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Running Trivia Quiz

This Quiz is about running. Not very many people know about running. So if you have the guts to take this quiz go for it I dare you!

A multiple-choice quiz by kraziekat. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kraziekat

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
12,371

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2061

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (10/10), chianti59 (9/10), Guest 75 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Running is a non-contact sport?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. What type of shoes are worn for running track or cross-country? Hint

Sneakers

Racers-flats

Sandals

High Heels

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many laps around a 400m track is a 3000m race? Hint

seven and a half

six and a half

eight

four

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does it mean in running if you got 'spiked'? Hint

Another runner jabs you with sticks

Another runner takes his hand and jabs it into your side

Another person cut you with his spikes

You fell over into mud

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the 5 S's (the five esses) of running? Hint

Stamina, Speed, Strength, Skill, Spirit

Spirit, Skillfulness, Specialness, Surges, Speed

Speed, Strength, Special, Spontaine, Skill

Skill, Sprinting, Strength, Spontaine, Stamina

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Question 6 of 10

6. Carbohydrates are not healthy for you the night before a race?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What do most coaches suggest you should eat in the morning before a race? Hint

Nothing

Eggs, Bacon, Juice

Bagels, Toast, and Juice

French Toast, Milk

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Question 8 of 10

8. For someone who is just starting out, and who hasn't run before; is it good to do a really long run so you can 'see how it feels'?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does RICE mean as in running terms (it's for injuries)? Hint

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Run, Improve, Consideration, Easy

Recover, Ice, Continue, Eat

Recover, Ice, Rotation, Elevation

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these sports is an individual event, almost like running? Hint

Swimming

Soccer

Football

Baseball

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Running is a non-contact sport?

Answer: Yes

Running is a non-contact sport. Personally I think it should be some contact because you can get pushed over etc.

2. What type of shoes are worn for running track or cross-country?

Answer: Racers-flats

Racers come in all shapes, sizes and colors. There are diferent 'racers' for different track events. For instance they are shaped differently depending on what event you do.

3. How many laps around a 400m track is a 3000m race?

Answer: seven and a half

The 3000m is a ladies track event.

4. What does it mean in running if you got 'spiked'?

Answer: Another person cut you with his spikes

When you get spiked it hurts. It usally happens in a very important race when the competition level is turned way up.

5. What are the 5 S's (the five esses) of running?

Answer: Stamina, Speed, Strength, Skill, Spirit

The best 's' of all is Spirit.

6. Carbohydrates are not healthy for you the night before a race?

Answer: False

They actually give you energy.

7. What do most coaches suggest you should eat in the morning before a race?

Answer: Bagels, Toast, and Juice

You have to have a light breakfast before you run to power the machine up but too much fat like eggs and bacon aren't good before you race.

8. For someone who is just starting out, and who hasn't run before; is it good to do a really long run so you can 'see how it feels'?

Answer: No

You should gradaually work up your mileage. Doing a really long run your first couple of times isn't very healthy. You have to condition yourself first.

9. What does RICE mean as in running terms (it's for injuries)?

Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

RICE is for when you have an injury. You should follow these steps.

10. Which of these sports is an individual event, almost like running?

Answer: Swimming

When you swim you have to condition, train using mileage, and swimming is an individual event.

Source: Author kraziekat

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