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Who is considered the greatest marathon runner of all time?
Eliud Kipchoge
Long-Distance Running Requires what?
Great stamina & Mental Health
What is a good running shoes?
Nike ZoomX/brooks
Tell me 6 workouts in order.
1.) Strength
2.)Zone 2
3.) Long run
4.) Hill sprints
5.) Circuit Training
6.) Treadmill Incline
What was the first logged marathon in history?
1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece
Who was a greatest British athlete who retired in April of 2023?
Sir Mo Farah
In what year was long distance running first held at the Olympic games?
1896
What is a common accessory for long-distance runners to help manage sweat and keep their eyes clear?
Head band
True or False
Is Hill sprints, low injury risk
True
Where was the first all-women's marathon held?
Germany
Who was the first woman to run in a marathon and what marathon was it?
Kathrine Switzer and the Boston Marathon of 1967
True or False
The last 100 years of distance running have seen superstars, significant milestones, and changes in training and equipment
True
What is the name of the type of running apparel that keeps a runner cool and sweat-free?
Hydration Vest
Name two important things about strength training?
1.) Reduce injury risk by up to 50%
2.) can make you faster
Who organized the Boston Marathon?
John Graham
Who set the women's marathon world record in 2003 with a time of 2 hr, 15 min, and 25 sec, which stood for more than 15 years?
Paula Radcliff
What city is most known for long distance running?
New York City
What type of clothing for protection runner from the sun's harmful rays durning a long run?
Sun-protective clothing, or long sleeve shirt or pants
What does Zone 2 do?
60-70% of max heart rate of your maximum heart rate.
True or False:
"Marathon" comes from the Greek Mythological story of a soldier running from Athens to Marathon to announce victory.
False; The story goes that a soldier runs from Marathon to Athens.
Who won the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics?
Lynn Jennings
In ancient times running served as a purpose of what?
Survival and Transportation
What kind of equipment can be used to prevent injuries and improve recovery after a long run?
Compression socks or sleeves
What's 4 types of runner?
Road running, Trail running, Track running, and Ultramarathons.
How long can ultramarathons be?
50 miles to over 150 miles!