Triathlon Practice Exam

Overtraining

Overuse

Little to no running experience

Performing stretches after a run

True

False

500 minus your age

440 minus your age

220 minus your age

130 minus your age

Strength training workouts

Stretches after a workout

Two training regimens back to back

None of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

Do you stretch on a regular basis?

Do you warm up prior to training?

Are you aware of good posture?

All of the above

Shoulder injuries

Shin splints

Heal injuries

None of the above

Ankle flexibility

Cut down on miles

Change shoes

All of the above

Make sure you know basic maintenance

Make sure your bike is set up properly

Cycle on roads that are less traveled

All of the above

Use proper riding form

Use proper running form

Use proper gear when training

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. Each of these is a risk factor for a triathlon injury except?

2. When running, you should land on your heels and push off the front of your feet.

3. How do you calculate maximum heart rate?

4. What is a brick workout?

5. Which injury describes pain of the tendon between the back of the heel and the calf muscles?

6. What are some questions you can ask if you are struggling with recurring injuries?

7. What injuries are you most subject to when training for swimming?

8. Which factors will help someone alleviate or manage achilles tendinitis?

9. What should you watch for while biking?

10. Which factors will help someone alleviate or manage back pain?