How to train to run a marathon - Quiz
  • 1. What is the recommended minimum mileage base to start marathon training?
A) No mileage base needed
B) 40 miles per week
C) 5 miles per week
D) 20 miles per week
  • 2. What is a 'long run' in marathon training primarily designed to improve?
A) Strength
B) Endurance
C) Flexibility
D) Speed
  • 3. How often should you typically increase your long run distance?
A) Every other week
B) Weekly
C) Daily
D) Monthly
  • 4. What is the '20-mile wall' a common term for?
A) Mental fatigue
B) Glycogen depletion
C) Dehydration
D) Muscle soreness
  • 5. What is the purpose of 'tapering' before a marathon?
A) Learn the course
B) Build more muscle
C) Reduce fatigue
D) Increase speed
  • 6. What type of running workout focuses on sustained effort at a comfortably hard pace?
A) Fartlek
B) Easy run
C) Interval training
D) Tempo run
  • 7. What is the primary fuel source used by the body during marathon running?
A) Glycogen
B) Water
C) Fat
D) Protein
  • 8. What is a crucial component of race-day nutrition?
A) Fiber
B) Protein
C) Fat
D) Carbohydrates
  • 9. How many weeks is a typical marathon training plan?
A) 4-8 weeks
B) 8-12 weeks
C) 16-20 weeks
D) 24-28 weeks
  • 10. What is the role of cross-training in marathon training?
A) Build bulk
B) Ignore
C) Reduce impact
D) Increase speed
  • 11. What should you do if you experience pain during a run?
A) Run through it
B) Stop running
C) Ignore
D) Increase pace
  • 12. What is the most important aspect of recovery?
A) Running
B) Ignoring diet
C) Sleep
D) Weightlifting
  • 13. What is the purpose of practicing your race day pace?
A) Building muscle
B) Pace awareness
C) Increasing speed
D) Improving flexibility
  • 14. What is a common cause of blisters during marathon training?
A) Dehydration
B) Friction
C) Overtraining
D) Lack of sleep
  • 15. How should you hydrate during a marathon?
A) A lot at once
B) Only when thirsty
C) Regularly
D) Avoid water
  • 16. What is the purpose of speed work like interval training?
A) Recover faster
B) Improve flexibility
C) Build endurance
D) Increase speed
  • 17. What is the best way to determine your marathon race pace?
A) Guessing
B) Running as fast as possible
C) Previous race results
D) Following a stranger
  • 18. What type of shoe is best for marathon training?
A) Minimalist
B) Fashionable
C) Comfortable and supportive
D) Heels
  • 19. What does 'carb-loading' typically involve?
A) Increasing protein
B) Decreasing carb intake
C) Eliminating carbs
D) Increasing carb intake
  • 20. What is the role of strength training in marathon prep?
A) Speed enhancement
B) Bulk building
C) Injury prevention
D) No role
  • 21. What type of weather is ideal for running a marathon?
A) Snowy
B) Hot and humid
C) Cool and dry
D) Rainy
  • 22. What is an important mental strategy for marathon running?
A) Ignoring the pain
B) Breaking down the race
C) Worrying about other runners
D) Thinking about the finish line the whole time
  • 23. What is the purpose of easy runs during marathon training?
A) Recovery
B) Building speed
C) Building endurance
D) Testing race pace
  • 24. What should you avoid doing on race day?
A) Trying new things
B) Warming up
C) Pacing yourself
D) Hydrating
  • 25. What is a common electrolyte lost through sweat?
A) Iron
B) Calcium
C) Potassium
D) Sodium
  • 26. How should you adjust your training if you get sick?
A) Reduce intensity
B) Increase intensity
C) Maintain intensity
D) Ignore it and run through it
  • 27. What is the goal of negative splitting a marathon?
A) Walk the second half
B) Run first half faster
C) Maintain consistent pace
D) Run second half faster
  • 28. What should you do immediately after finishing a marathon?
A) Rehydrate and refuel
B) Run another marathon
C) Sprint
D) Forget about recovery
  • 29. What is a common sign of overtraining?
A) Persistent fatigue
B) Increased speed
C) Improved sleep
D) Decreased appetite
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