Friday, June 14, 2013

Running Questionnaire

1. Would you rather run a 5k or a marathon?
Definitely a marathon. Something about the distance is challenging, taxing, yet fun.

2. Would you rather run in the heat of summer or the icy winter?
Heat of summer, no question. On that note, here I go for a run in the 85*/58% humidity temps!

3. Would you rather have new running shoes or a new running outfit?
I think a new outfit. I like having new shoes, but they always take a little time to get worn in. An outfit you can run mile in without incident.

4. Would you rather run alone or in a group?
Usually I prefer to run alone.

5. Would you rather run next to someone in a race who tries to talk to you constantly or someone who breathes heavy and grunts?
I would go with the talker and 1) not always respond or 2) ask them to let me focus.

6. Would you rather run a race because of the convenience (location, price, travel) or the swag?
Both! I like destination races, but I also like races that have good swag!

7. Would you rather run a race with a group of friends or by yourself?
Solo, since I like to focus. That being said, I'd like to have a group of friends all do the race so we can chat about it after.

8. Would you rather run a PR but result in an injury or finish strong and missing a PR?
For this one, I'd rather finish strong and injury-free. As much as I'd like to run fast, I'd also like to continue running.

9. Would you rather eat a big meal the night before or a big meal after a race?
I'd eat the big meal beforehand. I rarely can eat anything after races. I do well to get in some chocolate milk and water when I'm done.

10. Would you rather be chased by a swarm of bees or a pack of dogs?
Neither! I'd probably least hate the bees, though, because although they can do a lot of damage, it's typically less severe than what dogs can do (unless you're allergic, that is!).

11. Would you rather bike 100 miles or run 100 miles?
Today, I'd rather ride the 100 miles. Ask me again in August, and I'd say run 100 miles. Focus!

12. Wear TOO many clothes and then have to carry them because it’s too hot or wear TOO little clothes and endure a little coldness?
I'd rather wear too many and carry them.

13. Would you rather run without your GPS or without your Music?
I can go all day without music. In fact, I can't remember the last time I ran with music.

14. Would you rather run socially or run competitively?
I'd rather run competitively for a while.

15. Would you rather start a race in the front or in the back?
I like both. Starting in the back of the race and passing people makes me feel fast. Starting in the front and knowing I'm being chased by tons of people makes me work harder.

16. Would you rather run a race to raise money for a charity or in remembrance of someone?
Not really committed to either in this case.

17. Would you rather have an awful race experience and PR or have the time of your life and NOT PR?
I would definitely rather have a grand old time and not PR. Experience!

18. Would you rather run on the right side of the road during a race or the left?
During a race, I like to run on the right side, since when I run on the road it's typically on the left side. This would help align my hips!

19. Would you rather shower and take a nap after a long run/race or shower and be productive?
I usually shower and then get stuff done, so that's what I prefer.

20. Run with your significant other or your friends?
No SO, so I choose friends or solo :-)


Your turn!

1. Would you rather run a 5k or a marathon?
2. Would you rather run in the heat of summer or the icy winter?
3. Would you rather have new running shoes or a new running outfit?
4. Would you rather run alone or in a group?
5. Would you rather run next to someone in a race who tries to talk to you constantly or someone who breathes heavy and grunts?
6. Would you rather run a race because of the convenience (location, price, travel) or the swag?
7. Would you rather run a race with a group of friends or by yourself?
8. Would you rather run a PR but result in an injury or finish strong and missing a PR?
9. Would you rather eat a big meal the night before or a big meal after a race?
10. Would you rather be chased by a swarm of bees or a pack of dogs?
11. Would you rather bike 100 miles or run 100 miles?
12. Wear TOO many clothes and then have to carry them because it’s too hot or wear TOO little clothes and endure a little coldness?
13. Would you rather run without your GPS or without your Music?
14. Would you rather run socially or run competitively?
15. Would you rather start a race in the front or in the back?
16. Would you rather run a race to raise money for a charity or in remembrance of someone?
17. Would you rather have an awful race experience and PR or have the time of your life and NOT PR?
18. Would you rather run on the right side of the road during a race or the left?
19. Would you rather shower and take a nap after a long run/race or shower and be productive?
20. Run with your significant other or your friends?


I got this questionnaire from Running with the Hayneses, who got it from Olive to Run.

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