Maniac questionnaire

September 25, 2006

Name Roman Kucala

Maniac # 349

State you live in Hillsboro, Oregon

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 6 Marathons 0 Ultras

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Heart Run 5k Anchorage AK

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? 2004 Inaugural Rock n Roll Arizona, Yes, I was happy to finish!

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? Grade School, Just Love It!

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I was inspired by the 2005 Portland Marathon! Great Race! Sounded like the right the running club for me!

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

Because being a Clydesdale will make it so hard to Qualify! J

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Elvis! He was the King!

What was you most memorable marathon and why? Rock n Roll Arizona; Learned the meaning of, “Hit the Wall” at mile 19! 15 foot Cacti everywhere!

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Foot Traffic Flat Marathon, Sauvie Island Portland Oregon. My PR!

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Portland to Phoenix

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? Parents think I am

Nuts! They ask if this is my last marathon. I say nope, I am going to add Ultras Next!

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? As many as I could without injury!

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? CIM California International Marathon, Sacramento CA

Where do you keep your finisher medals? Tack each one to my bedroom wall.

Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Use the mesh ones for training. Where the cotton ones now and than.

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

Anchorage Alaska, My Hometown.

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? YELLOW

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Pre Race: Yogurt, Toast and Banana. Post Race: Anything I can get my hands on!

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Power Gel: Strawberry Banana! Gatorade Orange

Which race would you never run again and why? They are all good!

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Hood to Coast! Sleep Deprivation, Tons of Red Bulls, and serious calf cramps!

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? My mileage varies on how I feel! May run 50 miles one week and 25 the next.

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Nope. Had fun on a recent Portland Marathon training run. Would like to incorporate more group runs.

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Saucony Trigon’s!

Currently running in Mizuno Wave Rider 9’s.

What are your short-term running goals? To run a marathon a month, starting with 2006 Portland Marathon. See how long I can do it!

What are your long-term running goals? Just keep running marathons and try and Ultra soon. Qualify for Boston!

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Watch Sports, Drink Beer, and Chase Woman!

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

Marathon Maniac! Love the cat on the head! Have a cool cat named Veruca!