Craig-isms
After every marathon, Craig writes a detailed report rating everything from registration and on-course nutrition to local attractions. Carol thinks he should do this with his reports.
A. Turn them into a marathon training course
B. Publish them
C. Send them to the race directors
D. Create a podcast reviewing each race
B. Publish them
Carol and Craig both ran this famous marathon, where their children were able to watch both parents on the course.
A. The Boston Marathon
B. The Chicago Marathon
C. The New York City Marathon
D. The Marine Corps Marathon
B. The Chicago Marathon
This city in the south was the site of Craig’s first listed marathon, back in December 2005.
A. Nashville
B. Memphis
C. Birmingham
D. Atlanta
A. Nashville
How many times did Craig run a marathon in his home city?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Five times
B. Twice
According to Carol, this is Craig’s go-to phrase when a marathon or training run gets tough.
A. “Pain is temporary, glory is forever.”
B. “One foot in front of the other.”
C. “Suck it up, buttercup.”
D. “You’re tougher than the pavement.”
C. “Suck it up, buttercup.
According to Carol, this was her biggest contribution to Craig’s 50-state accomplishment.
A. Helping him plan the race trips
B. Keeping him motivated during training
C. Keeping him well fed
D. “None. It was all Craig.”
D. “None. It was all Craig.”
Craig ran this marathon three times: in 2017, 2018, and 2022.
A. The Chicago Marathon
B. The Grand Rapids Marathon
C. The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
D. The Detroit Free Press Marathon
C. The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
In 2025, Craig ran this many marathons in the calendar year.
A. Ten
B. Thirteen
C. Eight
D. Twelve
B. Thirteen
According to Carol, this is what Craig typically says immediately after a marathon.
A. “That was hard”
B. “I need food”
C. “Never again, seriously”
D. “What’s the next one?”
A. “That was hard”
This is the activity Carol is most tired of being asked to do after Craig finishes a race.
A. Look through all his race photos
B. Read his race write-ups
C. Help him plan the next race
D. Review his training logs
B. Read his race write-ups
In 2017, Craig ran his fastest marathon on this course, finishing in 3:49:14.
A. Jack & Jill
B. Grandma’s Marathon
C. The Eugene Marathon
D. The Revel Rockies Marathon
A. Jack & Jill
In 2023, Craig ran marathons in this many different states.
A. Four
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Twelve
D. Twelve
This training-related problem has Craig repeatedly searching for an explanation, despite all his marathon experience.
A. Blisters
B. Leg cramps
C. Side stitche
D. Hip pain
B. Leg cramps
Although Craig tried to plan races around family events, this was one thing he occasionally missed because of marathons.
A. Birthday parties
B. School performances
C. Family dinners
D. Family vacations
C. Family dinners
How many years passed between Craig’s first and second marathon?
A. Four years
B. Six years
C. Eight years
D. Ten years
C. Eight years
Craig completed two marathons on consecutive days in October 2024. Name the states he completed.
A. Maryland and New Jersey
B. Pennsylvania and Delaware
C. Virginia and North Carolina
D. New York and Connecticut
A. Maryland and New Jersey
Craig’s standard pre-race breakfast includes what 3 items?
A. Oatmeal, sports drink, and a banana
B. Eggs, toast, and orange juice
C. A banana, bagel, and a sports drink
D. Pancakes, peanut butter, and coffee
C. A banana, bagel, and a sports drink
Craig’s 50-state goal didn’t begin with a grand announcement to run a marathon in every state. According to Carol, it grew out of this earlier pattern.
A. Running one marathon a month
B. Running a marathon in every time zone
C. Trying to qualify for Boston every year
D. Running a marathon in every state bordering Michigan
A. Running one marathon a month
From his first listed marathon to his most recent race in October 2026, this is the number of years spanned by Craig’s running résumé.
A. 15 years
B. 18 years
C. 20 years
D. 21 years
D. 21 years
Craig ran four marathons in this many days in October 2025: Hartford, St. George, Lowell and Newport.
A. Fourteen days
B. Twenty-eight days
C. Twenty-one days
D. Fifteen days
D. Fifteen days