Triathlon Practice Exam

½ mile swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run

.9 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 10k run

2.1 miles swim, 55 mile bike, 13 mile run

2.4 mile swim, 111 mile bike, 26.2 mile run

Repeated pedaling motion

Poor running shoes

Bike seat setting is too high or low

All of the above

Plantar Fasciitis

Illiotibial Band Syndrome

Achilles Tendinitis

Shinsplints

True

False

½ mile swim, 13 mile bike, 5k run

.9 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 10k run

2.1 miles swim, 55 mile bike, 13 mile run

2.4 mile swim, 111 mile bike, 26.2 mile run

Use proper riding form

Use proper running form

Use proper gear when training

All of the above

Check the frame size

Check the handlebar position

Saddle tilt and position

All of the above

Multiply by 3

Multiply by 6

Add 6

Subtract 4

Running with poor posture

Not stretching or warming up your body

Running outside your current capabilities

All of the above

Uneven ground including cracks and grates

Where your partner is running

Make sure you have good running shoes

Both A and C

Practice Exam

1. Which of these distances refers to the Ironman?

2. Illiotibial Band Syndrome is most likely caused by which issues?

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

4. Shoulder imbalances are common with swimming.

5. Which of these distances refers to the Sprint?

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

7. Which of these should you consider when trying to avoid a cycling injury?

8. Once way to measure your heart rate is to place you two fingers on your pulse and count the beats over 10 seconds. How is the best way to get your one minute heart rate?

9. What are some ways you can create more stress and injury to your body?

10. What should you watch for while running?