Maniac questionnaire

Name Pamela Hughes AKA Rockenmama

Maniac # 734 

State you live in Pennsylvania

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 4

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance)  2005 Philadelphia Marathon

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Same answer as the question before. Didn’t have a whole lot of fun since I really was ill prepared to run that distance

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I started running in May of 2005. The reason I started was to help lose the last few lbs that I had gained in my last pregnancy.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I didn’t “choose” to become one, I think I was born one. A lot of runners on the website Running Ahead however have really inspired me.

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Too many to choose from

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My friend Cheryl!  Because if she were running either a marathon or ultra it would mean that all the problems she’s been dealing with the past year or so were gone or much much much better!

What was you most memorable marathon and why? I’d have to say Steamtown 2007. The spectators are incredible and the area is so beautiful! I had so much fun running it.

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

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Around 80 miles

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? Not really

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? As many as I could!

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal?  They are all my favorites

Where do you keep your finisher medals? Hanging on one side of a vanity mirror in bedroom

 Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear all of my race shirts!

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? I don’t think I’d like to put one on. I’m not really into planning anything.

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Um not sure how to answer this one. How about both lol

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal?  Pre race meal is a bowl of shredded wheat and a cup of coffee. Post race is Pancakes and eggs

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Don’t do gel’s or sports drinks. They tend to screw with my stomach. I’m a shot blocks kind of gal.

Which race would you never run again and why? Philadelphia. I’ve decided that if I’m going to run a crowded race it’s gotta be a special one (Boston or NY).

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? My first and only trail 30k. I managed to twist my ankle a mile or two before the end of the race. At first I thought it was broke, but then realized it wasn’t and managed to get up and finish the race.

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross  training? Well when I’m training I usually run between 50-70 miles a week (plan on upping that) I also do weights 2-3 times a week

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Not really

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

What are your short-term running goals?

What are your long-term running goals? Getting some Ultra’s in

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Read, Hike and spend time with children

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

Hmmmmmm I’d have to go with Main Maniac!!