Name: Ron Frederick Maniac #: 844 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 5 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Superbowl Dash 10K (2/5/05) What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Seafair 2005. Loved it and hated it How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I really just started running at the beginning of 2005. I started for a personal challenge. I set a goal of running a half marathon that year. I ran the Capital City Half in May, then Seafair Marathon in July. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I have a love hate relationship with the marathon, yet I keep on signing up for them. Joining MM seemed like the right thing to do. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? There are just too many to put my finger on just one. I would really like to do the Portland Marathon. The Peachtree Classic and Bloomsday would also be very cool. If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My dad (deceased). Why? He’s my dad, and I haven’t seen him in almost 28 years. What was you most memorable marathon and why? Seafair 2005 – my 1st. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? I’m hoping I haven’t run that race yet. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? San Diego 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. Some think it’s incredible, others think it’s insane. If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 4. Hopefully I’ll be able to tell you how that goes this year. If it goes well, maybe that number will go up next year. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Rock and Roll San Diego Where do you keep your finisher medals? In a drawer, in a dresser, in a back room that is not used for much other than storage right now. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear the shirts until they are worn out (maybe even a little longer), then I throw them out. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? If I wasn’t concerned about the wear and tear on the course, I would probable go to Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, or something along those lines. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Neither What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Pre-race: Whole wheat bagel with peanut butter. Post-race: Almost anything What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? I don’t use a lot of gels or sports drink. When I do use them, I am not very particular. Which race would you never run again and why? I have only run five marathons, and I would probably run any or all of them again. Seafair has what looks like a great new course. Capital City has had a great new course for going on three years. San Diego had great fan support. Green River had great volunteer and peer support. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Green River has been the most challenging. It got pretty hot last year. I also tried to alternate running and walking. That did not seem to work too well for me. I think it was too hard to start running again after taking walking breaks. What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? I generally run 4 days a week. Week day runs are about 5 to 8 miles. I do a long run of 10 to 20 miles. Weekly mileage is between 25 and 40 miles. Occasionally I will cross train on a bike. I also do upper body weight training. I try to get to that 3 days a week, but sometimes, between my work schedule and my run schedule I just can’t get to the weights as often as I would like. Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? I weight train with my wife. I run with the Capital City Marathon Training Group. My wife would like to run another half marathon sometime. When she picks one, I will train with her. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? I train and race in Asics Evolutions 2’s and 3’s. I really liked the Evolution 2’s, but it seems like nobody else did, so they are getting kind of hard to find. I didn’t much care for the 3’s, but hopefully when Asics comes out with the 4’s they will work better for me. What are your short-term running goals? Whidbey Island and Tacoma Marathon. What are your long-term running goals? Don’t really have any Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? I run shorter races!! I also like to spend time with my family. My wife works out, and my 15 year old daughter runs cross country and track. I like working on small landscaping projects around the yard. I love white water rafting, but it has been a few years. Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head): Don’t really have one, but to be honest, I am not a big fan on the cat on the head guy. |