Who wants to help a runner with a class project? (Read 724 times)

 1.  A   Age Group award (hey, at my slow pace, I don't get much hardware!)

 2.  A   Grass  (I prefer trails and try to avoid really hard surfaces, especially concrete!)

 3.  A   =  more likely 

      B   =  just as likely 

Hope this helps -  

1. c, probably something like where they're held (which is prettier?), how far away they are, etc. I'm not about to win any awards.

2. a, but the above factors would have more to do with it.

3. A: awards are cool and all, but seriously, I'm slow. I've never considered awards at all in choosing a race.

B: Little more likely to do the tech shirt race, especially since my favorite running shirt is from a race.

1) c - Certified course.

2) b

3A) Just as likely.

3B) Just as likely.

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) : time of day races are offered.  I work nights, so can't make an early morning race.



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): I like the novelty. 
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? Doesn't matter - I'm too slow for awards.


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? Prefer the technical shirt.

 

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