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