Maniac questionnaire

Name Greg Terry

Maniac # 604

State you live in Ohio

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 17 Marathons 0 Ultras

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Furry Scurry 1999 5K

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? ORRRC Xenia 02 Yes

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 27yrs off and on but

Only 8yrs serious Mainly for weight control

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? I noticed a couple of

Runners at the 07 Hatfield and McCoy wearing the singlets so I knew there was a club for me

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? Great Wall of China or any one in Alaska

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? Dead would be Steve Prefontaine – to run with the legend

Alive would be John the Penguin Bingham Once I would like to run a very slow pace marathon and talk with someone the whole way

What was you most memorable marathon and why? 04 Cincinnati Flying Pig It was freezing cold,windy and pouring rain the whole time I was on the course PAINFUL

If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Marathon-ORRRC Xenia-flat Half-Dayton River Corridor-flat 10K Minster Oktoberfest-pancake flat 5K Deweese Park-small rolling hills

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? ST.Louis or Buffalo

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-Don’t it hurt your knees? Is anyone going with you? In case I hurt myself Or does your wife run with you?

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? 24

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Airforce 02-06

Where do you keep your finisher medals? Proudly on a pole in my weight room for everyone to admire

Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yes they are a major part of my everyday wardrobe-I just had quilt made up with my most memorable ones-ITS SWEET

If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? Since im not much of a world traveler I would probably design a course close to home that I use on training runs,bikepaths,hills,senic views no traffic cops needed type of course

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Yellow-It stands out

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Shrimp and pasta-Chipolti Blackbean steak burrito with triple hot sause 2,500 cals 2 if im really hungry

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Power gel Tangerine 2X caffine Gatorade Orange

Which race would you never run again and why?Warsaw Indiana Lake City NO mile markers aid stations and aid very very bad Need a few more years to get it right

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Sat Sept 9 Lake City Marathon-Wed Sept 13 Deweese Park 5K-Sept16 Airforce Marathon –I felt I was in good shape at this time to handle this challenge

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? 3 to 6 miles a day Fridays off day Sat or Sun run local 5Ks or catch up on work around the house. I also walk 5 miles a day at work

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it?No and No

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? Asics only. I alternate with Asic trails Gel Nimbus,Kayanos and 2120s

What are your short-term running goals? To get my 10 states in by this year

What are your long-term running goals? To get all 50 states and some abroad

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Go out to eat with my family,Drink beer,go to concerts,play with my dogs

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