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Amateur Distance Running Trivia Quiz

Are you one of the ever increasing number of people who keep fit and gain many health benefits from jogging? Here is a quiz to set you thinking. Written in Britain, but other countries will be very much the same in this area of sport.

A multiple-choice quiz by rialto88. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rialto88

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
124,015

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
745

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Question 1 of 10

1. You are going to go running on a dark evening along pavements. Which of the following is the best colour to wear? Hint

black

something to match your shorts and socks

green

white

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following has *NOT* usually been claimed as a health benefit for a normally healthy runner? Hint

helps protect from glaucoma

longer life span

drink plenty of alcohol

less likely to suffer dementia

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Question 3 of 10

3. How long is the London marathon? Hint

varies each year depending on how many enter

26 miles

26.2 miles

the distance between Greenwich Park and St James Park

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Question 4 of 10

4. How long is a 10 kilometre run? Hint

6.2 miles

5 miles

10.3 miles

A quarter of a marathon

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Question 5 of 10

5. You join a running club. What advantage would you expect by taking part in an organized run? Hint

the chance to win a prize

a small reduction in the entry fee.

permission to run in most amateur events

free drinks round the course

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Question 6 of 10

6. In most amateur events is there any discrimination by organizers concerning age or gender? Hint

normally no except for a minimum age for some distances

older runners start at the back

women runners start at the back

women runners start at the front

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a "vets" category? Hint

older runners in a race within the same age range

runners who raise money for the RSPCA by running

it refers to "team Spirit" in relay events

runners who put the teams victory before their own success

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you ran the prestigious Potteries marathon (made a half marathon in 2005), where would you be? Hint

Stoke-on-Trent

Birmingham

East London back streets

Manchester

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Question 9 of 10

9. Are you disqualified if you walk or stop in most races?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the correct medical procedure before running distances that you do not usually run? Hint

provide a doctor's letter to the race officials

consult your own doctor about whether they advise it

have a hospital check up

just go ahead and sign a disclaimer that the organizers accept no responsibilty

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. You are going to go running on a dark evening along pavements. Which of the following is the best colour to wear?

Answer: white

Safety first and drivers need to be able to see you. This applies especially when you cross roads.

2. Which of the following has *NOT* usually been claimed as a health benefit for a normally healthy runner?

Answer: drink plenty of alcohol

Many claims are made about running and jogging, and many of these are backed up with scientific evidence. However, alcohol goes to the head of people far quicker after exercise or when they are tired. Therefore be prepared!

3. How long is the London marathon?

Answer: 26.2 miles

All marathons are 26.2 miles, but some are hillier than others! London is an almost flat course. Therefore times vary in all races even if temperature and weather are constant.

4. How long is a 10 kilometre run?

Answer: 6.2 miles

A much favoured distance, and especially by newer runners.

5. You join a running club. What advantage would you expect by taking part in an organized run?

Answer: a small reduction in the entry fee.

Many events give a slightly reduced entry fee to club runners,but usually only if they book their number before the day. Otherwise in most events everyone is equal and treated equally.

6. In most amateur events is there any discrimination by organizers concerning age or gender?

Answer: normally no except for a minimum age for some distances

Thankfully this is one sport where women and men who are young or not so young, compete against each other as they wish.

7. What is a "vets" category?

Answer: older runners in a race within the same age range

Runners are not discriminated against, but can often race against others in the same age band or sex. This is in addition to the main results.
The word "vets" is short for "veterans" in the context of running.

8. If you ran the prestigious Potteries marathon (made a half marathon in 2005), where would you be?

Answer: Stoke-on-Trent

One of the many events in the summer months that anyone can enter by just sending for a form,or supplying the correct details with a cheque for a small amount of money.

9. Are you disqualified if you walk or stop in most races?

Answer: No

To be recommended sometimes.

10. What is the correct medical procedure before running distances that you do not usually run?

Answer: consult your own doctor about whether they advise it

It's up to you, but you should consult your doctor, and some running events will tell you to do this before running. Certificates of fitness and the like are not requested or required. Runners always run at their own risk.

Source: Author rialto88

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