Maniac questionnaire
Name Linda Girlie Rowe-ONeal
Maniac # 592
State you live in WA
How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 35 marathons
What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Honolulu Marathon Nike 5k
What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Honolulu Marathon 1985 yes it was GREAT!!!
How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 26 years and weight gain
Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? The wacky shirt
Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Hawaii Volcano Wilderness Marathon
If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who you choose and why?. My dog Chase. He was an Alpha male, spirited and never gave up.
What was you most memorable marathon and why?Honolulu 1987 Boston Marathon qualifier
If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest?Portland Marathon
What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race?Hawaii or California
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 say are you crazy, wow are you nuts?
If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? I am starting out with one a month and I would modify to stay injury free so I would not be held up by injurys
From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal?Boston 1988
Where do you keep your finisher medals? I had them all in a box, my husband insisted they be placed on a shelf therefore he created shelves.
Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Usually I do not. They are folded and placed a shelf.
If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? I don’t know.
Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Yellow
What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal?Pre race pasta,bread,water,post race steak mushrooms,salad and lots of good red wine.
What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Changed from gel to Fig Newtons during the run and Enderox after.
Which race would you never run again and why? Easter marathon
What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why?Most Challenging wasThe Hawaii Volcano Wilderness Marathon
What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? 20-30 miles per week ,swimming twice a week and moderate weight lifting 4 times per week
Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it?No
What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Asics 1120, Saucony Fastwitch
What are your short-term running goals? Keep injury free
What are your long-term running goals? Keep injury free
Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons?Work,read, and spend time with my husband and friends
Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head) Wonder Women of course!!!