Running 101: Endurance Quiz for Beginners
1 CommentAre you looking for a new challenge? Are you seeking to try your first 5k or marathon? Take the quiz below to see if you are ready to tackle your next endurance challenge!
1. True or False: It is important to run consistently at the same speed to ensure I can complete my race at the pace I want.
It is important to train at various speeds and distances to allow your body to accommodate the training. If you train at similar times and distances daily, you will find yourself fatigued and over-trained.
2. True or False: I need to buy new shoes for race day to be in perfect condition for my event.
One significant rule of thumb in the endurance community is nothing new on race day. You want to ensure your socks, shoes, running kit, and nutrition have been tried and tested to avoid any hiccups on race day.
3. True or False: The longer the race, the bigger the accomplishment.
Your chosen race should be appropriately proportioned to your abilities and training levels. In recent years, “ultra running,” or running races longer than marathon distance, has become popular. However, any race you can start and finish with a smile and a full heart is just as large of an accomplishment.
4. True or False: I need to eat and look like a professional to perform at their level.
Nutrition really depends on the individual, and high levels of training require more nutrition than your baseline/non-trained self. Food is fuel, and your performance will be a result of how effectively you care for your body. Body type is also individual, and it is not a direct reflection of health, endurance, or capabilities. Remember, that being a good athlete is not a “look”; it is a level of fitness.
5. True or False: I need to train seven days a week to keep up with my peers.
The body requires rest and recovery just as much as it needs training and challenges. To adapt and improve your potential, you must allow appropriate rest, recovery, and training periodization to optimize your performance.
Hopefully, this short quiz can help keep you on track towards your goals safely and healthily. If you are still deciding steps to take next, reach out to your local Athletico to learn more about how to optimize your performance and reduce your risk of injury.
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Win Thu
I played soccer and I heard a loud pop noise from back of my left knee. My family’s doctor checked my knee and said no need to have a surgery. I stretches my legs for almost everyday and I felt better. My knee hurts when I run slowly. in my condition do I have a surgery? Can I continue to play soccer? Thank you