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