Life at the Top

What do some people do after reaching the top of a mountain?

• Build a house

• Stay permanently

• Snap photos and climb back down

• Plant trees

What altitude is mentioned as beneficial for training?

• 5,000 feet

• 8,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

• 12,000 feet

What benefits do athletes believe high altitude training provides?

• Better eyesight

• Stronger hearts and better endurance

• Faster reflexes

• Increased flexibility

Who are particularly fans of training at high altitudes?

• Swimmers

• Runners

• Cyclists

• Gymnasts

Since when has altitude training been part of top runners' training programs?

• 1958

• 1968

• 1978

• 1988

Who is the author of the text?

• Veronica Ellis

• John Smith

• Emily Brown

• Michael Johnson

What is the main reason athletes train at high altitudes?

• To enjoy the scenery

• To build stronger hearts and better endurance

• To meet other athletes

• To escape the heat

What is the effect of altitude training on athletes' performance at sea level?

• No effect

• Decreases performance

• Increases performance

• Makes them tired

Where is the High Altitude Training Center located?

• Nairobi, Kenya

• Iten, Kenya

• Mombasa, Kenya

• Eldoret, Kenya

Who founded the High Altitude Training Center?

• Eliud Kipchoge

• Lornah Kiplagat

• Mo Farah

• Usain Bolt