How to train for a marathon - Quiz
  • 1. What is the recommended minimum weekly mileage for marathon training?
A) 60 miles
B) 5 miles
C) 10 miles
D) 30 miles
  • 2. What type of run helps build aerobic endurance and should be a staple of marathon training?
A) Hill repeats
B) Yoga session
C) Sprint workout
D) Long run
  • 3. What is the typical length of a marathon race?
A) 20 miles
B) 13.1 miles
C) 10 kilometers
D) 26.2 miles
  • 4. How far in advance of a marathon should you start training?
A) 2 weeks
B) 16-20 weeks
C) 4 weeks
D) 8 weeks
  • 5. What type of workout involves running at a comfortably hard pace for a sustained period?
A) Easy run
B) Tempo run
C) Recovery run
D) Fartlek run
  • 6. What is 'tapering' in marathon training?
A) Adding more speed work
B) Increasing mileage before the race
C) Reducing mileage before the race
D) Completely stopping all runs
  • 7. What is the purpose of a 'recovery run'?
A) To replace the long run
B) To build endurance
C) To promote muscle recovery
D) To build speed
  • 8. What type of training involves short bursts of fast running interspersed with periods of jogging or walking?
A) Static stretching
B) Strength training
C) Interval training
D) Cross-training
  • 9. What is the most important fuel source for marathon runners?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Vitamins
C) Fats
D) Protein
  • 10. What is the recommended hydration strategy during a marathon?
A) Avoid drinking water altogether
B) Drink small amounts frequently
C) Only drink when feeling severely dehydrated
D) Drink a large amount at the start
  • 11. What is the purpose of cross-training during marathon training?
A) To focus on upper body strength
B) To only work the lower body
C) To reduce the risk of overuse injuries
D) To replace running completely
  • 12. Which of these is NOT a common injury among marathon runners?
A) Runner's knee
B) Shin splints
C) Common cold
D) Plantar fasciitis
  • 13. What is the benefit of practicing race-day fueling during long runs?
A) To get a sugar rush
B) To find out what works best for your stomach
C) To avoid taking energy gels during the race
D) To train your body to need less fuel
  • 14. What is the ideal time to replace running shoes?
A) Every week
B) Every 1000 miles
C) Never
D) Every 300-500 miles
  • 15. What is the purpose of warming up before a run?
A) To skip stretching
B) To cool down the body
C) To increase the risk of injury
D) To prepare your muscles for activity
  • 16. What is the purpose of cooling down after a run?
A) To gradually decrease your heart rate
B) To shock the muscles
C) To skip stretching
D) To increase your heart rate
  • 17. Which of the following is a good way to prevent chafing during a marathon?
A) Avoiding long runs
B) Wearing ill-fitting clothing
C) Applying anti-chafing balm
D) Wearing cotton clothing
  • 18. What is a 'Bona fide' marathon?
A) A marathon without other runners
B) A marathon you organize yourself
C) A certified and measured marathon course
D) A marathon you can run in secret
  • 19. Why is sleep important during marathon training?
A) It doesn't affect performance
B) It makes you weaker
C) It only helps with mental focus
D) It aids in muscle recovery and repair
  • 20. Which of the following is an example of strength training that benefits marathon runners?
A) Arm curls exclusively
B) Squats
C) Only focusing on cardio
D) Only running more
  • 21. What is the purpose of practicing your race-day pace during training?
A) To get comfortable running at your goal pace
B) To run faster during the race
C) To slow down your training
D) To exhaust yourself before the race
  • 22. What is 'carb-loading'?
A) Eating a regular diet
B) Avoiding all carbohydrates
C) Eating only carbohydrates
D) Increasing carbohydrate intake before the race
  • 23. What should you do if you experience pain during a run?
A) Ignore the pain and keep running
B) Increase your speed to outrun the pain
C) Take a painkiller immediately
D) Stop running and assess the pain
  • 24. Why is it important to choose the right socks for marathon running?
A) They don't matter
B) To prevent blisters
C) To improve speed
D) To look fashionable
  • 25. What kind of clothing should you wear for the marathon?
A) Cotton
B) Denim
C) Moisture-wicking fabrics
D) Wool
  • 26. How should you deal with nerves on race day?
A) Run as fast as you can from the starting line
B) Focus on your training and race plan
C) Overthink every detail
D) Panic and give up
  • 27. What should you do in the days immediately following a marathon?
A) Do intense workouts
B) Immediately start training for another marathon
C) Avoid all movement
D) Focus on rest and recovery
  • 28. What is a 'negative split' in a marathon?
A) Quitting halfway through
B) Running the second half faster than the first
C) Walking half the marathon
D) Running the first half faster than the second
  • 29. What is the most important thing to remember during marathon training?
A) Listen to your body
B) Compare yourself to other runners
C) Push through every workout no matter what
D) Ignore any pain
  • 30. What is the benefit of joining a running club or group?
A) It has no benefits
B) Provides support and motivation
C) Forces you to run at a specific pace you can't change
D) Guarantees you'll win the marathon
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