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