Quiz · Mental Toughness in the Marathon

Question 1What is the main idea of this passage?

Mental toughness helps marathon runners overcome physical suffering Only the fastest runners can finish a marathon Crowds are a distraction for serious marathon runners Training the body matters more than training the mind

Question 2Where in a marathon do many runners hit the wall?

In the first five kilometres Right before the finish line Around the thirty kilometre mark Halfway through their training runs

Question 3According to sports psychologists, who can develop mental toughness?

Only experienced professional runners Anyone, because it is a skill learned with practice Only runners with a personal coach Runners who have finished at least one race