The Running Roadmap Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What does your typical morning look like?

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  • A.
     Scrolling Instagram on my phone while I’m still in bed.
  • B.
    It used to start with a workout… Now it starts with me *contemplating* a workout.
  • C.
    Getting some water, grabbing my running shoes, and heading out the door for my morning run.
  • D.
    Umm, it usually starts with me wiping someone’s bum… And quickly turns into a flurry of breakfast making, coat wrangling, and marvelling at how much mess one little human can create in a short period of time.
• 2.
  Which statement best describes your current relationship with your running shoes? 

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  • A.
    I guess we haven’t seen each other in a while? Uhh… What month is it again? 
  • B.
    Ehh, I always get their hopes up on Monday, only to leave them hanging later in the week. (Hey, it’s cold outside, okay?) 
  • C.
    I miss them so much! I’m itching to get back in the game but I’m scared my body is not up to the task.
  • D.
    100% commitment, baby. We may go through some rough times but we are always there for each other in the end.
• 3.
  Your fairy godmother shows up to grant you one wish. Which one do you choose?

  • A.
    A kitchen that never gets messy… Plus 2 weeks of glorious, uninterrupted sleep.
  • B.
     A grand adventure to help you break away from “normal life” for a few months.
  • C.
    Ooof, can I get the body I had in my early 20s? I used to bounce back from things so well.
  • D.
    A dedicated team of personal trainers, nutritionists, and physios to help you prepare for a challenge of a lifetime (free of charge, of course).
• 4.
  Which of the following notes do you need taped to your fridge the most? 

  • A.
    “Breathe. It’s all going to be okay. And if it’s not, you can always make cereal for dinner.”
  • B.
    “There’s still beauty and wonder in the world, you just keep your eyes open for it.”
  • C.
    “A setback does not mean the end of the road. It marks the beginning of a new one.”
  • D.
    “Just. Keep. Going.”
• 5.
  Your best friend texts you to ask you how you’re doing. What do you tell them?

  • A.
    Life is beautiful… But so, so chaotic. I feel like my time is not my own anymore. 
  • B.
    Ehh, it’s okay, I guess. I feel like something’s missing though.
  • C.
    Ugh, I’ve been trying to get back into a solid workout routine but my body just won’t cooperate. Do you know a good physio?
  • D.
    I’m itching for a new challenge. Wanna sign up for a race with me?
• 6.
  Which quote or statement do you find to be the most irritating?

  • A.
    “Oh, but I also have two kids and a full-time job, and I still manage to keep my kitchen clean. Isn’t that the norm?” 
  • B.
     “If you’re not seeing results, you’re just not trying hard enough.”
  • C.
    “Pain is just weakness leaving the body.” 
  • D.
    “I can’t do that… I don’t have time… She's got it much easier than me, you know...” 
• 7.
  What’s the most magical sound in the whole world? 

  • A.
     The blissful silence you hear when everyone’s finally down for their nap. 
  • B.
    Your Fitbit piping up to tell you you’ve managed to hit your target workout minutes for a whole month straight. 
  • C.
    The beeping of your running app, letting you know you made it through your whole run without any pain. 
  • D.
    The sound of the crowd cheering you on as you cross the finish line of a race. That’s a PB, baby! 
• 8.
  When it comes to running, what’s your main goal right now? 

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  • A.
    I’d love to be able to lace up my running shoes and take some time just for me at least a couple of times a week.
  • B.
     Hmm, maybe crossing the finish line of a 5K? Consistency has always been an issue for me. 
  • C.
    A healthy, injury-free route to my next goal (or just back into a regular running routine). 
  • D.
    I’d like to run my first longer race or hit a PR. Something to challenge me and shake up my routine. 
• 9.
  Finally, I’m curious: have you tried to convince a small-to-medium-sized human to eat a vegetable/put on their coat/stop screaming bloody murder today?

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  • A.
    Yep. 
  • B.
    Two or more small-to-medium-sized humans, actually.
  • C.
    Actually, most of the humans under my supervision can put on their own coats now (and are more prone to moodily moping around the house than screaming at the top of their lungs). 
  • D.
    My small humans are all grown up now. No more broccoli-wrangling for me! 
  • E.
    Nope, I’ve never had any of those in my house.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Put Yourself First
• 2.
  Master Your Motivation
• 3.
  Take Things Slow
• 4.
  Work smarter, not harder