Maniac questionnaire Name Carol Goslin Maniac # 1072 How many marathons / ultra marathons have you run? 60 What was the first race you ever ran? (Any distance) 5k Jingle Bell Run What was the first marathon you ever ran? What year did you run it? Did you have fun that day? Disney 1999, yes I did I racewalked the marathon How long have you been a runner and why did you start running? 11 years,I was a racewalker first I always like to make a challenge for myself and I like meeting new people. Of all the races out there in this world, which one would you most like to run? I don’t know I have never though about it maybe overseas. If you could run a marathon / ultra accompanied by anyone either living or deceased, who would you choose and why? I’m to slow for anyone that is fast and I can’t think of anyone. What was you most memorable marathon and why? Maui Hawaii because my daughter and granddaughter, got to see me run and be with me . If someone asked you to pick a race for him or her that they could run a PR at, which race would you suggest? Outer Banks OBX N.C. What was the furthest you’ve ever traveled for a race? Hawaii 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 go grandma go and enjoy yourself you are one crazy lady If personal obligations or finances were not an issue, how many marathons would you run in one year? I had to go back to work to do my marathons I like one to two a month so I don’t have to train as much. From what race did you receive your favorite finishers medal? Disney all the rock and rolls, Where do you keep your finisher medals? Hanging in my studio Do you wear your race t-shirts? What do you do with the ones you don’t wear? Yes I wear a few, I’m make each one of my grandchildren a quilt, and a big one for me If you could put on a marathon anywhere in the world, where would you have it? I’m from Alaska so I would have it by the water and woods Maniac Yellow, or Maniac Black? yellow What is your favorite pre race meal? Post race meal? Coconut water, hard boiled eggs and prime rib. What is your energy gel of choice? Sport drink of choice? Hammer, water Which race would you never run again and why? Utah ,it was to hot and to high. What was the most challenging race or combination of races you’ve ever done and why? Disney I did the goofy’s and was sick both days with bronchtis What is a typical training week like for you? How many miles do you run? Any cross training? I try and run every other day and get 25,30 miles in. cross training I do water aerobic twice a 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? I have a lot of shoes and use a different pair each time I run. What are your short-term running goals? Right now to finish my 50 states only have 5 to go What are your long-term running goals? Working on my second time around and maybe try some trail races Assuming you have time, what do you do for fun other than run marathons? I’m a interior designer love to paint Who is your favorite Super Hero? Superman, Wonder Woman, Main Maniac (with cat on head), non Maniac Beauty? |