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