You CAN run a mile Quiz

What is one of the five activities in the Physical Fitness Test mentioned in the article?

• Sprinting 100 meters

• Swimming for 30 minutes

• Completing a 1-mile run/walk

• Cycling for 5 miles

According to Larry Greene, what is important to avoid injuries and do your best while running?

• Running with a partner

• Having a good diet

• Correct running form

• Wearing the right shoes

What can a coach remind you to do to help achieve your time goal?

• To hydrate properly

• To pace yourself

• To run every day

• To stretch before running

What is suggested to make running a mile more fun according to the "Fun Run" section?

• Competing with friends

• Listening to music

• Adding a silly challenge after each lap

• Timing each lap with a stopwatch

According to the text, what can improve your running by providing information about sports, running books, magazines, and Web site articles?

• A) A coach

• B) The library and the Internet

• C) A running partner

• D) Stretching exercises

What is the first step recommended when training to run a mile?

• A) Run a full mile immediately

• B) Start by running a short distance, such as one-quarter mile

• C) Begin with a half-mile run

• D) Start with stretching exercises

What should you do if you feel too tired to keep running?

• A) Keep running to build endurance

• B) Stop and rest immediately

• C) Push yourself to continue running

• D) Drink a big gulp of water

What did Demian L. accomplish at the USA Track and Field National Youth Indoor Track and Field Championships?

• A) He finished in second place

• B) He completed the race in under 4 minutes

• C) He took first place in the 1,500-meter race for his age group

• D) He set a new national record

How often did Demian L. train for the race?

• A) Once a week

• B) Twice a week

• C) Three times a week

• D) Every day

In paragraph 2, the details about Larry Greene are important because they suggest why

• coaches need running experience

• his book is full of good ideas for running

• young people need special training

• his advice about training can be trusted