Maniac questionnaire

11/30/06

Name Keith Wright

Maniac #326

State you live in New Jersey

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 20 Marathons / “0” Ultras

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Mile run, freshman in High School

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Marine Corps, 1995. Had fun until the last few miles….

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? Running competitively since my junior year in high school (1973). My younger brother was my inspiration, he ran cross country, so I joined the team as well.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? Maniac #311 El Hammersly introduced me to the asylum

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

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Jesus Christ……can you imagine that conversation? One would not want the run to end ……

What was you most memorable marathon and why? New Jersey Marathon - 2006. Both my brother and I qualified for Boston 2007…..

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Pocono Marathon (first year for the event this year)…..even better consistent downhills than Steamtown

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Minneapolis - Twin Cities Marathon

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? They always thought I was crazy, then after I did my second marathon, they knew it was so……..some of the comments are “how far is this marathon?”

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? At least 26, one every other week

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Wineglass

Where do you keep your finisher medals? In a drawer for now

Do you wear your race t-shirts? Yes What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Donate the older shirts to Goodwill…….

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? New Jersey Pine Barrens/Batona Trailer

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Maniac Black

What is your favorite pre race meal? Tastykake Lemon Pie Post race meal? Pizza

What is your energy gel of choice? Gu Sport drink of choice? Orange Gatorade

Which race would you never run again and why? Any race in Atlantic City – poor organization, traffic control, publicity, etc.

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Baltimore Marathon, very hilly from mile 15 to mile 22…

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? 5.6 miles a night from Monday thru Friday, and 20-22 on Sunday………..very little cross training, maybe a brief bike ride

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Members of the Pineland Striders

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Brooks Adrenaline 6…………race in the same shoe

What are your short-term running goals? FTrain for the 2007 Boston Marathon, try to run several training runs with my brother at the Jersey Shore………

What are your long-term running goals? To keep running marathons, and to try different things (Reach the Beach relay, duathlon, etc.)

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

Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head)…..El Hammersly (Maniac #311)