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