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Runners' Obsessions Survey
Q.1
Which of the following best describes your running level? If you're an older runner, choose the top level you've achieved.
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I'm a jogger.
I'm an average joe.
I'm a serious runner. I train hard and/or compete.
I'm an elite runner.
Q.2
What is your age group?
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Under 20.
20-39
40-59
60+
Q.3
What is the longest period you've ever kept a training log for?
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I've never kept a training log.
I've kept a training log for up to three months.
I've kept a training log for three months to a year.
I've kept a training log for one to five years.
I've kept a training log for five to ten years.
I've kept a training log for over ten years.
Q.4
What information do you include in your training log? Check all that apply.
Distance covered in run or workout.
Name or description of run or workout.
Weather.
Names of people or group you ran with.
Comments about how you felt.
Comments about injuries.
Comments about sleep or illness.
Comments about food.
Race results.
Descriptions of cross training workouts.
Other:
Q.5
Describe how you use a stopwatch and/or a Garmin. Check all that apply.
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I never time runs.
I time some workouts or runs.
I time all workouts or runs.
I use a Garmin to check my workout distance.
I use a Garmin to pace myself.
I use a Garmin (or similar device) to make sure I run an exact distance.
Q.6
If you've ever tried to keep a running streak (running every day without missing a day), how long did it last?
Less than one month.
Less than one year.
One to five years.
Five to ten years.
More than ten years.
Q.7
Have you ever run while injured, against the advice of a doctor or other health practitioner?
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Yes.
No.
Q.8
Which of the following choices describe your typical pre-race warmup? Check all that apply.
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I don't race.
I like to do all parts of my warmup in the same order every time.
I include stretching.
I include running drills.
I use visualization.
I listen to music.
I pray.
I meditate.
I give myself a "pep" talk.
I avoid talking to others.
I eat and drink specific foods and beverages.
Other:
Q.9
Why do you run? Check all that apply.
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It's fun.
I'm forced to (for example, by school or military)
Health.
To lose weight, or control my weight.
Social reasons.
Prize money or scholarship.
I need physical challenges.
I like competing.
Other:
Q.10
Have you ever experienced any negative addictions? Check all that apply to you.
Smoking.
Alcohol abuse.
Recreational drug abuse.
Prescription drug abuse.
Shopping addiction.
Sex addiction.
Other:
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