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Extreme endurance performances – who, what and why?
Extreme endurance performances – who, what and why?

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7 End-of-course quiz

Complete the following informal quiz, which tests your knowledge of the course.

Simon to check question 4 as all four options appear to be negative to me. ‘Potential long-term damage to the heart muscle’ is a negative isn’t it?

a. 

Ultramarathon running demands that participants need to be able to withstand significant amounts of pain


b. 

Ultramarathon running involves a significant financial outlay in paying for travel and the equipment needed


c. 

Ultramarathon running requires elements of both aerobic endurance and the ability to tolerate lactic acid build up


d. 

Ultramarathon running is viewed as a socially acceptable way to deal with problems in your personal life


The correct answer is c.

a. 

An adventure race of 10 km


b. 

Swimming event of 15 km


c. 

Running event of 42 km


d. 

Cycling event of 75 km


The correct answer is b.

a. 

Ability to deal with high levels of stress


b. 

Ability to set SMART goals


c. 

Ability to tolerate high levels of pain


d. 

Ability to develop an exercise addiction


The correct answer is c.

a. 

Potential long-term damage to the heart muscle


b. 

Muscle tightness and microtears


c. 

Digestive problems such as nausea and cramps


d. 

Inflammation due to an increase in oxygen consumption


The correct answer is a.