Maniac questionnaire

12/5/2006

Name Etienne Jaulin

Maniac # 386

State you live in Virginia

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? So far 3 Marathons

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 10 k in 2004

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Richmond’s Suntrust in 2005. If I enjoyed the run, I know I did not like the 2 days after

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I have run for the past 6 year after I gave up smoking.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I can’t get enough, I need more races..and I like the shirt too!

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? The Antartica Marathon

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? I would not mind running with Pamela Anderson in front of me.

What was you most memorable marathon and why? MCM 2006, Nice weather, great views,

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Richmond marathon is rather flat and fast, nice neighborhood, great crowd support…

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? About 100 miles, lack of time off is the issue

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? Watch your knees!!

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? After reading the web site, I think I would try 1 a week , 52 a year…in any case I ‘ll try 1 a month

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? MCM 2006

Where do you keep your finisher medals? On the wall next to the bibs, in my office at home

Do you wear your race t-shirts?YES. What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I’ll sleep in them

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Let me try the one already there before I start doing my own.

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? But Black, of course

What is your favorite pre race meal?1 Danish and a cup of coffee Post race meal? A Big juicy steak and a lobster

What is your energy gel of choice? I can’t stand any of the one I have tried.Sport drink of choice? Gatorade ( blue) , I like

Which race would you never run again and why? None so far

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? I lack experience there yet. Ask me in a couple of years.

What is a typical training week like for you? 5 days running morning or afternoon about 5-10 miles, 1 day off, 1 day on the stride machine for 45’. How many miles do you run? Any cross training?

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? No partner

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? I train and run in the same shoes. Today it is Asics Cumulus VIII. Liked Nike Pegasus, My favorite so far have been Adidas Megaride. I have not had much luck with New Balance ( Stiff as a board)

What are your short-term running goals? A few 10k here and there

What are your long-term running goals? At least 8 marathons next year

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? I’ll run smaller races.

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

Main Maniac!