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Runners Test Trivia Quiz

This test will quiz your knowledge on various parts of running including the following: training, nutrition, form, and equipment.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tigers8875. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Tigers8875

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
29,585

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
1117

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. Which of the following will daily running not do for your body? Hint

Lower the amount of times your heart beats while resting

Lower your LDL level

Lower your HDL level

Decrease insulin need

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which of the following is from the liver and gets converted into a blood sugar, and then delivered through the blood stream? Hint

Protein

Glycogen

Fat

Glucose

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Question 3 of 25

3. What is the appropriate name for the point at which your body can not handle the amount of lactic acid in your muscles? Hint

Maximum aerobic level

Anaerobic threshold level

Fatigue level

Muscle exhaust level

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Question 4 of 25

4. Which one of the following is the best approach to take when deciding upon a running schedule? Hint

Run at different times throughout the week.

Force yourself to run at a time when you usually feel tired.

Do not decide upon a specific time, or place to run, just run when you feel like it.

Pick a consistent time to run each week and stick to it.

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Question 5 of 25

5. What should everybody's running program start with? Hint

Alternating 5 minutes of jogging and 5 minutes of walking

15 minutes of slow jogging

45 minutes of brisk walking

5 minutes of full out running

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Question 6 of 25

6. What is the best way for a beginner to find the right pace at which they should be running? Hint

Talk test

Jump test

Aerobic test

Yards per minute test

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Question 7 of 25

7. What is the term used to describe a runner whose feet do not make much of a rolling motion when landing? Hint

Underpronator

Normal Pronator

Overpronator

Heavy foot striker

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which of the following is the body's primary source of energy during running or any sort of exercise for that matter? Hint

Complex carbohydrates

Fats

Simple carbohydrates

Proteins

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Question 9 of 25

9. Which of the following statements is not true regarding muscles? Hint

A trained muscle can store more energy than an untrained muscle.

The heart is not considered to be a muscle.

Lactic acid build up causes our muscles to become fatigued sooner.

Protein will build a repair muscle tissue with amino acids.

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Question 10 of 25

10. Which of the following minerals is the top defender for our immune system? Hint

Phosphurus

Iron

Zinc

Calcium

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Question 11 of 25

11. Which of the following is not a characteristic of good running form? Hint

Cupped hands

90 degree elbow angle

Arms at waist level

Slight lean forward

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Question 12 of 25

12. How long should you hold a static stretch? Hint

15 to 30 seconds

90 to 120 seconds

About 60 seconds

At least 120 seconds

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Question 13 of 25

13. When running in the winter, where will most of your body heat escape from if you're not wearing a hat? Hint

Hands

Chest

Feet

Head

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Question 14 of 25

14. Which of the following is not true regarding summer running? Hint

Clothe that are light colored will reflect the suns rays.

Choose a course with plenty of shade and water along the way.

Dawn is usually the coolest time of the day to run.

Do not wear a headband as it may cause you to sweat excessivly leading to dehydration.

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Question 15 of 25

15. Which of the following is not a good rule for runners to practice? Hint

Do not wear a head set.

Run in a unpopulated area.

Always run against the traffic.

Make yourself visiible when running at night.

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Question 16 of 25

16. Which of the following is not true when it comes to running with your dog? Hint

If your dog has a hip problem chances are that it is an hereditary problem.

A dog can begin running when it is approximatly 3 months old.

Use a light weight leash when running with your dog.

Avoid running with your dog during hot weather.

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Question 17 of 25

17. Which of the following terms is used to describe a workout where the runner occasionally changes speeds during a distance run? Hint

Tempo run

Hills

Repeats

Fartlek

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Question 18 of 25

18. According to Arthur Lydiard which of the following should be the last part of your training program? Hint

Speedwork

Hills

Base mileage

Easy runs

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Question 19 of 25

19. What is the maximum number of quality sessions a runner should have per week? Hint

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Question 20 of 25

20. When talking about peaking, which of the following statements is *not* true? Hint

On race day you want to be on your plateau.

When an athlete begins to level off it is referred to as a plateau.

World class atheltes can generally hold their peak for months one end before leveling off.

Most athletes can only peak 1 to 3 times per year.

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Question 21 of 25

21. When training for a marathon, when should the longest run of your training program be completed? Hint

About 5 weeks before the race.

About 1 week before the race.

About 2 days before the race.

About 3 weeks before the race.

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Question 22 of 25

22. What is the maximum amount of times a person should race in a month? Hint

1 time

4 times

3 times

8 times

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Question 23 of 25

23. Which of the following is the most common running injury? Hint

Chondromalacia

Plantar fasciitis

Achilles tendinitis

Shin splints

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Question 24 of 25

24. Which of the following doctors is trained in the foot department? Hint

Orthopedists

Podiatrists

Chiropractors

Physical theropists

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Question 25 of 25

25. Which of the following is the best way to complement your running program? Hint

Eat little to no fat

Swim

Bicycle

Weight train

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