Caught up with SA Olympic Marathon Runner, Tanith Maxwell after she came ninth in the Berlin 25km race. She is preparing for the upcoming SPAR Women's 10/5km Race
1 Favourite dessert / sweet?
Desserts
in general are a favourite, but I guess crème brûlée edges ahead of everything
else!
2 Favourite movie?
Enjoy
historical movies, but I think 'atonement' stands out above the rest!
3 If you could go see any band live, who would it be?
I
honestly don't know! I like music, but am not into live concerts so nothing
comes to mind!
4 Have you ever arrived at an event and discovered you
didn’t have your running shoes?
Not
quite as bad as no shoes, but I did arrive with no liners in my shoes! It was a
very hard run and the blisters were dreadful!
5 Best road trip to an event?
I
think it has to be traveling down to race the 'Voet of Afrika' in Bredasdorp!
Had never been there and I had quite a raucous bunch of runners that I had
organized a lift with! Not the usual way I travel to events!
6 A moment that stands out for you while competing?
I think stepping onto Tower Bridge in London during the
Virgin London Marathon! It's such an amazing landmark and to have the whole
bridge to yourself makes it extra special!
7 What do you think about while running?
Get asked this a lot and I really have to sit and think
about it! Easy runs I can think about literally anything, but harder training
sessions ......well then nothing!
8 Best conditions to run in?
Being a Durbanite I like the warmer conditions! Tried to run
a race in March in Poland and couldn't get my legs to function properly!
9 If you could shake anyone’s hand and hang out with them
for half an hour, who would it be?
The Queen, Queen Elizabeth! Have always been an avid
supporter of the English monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is a remarkable figure!
10 A day in the life of an SA Marathon runner entails…
Gosh there is not much besides eating, training and
sleeping! It really does get that monotonous and boring during heavy training!
11 Best part of the London Olympics?
Have to give you two! First, walking into the stadium for
the opening ceremony and the second coming down the finish of the Olympic
marathon in the Mall outside Buckingham Palace! Both magical moments!
12 Favourite destination?
Love Scotland! Nothing beats training in the highlands
around a picturesque loch! The weather can let you down though!
13 New Year’s resolutions – did you make any and have you
stuck to it / broken them yet
Don't make New Year’s resolutions! Some friends and family
tend to make for me, but I never stick to those either!
14 Early morning catches the worm or late night owl?
Definitely an early worm, fade significantly from 9pm!
15 Sugar or spice?
Sugar, can't get enough!
16 10km or Marathon?
Marathon for sure! Don't have the zippy 10km speed!
17 Left or Right foot first
Right! I'm right handed and not very coordinated!
18 Rugby, soccer or Cricket? (Give team names)
Has to be rugby, and it's the sharks all the way!
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