Maniac questionnaire
Maniac #887 State you live in WA How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 3 marathons and 1 ultra What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Ocean Shores 10k What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? PF Chang's Arizona Marathon 2008. I had a blast! How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 2006 to stay fit. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I figured that I wasn't as crazy as other non-runners thought I was. I was so happy to find out that I'm not alone. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Badwater. If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Hmmm...my husband, but unfortunately he doesn't like to run. So, as my #2 I would have to say tp #3, because he's so funny! What was you most memorable marathon and why? Yakima, just because I qualified for Boston there. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? PF Chang's AZ Marathon. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? AZ 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, of course! They always tell me, that's what transportation is for. If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? I would run every single weekend. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Whidbey Where do you keep your finisher medals? In my art room. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yes, and the ones I don't wear I'll turn them into a quilt. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Somewhere in western WA. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Maniac Black What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Thai food before and then Thai food afterwards. Yum! What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Love the vanilla bean Gu. Not really into sports drinks. Which race would you never run again and why? Whidbey because of all those stinkin' hills. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Chuckanut! I can't help referring to it. Little Chinscraper nearly killed me off, not to mention that stretch of downhill afterwards. Yuk! What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Unfortunately I don't. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? I wear Mizuno Wave What are your short-term running goals? to run 12 + marathons this year (which include 1 or 2 ultras) What are your long-term running goals? Badwater, baby! Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Read lots, watch Iron Chef, knit occasionally and create pastel or charcoal drawings for friends or family for gifts. Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head) Wonder Woman (Main Maniac) is a very close 2nd.
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