003, my first training run after signing up for the 2004 Disney Marathon…My first run was a whopping 1 mile!

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you?  I was entered in the Lottery for the NYC Marathon in 07 and then a friend gave me a entry into the 07 Marine Corps Marathon so I took it.  A week later I found out that I got into NYC.  I looked at the dates and noticed they were 7days apart! I figured I would just go for it and I am so glad that I did.

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

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why?   My dad, he is the reason I started running.  I ran my 1^st Marathon in his memory.

What was you most memorable marathon and why? My first was the most emotional and 07 NYC was my fastest so both hold fond memories.

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Gasparilla in Tampa, February.

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? NYC

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? “you’re nuts”, “that is crazy”, “why would you do that”…..

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? 2006 Disney Goofy Challenge.  Getting all 3 medals was cool.

Where do you keep your finisher medals?  The Goofy trio is in a shadow box on the wall and the rest are in a box.

 Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yes, sometimes, sleep shirts or give to charity.

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

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Both are cool

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Mac and Cheese with tuna / McDonalds or Big breakfast at some place like Cracker Barrel.

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Gu, Gatorade, Hornet Juice

Which race would you never run again and why? None so far

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Marine Corps was tough for me the hills and the wind made it rough on this Florida girl.

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? 20-30 miles, strength training and during tri season swim and bike.

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

 I have many running friends and tri friends that I train and go to races with.

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Asic’s Nimbus sprints I sometimes wear a racing flat.

What are your short-term running goals?  Qualify for Boston

What are your long-term running goals? Qualify for Boston and do the 50 states

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Triathlons

Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head)

Spiderman and Yoda J