Name Adam Grojean Maniac # 893 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 7 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Passavant Hospital 5k. I was about 300 pounds, and they timed me with a sun dial. What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Tulsa Route 66 Marathon in 2006. Ran it on a whim. I started running in May of that year, and got my miles up and decided to try it. How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 2 Years. To get my life back. Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I spoke with a Maniac on my last marathon in Ks. Sounded like my kind of club. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Big Sur Marathon or Western States (Someday) If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My dad. He is washed up though. He ran several when I was a kid, and we had fun following him around the Midwest. What was you most memorable marathon and why? My First. If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Tulsa is a pretty flat track, and big enough so you are not alone on the course. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Duluth, Mn. 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, but I have also inspired several people to run and lose weight. If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? One a month. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Tulsa. I am going to get the Air Force Medal this year. Hear that is cool. Where do you keep your finisher medals? In my office. Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yeah. Just around the house and stuff. If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? They already have one in Steamboat, Co. My favorite place. Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Black. What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Spaghetti. Cheeseburger, Fries, and Shake. What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Power bar gel, Gatorade Endurance Formula. Which race would you never run again and why? Have not had a bad one. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Yep, My dog Dickey. A German Short Haired Pointer. What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? |