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