Maniac questionnaire

November 1, 2005

 

Name Greg Roth

 

Maniac #129

 

State you live in - Virginia

 

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 18

 

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) – Jr. High Hurdles

 

What was the first marathon you ever ran?  Cleveland Revco What year did you run it? 1982   Did you have fun that day? – at the time no, looking back yes

 

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? Since I was 15, challenged by a USMC Lt. Col. to a race along the Sea Wall at MCAS Iwakuni Japan.  I beat him, bad.

 

Why did you decide to become a Maniac?  After completing my 8th marathon in a year someone told me I should join a club of people like me.  Or what inspired you?

 

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Hood to the Coast or Reach the Beach

 

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why?  Dick Beardsley – respect what he has overcome & accomplished.

 

What was you most memorable marathon and why? – First Boston – need I explain?

 

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 SunTrust Marathon.

 

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race?  Cross country to San Francisco.

 

Do any of your non-running friends or family members thing that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? Yes….What are some of their comments to you? – you need a life.

 

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? – Boston Marathon

 

Where do you keep your finisher medals? – on a metal stand in the family room.

 

 Do you wear your race t-shirts? Some, not all.  What do you do with the ones you don’t wear?  Saving them to have a quilt made.

 

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Can’t think of any where that hasn’t been done.

 

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Black

 

What is your favorite pre race meal? Pasta Post race meal? Big greasy burger.

 

What is your energy gel of choice? GU – Vanilla Bean Sport drink of choice? Powerade any flavor

 

Which race would you never run again and why? Myrtle Beach – there are so many Calabash Seafood, Putt-Putt Courses, Wings, IHops – one can pass in 26.2 miles.

 

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why?

Boston Marathon – the downhill took it’s toll.  Made me realize I wasn’t as strong as I needed to be.

 

What is a typical training week like for you?  Strength training 3 times per week, tempo work, speed work, lot’s of hills .  How many miles do you run? 40-45 mpw.  Any cross training? Not much

 

Do you have a training partner? All my running friends. If so, who is it?

 

What kind of shoes do you train in? Adidas SuperNova Classic.  Do you race in a different shoe? no

 

What are your short-term running goals? Set a new marathon PR in 2006.

 

What are your long-term running goals? NYC, 50 States – London, Paris, Dublin.

 

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons?  Read

 

Star Wars or Star Trek? Darth Vader or Captain Kirk?  Star Wars – Darth Vader