Maniac questionnaire

Name Shelly Mahoney

Maniac # 684

State you live in Cohasset, MA

How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 3 marathons as of 11/07

What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) Cohassest 10K

What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? NYC marathon on 11/05/06 – had a great, great day!

How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? Started running 4 years ago to train for our local 10K. Ran a couple 10K’s and saw some friends running marathons, so I got the bug!

Why did you decide to become a Maniac? Or what inspired you? Shelleena Bunker inspired me, then I ran 2 marathons in 2 weeks and decided it was now or never!

Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? I’d like to run Chicago again. I was so proud to finish it on my own this year (’07), but b/c of the extreme heat it took me an extra 30 min. No chance of a BQ. I’d like to do it again, when t he weather is more agreeable!

If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? I wouldn’t say no to Lance Armstrong…

What was you most memorable marathon and why? NYC was the most memorable as my 1^st.

What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? From MA to IL

Do any of your non-running friends or family members think that you’re crazy for running as much as you do? What are some of their comments to you? Yes, they are bewildered by the distance.

If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? I’d love to run 2 a year – 3 if I was being aggressive. I love to be training for something all the time.

From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? NYC

Where do you keep your finisher medals? I won a trophy in a 10K and I have my medals hanging from it in the basement.

Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? I wear the wicking ones the most. The others are in a drawer.

Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? Black

What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Bagel and Burger

What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Cliff blocks, Gatorade End.

Which race would you never run again and why? I’d run all of them again.

What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? The most challenging was Chicago ’07 b/c of the heat. It was 92* at mile 15.

What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? I like to run 4 days a week. 5 would be a lot b/c I also play tennis, workout w. a trainer once a week and sometimes use an arc trainer and ride my bike.

Do you have a training partner? If so, who is it? Yes, I have a variety of friends I can call to run with. Mostly I like to run alone.

What kind of shoes do you train in? Do you race in a different shoe? I wear Sauconys

What are your short-term running goals? To beat 45 min in a 10K. My PR is 45:05

What are your long-term running goals? I’d love to BQ

Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? Raise two little kids