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1. c --- combination as race x sounds better run.  $30 is a bit steap for 5k and would expect everything 1st class.

2. B -- Ran part of 5k on grass and did not like it, asphalt ideal but concrete wont hurt you too much on a 5k.

3a.  -- More Likely

3b. -- More Likely.  Ran 5k last month and was pleasantly surprised with tech shirt and a tote for $17  Usually only get tech shirts for 10 mile + races and a definte "bonus" to help seperate from other 5k's.

Is the Professor a Race Director?  Good Luck.

Lank-

Sure...

1.  I'd go with the race that has the free T-shirt provided they have size XXL.  Otherwise if they have a free breakfast or beers after the race, that would definitely sway me.  The only other determinant is if I have any friends that want to run a race with me, then I'd be more likely to choose the one they want to enter.

2.  Given equal course difficulties I would go grass except if the weather is bad/rainy, then I'd go concrete.

3A - Does not matter to me, if it has age group awards, great, but I don't even really look at that when entering (just as likely)

3B - I'd say more likely the tech shirt if they offer the shirt in my size.

Hi  everyone -

 

I help with a school project that I'm working on.  I'm hoping that everyone here would be willing to take a minute of their time to complete a very brief survey.  If you do not feel comfortable posting your responses on the forum, please feel  free to email me at rschaffer2@gmail.com. 

1) Race X and Race Y (both 5Ks) are scheduled on the same morning. They both cost $30 to enter. Race X offers awards (i.e., trophies or medals) for the top three in each age group (ten year increments), as well as technical t-shirts for the first 200 participants. Race Y offers a certificate to the winner of each age group (ten year increments) and a 100% cotton t-shirt. The two races take place equidistance from where you live, and are for charities that are meaningful to you.

Assuming you want to run a race that morning, what is your largest determinant in choosing between Race X and Race Y?
a) Age group award
b) Race shirt
c) Other (Provide response)



2) Now, assume entrance fees and amenities for Race X and Race Y are equal. Assume Race X is held on a grassy surface in a park, and Race Y is held entirely on a concrete surface. If the elevation of the races is about equal, which would you prefer?

a) Race X (grass)
b) Race Y (road)



3) Assuming two races have the same entrance fee and similar charities...

A.  Are you more likely, less likely, or just as likely to do a road race that has awards for the top three in each age group than a road race that does not?


B. Would you be more likely, less likely, or just as likely to do a road race that offers a techinical/training shirt than a road race that offers a 100% cotton shirt?

 

Again,  thank you very much for participating!  This will go a long way in helping me ace this course.

1) c.  Better competition.  If I get a shirt, either way, I don't think I would care.

2) a.  Grass is softer and more fun to run on.  But then again, you run faster on concrete so I might choose that if I was in the mood for a fast race.

3) A. If I was expecting to win or finish well, I might want something, if I know I don't have a chance, I don't really care.

B. I like tech shirts but I don't wear them that much since I don't run in shirts that often.  A well-designed cotton t-shirt that I could wear around everyday.... that is preferable I think.

1: b  I like the technical shirts.  I have very little aspiration of placing in my old lady age group.  I did once, but they never sent me the bronze medal...

2: road  I don't like running on grass.  It feels slower.

3a: just as likely

3b: just as likely

1: b

2: a (though if the choice were asphalt or grass I would probably lean towards the asphalt)

3A: equally likely...unless it were a REALLY small field.  The odds of me placing in my AG are so miniscule, anyhow.

3B:  more likely to choose the race with the technical shirt--I will actually USE those, rather than get tired of them piling up and giving them to Goodwill or as garage rags.

 Same as the Zoomie

Assuming you want to run a race that morning, what is your largest determinant in choosing between Race X and Race Y?
a) Age group award
b) Race shirt
c) Other (Provide response)

2) Now, assume entrance fees and amenities for Race X and Race Y are equal. Assume Race X is held on a grassy surface in a park, and Race Y is held entirely on a concrete surface. If the elevation of the races is about equal, which would you prefer?

a) Race X (grass)
b) Race Y (road)

3) Assuming two races have the same entrance fee and similar charities...

A.  Are you more likely, less likely, or just as likely to do a road race that has awards for the top three in each age group than a road race that does not?

B. Would you be more likely, less likely, or just as likely to do a road race that offers a techinical/training shirt than a road race that offers a 100% cotton shirt?

I'd be more likely to run in a race that offers a discount for no shirt; generally speaking I don't worry about the shirt unless it's a race I want to show off that I ran (some of my marathons or ultras for example) or if they have a really cool design.

If I am going to get a shirt, I'd prefer a technical shirt over a cotton shirt, but it wouldn't sway my decision in which race I'd participate at all since other factors as mentioned above would hold a lot more weight.

1) a. Age group award

2) b. Race Y (road)

A.   more likely

B.  more likely

1.  B - prefer the tech shirt.

2.  B - definitely road

3 A - Yes

3 B - Yes

In small races I typically place in age group and sometimes am the only one in my age group.  I'd prefer a 5 year spread to a 10 year spread because it make it easier.

Most likely not going to run a 5K anytime soon.  They're too short.