Name Steve Wisner Maniac # 869 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 12 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Mile Run 5th grade What was the first marathon you ever ran? Seattle What year did you run it? 1978 Did you have fun that day? Yes but as I recall it was very cold that year. How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? Since grade school and have always run in local fun runs but recently surged back into full marathons. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Ran into several Maniacs’ at various races and wanted to be a part of this. Or what inspired you? 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? Bill Rodgers What was you most memorable marathon and why? Royal Victoria 2007 Boston Qualifier. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Chevron Houston Great race support- fast course. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? So far British Columbia but heading for Athens Greece in November. Do any of your non-running friends or family members thing that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? Mostly co-workers What are some of their comments to you? The Maniac tag does come up. If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? Probably one a month but in various states or countries. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Surfside Beach Marathon Shell Medal. Where do you keep your finisher medals? On a shelf- need to work on a better display. Do you wear your race t-shirts? Rarely What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? They live in my closet. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Puerto Rico. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Yellow What is your favorite pre race meal? Pasta/Pasta Post race meal? Not too picky but did have some great Texas barbecue after a race recently. What is your energy gel of choice? Powerbar strawberry kiwi Sport drink of choice? Gatorade Which race would you never run again and why? Can’t think of any. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Seattle Marathon 2006 Ran into trouble at 13 very cold, rainy, snowy. Obviously lived in Texas too long. What is a typical training week like for you? Early morning runs on the seawall next to the Gulf of Mexico—great sunrises. How many miles do you run? 35-45 Any cross training? Do you have a training partner? Small group of local track club runners who I train with on Galveston Island. If so, who is it? What kind of shoes do you train in? Mizuno Do you race in a different shoe? No same What are your short-term running goals? Next star level—Boston What are your long-term running goals? Stay Healthy rack up the marathons. Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Hike around the Northwest. Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head) The Flash |