Maniac questionnaire
Name Troy Lesovsky
Maniac # 733
State you live in California
How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 24 Marathons, and 1 Ultra

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Simi Valley 5K, 2002

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? St George Marathon, 2006, one of life’s greatest moments

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 2002, To show my athletic kids, that dad could be an athlete too.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? Camaraderie, it’s fun to have instant friends at all the races

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Le Marathon des Chateaux du Medoc, France; Wine and running combined!

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Dean Karnazes, maybe something would rub off on me, and I could become faster

What was you most memorable marathon and why? All of them, each for different reasons

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? St George, Utah

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? St Michael, Austria

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? Do any of my NON-running family / friends think I’m sane is a better question

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? Surf City; Huntington Beach, California

Where do you keep your finisher medals? Proudly hanging on my office wall

Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear all the "cool" ones, save them until they’re cool

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

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? My girlfriend insists on the yellow

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Small steak, potatoes, and a beer / bigger steak, more potatoes, more beer, and some wine

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? What’s gel? And Accelerade, melon flavor

Which race would you never run again and why? None

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? All are challenging in there own way

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? 30+ miles, yoga, and spinning

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? My girl friend Jennifer, she is a marathoners dream!

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Asics, Asics

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

What are your long-term running goals? Stay healthy, and qualify for New York

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Spend time with my kids

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