Maniac questionnaire

March 11, 2006

Name Mike Antrim

Maniac # 216

State you live in Ohio…. Loveland, Ohio

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 25 official 1 unofficial

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 5k

What was the first marathon you ever ran? Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio What year did you run it? 1984 Did you have fun that day? Yes, until mile 18 when my calves felt like I had been hit by a linebacker, I finished in 3:52.

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I was a former College sprinter and Football player and played Rugby for a couple years and was bored so I took up distance running and now 125 Duathlons/ 25 Marathons and 15 Half Marathons later.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? I met a fellow maniac at the Chicago Marathon and told him I was running a Marathon a month for 12 Months for the Arthritis Foundation and he told me I was already a Maniac. Or what inspired you? People that do extreme feats.

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? HONOLULU…. BECAUSE IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND I RAN IT WITH MY DAUGHTER LAST YEAR FOR THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION.

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? DEAN KAZANARES BECAUSE HE IS AN ATHLETIC

PHENOM.

What was you most memorable marathon and why? My second slowest ever was my most memorable because I finished my goal of running 13 in 12 Months { one was a training run} to benefit my daughter and others like her that have Arthritis. She ran the last half mile with me…. Just too cool.

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? The Cleveland Marathon…. Flat and fast.

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Honolulu

Do any of your non-running friends or family members thing that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? Yes all but one my new girlfriend who I am deeply in love with. What are some of their comments to you? You are nuts, you are going to get hurt,

You are a masochist….

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

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Air Force Marathon

Where do you keep your finisher medals? ALL OVER

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

Hang them in my closet

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Maui, Hawaii

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? MANIAC BLACK

What is your favorite pre race meal? SNICKERS ENERGY BAR. Post race meal?

BEER AND PIZZA

What is your energy gel of choice? Power Gel Sport drink of choice? Ultra Fuel

Which race would you never run again and why? Sunburst Marathon as it is so hot every year and 2005 was no exception. Also the Marshall University Marathon as they could not even hire a competent photographer to get finish line picture as they got all screwed up.

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

This year when I ran 13 Marathons in 12 months…. Particularly the last 11 weeks as I ran 5.

What is a typical training week like for you? 30 – 50 miles plus biking and weight lifting.How many miles do you run? Any cross training? YES, USUALLY 3-7 HOURS

OF BIKING.

Do you have a training partner? YES, my girlfriend is a runner also. Ware planning to run our first Ultra together.

What kind of shoes do you train in? Nike Do you race in a different shoe? Yes, CURRENLY THE AIR FREE.

What are your short-term running goals? Run an ULTRA

What are your long-term running goals? Finish all 50 States.

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Have massive amounts of sex with my girlfriend.

Who is your favorite "James Bond?" Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan…. Some girl once said he looked like me.