Maniac questionnaire

12/30/2006

Name: Heidi Hubler

Maniac # 437

State you live in: Washington

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 9 marathons and 1 ultra

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance): Seattle half Marathon

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Seattle. I ran it in 2000. No, I did not have fun! It was pouring down rain, typical Seattle weather, and very windy. My feet were so soaked that my skin was hanging off of them. Once I finally crossed the finish line crying with joy and pain, my husband had to carry me across the street because my calves cramped up so bad I couldn’t walk. I pretty much sleep the whole rest of the evening.

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? Around 1991, high school. I started to running to let out some of my bottled up energy and have some time for myself. I found it meditating and therapeutic.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I needed to find a new goal. I had qualified for Boston, completed an Ironman, and finished an ultra marathon. I would see people wearing the Marathon Maniac shirts and thought I would check it out. Sure enough, it became my next goal! I have had a lot of people inspire me along the way. My running group is awesome and has always been there to plan crazy running events. Thanks Laurie Cleveland, Michael Lacombe, Brady Hubler, Kathryn Briggs, Steve Ellis, Colvin Holmes, Kurt Reidinger and Chris.

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Somewhere in Europe, Paris, Austria, Greece, London…. I’d be happy with any of those.

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Any of my running buddies would be perfect!

What was you most memorable marathon and why? Chuckanut Ultra Marathon. I didn’t know what to expect and I loved the challenge. I ran it with Laurie and Brady and they were the best companions! Plus, I love Bellingham!

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

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? 7 or 8 hours.

Do any of your non-running friends or family members think that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? What are some of their comments to you?

YES! That is why being a maniac is awesome, people can understand why you do this stuff.

-I heard someone died from a heart attack while running, be careful!

-You will wear away your bones!

-Isn’t it too cold/hot to run?

-I could never get up at that time!

-You ran 26.2 miles on purpose?

-Are you crazy?

-Why????

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 12

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Ironman Canada, I worked the hardest for that one.

Where do you keep your finisher medals? In a box

Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear some of them when I run but the cotton ones I wear around the house.

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Paris or somewhere tropical

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black?

Maniac black and yellow!

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal?

Pre race: oatmeal with a banana and peanut butter

Post race: Mexican food!!! Chips and salsa

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice?

Gel: anything that tastes like chocolate. Drink: Gatorade Endurance

Which race would you never run again and why? Fortunately, I would run them all again! They each are special in some way.

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

-Seattle Marathon, because it was my first marathon and I definitely didn’t have the endurance and metal strength as I do now.

-Ironman Canada, it just makes for a very long day!

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training?

I run anywhere from 30-50 miles depending on the week. I usually do a combination of track, hills, tempo, long run, and a recovery runs.

I run about 5 days a week, lift weights 5 days, swim and yoga once a week, and bike. The biking depends on the time of year and the length of the triathlon I’m training for.

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Yes, and they are great! Laurie, Kathryn, Michael, Brady, Steve, Kurt, Colvin, and Chris. J

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

Saucony Tangent: everyday running

Mizano Wave Rider: long runs

Brooks Racer: track and shorter races

What are your short-term running goals? Speed work and hills. Shorter stuff for a while.

What are your long-term running goals? I have lots of them: going to Boston, running Chuckanut again, more trail running, and racing in triathlons, half marathons, and 10Ks.

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Triathlons, hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and traveling.

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

Spiderman ever since I was little. J