Eric

Age: 29

Occupation: Equity analyst

Relation to Dan/Dave: Lovers

Why will you win? I won’t

Why will you lose? Because I’m Jewish

Not including your team, which team stands the best chance of winning?
Whoever isn’t Jewish

What have you done to prepare for this race?
I’ve eaten lots of candy.

What do people tend to underestimate about you?
My waist size

For those that were in last year's race…

…what was the best part of the race for you?
Dumping my girlfriend after the race. I firmly believe that people should use GothamQuest as a screen before dating someone. You can learn a lot.

…and what advice would you give to this year's new racers?
Expect the unexpected.

What one song have you listened to the most in your lifetime?
Happy Birthday

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up (and how close did you come)? I wanted to be a shoe salesman. I didn’t come too close.

What is the area of Manhattan that you know the best?
Murray Hill (see “Jewish” above)

Who probably looks better naked – Dan or Dave (remind yourself who is organizing the teams before writing your response)?
Dan…joking, Dave

Say something nice here about Dan and Dave:
They are really good, caring people.

Anything else you would like to say?
Dave and Dan are the coolest gay people I know (next to me, of course).

Marianna

Age: 27

Occupation: Marketing Manager, L’Oreal

Relation to Dan/Dave: Used to date Dave’s former co-worker Eric Feig (aka my race partner)

Why will you win? Because Eric is OCD about everything…including winning!

Why will you lose? If the race involves razors and my partner decides to shave.

Not including your team, which team stands the best chance of winning? Don’t know other teams.

What have you done to prepare for this race? Physhologically prepared

What do people tend to underestimate about you? My endurance. I can walk for miles, even in heels.

For those of you who did not enter last year’s race…

…do you have any idea what you signed up for? No idea, but I’ve been hearing about it non-stop so I’m sure I’m in for a treat.

What one song have you listened to the most in your lifetime? Color of Love by Snap

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up (and how close did you come)? A DJ – the closest I’ve come is I dated one.

What is the area of Manhattan that you know the best? Union Square or Upper East