1. Name |
Warrick Pill |
2. When did you first start running? |
I was very into basketball growing up but didn’t really start running until Uni. Got hooked after my wife and I did ‘Run to the G’ (now Run Melbourne) 5k in 2005. |
3. What is the best part of running for you? |
The feeling of satisfaction after completing a run. The energised, focused feeling that stays with you for the day. Knowing that I am doing something that is great for my health. (Sorry, that’s 3 things!) |
4. Do you run with a watch, phone or naked? |
Watch – I’ve had a Garmin since 2009 |
5. What can’t you run without? |
My orthotics (happy to give my orthotics, Stephen Owens in Richmond a plug!) – http://orthotist.com.au/About.aspx |
6. What is your most memorable run? |
London Marathon 2011. The crowd support and atmosphere was unbelievable. Was probably made even better after missing the event in 2010 due to the Iceland volcano closing the European airspace! |
7.Have you ever run in a costume? |
Not yet. |
8. What brand of shoes do you run in? |
Made the change from Asics to Brooks about 8 years ago, never looked back. |
9. Have you ever been injured? |
Yes. Shin splints when I first started running – tight calves. |
10.Do you prefer running in Hot or cold weather? |
Hot. |
11. Do you prefer running in the morning or at night? |
Morning. Sets you up for the day. Tried running in the evenings – can’t get to sleep afterwards. |
12. What is your running motivation? |
To be fit and healthy. And most recently to be a role model for my 2 sons. |
13. Race I’d like to forget: |
None, all a good experience one way or another. |
14. Favorite post run food: |
French toast! |
15. Do you prefer running along the Flat or hills? |
Sorry, Matt Veenstra – flat! |
16. Do you prefer to run alone or with a partner or group (BawBawRunners): |
Definitely with a group. Makes it feel much easier. It’s fantastic that BawBawRunners exist – a free, volunteer lead group of like minded people. |
17. What’s the next event on you running calendar? |
My Brother and I are signed up for the Melbourne Marathon Half |
18. What’s your running dream? |
Another international marathon. Boston would be great. |
19. Do you have any Pre-race routines? (night before or morning of) : |
Weet-Bix for breakfast. |
20. What is your typical night before the big run meal? |
Lasagne. I’m still in the carb loading school. |
21. What’s the farthest you’ve ever run at one time? |
43k. London marathon. I did way too much weaving through the crowd at the start! |