Maniac questionnaire Name Kelby Marks Maniac # 775 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 3 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Derby, Ks Track and field day 1975. I stopped and went back to help another kid that had fallen down. What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? I went back home to Wichita, KS to run my first. It was a beautiful day. Nice to run through all the old areas I knew while growing up. How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I started because my dad was bitten by the late 70’s marathon bug and it infected the whole family. Our vacations were often organized around road races. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? The information on your website and the description of what a maniac is seemed to connect with me. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? I want to run the Havana Cuba Marathon. If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? First, Halley Berry (just had to get that in there) and then realistically I would choose my best friend and running partner since we were 5yrs old – Darren Klish (Full Ironman Competitor). What was you most memorable marathon and why? Always, the most recent one I have completed. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? From my limited experience – Whicita, KS. Cool weather, good support, and flat (like the state) What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? About 3,500 miles from Bogota to Vancouver and then to Washington State. But worth every mile of it. Do any of your non-running friends or family members think that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? What are some of their comments to you? If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? Hmppff . . . I guess 50. Probably less, since my family occasionally have birthdays and stuff like that. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? The Wellington, KS 5and 10K race -1981 (I was eleven and won my age group, under 18) It was a Susan B. Anthony dollar glued to a wooden plaque. Where do you keep your finisher medals? My kids play with them. I dunno – maybe it may inspire them or something like that. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I don’t wear them often but I don’t throw them away – my kids always need shirts to get dirty in. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Yellow – I am a traditionalist. What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Pre: Oatmeal and Bananas (lately I have experimented with herbalife shakes). Post – Pizza! What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Gel: Double Espresso PowerGel and drink . . . I like the technical nature of Cytomax but I actually make my own drink at home with an ingredient I can only get in Colombia . . . no – not that one! Something called Panela (made from unprocessed cane juice). Which race would you never run again and why? Never met a race I didn’t like – well actually the really crowded ones always make me think twice. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? Bike on Monday’s and about 30 – 40 miles after that. I like to have at least one rest day ( I often skip the bike day to get an extra one) Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Nope. Just me – would love to find one though . . . What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? I use Addistar Cushion What are your short-term running goals? Boston (someday soon) Is it worth it (would love to hear from any that have done it). What are your long-term running goals? Ultras and running races in conjunction with family vacations. Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? My family Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head) |