Maniac questionnaire

June 13, 2006

Name Gregory Weglowski

Maniac # 306

State you live in Michigan

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 5

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 8 KM Strawberry run, Bellville,MI

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Cleveland marathon, 2005. I had a blast.

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 2 years and to keep in shape.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I’m an Insane runner. I like the feel of it. My godmother was diagnosed with cancer and I run for her. She passed away in March 2005 before my Cleveland marathon that I ran for her and collected money for the American Cancer Society.

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

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? I would run with God, because he is with me all the time.

What was you most memorable marathon and why? Cleveland, because it was 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? Sunburst, South Bend Indiana. It is pretty flat.

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? 8 hrs, Nashville.

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 think I’m crazy. They said my knees were bad and that I would never finish. 5 later and I just laugh.

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? At least 1 per month if not 2 per month. 12-24 per year.

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? The Country music marathon, but the Cleveland one is really good as well.

Where do you keep your finisher medals? The first 2 I had put in plaques, but the rest hang in my office.

Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear all my race shirts.

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? The south pole. I like how Dean K. ran one there.

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Both

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Pre race-Bagel with peanut butter. Post race-Pizza.

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Clif, any flavor. Gatorade.

Which race would you never run again and why? Nashville, Too many hills.

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Nashville. It was too hilly, but I did it.

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? I run 3-4 days a week. 20-25 miles and bike or swim for cross training.

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

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Saucony, which I race in as well.

What are your short-term running goals? Keep signing up for marathons, It drives my wife crazy. She is not into the sport. I had both my boys 6 and 9 run the kids marathon in Nashville.

What are your long-term running goals? Do all 50 states.

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

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

Main Maniac (with cat on head) Were all crazy and I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!