Maniac questionnaire

Name Adrian Call

Maniac # 470

State you live in Washington

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 17 marathons

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) It was in Jr High. I wasn’t on the team, but the coach asked me to fill in for a friend who was ill. I have run off and on since then.

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day?

My first marathon was the Boston marathon. I have yet to qualify for it, but I ran it as a medical runner. I had no idea what I was getting into, but have been running marathons ever since

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? I’ve been running consistently for about 14 years. I started running seriously for my health.

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? Why do fish swim? Why to birds sing?

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? So many races, so little time. I want to run as many different races, in different places, as I can.

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Any of my 8 children or 9 grandchildren.

What was you most memorable marathon and why? Whichever I have most recently run. I enjoy them all.

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? I’m still looking for a fast marathon.

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Washington State to Florida, to run the Blue Angles Marathon. And having them fly over was incredible.

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? I hear it all the time, along with their excuses of why they don’t do similar.

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? Would love to run one every 2-3 weeks.

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? I like them all.

Where do you keep your finisher medals? On a hook in the hall.

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

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? I have no idea.

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? The important part is the maniac part.

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Race day, rice for breakfast. Post race, whatever I can get my hands on. Like a buffet after a marathon.

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Fruit Roll Ups and Gatorade

Which race would you never run again and why? That list is empty.

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? They have all challenged me.

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? Run or cross train 6 days a week. Don’t count miles, but its probably 40-50 a week. Cross training is cycling/ elliptical/ swimming.

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? All of you! But I run alone.

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Asics. Would like to try a running flat, but I can’t find one that fits.

What are your short-term running goals? Move up a notch or two in the maniac ladder.

What are your long-term running goals? 50 states 100 marathons

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Try to keep 5 kids in college.

Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head) I’ll have to get back to you on that one too.