Maniac questionnaire
Name Peggy Shashy
Maniac # 275
State you live in
How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 14
What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance)
What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you
run it? Did you have fun that day? Disney marathon in 2002. Yes and no. I took
lots of photos with the characters but then rain and lightning around mile 17
or 18, and hit the wall at mile 20. My official race time on my finisher photo
is 4:95:07 because the clocks were broken due to the thunder storm.
How long have you been a runner and why did you start
running? I wanted to do the Gate
River Run when I turned forty and am still running at 46.
Why did you decide to become a Maniac? My boyfriend happened
to mention it to me when I decided to sign up for
Of all the races out there in this world, which one would
you most like to run? The Incan Trail in
If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone
either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Jesus. He would be
extremely interesting to have a conversation with and would be extremely
supportive for 26.2 miles.
What was you most memorable marathon and why? Big
If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they
could run a PR at, which race would you suggest?
What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race?
Whidbey Island in
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 do.
Most of them think I’m crazy or a maniac. I’m always called
the energizer bunny by my closest friends so they are not surprised. One of my
veterinary colleagues told me “that kind of thing will kill you.”
If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how
many marathons would you run in one year? Six
From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal?
Where do you keep your finisher medals? On my mirror in my
bedroom but soon to go into the computer room
Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with
the ones you don’t wear? The only ones I run in are from the Hops and
Liberty Challenge in
If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where
would you have it? I would do it in a
Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Maniac Black
What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Seafood
as a pre race meal and pasta or breakfast as post race meal.
What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice?
Cliff shot Razz Sorbet and Powerade Arctic Shatter or Watermelon Gatorade
Which race would you never run again and why?
What was the most challenging race or combination of races
you’ve ever done and why? Grandfather mountain-very hilly, warm temp. I
suspect
What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles
do you run? Any cross training? Two 4-5 milers, Two 6-10 milers , and then a
long run, 10-20 miles, on Sat or Sunday.Sometimes I ride my mountain bike to
cross train or hike.
Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? My
boyfriend runs with me sometimes but usually he’s way ahead of me.
What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a
different shoe? Saucony Omni. No, I don’t race in a different shoe.
What are your short-term running goals? Train well for
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? Hike, bird watch, shell, mountain bike, travel, read …
Who is your favorite
"James Bond?" Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce
Brosnan Sean Connery