Name Alfred Patrick Maniac #804 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 11 marathons What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 10K, Jan ‘03 What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Jan ’03, Trinidad, Felt great. How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 9 years. I wanted to prolong my cricket playing years, so I gave up smoking and started running. (it’s working). Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? Read about MM on the net and realized that I’m not alone. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Great Wall of China marathon. If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My dad, because I feel I didn’t appreciate him enough when he was alive. What was you most memorable marathon and why? Boston ’07, because it was cold & wet and I felt like stopping from about mile 6 but I’m really glad I didn’t. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Marathon of the Palm Beaches, Florida. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Boston from Trinidad & Tobago. 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? I think they understand that it’s a passion. 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? Reggae Marathon, Jamaica. Where do you keep your finisher medals? In a Trophy cabinet at my mother’s house. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yes. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Don’t know. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Yellow. What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Pizza. What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? E-gel & Cytomax. Which race would you never run again and why? Havana. Totally dis-organized. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? 2 in 2. Reggae marathon & Marathon of the Palm Beaches. Having to catch an international flight between races. What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? About 35 to 40 miles, with about 50 miles cycling. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Yes, Fellow Maniac John Lum Young # 816. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Train mainly in NB, but not fussy, race in ASICS Racers. What are your short-term running goals? Trinidad & Tobago Marathon (02-24-08). What are your long-term running goals? Run at least 3 overseas marathons per year. Still be doing it at age 80. Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Play cricket, cycle, party and work. Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head) |