Maniac questionnaire Name Michele Keane Maniac # 795 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 29 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Bonne Belle 10K, 1979 What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Boston (as a bandit); 1980; Yes How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 30 yrs. Started as a high school track runner, and I loved it Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? Cause I need to hang with more like minded crazys Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? London If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Hmmm, need to think on that What was you most memorable marathon and why? Marine Corps, 1987 – it is my PR and I broke 3 hrs If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Flying Pig What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? California or Victoria, BC 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? Yes. You know you will die doing that. Don’t your knees hurt? If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 6-8 From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Monkey or Disney Where do you keep your finisher medals? Hanging on respective posters from the races Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear some, but the others I have made into a quilt If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Maine Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Black What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Oatmeal; Cheese omelet and chocolate milk What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Accelerade Gel; Gatorade Which race would you never run again and why? Marine Corps. I could never duplicate my performance, and I would be upset What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Valley of Fire in Nevada since I was slightly injured and it was uphill for the first half and downhill for the second What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? Run 5 days per week; swim 2. Run 35-45 mpw sometimes up to 55 Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Yes, some local friends What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Nike Pegasus and Mizuno Wave Rider What are your short-term running goals? Run a good Boston this year What are your long-term running goals? Complete the 50 states Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Play tennis Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head) Underdog |