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Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How much oxygen you consume while running is known as your

  • A.
    Running rate
  • B.
    Stride debt
  • C.
    Running economy
• 2.
  Your VO2 Max is a measurement of your

  • A.
    Maximum oxygen uptake
  • B.
    Maximum oxygen per two strides
  • C.
    Maximum oxygen requirement
• 3.
  The Tarahumara runners are native to which country?

  • A.
    Brazil
  • B.
    Kenya
  • C.
    Mexico
• 4.
  Which of the following is not a performance factor?

  • A.
    Speed
  • B.
    Fitness
  • C.
    Technique
• 5.
  The cooperation between the brain and the muscles is known as

  • A.
    Anticipation
  • B.
    Coordination
  • C.
    Agility
• 6.
  A trigger is a thought that creates the right feeling in your body.

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 7.
  Intervals, threshold training, fast distance and long distance are all examples of

  • A.
    Unilateral training
  • B.
    Bilateral training
  • C.
    Cross-training
• 8.
  "Heel-toe drop" indicates the

  • A.
    Measurement of your foot from heel to toe
  • B.
    The amount of time between rearfoot and forefoot strike
  • C.
    How thick the sole under the heel is compared to the footpad
• 9.
  Good running economy is characterized by landing on the back part of the foot.

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 10.
  Running economy, is a quality that can be developed for at least (insert value) years before it starts to reach a plateau.

  • A.
    2-4
  • B.
    4-6
  • C.
    6-8
• 11.
  Tension in the (insert term) is one of the most common obstacles to a good running style.

  • A.
    Feet
  • B.
    Shoulders
  • C.
    Knees
• 12.
  Muscle elasticity is one of the most energy-smart things the body offers, with it you can reduce oxygen consumption by (insert value) percent when running longer distances— this of course has a crucial impact on speed.

  • A.
    10
  • B.
    15
  • C.
    25

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