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what is the typical distance of a middle school cross country race in the United States?
what is 2 miles
what piece of equipment is worn on racers jerseys, and attached with safety pins?
what is a bib
this abbreviation stands for your best time ever in a race
what is a "PR"
This blue fish with short-term memory loss helps who find Nemo along with his dad.
Who is Dory
This animated ogre lives in a swamp, loves onions, and goes on adventures with a talkative donkey
who is shrek
how many meters is 1 lap on a standard outdoor track?
what is 400 meters
Special shoes designed to run on hilly terrain with metal pins on the bottom to help runner grip grass or mud.
what are spikes
What piece of equipment is passed between runners in a relay race?
What is a Baton
2016 Disney movie where a rabbit named Judy Hopps becomes the first bunny police officer in a city of animals
what is zootopia?
the most popular book franchise
what is harry potter
The team score is calculated by adding up the places of this many top finishers per team.
what is 5
what term describes the type of strategy/run that consists of starting slowly then continually speeding up?
What are negative splits
Who is Usain Bolt
uplifting sports drama where coach white leads a Latino high school cross country team to success showcasing perseverance and community.
What is McFarland USA
Name 3 parts of the water cycle
what is condensation, evaporation, precipitation, transpiration, sublimation
A training drill or pre-race drill involving 10-20 seconds of short outbursts near sprinting speed and is statistically shown to improve finishing kick by up to 5% in 5k races.
what are strides
The name for the top level of competition for the fastest runners on the team.
what is varsity?
The funnel-like area, usually flagged-off, at the end of the race leading to the finish line.
what is the chute
Movie that is famous for including the song, "My Heart Will Go ON" by Celine Dion
what is the titanic
French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi designed what US landmark?
what is the term for the buildup of this acid in muscles, which can cause fatigue during a race?
what is lactic acid
this term describes when a runner suddenly slows down mid-race due to exhaustion, like hitting a barrier.
What is "hitting the wall"
what famous battle inspired a modern race when a messenger ran to deliver news of victory?
what is the Battle of Marathon
Marvel film that features a talking raccoon and a tree-like creature named Groot
what is Guardians of the Galaxy
Coach Paul's middle name
who is joseph