Maniac questionnaire

 

Name: Mic                 

 

Maniac #6

 

State you live in: Illinois

 

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 41

 

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 10k 14 years old

 

What was the first marathon you ever ran? Atlanta What year did you run it? 1983 Did you have fun that day? Yes

 

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 30 years

 

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Met with founding fathers Or what inspired you? Recognition to be part of a national team

 

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

 

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My Dad because he always dreamed of running a marathon and never did.

 

What was you most memorable marathon and why? Disney. It was fun!

 

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Boston because that is where my best time was.

 

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

 

Do any of your non-running friends or family members thing that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? Most definitely What are some of their comments to you? Crazy Person, bin (means crazy in Chinese)

 

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? San Jose

 

Where do you keep your finisher medals? On a rack

 

 Do you wear your race t-shirts? Yes.  What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Give to my mom, wife, brothers and Dad.

 

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

 

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Maniac Yellow

 

What is your favorite pre race meal? Fettuccine Alfredo Post race meal? Pizza

 

What is your energy gel of choice? Power Bar Sport drink of choice? Gatorade

 

Which race would you never run again and why? None; I loved them all.

 

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Back to back San Diego Rock n Roll next weekend I won the San Juan Marathon.

 

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? One 9 mile run, 3 five mile runs, two 20 mile bikes and in the summer a half hour swim and racing every weekend.

 

Do you have a training partner? No If so, who is it? My Dad is my coach

 

What kind of shoes do you train in? Nike, Reeboks, Saucony, & Avia Do you race in a different shoe? The shoes that have the most padding at the time.

 

What are your short-term running goals? Beijing and Singapore Maraathons.

 

What are your long-term running goals? Run the 50 states by age 65.

 

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Watch movies.

 

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