Maniac questionnaire

Name Clarence E. Wilson Jr.

Maniac #566

State you live in Maryland

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 38 Marathons/ 20 Ultramarathons

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) A ten mile race in 1988 while I was stationed in Korea.

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? The first marathon I ever ran was Baltimore in October 2001. I wore black spandex shorts and my Army PT shirt. It was an enjoyable event. I ran my second Marathon 3 weeks later.

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I have been a runner my entire life. Running was part of my Army Physical Fitness Test which I had to take every six months during my 25 year career.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I decided to become a maniac because I love to run numerous marathons each year.I was inspired by the other runners on the web site who shared the same passion.

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? The Baltimore Marathon because it is close to home.

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My stepson, Michael, because we have run numerous marathons/ultras together.

What was you most memorable marathon and why? The B&A Trail Marathon in 2002 because I ran my fastest marathon time that day.

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Sun Trust Richmond Marathon.

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? 500 miles

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. They say that is why we have cars.

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 52

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? JFK 50 Miler

Where do you keep your finisher medals? On a tie rack in my closet.

Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yes. They stay on a shelf in my closet.

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Germany

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Maniac Black

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Bagels and Bananna's. Turkey and Cheese Bagel with a protein bar.

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Cliff Shot Bloks. Gatorade

Which race would you never run again and why? New Jersey Marathon because of the lack of coordination with the traffic shuttle back to the hotel from the finish line (2002).

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? The Old Dominion Memorial 100 Mile Endurance Run in 2002 because it was my longest race.

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? I run between 30-40 miles per week(3-4 days) and lift weights twice a week.

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? No. I train alone

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Acics GT110

What are your short-term running goals? Finish the JFK 50 Miler in under 13 hours.

What are your long-term running goals? Finish the Old Dominion memorial 100 Mile Endurance Run 5 more times to earn my 1000 mile belt buckle.

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Play with my children.

Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head)