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How to train to run a marathon - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the recommended minimum mileage base to start marathon training?
A) 40 miles per week
B) No mileage base needed
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) Flexibility
C) Endurance
D) Speed
  • 3. How often should you typically increase your long run distance?
A) Daily
B) Monthly
C) Every other week
D) Weekly
  • 4. What is the '20-mile wall' a common term for?
A) Dehydration
B) Muscle soreness
C) Mental fatigue
D) Glycogen depletion
  • 5. What is the purpose of 'tapering' before a marathon?
A) Build more muscle
B) Learn the course
C) Increase speed
D) Reduce fatigue
  • 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) Protein
B) Water
C) Fat
D) Glycogen
  • 8. What is a crucial component of race-day nutrition?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Protein
C) Fiber
D) Fat
  • 9. How many weeks is a typical marathon training plan?
A) 16-20 weeks
B) 4-8 weeks
C) 24-28 weeks
D) 8-12 weeks
  • 10. What is the role of cross-training in marathon training?
A) Reduce impact
B) Build bulk
C) Increase speed
D) Ignore
  • 11. What should you do if you experience pain during a run?
A) Ignore
B) Increase pace
C) Stop running
D) Run through it
  • 12. What is the most important aspect of recovery?
A) Running
B) Sleep
C) Weightlifting
D) Ignoring diet
  • 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) Friction
B) Overtraining
C) Lack of sleep
D) Dehydration
  • 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) Build endurance
B) Increase speed
C) Improve flexibility
D) Recover faster
  • 17. What is the best way to determine your marathon race pace?
A) Running as fast as possible
B) Guessing
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) Decreasing carb intake
B) Increasing protein
C) Increasing carb intake
D) Eliminating carbs
  • 20. What is the role of strength training in marathon prep?
A) Speed enhancement
B) No role
C) Injury prevention
D) Bulk building
  • 21. What type of weather is ideal for running a marathon?
A) Rainy
B) Cool and dry
C) Hot and humid
D) Snowy
  • 22. What is an important mental strategy for marathon running?
A) Thinking about the finish line the whole time
B) Breaking down the race
C) Ignoring the pain
D) Worrying about other runners
  • 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) Warming up
B) Trying new things
C) Pacing yourself
D) Hydrating
  • 25. What is a common electrolyte lost through sweat?
A) Calcium
B) Iron
C) Potassium
D) Sodium
  • 26. How should you adjust your training if you get sick?
A) Reduce intensity
B) Ignore it and run through it
C) Maintain intensity
D) Increase intensity
  • 27. What is the goal of negative splitting a marathon?
A) Walk the second half
B) Run first half faster
C) Run second half faster
D) Maintain consistent pace
  • 28. What should you do immediately after finishing a marathon?
A) Rehydrate and refuel
B) Sprint
C) Run another marathon
D) Forget about recovery
  • 29. What is a common sign of overtraining?
A) Improved sleep
B) Persistent fatigue
C) Increased speed
D) Decreased appetite
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