11 Random Things About Marathon Brian

Nathan Veldhoen (pictured above), a Vancouver-based triathlete, photographer, and jack-of-all trades, recently “tagged” me and 10 others with a series of questions and a mandate to do the same with 11 others.

Following, are the rules of the game, 11 Random Things About Marathon Brian, my responses to Nate’s questions, and my questions to the 11 individuals I’ve tagged.

Enjoy.

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The Rules:

1)  Post these rules.
2)  You must post 11 random things about yourself.
3)  Answer the questions set for you in their post.
4)  Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
5)  Go to their blog and tell them you’ve tagged them.
6)  No stuff in the tagging section about “you are tagged if you are reading this.” You legitimately have to tag 11 people.

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11 Random Things about Marathon Brian:

1)  I was born in Wisconsin (USA).

2)  I attended college for 12 years in the 80′s and 90′s over multiple degrees.

3)  I grew 7 inches in 1981.

4)  My left foot is half a size larger than my right.

5)  I’ve only owned American-manufactured cars.

6)  I learned to read when I was 3.

7)  I maintain “paper” workout logs.

8)  I like running on treadmills.

9)  I’ve broken my left ankle twice (1990 and 2008).  Healed faster the first time around.

10)  I was 40 when I ran my first race.

11)  I don’t wear an iPod in events; spectator noise is the purest music.

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Nathan’s Questions to Marathon Brian:

1)  Favorite running race?  Boston Marathon (love the event’s pagentry and course).

2)  What’s your favorite Neil Diamond song?  ”America” (1980).

3)  Who’s the first person you text after a race?  I post a preliminary event report on three online sites via my phone.

4)  Who makes your favorite race day underwear?  I use the “built-in” underwear in my running shorts.

5)  What’s your second favorite Neil Diamond song?  ”He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” (1970).

6)  Flip flops or sandals?  Sandals.

7)  Favorite vacation spot?  Palm Springs (Love the desert and its quietness).

8)  Favorite Sports athlete?  All time: My Father; Professional: Robin Yount (Baseball Hall of Famer).

9)  If you had to get a tattoo what would it be?  The symbol for Yin-Yang.

10)  Swim, bike or Run?  Bike (I’m actually a stronger cyclist than runner).

11)  Favorite day of the week?  Saturday.

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Marathon Brian’s Questions to the Tagged:

1)  Favorite event?

2)  What’s your favorite Ryan Gosling movie?

3)  What’s your favorite post-race celebration food?

4)  Who manufactures your favorite race day shirt or singlet?

5)  What’s your second favorite Ryan Gosling movie?

6)  Gatorade or Powerade?

7)  Favorite newspaper?

8)  You’ve just won a race/event, what’s your initial action or reaction?

9)  Would you rather be taller or smarter?

10)  Which historical figure would you like to have a 2-hour dinner with?

11)  Favorite holiday?

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Marathon Brian’s Tagged People:

Ken — Twitter
David — twitter
Tony — twitter
Mike — twitter
Phillip — twitter
Ed — twitter
Mike W — twitter
Hump — twitter
Kristie — twitter
Rob — twitter
Brent P — twitter

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Brian Adkins is a Chicago-based runner, marathoner, endurance athlete, writer, editor, essayist, and independent scholar.   You can contact Brian at: marathonbrian1@gmail.com