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Voting Booth - September 29, 2023

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September 29, 2023:
What factors do you consider before entering a race?
1	Race distance 	191  (17%)
2	Course terrain 	141  (13%)
3	Prize money 	115  (10%)
4	Charity involved 	109  (10%)
5	Location 	176  (16%)
6	Weather 	186  (17%)
7	Entry fee 	178  (16%)
Total Votes: 1096

September 22, 2023:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1	Certified course 	306  (14%)
2	Accurate timing 	302  (13%)
3	Traffic-free course 	264  (12%)
4	Aid stations 	241  (11%)
5	T-shirts 	246  (11%)
6	Finisher medals 	231  (10%)
7	Prize money 	221  (10%)
8	Medical services 	233  (10%)
9	Large field 	218  (10%)
Total Votes: 2262

September 15, 2023:
What is/are your favourite sport(s) of the summer Olympics?
1	Athletics - track 	162  (9%)
2	Athletics - marathon 	282  (15%)
3	Cycling - road 	123  (7%)
4	Cycling - track 	90  (5%)
5	Swimming 	296  (16%)
6	Triathlon 	736  (40%)
7	Other 	133  (7%)
Total Votes: 1822

September 8, 2023:
Which sport(s) has/have the greatest drug problem?
1	Athletics 	107  (10%)
2	Baseball 	93  (9%)
3	Basketball 	91  (9%)
4	Cycling 	166  (16%)
5	Football 	150  (14%)
6	Hockey 	111  (11%)
7	Soccer 	79  (7%)
8	Swimming 	109  (10%)
9	Tennis 	82  (8%)
10	Other 	69  (7%)
Total Votes: 1057

September 1, 2023:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1	Books, Magazines 	347  (13%)
2	Coaching Services 	255  (10%)
3	Clothing 	359  (14%)
4	Heart Rate Monitor 	288  (11%)
5	Running Shoes 	386  (15%)
6	Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	293  (11%)
7	Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	251  (9%)
8	Sports Watch 	249  (9%)
9	Other 	224  (8%)
Total Votes: 2652

August 25, 2023:
Which of these athletic events are you looking forward to at the Budapest World Athletics Championships?
1	Sprints/hurdles 	280  (13%)
2	Middle distance 	366  (16%)
3	Long distance 	432  (19%)
4	Steeplechase 	249  (11%)
5	Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	222  (10%)
6	Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	210  (9%)
7	Pole vault 	217  (10%)
8	Decathlon/Heptathlon 	262  (12%)
Total Votes: 2238

August 18, 2023:
"On which of the continents have you run?"
1	Africa 	132  (9%)
2	Antarctica 	57  (4%)
3	Asia 	110  (7%)
4	Australia 	181  (12%)
5	urope 	255  (17%)
6	North America 	679  (45%)
7	South America 	110  (7%)
Total Votes: 1524

August 11, 2023:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
1	Internet 	197  (26%)
2	Television 	110  (15%)
3	Radio 	104  (14%)
4	Newspapers 	106  (14%)
5	Magazines 	129  (17%)
6	Other 	98  (13%)
Total Votes: 744

August 4, 2023:
Which category of athlete are you?
1	Elite 	394  (15%)
2	Fitness 	765  (28%)
3	Recreational 	938  (35%)
4	Recreational - competitive 	501  (19%)
5	Other? 	92  (3%)
Total Votes: 2690

July 28, 2023:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1	Patellofemoral Syndrome 	234  (10%)
2	Pulled Hamstring 	250  (11%)
3	Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	259  (11%)
4	Shin Splints 	272  (12%)
5	Stress Fractures 	217  (9%)
6	Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	198  (8%)
7	Achilles Tendonitis 	245  (10%)
8	Plantar Fasciitis 	263  (11%)
9	Hip Bursitis 	210  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	201  (9%)
Total Votes: 2349

July 21, 2023:
What events are you planning on entering in 2023?
1	5,000m 	976  (8%)
2	10,000m 	1345  (11%)
3	20k or Half-marathon 	1681  (14%)
4	Marathon 	1948  (16%)
5	Ultra 	402  (3%)
6	Sprint triathlon 	1335  (11%)
7	Olympic distance triathlon 	1837  (15%)
8	Half-ironman triathlon 	1313  (11%)
9	Ironman triathlon 	849  (7%)
10 None of the above 	416  (3%)
Total Votes: 12102

July 14, 2023:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
1	Sports drink 	161  (17%)
2	Water 	178  (19%)
3	Chocolate milk 	167  (17%)
4	Soft drink 	145  (15%)
5	Beer 	151  (16%)
6	Other 	157  (16%)
Total Votes: 959

July 7, 2023:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1	Runner's World 	551  (20%)
2	Running Times 	421  (15%)
3	Track and Field News 	290  (10%)
4	Inside Triathlon 	228  (8%)
5	Triathlete 	249  (9%)
6	Canadian Running 	265  (9%)
7	iRun 	240  (9%)
8	Triathlon Magazine Canada 	180  (6%)
9	220 Magazine 	214  (8%)
10 Other 	183  (6%)
Total Votes: 2821

June 30, 2023:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.33 set on July 12th, 2019 by Sifan Hassan. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1	Never 	184  (22%)
2	50 years 	209  (24%)
3	25 years 	152  (18%)
4	10 years 	128  (15%)
5	 years 	87  (10%)
6	1-4 years 	95  (11%)
Total Votes: 855

June 23, 2023:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
1	Drills 	128  (12%)
2	Fartlek 	140  (14%)
3	Hills 	147  (14%)
4	Intervals 	165  (16%)
5	Long Run 	175  (17%)
6	Tempo 	146  (14%)
7	Time Trial 	130  (13%)
Total Votes: 1031

June 16, 2023:
What percentage of track and field athletes do you think are doping?
1	0-10% 	590  (18%)
2	11-20% 	791  (24%)
3	21-30% 	682  (20%)
4	31-40% 	414  (12%)
5	41-50% 	354  (11%)
6	51-70% 	299  (9%)
7	71-90% 	179  (5%)
8	91-100%! 	51  (2%)
Total Votes: 3360

June 9, 2023:
What is/are the toughest feat(s) to accomplish in track and field?
1	Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	73  (7%)
2	Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	107  (10%)
3	Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	131  (13%)
4	Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	161  (16%)
5	Pole vault 6m+ 	81  (8%)
6	Shot put 20m+ 	64  (6%)
7	Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	171  (17%)
8	Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	100  (10%)
9	Throw the javelin 80m+ 	76  (7%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	66  (6%)
Total Votes: 1030

June 2, 2023:
What is the highest mileage you have run in one week in the last year?
1	100 miles or more (160km+) 	83  (12%)
2	60 - 100 (100 - 160) 	94  (14%)
3	40 - 60 (64 - 100) 	142  (21%)
4	20 - 40 (32 - 64) 	168  (24%)
5	< 20 (<32) 	205  (30%)
Total Votes: 692

May 26, 2023:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1	Marathon 	204  (10%)
2	Half-Marathon 	241  (12%)
3	10K 	206  (10%)
4	8K 	191  (9%)
5	5K 	223  (11%)
6	Steeplechase 	186  (9%)
7	1500M/Mile 	202  (10%)
8	800M 	200  (10%)
9	Sprints 	186  (9%)
10	Ultras 	192  (9%)
Total Votes: 2031

May 19, 2023:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1	Baseball player 	102  (6%)
2	Basketball player 	182  (10%)
3	Decathlete/Heptathlete 	280  (16%)
4	Football Player 	156  (9%)
5	Hockey player 	113  (6%)
6	Marathoner 	212  (12%)
7	Triathlete 	195  (11%)
8	Soccer player 	170  (10%)
9	XC Skier 	206  (12%)
10.XC/Track runner 	125  (7%)
Total Votes: 1741

May 12, 2023:
Should Olympic team athletes be selected on the basis of one "trials" competition or on overall performance over the year leading up to the Games?
1	One trials competition 	767  (40%)
2	Overall performance 	931  (49%)
3	Other (email webmaster@runnersweb.com) 	76  (4%)
4	No opinion, don't care 	131  (7%)
	Total Votes: 1905

May 5, 2023:
Which of the following do you use frequently pre, during and post exercise - training and/or competing?
1	Beer 	192  (8%)
2	Energy Bars 	323  (14%)
3	Energy Gels 	381  (16%)
4	Sports drinks 	535  (23%)
5	Water 	282  (12%)
6	Other 	274  (12%)
7	Non-alcoholic Beer 	366  (16%)
Total Votes: 2353

April 28, 2023:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1	Asics 	371  (11%)
2	adidas 	356  (11%)
3	Brooks 	359  (11%)
4	Fila 	247  (7%)
5	Mizuno 	328  (10%)
6	New Balance 	372  (11%)
7	Nike 	379  (11%)
8	Puma 	278  (8%)
9	Reebok 	310  (9%)
10 Saucony 	362  (11%)
Total Votes: 3362

April 21, 2023:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1	Long Runs 	257  (15%)
2	Tempo Runs 	233  (14%)
3	Hill Training 	212  (12%)
4	Pace Intervals 	219  (13%)
5	Speed Intervals 	222  (13%)
6	Running Drills 	199  (12%)
7	Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	187  (11%)
8	Other 	173  (10%)
Total Votes: 1702

April 14, 2023:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1	Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	215  (13%)
2	Lynn Jennings 	157  (9%)
3	Nina Kuscsik 	153  (9%)
4	Kathrine Switzer 	191  (11%)
5	Joan Ullyot 	146  (9%)
6	Grete Waitz 	194  (11%)
7	Paula Radcliffe 	193  (11%)
8	Shalane Flanagan 	175  (10%)
9	Deena Kastor 	126  (7%)
10 Uta Pippig 	144  (9%)
Total Votes: 1694

April 7, 2023:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
1	Not in a relationship 	467  (26%)
2	Helped it 	699  (39%)
3	Hurt it 	345  (19%)
4	No effect 	192  (11%)
5	Other 	79  (4%)
Total Votes: 1782

March 31, 2023:
Do you agree with the World Athletics rulling to allow males to compete in the women's category?
1	Yes, we should not upset the men's feelings! 	511  (18%)
2	No, this will destroy women's sports! 	1960  (69%)
3	No opinion, don't care 	357  (13%)
Total Votes: 2828

March 24, 2023:
Which of these athletic events are you looking forward to at the Paris Olympics?
1	Sprints/hurdles 	269  (13%)
2	Middle distance 	353  (16%)
3	Long distance 	421  (20%)
4	Steeplechase 	237  (11%)
5	Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	212  (10%)
6	Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	201  (9%)
7	Pole vault 	207  (10%)
8	Decathlon/Heptathlon 	252  (12%)
Total Votes: 2152

March 17, 2023:
Which is your favourite running season(s)?
1	Summer 	992  (27%)
2	Winter 	409  (11%)
3	Spring 	906  (24%)
4	Fall 	1266  (34%)
5	No opinion 	168  (4%)
Total Votes: 3741

March 10, 2023:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1	Cycle 	258  (15%)
2	Pool run 	212  (12%)
3	Swim 	217  (13%)
4	Row 	211  (12%)
5	Use elliptical trainer 	205  (12%)
6	XC ski 	202  (12%)
7	Other 	204  (12%)
8	Watch TV 	191  (11%)
Total Votes: 1700

March 3, 2023:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1	Never run one 	98  (2%)
2	Sub 2:20 	33  (1%)
3	2:20 to 2:30 	56  (1%)
4	2:30 to 2:40 	133  (3%)
5	2:40 to 2:50 	249  (6%)
6	2:50 to 3:00 	352  (9%)
7	3:00 to 3:20 	570  (14%)
8	3:20 to 3:40 	672  (17%)
9	3:40 to 4:00 	705  (18%)
10 4:00 Plus 	1100  (28%)
Total Votes: 3968
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February 24, 2023:
These marathons were rated as best in category by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1	Best Views: Big Sur 	239  (9%)
2	Best Urban: Los Angeles 	257  (10%)
3	Most Underrated: Baystate 	286  (11%)
4	For Running History Nerds: Eugene 	263  (10%)
5	Best Vibe: Kauai 	240  (9%)
6	London 	263  (10%)
7	The Major We Want to Run Right Now: Berlin 	269  (11%)
8	Greenest: Banff 	248  (10%)
9	Best for PR-Seekers: California International Marathon 	245  (10%)
10 Best Party: Médoc 	239  (9%)
Total Votes: 2549

February 17, 2023:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1	Patellofemoral Syndrome 	225  (10%)
2	Pulled Hamstring 	242  (11%)
3	Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	251  (11%)
4	Shin Splints 	263  (12%)
5	Stress Fractures 	209  (9%)
6	Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	190  (8%)
7	Achilles Tendonitis 	237  (10%)
8	Plantar Fasciitis 	254  (11%)
9	Hip Bursitis 	202  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	193  (9%)
Total Votes: 2266

February 10, 2023:
What is/are your favourite sport(s) of the summer Olympics?
1	Athletics - track 	151  (9%)
2	Athletics - marathon 	273  (16%)
3	Cycling - road 	114  (6%)
4	Cycling - track 	81  (5%)
5	Swimming 	286  (16%)
6	Triathlon 	727  (41%)
7	Other 	124  (7%)
Total Votes: 1756

February 3, 2023:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1	Books, Magazines 	341  (13%)
2	Coaching Services 	250  (10%)
3	Clothing 	353  (14%)
4	Heart Rate Monitor 	283  (11%)
5	Running Shoes 	380  (15%)
6	Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	288  (11%)
7	Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	246  (9%)
8	Sports Watch 	244  (9%)
9	Other 	219  (8%)
Total Votes: 2604

January 27, 2023:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1	Runner's World 	541  (20%)
2	Running Times 	413  (15%)
3	Track and Field News 	283  (10%)
4	Inside Triathlon 	221  (8%)
5	Triathlete 	242  (9%)
6	Canadian Running 	257  (9%)
7	iRun 	233  (8%)
8	Triathlon Magazine Canada 	173  (6%)
9	220 Magazine 	207  (8%)
10	Other 	176  (6%)
Total Votes: 2746

January 20, 2023:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1	Certified course 	295  (13%)
2	Accurate timing 	295  (13%)
3	Traffic-free course 	256  (12%)
4	Aid stations 	234  (11%)
5	T-shirts 	239  (11%)
6	Finisher medals 	224  (10%)
7	Prize money 	214  (10%)
8	Medical services 	225  (10%)
9	Large field 	211  (10%)
Total Votes: 2193

January 13, 2023:
Which sport(s) has/have the greatest drug problem?
1	Athletics 	101  (10%)
2	Baseball 	87  (9%)
3	Basketball 	86  (9%)
4	Cycling 	161  (16%)
5	Football 	144  (14%)
6	Hockey 	106  (11%)
7	Soccer 	74  (7%)
8	Swimming 	104  (10%)
9	Tennis 	77  (8%)
10 Other 	64  (6%)
Total Votes: 1004

January 6, 2023:
What events are you planning on entering in 2023?
1	5,000m 	968  (8%)
2	10,000m 	1337  (11%)
3	20k or Half-marathon 	1673  (14%)
4	Marathon 	1940  (16%)
5	Ultra 	394  (3%)
6	Sprint triathlon 	1327  (11%)
7	Olympic distance triathlon 	1829  (15%)
8	Half-ironman triathlon 	1305  (11%)
9	Ironman triathlon 	841  (7%)
10. None of the above 	408  (3%)
Total Votes: 12022

December 30, 2022:
Which of the following distance running events is/are the most demanding?
1	1500M/Mile 	99  (13%)
2	3000M Steeplechase 	144  (19%)
3	5000M/10000M 	117  (16%)
4	Marathon 	226  (31%)
5	Cross-Country 	154  (21%)
Total Votes: 740

December 23, 2022:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.33 set on July 12th, 2019 by Sifan Hassan. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1	Never 	182  (22%)
2	50 years 	208  (25%)
3	25 years 	151  (18%)
4	10 years 	125  (15%)
5	5 years 	87  (10%)
6	1-4 years 	93  (11%)
Total Votes: 846

December 16, 2022:
1	Never run one 	96  (2%)
2	Sub 2:20 	33  (1%)
3	2:20 to 2:30 	56  (1%)
4	2:30 to 2:40 	133  (3%)
5	2:40 to 2:50 	243  (6%)
6	2:50 to 3:00 	351  (9%)
7	3:00 to 3:20 	568  (14%)
8	3:20 to 3:40 	672  (17%)
9	3:40 to 4:00 	705  (18%)
10. 4:00 Plus 	1099  (28%)
Total Votes: 3956

December 9, 2022:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1	Asics 	356  (11%)
2	adidas 	342  (11%)
3	Brooks 	345  (11%)
4	Fila 	234  (7%)
5	Mizuno 	314  (10%)
6	New Balance 	358  (11%)
7	Nike 	364  (11%)
8	Puma 	264  (8%)
9	Reebok 	296  (9%)
10	Saucony 	348  (11%)
Total Votes: 3221

December 2, 2022:
What is your "coach status?
1	In person coach 	373  (21%)
2	Internet coach 	91  (5%)
3	Internet program 	276  (16%)
4	Peer group 	209  (12%)
5	Self coached 	136  (8%)
6	Combination of above 	695  (39%)
Total Votes: 1780

November 25, 2022:
Which of the following marathons would you run if you had an unlimited amount of time to train and cost was not an issue?
1	Berlin 	195  (4%)
2	Boston 	790  (17%)
3	Chicago 	397  (9%)
4	Honolulu 	228  (5%)
5	London 	833  (18%)
6	Los Angeles 	262  (6%)
7	Marine Corps 	117  (3%)
8	New York 	841  (18%)
9	Ottawa 	305  (7%)
10. Rotterdam 	648  (14%)
Total Votes: 4616

November 18, 2022:
How long have you been running?
1	30+ years 	174  (37%)
2	20 -29 years 	59  (13%)
3	15 - 19 years 	43  (9%)
4	10 - 14 years 	68  (15%)
5	5 - 9 years 	48  (10%)
6	1 -4 years 	39  (8%)
7	< 1 year 	34  (7%)
Total Votes: 465

November 11, 2022:
What is/are the toughest feat(s) to accomplish in track and field?
1	Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	65  (7%)
2	Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	99  (10%)
3	Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	123  (13%)
4	Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	153  (16%)
5	Pole vault 6m+ 	73  (8%)
6	Shot put 20m+ 	56  (6%)
7	Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	162  (17%)
8	Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	92  (10%)
9	Throw the javelin 80m+ 	68  (7%)
10	Triple jump 17m+ 	58  (6%)
Total Votes: 949

November 4, 2022:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
1	Outdoors 	207  (27%)
2	Indoor track 	238  (31%)
3	Treadmill 	318  (42%)
Total Votes: 763

October 28, 2022:
"On which of the continents have you run?"
1	Africa 	124  (8%)
2	Antarctica 	49  (3%)
3	Asia 	102  (7%)
4	Australia 	172  (12%)
5	Europe 	247  (17%)
6	North America 	668  (46%)
7	South America 	101  (7%)
Total Votes: 1463

October 21, 2022:
Which of the following running (athletics) movies have you seen?
1	Chariots of Fire 	144  (14%)
2	Golden Girl 	94  (9%)
3	Marathon Man 	107  (10%)
4	Prefontaine 	118  (12%)
5	Personal Best 	96  (9%)
6	Running Brave 	102  (10%)
7	Without Limits 	107  (10%)
8	St. Ralph 	109  (11%)
9	The Jericho Mile 	93  (9%)
10 None of the above 	56  (5%)
Total Votes: 1026

October 14, 2022:
Should an Olympic athlete be banned for life after their first doping offense?
1	Yes 	994  (84%)
2	No 	124  (11%)
3	No opinion, don't care 	61  (5%)
Total Votes: 1179

October 7, 2022:
Winter is coming! Where do you run or do you cross-train during the winter months?
1	Outdoors 	177  (31%)
2	Indoor track 	133  (23%)
3	Treadmill 	148  (26%)
4	Cross-train by XC skiing 	108  (19%)
Total Votes: 566

September 30, 2022:
What events have you run or are you planning on entering in 2022?
1	5,000m 	960  (8%)
2	10,000m 	1330  (11%)
3	20k or Half-marathon 	1666  (14%)
4	Marathon 	1934  (16%)
5	Ultra 	388  (3%)
6	Sprint triathlon 	1321  (11%)
7Olympic distance triathlon 	1823  (15%)
8	Half-ironman triathlon 	1299  (11%)
9	Ironman triathlon 	835  (7%)
10 None of the above 	402  (3%)
Total Votes: 11958

September 23, 2022:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1	Baseball player 	90  (6%)
2	Basketball player 	170  (11%)
3	Decathlete/Heptathlete 	268  (17%)
4	Football Player 	144  (9%)
5	Hockey player 	100  (6%)
6	Marathoner 	200  (12%)
7	Triathlete 	183  (11%)
8	Soccer player 	158  (10%)
9	XC Skier 	194  (12%)
10	XC/Track runner 	112  (7%)
Total Votes: 1619

September 16, 2022:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1	Asics 	346  (11%)
2	adidas 	332  (11%)
3	Brooks 	336  (11%)
4	Fila 	226  (7%)
5	Mizuno 	305  (10%)
6	New Balance 	349  (11%)
7	Nike 	354  (11%)
8	Puma 	256  (8%)
9	Reebok 	286  (9%)
10	Saucony 	338  (11%)
Total Votes: 3128

September 9, 2022:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
1	Time stamped on-line entry 	615  (26%)
2	Geographical quotas 	263  (11%)
3	Performance standards 	1065  (46%)
4	Lottery 	245  (11%)
5	Other 	134  (6%)
Total Votes: 2322

September 2, 2022:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1	Books, Magazines 	330  (13%)
2	Coaching Services 	239  (10%)
3	Clothing 	341  (14%)
4	Heart Rate Monitor 	272  (11%)
5	Running Shoes 	368  (15%)
6	Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	277  (11%)
7	Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	235  (9%)
8	Sports Watch 	233  (9%)
9	Other 	208  (8%)
Total Votes: 2503

August 26, 2022:
How did you follow/are you following the European Athletics Championships in Munich, Germany?
1	In person 	542  (14%)
2	Television 	1092  (29%)
3	Internet 	1349  (35%)
4	Newspapers 	694  (18%)
5	Not interested 	153  (4%)
Total Votes: 3830

August 19, 2022:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1	Marathon 	196  (10%)
2	Half-Marathon 	233  (12%)
3	10K 	199  (10%)
4	8K 	184  (9%)
5	5K 	215  (11%)
6	Steeplechase 	179  (9%)
7	1500M/Mile 	194  (10%)
8	800M 	192  (10%)
9	Sprints 	179  (9%)
10	Ultras 	185  (9%)
Total Votes: 1956

August 12, 2022:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1	Cycle 	244  (15%)
2	Pool run 	199  (13%)
3	Swim 	203  (13%)
4	Row 	198  (12%)
5	Use elliptical trainer 	192  (12%)
6	XC ski 	188  (12%)
7	Other 	190  (12%)
8	Watch TV 	178  (11%)
Total Votes: 1592

August 5, 2022:
Which of these athletic events did you enjoy the most at the World Athletcis Championships in Eugene?
1	Sprints/hurdles 	257  (13%)
2	Middle distance 	339  (17%)
3	Long distance 	409  (20%)
4	Steeplechase 	224  (11%)
5	Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	200  (10%)
6	Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	189  (9%)
7	Pole vault 	195  (9%)
8	Decathlon/Heptathlon 	240  (12%)
Total Votes: 2053

July 29, 2022:
How did you follow/are you following the World Outdoor Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon
1	In person 	536  (14%)
2	Television 	1086  (29%)
3	Internet 	1341  (35%)
4	Newspapers 	688  (18%)
5	Not interested 	147  (4%)
Total Votes: 3798

July 22, 2022:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1	Patellofemoral Syndrome 	215  (10%)
2	Pulled Hamstring 	233  (11%)
3	Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	242  (11%)
4	Shin Splints 	253  (12%)
5	Stress Fractures 	200  (9%)
6	Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	181  (8%)
7	Achilles Tendonitis 	228  (10%)
8	Plantar Fasciitis 	244  (11%)
9	Hip Bursitis 	193  (9%)
10.Mononucleosis 	184  (8%)
Total Votes: 2173

July 15, 2022:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
1	Drills 	121  (12%)
2	Fartlek 	132  (13%)
3	Hills 	139  (14%)
4	Intervals 	156  (16%)
5	Long Run 	168  (17%)
6	Tempo 	139  (14%)
7	Time Trial 	123  (13%)
Total Votes: 978

July 8, 2022:
How are you following the World Outdoor Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon
1	In person 	157  (12%)
2	Television 	322  (24%)
3	Internet 	468  (35%)
4	Newspapers 	337  (25%)
5	Not interested 	39  (3%)
Total Votes: 1323

July 1, 2022:
What percentage of track and field athletes do you think are doping?
1	0-10% 	71  (8%)
2	11-20% 	140  (15%)
3	21-30% 	238  (26%)
4	31-40% 	112  (12%)
5	41-50% 	95  (10%)
6	51-70% 	155  (17%)
7	71-90% 	83  (9%)
8	91-100%! 	27  (3%)
Total Votes: 921

June 24, 2022:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1	Runner's World 	532  (20%)
2	Running Times 	405  (15%)
3	Track and Field News 	276  (10%)
4	Inside Triathlon 	214  (8%)
5	Triathlete 	235  (9%)
6	Canadian Running 	249  (9%)
7	iRun 	226  (8%)
8	Triathlon Magazine Canada 	166  (6%)
9	220 Magazine 	200  (7%)
10 Other 	169  (6%)
Total Votes: 2672

June 17, 2022:
Should Transgender Athletes Be Eligible for the Olympics?
1	Yes 	511  (18%)
2	No 	1945  (69%)
3	No opinion, don't care 	357  (13%)
Total Votes: 2813

June 10, 2022:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1	Certified course 	286  (13%)
2	Accurate timing 	287  (13%)
3	Traffic-free course 	249  (12%)
4	Aid stations 	227  (11%)
5	T-shirts 	231  (11%)
6	Finisher medals 	217  (10%)
7	Prize money 	207  (10%)
8	Medical services 	218  (10%)
9	Large field 	204  (10%)
Total Votes: 2126

June 3, 2022:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1	Long Runs 	242  (15%)
2	Tempo Runs 	218  (14%)
3	Hill Training 	197  (12%)
4	Pace Intervals 	205  (13%)
5	Speed Intervals 	208  (13%)
6	Running Drills 	185  (12%)
7	Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	173  (11%)
8	Other 	158  (10%)
Total Votes: 1586

May 27, 2022:
Which category of athlete are you?
1	Elite 	384  (15%)
2	Fitness 	755  (29%)
3	Recreational 	928  (35%)
4	Recreational - competitive 	491  (19%)
5	Other? 	82  (3%)
Total Votes: 2640

May 20, 2022:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.33 set on July 12th, 2019 by Sifan Hassan. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1	Never 	181  (22%)
2	50 years 	207  (25%)
3	25 years 	151  (18%)
4	10 years 	124  (15%)
5	5 years 	84  (10%)
6	1-4 years 	93  (11%)
Total Votes: 840

May 13, 2022:
Which sport(s) has/have the greatest drug problem?
1	Athletics 	88  (10%)
2	Baseball 	76  (9%)
3	Basketball 	75  (8%)
4	Cycling 	148  (17%)
5	Football 	132  (15%)
6	Hockey 	95  (11%)
7	Soccer 	63  (7%)
8	Swimming 	93  (10%)
9	Tennis 	66  (7%)
10 	Other 	53  (6%)
	Total Votes: 889

May 6, 2022:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1	Cushioned 	258  (13%)
2	Motion Control 	235  (12%)
3	Neutral 	292  (15%)
4	Performance 	223  (11%)
5	Racing 	225  (11%)
6	Stability 	287  (15%)
7	Trail 	234  (12%)
8	Other 	216  (11%)
Total Votes: 1970

April 29, 2022:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
1	Sports drink 	155  (17%)
2	Water 	170  (18%)
3	Chocolate milk 	161  (18%)
4	Soft drink 	139  (15%)
5	Beer 	145  (16%)
6	Other 	150  (16%)
Total Votes: 920

April 22, 2022:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race?
1	No warm-up 	24  (4%)
2	Depends on the race distance 	140  (25%)
3	5 minutes 	50  (9%)
4	10 minutes 	62  (11%)
5	15 minutes 	77  (14%)
6	20 minutes 	90  (16%)
7	30 minutes 	49  (9%)
8	> 30 minutes 	64  (12%)
Total Votes: 556

April 15, 2022:
Which is your favourite running season?
1	Summer 	980  (27%)
2	Winter 	396  (11%)
3	Spring 	892  (24%)
4	Fall 	1254  (34%)
5	No opinion 	156  (4%)
Total Votes: 3678

April 8, 2022:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1	Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	202  (13%)
2	Lynn Jennings 	146  (9%)
3	Nina Kuscsik 	142  (9%)
4	Kathrine Switzer 	179  (11%)
5	Joan Ullyot 	135  (9%)
6	Grete Waitz 	183  (12%)
7	Paula Radcliffe 	182  (12%)
8	Shalane Flanagan 	164  (10%)
9	Deena Kastor 	115  (7%)
10 Uta Pippig 	133  (8%)
Total Votes: 1581

April 1, 2022:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1	Certified course 	265  (14%)
2	Accurate timing 	266  (14%)
3	Traffic-free course 	230  (12%)
4	Aid stations 	208  (11%)
5	T-shirts 	212  (11%)
6	Finisher medals 	198  (10%)
7	Prize money 	188  (10%)
8	Medical services 	199  (10%)
9	Large field 	185  (9%)
Total Votes: 1951

March 25, 2022:
What is/are your favourite sport(s) of the summer Olympics?
1	Athletics - track 	136  (8%)
2	Athletics - marathon 	261  (16%)
3	Cycling - road 	103  (6%)
4	Cycling - track 	70  (4%)
5	Swimming 	273  (16%)
6	Triathlon 	716  (43%)
7	Other 	113  (7%)
Total Votes: 1672

March 18, 2022:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1	Never run one 	95  (2%)
2	Sub 2:20 	33  (1%)
3	2:20 to 2:30 	56  (1%)
4	2:30 to 2:40 	133  (3%)
5	2:40 to 2:50 	240  (6%)
6	2:50 to 3:00 	351  (9%)
7	3:00 to 3:20 	568  (14%)
8	3:20 to 3:40 	672  (17%)
9	3:40 to 4:00 	705  (18%)
10 4:00 Plus 	1099  (28%)
Total Votes: 3952

March 11, 2022:
These marathons were rated as best in category by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1	Best Views: Big Sur 	230  (9%)
2	Best Urban: Los Angeles 	248  (10%)
3	Most Underrated: Baystate 	277  (11%)
4	For Running History Nerds: Eugene 	254  (10%)
5	Best Vibe: Kauai 	231  (9%)
6	London 	254  (10%)
7	The Major We Want to Run Right Now: Berlin 	260  (11%)
8	Greenest: Banff 	239  (10%)
9	Best for PR-Seekers: California International Marathon 	236  (10%)
10 Best Party: Médoc 	230  (9%)
Total Votes: 2459

March 4, 2022:
Which of the following distance running events is/are the most demanding?
1	1500M/Mile 	89  (13%)
2	3000M Steeplechase 	134  (19%)
3	5000M/10000M 	107  (16%)
4	Marathon 	215  (31%)
5	Cross-Country 	143  (21%)
Total Votes: 688

February 25, 2022:
What is your "coach status?
1	In person coach 	373  (21%)
2	Internet coach 	91  (5%)
3	Internet program 	276  (16%)
4	Peer group 	209  (12%)
5	Self coached 	133  (8%)
6	Combination of above 	690  (39%)
Total Votes: 1772

February 18, 2022:
Which of the following marathons would you run if you had an unlimited amount of time to train and cost was not an issue?
1	Berlin 	188  (4%)
2	Boston 	783  (17%)
3	Chicago 	391  (9%)
4	Honolulu 	221  (5%)
5	London 	826  (18%)
6	Los Angeles 	256  (6%)
7	Marine Corps 	111  (2%)
8	New York 	835  (18%)
9	Ottawa 	299  (7%)
10	Rotterdam 	642  (14%)
Total Votes: 4552

February 11, 2022:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1	Asics 	335  (11%)
2	adidas 	322  (11%)
3	Brooks 	325  (11%)
4	Fila 	218  (7%)
5	Mizuno 	296  (10%)
6	New Balance 	339  (11%)
7	Nike 	343  (11%)
8	Puma 	247  (8%)
9	Reebok 	276  (9%)
10	Saucony 	328  (11%)
Total Votes: 3029

February 4, 2022:
Which of the following do you use frequently pre, during and post exercise - training and/or competing?
1 Beer 	176  (8%)
2	Energy Bars 	307  (14%)
3	Energy Gels 	365  (16%)
4	Sports drinks 	519  (23%)
5	Water 	264  (12%)
6	Other 	258  (12%)
7	Non-alcoholic Beer 	350  (16%)
Total Votes: 2239

January 28, 2022:
In regards to the IAAF ruling on limiting testosterone levels for DSD/Intersex athletes?
1	I agree with the IAAF ruling regarding events from 400M to the Mile 	321  (11%)
2	The ruling should apply to all events 	2197  (73%)
3	The ruling is wrong and there should be no limits 	352  (12%)
4	No Opinion 	141  (5%)
Total Votes: 3011

January 21, 2022:
Should marathons restrict entry to serious runners by imposing time standards similar to those at the BostonMarathon?
1	Yes 	779  (78%)
2	No 	125  (12%)
3	No opinion, don't care 	98  (10%)
Total Votes: 1002

January 14, 2022:
What is the highest mileage you have run in one week in the last year?
1 100 miles or more (160km+) 	82  (12%)
2 60 - 100 (100 - 160) 	94  (14%)
3 40 - 60 (64 - 100) 	142  (21%)
4 20 - 40 (32 - 64) 	167  (24%)
5 < 20 (<32) 	202  (29%)
Total Votes: 687	

January 7, 2022:
What events are you planning on entering in 2022 - COVID permitting?
1 5,000m 	953  (8%)
2 10,000m 	1324  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	1660  (14%)
4 Marathon 	1928  (16%)
5 Ultra 	382  (3%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	1315  (11%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	1817  (15%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	1293  (11%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	829  (7%)
10 None of the above 	396  (3%)
Total Votes: 11897

December 31, 2021:
Will you.did you train on Christmas Day?
1	Regular workout 	908  (51%)
2	Abbreviated workout 	721  (40%)
3	No 	98  (6%)
4	No, I do not train! 	54  (3%)
Total Votes: 1781

December 24, 2021:
What factors do you consider before entering a race?
1 Race distance 	184  (18%)
2 Course terrain 	134  (13%)
3 Prize money 	109  (10%)
4 Charity involved 	103  (10%)
5 Location 	169  (16%)
6 Weather 	180  (17%)
7 Entry fee 	171  (16%)
Total Votes: 1050

December 17, 2021:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	203  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	222  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	231  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	241  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures 	190  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	173  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	216  (10%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	232  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	185  (9%)
10. Mononucleosis 	176  (9%)
Total Votes: 2069

December 10, 2021:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	318  (13%)
2 Coaching Services 	229  (10%)
3 Clothing 	329  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	262  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	356  (15%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	266  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	225  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	222  (9%)
9 Other 	198  (8%)
Total Votes: 2405	

December 3, 2021:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1	Marathon 	186  (10%)
2	Half-Marathon 	223  (12%)
3	10K 	189  (10%)
4	8K 	174  (9%)
5	5K 	204  (11%)
6	Steeplechase 	169  (9%)
7	1500M/Mile 	183  (10%)
8	800M 	182  (10%)
9	Sprints 	169  (9%)
10 	Ultras 	175  (9%)
Total Votes: 1854

Novermber 26, 2021:
Should Transgender Athletes Be Eligible for the Olympics?
1	Yes 	511  (18%)
2	No 	1932  (69%)
3	No opinion, don't care 	357  (13%)
Total Votes: 2800

Novermber 19, 2021:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
1	Not in a relationship 	467  (26%)
2	Helped it 	697  (39%)
3	Hurt it 	333  (19%)
4	No effect 	191  (11%)
5	Other 	79  (4%)
Total Votes: 1767

Novermber 12, 2021:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1	Certified course 	259  (14%)
2	Accurate timing 	261  (14%)
3	Traffic-free course 	225  (12%)
4	Aid stations 	204  (11%)
5	T-shirts 	208  (11%)
6	Finisher medals 	194  (10%)
7	Prize money 	184  (10%)
8	Medical services 	195  (10%)
9	Large field 	181  (9%)
Total Votes: 1911

November 5, 2021:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1	Cycle 	235  (15%)
2	Pool run 	191  (13%)
3	Swim 	194  (13%)
4   Row 	190  (12%)
5	Use elliptical trainer 	184  (12%)
6	XC ski 	180  (12%)
7	Other 	181  (12%)
8	Watch TV 	170  (11%)
Total Votes: 1525

October 29, 2021:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1	Runner's World 	523  (20%)
2	Running Times 	397  (15%)
3	Track and Field News 	269  (10%)
4	Inside Triathlon 	207  (8%)
5	Triathlete 	228  (9%)
6	Canadian Running 	241  (9%)
7	iRun 	219  (8%)
8	Triathlon Magazine Canada 	159  (6%)
9	220 Magazine 	193  (7%)
10 Other 	161  (6%)
Total Votes: 2597

October 22, 2021:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
1	Outdoors 	165  (39%)
2	Indoor track 	123  (29%)
3	Treadmill 	138  (32%)
Total Votes: 426

October 15, 2021:
Which sport(s) has/have the greatest drug problem?
1	Athletics 	79  (10%)
2	Baseball 	68  (8%)
3	Basketball 	67  (8%)
4	Cycling 	139  (17%)
5	Football 	124  (15%)
6	Hockey 	87  (11%)
7	Soccer 	55  (7%)
8	Swimming 	84  (10%)
9	Tennis 	58  (7%)
10	Other 	45  (6%)
Total Votes: 806

October 8, 2021:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
1	Drills 	111  (12%)
2	Fartlek 	120  (13%)
3	Hills 	129  (14%)
4	Intervals 	144  (16%)
5	Long Run 	158  (17%)
6	Tempo 	128  (14%)
7	Time Trial 	113  (13%)
Total Votes: 903

October 1, 2021:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1	Books, Magazines 	310  (13%)
2	Coaching Services 	223  (10%)
3	Clothing 	322  (14%)
4	Heart Rate Monitor 	256  (11%)
5	Running Shoes 	349  (15%)
6	Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	259  (11%)
7	Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	219  (9%)
8	Sports Watch 	215  (9%)
9	Other 	192  (8%)
Total Votes: 2345

September 24, 2021:
These marathons were rated as best in category by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1	Best Views: Big Sur 	225  (9%)
2	Best Urban: Los Angeles 	243  (10%)
3	Most Underrated: Baystate 	272  (11%)
4	For Running History Nerds: Eugene 	249  (10%)
5	Best Vibe: Kauai 	226  (9%)
6	London 	249  (10%)
7	The Major We Want to Run Right Now: Berlin 	255  (11%)
8	Greenest: Banff 	234  (10%)
9	Best for PR-Seekers: California International Marathon 	231  (10%)
10	Best Party: Médoc 	225  (9%)
Total Votes: 2409

September 17, 2021:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.33 set on July 12th, 2019 by Sifan Hassan. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1 Never 	180  (22%)
2 50 years 	207  (25%)
3 25 years 	150  (18%)
4 10 years 	121  (15%)
5 5 years 	84  (10%)
6 1-4 years 	92  (11%)
Total Votes: 834

September 10, 2021:
Which is your favourite running season?
1 Summer 	973  (27%)
2 Winter 	390  (11%)
3 Spring 	884  (24%)
4 Fall 	1246  (34%)
5 No opinion 	150  (4%)
Total Votes: 3643

September 3, 2021:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	327  (11%)
2 adidas 	315  (11%)
3 Brooks 	318  (11%)
4 Fila 	212  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	289  (10%)
6 New Balance 	332  (11%)
7 Nike 	335  (11%)
8 Puma 	241  (8%)
9 Reebok 	269  (9%)
10 Saucony 	320  (11%)
Total Votes: 2958

August 27, 2021:
What is/are the toughest feat(s) to accomplish in track and field?
1 Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	60  (7%)
2 Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	93  (10%)
3 Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	118  (13%)
4 Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	148  (16%)
5 Pole vault 6m+ 	68  (8%)
6 Shot put 20m+ 	51  (6%)
7 Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	156  (17%)
8 Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	87  (10%)
9 Throw the javelin 80m+ 	63  (7%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	53  (6%)
Total Votes: 897

August 20, 2021:
Which of these athletic events did you enjoy the most at the Tokyo Olympic Games?
1 Sprints/hurdles 	246  (13%)
2 Middle distance 	325  (17%)
3 Long distance 	398  (20%)
4 Steeplechase 	213  (11%)
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	189  (10%)
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	178  (9%)
7 Pole vault 	185  (9%)
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon 	230  (12%)
Total Votes: 1964

August 13, 2021:
In regards to the IAAF ruling on limiting testosterone levels for female athletes:
1 I agree with the IAAF ruling regarding events from 400M to the Mile 	147  (6%)
2 The ruling should apply to all events 	1701  (73%)
3 The ruling is wrong and there should be no limits 	352  (15%)
4 No Opinion 	141  (6%)
Total Votes: 2341

August 6, 2021:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1 Never run one 	94  (2%)
2 Sub 2:20 	33  (1%)
3 2:20 to 2:30 	56  (1%)
4 2:30 to 2:40 	133  (3%)
5 2:40 to 2:50 	237  (6%)
6 2:50 to 3:00 	351  (9%)
7 3:00 to 3:20 	567  (14%)
8 3:20 to 3:40 	672  (17%)
9 3:40 to 4:00 	705  (18%)
10 4:00 Plus 	1099  (28%)
Total Votes: 3947

July 30, 2021:
Which of the following do you use frequently pre, during and post exercise - training and/or competing?
1 Beer 	170  (8%)
2 Energy Bars 	301  (14%)
3 Energy Gels 	359  (16%)
4 Sports drinks 	512  (23%)
5 Water 	254  (12%)
6 Other 	251  (11%)
7 Non-alcoholic Beer 	344  (16%)
Total Votes: 2191

July 23, 2021:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	195  (13%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	142  (9%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	138  (9%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	173  (11%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	131  (9%)
6 Grete Waitz 	176  (11%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	177  (12%)
8 Shalane Flanagan 	160  (10%)
9 Deena Kastor 	111  (7%)
10 Uta Pippig 	128  (8%)
Total Votes: 1531

July 16, 2021:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1	Long Runs 	240  (15%)
2	Tempo Runs 	216  (14%)
3	Hill Training 	195  (12%)
4	Pace Intervals 	203  (13%)
5	Speed Intervals 	206  (13%)
6	Running Drills 	183  (12%)
7	Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	171  (11%)
8	Other 	156  (10%)
Total Votes: 1570

July 9, 2021:
What events are you planning on entering this year - COVID permitting?
1 5,000m 	947  (8%)
2 10,000m 	1319  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	1655  (14%)
4 Marathon 	1923  (16%)
5 Ultra 	377  (3%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	1310  (11%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	1812  (15%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	1288  (11%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	824  (7%)
10. None of the above 	391  (3%)
Total Votes: 11846

July 2, 2021:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
1 Sprints/hurdles 	238  (13%)
2 Middle distance 	317  (17%)
3 Long distance 	389  (20%)
4 Steeplechase 	206  (11%)
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	182  (10%)
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	171  (9%)
7 Pole vault 	178  (9%)
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon 	223  (12%)
Total Votes: 1904

June 25, 2021:
What percentage of track and field athletes do you think are doping?
1 0-10% 	71  (8%)
2 11-20% 	140  (15%)
3 21-30% 	238  (26%)
4 31-40% 	111  (12%)
5 41-50% 	92  (10%)
6 51-70% 	151  (17%)
7 71-90% 	83  (9%)
8 91-100%! 	26  (3%)
Total Votes: 912

June 18, 2021:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	197  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	216  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	225  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	234  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures 	185  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	167  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	210  (10%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	225  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	179  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	171  (9%)
Total Votes: 2009

June 11, 2021:
Which category of athlete are you?
1 Elite 	376  (14%)
2 Fitness 	746  (29%)
3 Recreational 	920  (35%)
4 Recreational - competitive 	483  (19%)
5 Other? 	73  (3%)
Total Votes: 2598

June 4, 2021:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player 	84  (5%)
2 Basketball player 	164  (11%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete 	262  (17%)
4 Football Player 	138  (9%)
5 Hockey player 	94  (6%)
6 Marathoner 	192  (12%)
7 Triathlete 	176  (11%)
8 Soccer player 	151  (10%)
9 XC Skier 	187  (12%)
10 XC/Track runner 	105  (7%)
Total Votes: 1553

May 28, 2021:
Should the Tokyo Olympics proceed as scheduled?
1	Yes 	1035  (50%)
2	No, should be cancelled 	719  (34%)
3	No, should be postponed 	237  (11%)
4	No opinion 	99  (5%)
Total Votes: 2090

May 21, 2021:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1	Cushioned 	250  (13%)
2	Motion Control 	226  (12%)
3	Neutral 	284  (15%)
4	Performance 	215  (11%)
5	Racing 	217  (11%)
6	Stability 	279  (15%)
7	Trail 	226  (12%)
8	Other 	209  (11%)
Total Votes: 1906

May 14, 2021:
Should Transgender Athletes Be Eligible for the Olympics?
1 Yes 	510  (18%)
2 No 	1919  (69%)
3 No opinion, don't care 	357  (13%)
Total Votes: 2786

May 7, 2021:
Which of the following marathons would you run if you had an unlimited amount of time to train and cost was not an issue?
1 Berlin 	180  (4%)
2 Boston 	775  (17%)
3 Chicago 	384  (9%)
4 Honolulu 	214  (5%)
5 London 	818  (18%)
6 Los Angeles 	249  (6%)
7 Marine Corps 	104  (2%)
8 New York 	828  (18%)
9 Ottawa 	292  (7%)
10 Rotterdam 	635  (14%)
Total Votes: 4479

April 30, 2021:
In regards to the IAAF ruling on limiting testosterone levels for female athletes:
1 I gree with the IAAF ruling regarding events from 800M to the Mile 	147  (6%)
2 The ruling should apply to all events 	1694  (73%)
3 The ruling is wrong and there should be no limits 	351  (15%)
4 No Opinion 	141  (6%)
Total Votes: 2333	

April 23, 2021:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	303  (13%)
2 Coaching Services 	219  (10%)
3 Clothing 	315  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	251  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	343  (15%)
6  Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	253  (11%)	Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	215  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	211  (9%)
9 Other 	187  (8%)
Total Votes: 2297

April 16, 2021:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1 Runner's World 	516  (20%)
2 Running Times 	391  (15%)
3 Track and Field News 	264  (10%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	203  (8%)
5 Triathlete 	224  (9%)
6 Canadian Running 	237  (9%)
7 iRun 	214  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	155  (6%)
9 220 Magazine 	189  (7%)
10. Other 	157  (6%)
Total Votes: 2550

April 9, 2021:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	317  (11%)
2 adidas 	306  (11%)
3 Brooks 	309  (11%)
4 Fila 	205  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	280  (10%)
6 New Balance 	322  (11%)
7 Nike 	325  (11%)
8 Puma 	234  (8%)
9 Reebok 	261  (9%)
10	Saucony 	312  (11%)
Total Votes: 2871

April 2, 2021:
Which of the following distance running events is/are the most demanding?
1	1500M/Mile 	82  (13%)
2	3000M Steeplechase 	126  (19%)
3	5000M/10000M 	101  (15%)
4	Marathon 	208  (32%)
5	Cross-Country 	137  (21%)
Total Votes: 654

March 26, 2021:
What workouts are you doing during the current COVID-19 crisis?
1 Running 	743  (47%)
2 Cycling 	394  (25%)
3 Walking 	147  (9%)
4 Weight training 	129  (8%)
5 Yoga, Pilates, etc. 	110  (7%)
6 None of the above 	59  (4%)
Total Votes: 1582

March 19, 2021:
What events have you cancelled in 2020 or 2021 because of COVID-19?
1 5,000m 	943  (8%)
2 10,000m 	1316  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	1652  (14%)
4 Marathon 	1920  (16%)
5 Ultra 	374  (3%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	1307  (11%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	1809  (15%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	1285  (11%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	821  (7%)
10 None of the above 	387  (3%)
Total Votes: 11814

March 12, 2021:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
1 Drills 	108  (12%)
2 Fartlek 	117  (13%)
3 Hills 	125  (14%)
4 Intervals 	140  (16%)
5 Long Run 	155  (18%)
6 Tempo 	123  (14%)
7 Time Trial 	110  (13%)
Total Votes: 878

March 5, 2021:
These marathons were rated as best in category by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Best Views: Big Sur 	221  (9%)
2 Best Urban: Los Angeles 	239  (10%)
3 Most Underrated: Baystate 	268  (11%)
4 For Running History Nerds: Eugene 	245  (10%)
5 Best Vibe: Kauai 	222  (9%)
6 London 	245  (10%)
7 The Major We Want to Run Right Now: Berlin 	251  (11%)
8 Greenest: Banff 	230  (10%)
9 Best for PR-Seekers: California International Marathon 	227  (10%)
10 Best Party: Médoc 	221  (9%)
Total Votes: 2369

February 26, 2021:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
1 Not in a relationship 	467  (27%)
2 Helped it 	695  (39%)
3 Hurt it 	330  (19%)
4 No effect 	191  (11%)
5 Other 	79  (4%)
Total Votes: 1762	

February 19, 2021:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1 Never run one 	92  (2%)
2 Sub 2:20 	33  (1%)
3 2:20 to 2:30 	56  (1%)
4 2:30 to 2:40 	133  (3%)
5 2:40 to 2:50 	233  (6%)
6 2:50 to 3:00 	350  (9%)
7 3:00 to 3:20 	565  (14%)
8 3:20 to 3:40 	672  (17%)
9 3:40 to 4:00 	705  (18%)
10 4:00 Plus 	1098  (28%)
Total Votes: 3937

February 12, 2021:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon 	180  (10%)
2 Half-Marathon 	217  (12%)
3 10K 	183  (10%)
4 8K 	168  (9%)
5 5K 	196  (11%)
6 Steeplechase 	163  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile 	175  (10%)
8 800M 	175  (10%)
9 Sprints 	163  (9%)
10 Ultras 	169  (9%)
Total Votes: 1789

February 5, 2021:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
1	Sprints/hurdles 	231  (13%)
2	Middle distance 	307  (17%)
3	Long distance 	381  (21%)
4	Steeplechase 	197  (11%)
5	Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	175  (10%)
6	Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	164  (9%)
7	Pole vault 	170  (9%)
8	Decathlon/Heptathlon 	216  (12%)
Total Votes: 1841

January 29, 2021:
"On which of the continents have you run?"
1	Africa 	111  (8%)
2	Antarctica 	37  (3%)
3	Asia 	89  (6%)
4	Australia 	159  (12%)
5	Europe 	233  (17%)
6	North America 	653  (48%)
7	South America 	89  (6%)
Total Votes: 1371

January 22, 2021:
Which of the following do you use frequently pre, during and post exercise - training and/or competing?
1 Beer 	161  (8%)
2 Energy Bars 	291  (14%)
3 Energy Gels 	350  (16%)
4 Sports drinks 	502  (24%)
5 Water 	241  (11%)
6 Other 	242  (11%)
7 Non-alcoholic Beer 	335  (16%)
Total Votes: 2122

January 15, 2021:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.33 set on July 12th by Sifan Hassan. 
Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1	Never 	176  (21%)
2	50 years 	207  (25%)
3	25 years 	149  (18%)
4	10 years 	121  (15%)
5	5 years 	84  (10%)
6	1-4 years 	92  (11%)
Total Votes: 829

January 8, 2021:
What events have you cancelled in 2020 because of COVID-19?
1 5,000m 	928  (8%)
2 10,000m 	1303  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	1638  (14%)
4 Marathon 	1907  (16%)
5 Ultra 	362  (3%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	1295  (11%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	1797  (15%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	1273  (11%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	809  (7%)
10 None of the above 	375  (3%)
Total Votes: 11687

January 1, 2021:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
1 Time stamped on-line entry 	607  (27%)
2 Geographical quotas 	255  (11%)
3 Performance standards 	1053  (46%)
4 Lottery 	237  (10%)
5 Other 	126  (6%)
Total Votes: 2278

December 25, 2020:
Will you train on Christmas Day?
1 Regular workout 	205  (54%)
2 Abbreviated workout 	98  (26%)
3 No 	47  (12%)
4 No, I do not train! 	30  (8%)
Total Votes: 380

December 18, 2020:
In regards to the IAAF ruling on limiting testosterone levels for female athletes:
1 I agree with the IAAF ruling regarding events from 400M to the Mile 	146  (6%)
2 The ruling should apply to all events 	1689  (73%)
3 The ruling is wrong and there should be no limits 	350  (15%)
4 No Opinion 	141  (6%)
Total Votes: 2326

December 11, 2020:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1 Runner's World 508 (20%)
2 Running Times 385 (15%)
3 Track and Field News 259 (10%)
4 Inside Triathlon 198 (8%)
5 Triathlete 218 (9%)
6 Canadian Running 231 (9%)
7 iRun 209 (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 150 (6%)
9 220 Magazine 184 (7%)
10 Other 152 (6%)
Total Votes: 2494

December 4, 2020:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	192  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	210  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	219  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	225  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures 	181  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	162  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	205  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	217  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	174  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	167  (9%)
Total Votes: 1952

November 27, 2020:
 Which of the following marathons would you run if you had an unlimited amount of time to train and cost was not an issue?
1 Berlin 	178  (4%)
2 Boston 	772  (17%)
3 Chicago 	381  (9%)
4 Honolulu 	211  (5%)
5 London 	815  (18%)
6 Los Angeles 	246  (6%)
7 Marine Corps 	102  (2%)
8 New York 	825  (19%)
9 Ottawa 	290  (7%)
10 Rotterdam 	633  (14%)
Total Votes: 4453

November 20, 2020:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	249  (13%)
2 Accurate timing 	253  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course 	219  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	199  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	201  (11%)
6 Finisher medals 	189  (10%)
7 Prize money 	179  (10%)
8 Medical services 	187  (10%)
9 Large field 	176  (10%)
Total Votes: 1852

November 13, 2020:
Which of the following have you purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	297  (13%)
2 Coaching Services 	217  (10%)
3 Clothing 	309  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	248  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	339  (15%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 249  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	213  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	209  (9%)
9 Other 	185  (8%)
Total Votes: 2266

November 6, 2020:
What percentage of track and field athletes do you think are doping?
1 0-10% 	71  (8%)
2 11-20% 	139  (15%)
3 21-30% 	238  (26%)
4 31-40% 	111  (12%)
5 41-50% 	91  (10%)
6 51-70% 	151  (17%)
7 71-90% 	83  (9%)
8 91-100%! 	23  (3%)
Total Votes: 907

October 30, 2020:
Which category of athlete are you?
1 Elite 	368  (14%)
2 Fitness 	738  (29%)
3 Recreational 	913  (36%)
4 Recreational - competitive 	473  (18%)
5 Other? 	66  (3%)
Total Votes: 2558

October 23, 2020:
Which is your favourite running season?
1 Summer 	968  (27%)
2 Winter 	385  (11%)
3 Spring 	878  (24%)
4 Fall 	1240  (34%)
5 No opinion 	145  (4%)
Total Votes: 3616

October 16, 2020:
Which of the following running (athletics) movies have you seen?
1	Chariots of Fire 	130  (14%)
2	Golden Girl 	82  (9%)
3	Marathon Man 	94  (10%)
4	Prefontaine 	105  (12%)
5	Personal Best 	82  (9%)
6	Running Brave 	90  (10%)
7	Without Limits 	94  (10%)
8	St. Ralph 	97  (11%)
9	The Jericho Mile 	81  (9%)
10	None of the above 	44  (5%)
Total Votes: 899

October 9, 2020:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
1 Outdoors 	157  (39%)
2 Indoor track 	118  (29%)
3 Treadmill 	132  (32%)
Total Votes: 407

October 2, 2020:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	192  (13%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	138  (9%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	136  (9%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	168  (11%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	129  (9%)
6 Grete Waitz 	172  (11%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	175  (12%)
8 Shalane Flanagan 	158  (11%)
9 Deena Kastor 	109  (7%)
10. Uta Pippig 	126  (8%)
Total Votes: 1503

September 25, 2020:
What workouts are you doing during the current COVID-19 crisis?
1 Running 	727  (48%)
2 Cycling 	378  (25%)
3 Walking 	133  (9%)
4 Weight training 	115  (8%)
5 Yoga, Pilates, etc. 	97  (6%)
6 None of the above 	49  (3%)
Total Votes: 1499

September 18, 2020:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1 Cycle 	230  (16%)
2 Pool run 	186  (13%)
3 Swim 	188  (13%)
4 Row 	184  (12%)
5 Use elliptical trainer 	177  (12%)
6 XC ski 	175  (12%)
7 Other 	176  (12%)
8 Watch TV 	165  (11%)
Total Votes: 1481

September 11, 2020:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your
"significant other"?
1 Not in a relationship 139 (16%)
2 Helped it 220 (25%)
3 Hurt it 407 (47%)
4 No effect 72 (8%)
5 Other 29 (3%)
Total Votes: 867

September 4, 2020:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	305  (11%)
2 adidas 	294  (11%)
3 Brooks 	297  (11%)
4 Fila 	197  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	269  (10%)
6 New Balance 	311  (11%)
7 Nike 	313  (11%)
8 Puma 	225  (8%)
9 Reebok 	250  (9%)
10 Saucony 	300  (11%)
Total Votes: 2761


August 28, 2020:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player  80  (5%)
2 Basketball player  160  (11%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete  256  (17%)
4 Football Player  134  (9%)
5 Hockey player  90  (6%)
6 Marathoner  188  (12%)
7 Triathlete  172  (11%)
8 Soccer player 	147  (10%)
9 XC Skier 181  (12%)
10 XC/Track runner 98  (7%)
Total Votes: 1506

August 21, 2020:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs 	237  (15%)
2 Tempo Runs 	213  (14%)
3 Hill Training 	192  (12%)
4 Pace Intervals  200  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals 202  (13%)
6 Running Drills  180  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc. 168  (11%)
8 Other 153  (10%)
Total Votes: 1545

August 14, 2020:
These marathons were rated as best in category by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Best Views: Big Sur  212  (9%)
2 Best Urban: Los Angeles  230  (10%)
3 Most Underrated: Baystate  259  (11%)
4 For Running History Nerds: Eugene 	236  (10%)
5 Best Vibe: Kauai  213  (9%)
6 London  235  (10%)
7 The Major We Want to Run Right Now: Berlin 	242  (11%)
8 Greenest: Banff  220  (10%)
9 Best for PR-Seekers: California International Marathon  218  (10%)
10 Best Party: Médoc 	211  (9%)
Total Votes: 2276

August 7, 2020:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
1 Sports drink 148 (17%)
2 Water 162 (18%)
3 Chocolate milk 154 (18%)
4 Soft drink 132 (15%)
5 Beer 138 (16%)
6 Other 142 (16%)
Total Votes: 876

July 31, 2020:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
1 Drills 	103  (12%)
2 Fartlek 	112  (13%)
3 Hills 	119  (14%)
4 Intervals 	132  (16%)
5 Long Run 	149  (18%)
6 Tempo 	118  (14%)
7 Time Trial 	105  (13%)
Total Votes: 838

July 24, 2020:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon 170  (10%)
2 Half-Marathon 205  (12%)
3 10K 	171  (10%)
4 8K 	158  (9%)
5 5K 	186  (11%)
6 Steeplechase 	153  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile 	165  (10%)
8 800M 	164  (10%)
9 Sprints 	152  (9%)
10 Ultras 	159  (9%)
Total Votes: 1683

July 17, 2020:
These marathons were rated as best in category by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Best Views: Big Sur 	207  (9%)
2 Best Urban: Los Angeles 	225  (10%)
3 Most Underrated: Baystate 	254  (11%)
4 For Running History Nerds: Eugene 	231  (10%)
5 Best Vibe: Kauai 	208  (9%)
6 London 	230  (10%)
7 The Major We Want to Run Right Now: Berlin 	237  (11%)
8 Greenest: Banff 	215  (10%)
9 Best for PR-Seekers: California International Marathon  213  (10%)
10 Best Party: Médoc 	206  (9%)
Total Votes: 2226

July 10, 2020:
Which of the following marathons would you run if you had an unlimited amount of time to train and cost was not an issue?
1 Berlin 	175  (4%)
2 Boston 	769  (17%)
3 Chicago 	377  (9%)
4 Honolulu 	207  (5%)
5 London 	810  (18%)
6 Los Angeles 	243  (6%)
7 Marine Corps 	99  (2%)
8 New York 	821  (19%)
9 Ottawa 	287  (6%)
10 Rotterdam 	629  (14%)
Total Votes: 4417

July 3, 2020:
In regards to the IAAF ruling on limiting testosterone levels for female athletes:
1 I agree with the IAAF ruling regarding events from 800M to the Mile 	145  (6%)
2 The ruling should apply to all events 	1681  (73%)
3 The ruling is wrong and there should be no limits 	350  (15%)
4 No Opinion 	141  (6%)
Total Votes: 2317

June 26, 2020:
What is your "coach status?
1 In person coach 371  (21%)
2 Internet coach  91  (5%)
3 Internet program 276  (16%)
4 Peer group  209  (12%)
5 Self coached  129  (7%)
6 Combination of above  690  (39%)
Total Votes: 1766

June 19, 2020:
Should an Olympic athlete be banned for life after their first doping offense?
1 Yes 	979  (84%)
2 No 	124  (11%)
3 No opinion, don't care  61  (5%)
Total Votes: 1164

June 12, 2020:
What is/are the toughest feat(s) to accomplish in track and field?
1 Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	56  (7%)
2 Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	89  (10%)
3 Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	114  (13%)
4 Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	143  (17%)
5 Pole vault 6m+ 	63  (7%)
6 Shot put 20m+ 	47  (6%)
7 Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	152  (18%)
8 Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	82  (10%)
9 Throw the javelin 80m+ 	59  (7%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	49  (6%)
Total Votes: 854

June 5, 2020:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1 Never run one 	91  (2%)
2 Sub 2:20 	32  (1%)
3 2:20 to 2:30 	56  (1%)
4 2:30 to 2:40 	133  (3%)
5 2:40 to 2:50 	227  (6%)
6 2:50 to 3:00 	349  (9%)
7 3:00 to 3:20 	563  (14%)
8 3:20 to 3:40 	671  (17%)
9 3:40 to 4:00 	704  (18%)
10 4:00 Plus 	1098  (28%)
Total Votes: 3924

May 29, 2020:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	281  (13%)
2 Coaching Services 	206  (10%)
3 Clothing 	294  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	237  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	325  (15%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	236  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	201  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	198  (9%)
9 Other 	174  (8%)
Total Votes: 2152

May 22, 2020:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	184  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	203  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	210  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	214  (11%)
5 Stress Fractures 	174  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	155  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	197  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	209  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	166  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	160  (9%)
Total Votes: 1872

May 15, 2020:
What events have you cancelled this year because of COVID-19?
1 5,000m 	329  (8%)
2 10,000m 	464  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	563  (14%)
4 Marathon 	451  (11%)
5 Ultra 	207  (5%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	719  (17%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	549  (13%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	343  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	277  (7%)
10 None of the above 	213  (5%)
Total Votes: 4115

May 8, 2020:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
1 Sprints/hurdles 	219  (13%)
2 Middle distance 	293  (17%)
3 Long distance 	366  (21%)
4 Steeplechase 	184  (11%)
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	164  (9%)
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	153  (9%)
7 Pole vault 	157  (9%)
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon 	204  (12%)
Total Votes: 1740

May 1, 2020:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned 	245  (13%)
2 Motion Control 	220  (12%)
3 Neutral 	278  (15%)
4 Performance 	209  (11%)
5 Racing 	211  (11%)
6 Stability 	274  (15%)
7 Trail 	221  (12%)
8 Other 	204  (11%)
Total Votes: 1862

April 24, 2020:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
1 Internet 	186  (27%)
2 Television 	102  (15%)
3 Radio 	96  (14%)
4 Newspapers 	98  (14%)
5 Magazines 	121  (17%)
6 Other 	90  (13%)
Total Votes: 693

April 17, 2020:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	297  (11%)
2 adidas 	286  (11%)
3 Brooks 	289  (11%)
4 Fila 	191  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	261  (10%)
6 New Balance 	303  (11%)
7 Nike 	305  (11%)
8 Puma 	219  (8%)
9 Reebok 	242  (9%)
10 Saucony 	292  (11%)
Total Votes: 2685

April 10, 2020:
What workouts are you doing during the current COVID-19 crisis?
1 Running 	716  (50%)
2 Cycling 	369  (26%)
3 Walking 	122  (8%)
4 Weight training 	105  (7%)
5 Yoga, pilates, etc. 	89  (6%)
6 None of the above 	41  (3%)
Total Votes: 1442

April 3, 2020:
Was postponing the Tokyo Olympics the right call?
1 Yes 	1335  (65%)
2 No 	498  (24%)
3 No opinion, do not care  231  (11%)
Total Votes: 2064

March 27, 2020:
"On which of the continents have you run?"
1 Africa 	46  (13%)
2 Antarctica 	23  (7%)
3 Asia 	56  (16%)
4 Australia 	49  (14%)
5 Europe 	67  (19%)
6 North America 	78  (22%)
7 South America 	29  (8%)
Total Votes: 348


March 20, 2020:
Should Transgender Athletes Be Eligible for the Olympics?
1 Yes 	510  (18%)
2 No 	1912  (69%)
3 No opinion, don't care 357  (13%)
Total Votes: 2779


March 13, 2020:
Do you think that the new Nike shoes should be considered "technological doping" and not allowed in competition?
1 Yes 	797  (61%)
2 No 	321  (25%)
3 No opinion 	187  (14%)
Total Votes: 1305


March 6, 2020:
What is your "coach status?
1 In person coach 	371  (21%)
2 Internet coach 	91  (5%)
3 Internet program 	276  (16%)
4 Peer group 	209  (12%)
5 Self coached 	126  (7%)
6 Combination of above 682  (39%)
Total Votes: 1755

February 28, 2020:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
1 Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	236  (10%)
2 Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 	191  (8%)
3 Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 	159  (7%)
4 Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	198  (9%)
5 Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 	143  (6%)
6 Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 	211  (9%)
7 Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 	185  (8%)
8 Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	239  (11%)
9 Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 	277  (12%)
10 Mo Farah wins the 5K and 10K in London and Rio. 	426  (19%)
Total Votes: 2265

February 21, 2020:
Which of the following do you use frequently pre, during and post exercise - training and/or competing?
1 Beer 	153  (7%)
2 Energy Bars 	283  (14%)
3 Energy Gels 	342  (17%)
4 Sports drinks 	494  (24%)
5 Water 	231  (11%)
6 Other 	233  (11%)
7 Non-alcoholic Beer 	327  (16%)
Total Votes: 2063

February 14, 2020:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	241  (13%)
2 Accurate timing 	246  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course 	213  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	192  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	194  (11%)
6 Finisher medals 	184  (10%)
7 Prize money 	174  (10%)
8 Medical services 	181  (10%)
9 Large field 	171  (10%)
Total Votes: 1796

February 7, 2020:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	186  (13%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	133  (9%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	131  (9%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	163  (11%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	124  (9%)
6 Grete Waitz 	167  (12%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	170  (12%)
8 Shalane Flanagan 	153  (11%)
9 Deena Kastor 	104  (7%)
10 Uta Pippig 	121  (8%)
Total Votes: 1452


January 31, 2020:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player 	75  (5%)
2 Basketball player 	155  (11%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete 	250  (17%)
4 Football Player 	129  (9%)
5 Hockey player 	85  (6%)
6 Marathoner 	183  (13%)
7 Triathlete 	167  (11%)
8 Soccer player 	142  (10%)
9 XC Skier 	176  (12%)
10 XC/Track runner 	92  (6%)
Total Votes: 1454

January 24, 2020:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs 	229  (15%)
2 Tempo Runs 	205  (14%)
3 Hill Training 	185  (12%)
4 Pace Intervals 	194  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals 	194  (13%)
6 Running Drills 	173  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	162  (11%)
8 Other 	147  (10%)
Total Votes: 1489

January 17, 2020:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1 Runner's World 	494  (21%)
2 Running Times 	372  (16%)
3 Track and Field News 	250  (10%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	187  (8%)
5 Triathlete 	208  (9%)
6 Canadian Running 	221  (9%)
7 iRun 	200  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	142  (6%)
9 220 Magazine 	174  (7%)
10 Other 	144  (6%)
Total Votes: 2392

January 10, 2020:
What events do you plan to do this year?
1 5,000m 	324  (8%)
2 10,000m 	459  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	560  (14%)
4 Marathon 	448  (11%)
5 Ultra 	204  (5%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	716  (18%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	546  (13%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	340  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	274  (7%)
10 None of the above 	210  (5%)
Total Votes: 4081

January 3, 2020:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1 Cycle 	226  (16%)
2 Pool run 	182  (13%)
3 Swim 	184  (13%)
4 Row 	180  (12%)
5 Use elliptical trainer 	173  (12%)
6 XC ski 	171  (12%)
7 Other 	172  (12%)
8 Watch TV 	161  (11%)
Total Votes: 1449

December 27, 2019:
Will/did you train on Christmas Day?
1 Regular workout 	195  (53%)
2 Abbreviated workout 	98  (27%)
3 No 	46  (12%)
4 No, I do not train! 	30  (8%)
Total Votes: 369

December 20, 2019:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
1 Time stamped on-line entry 	601  (27%)
2 Geographical quotas 	249  (11%)
3 Performance standards 	1043  (47%)
4 Lottery 	231  (10%)
5 Other 	119  (5%)
Total Votes: 2243

December 13, 2019:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	273  (13%)
2 Coaching Services 	198  (10%)
3 Clothing 	285  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	229  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	317  (15%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	228  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	193  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	190  (9%)
9 Other 	166  (8%)
Total Votes: 2079

December 6, 2019:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	178  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	196  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	204  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	207  (11%)
5 Stress Fractures 	169  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	151  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	191  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	201  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	162  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	156  (9%)
Total Votes: 1815

November 29, 2019:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 283  (11%)
2 adidas 273  (11%)
3 Brooks 276  (11%)
4 Fila 180  (7%)
5 Mizuno 248  (10%)
6 New Balance 291  (11%)
7 Nike 291  (11%)
8 Puma 208  (8%)
9 Reebok 229  (9%)
10 Saucony 278  (11%)
Total Votes: 2557

November 22, 2019:
These marathons were rated as best in category by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Best Views: Big Sur 	200  (9%)
2 Best Urban: Los Angeles 	218  (10%)
3 Most Underrated: Baystate 	247  (11%)
4 For Running History Nerds: Eugene 	224  (10%)
5 Best Vibe: Kauai 	201  (9%)
6 London 	222  (10%)
7 The Major We Want to Run Right Now: Berlin 	229  (11%)
8 Greenest: Banff 	208  (10%)
9 Best for PR-Seekers: California International Marathon 	206  (10%)
10 Best Party: Médoc 	199  (9%)
Total Votes: 2154

November 15, 2019:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon 	166  (10%)
2 Half-Marathon 	201  (12%)
3 10K 	167  (10%)
4 8K 	154  (9%)
5 5K 	181  (11%)
6 Steeplechase 	149  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile 	160  (10%)
8 800M 	158  (10%)
9 Sprints 	148  (9%)
10 Ultras 	155  (9%)
Total Votes: 1639

November 8, 2019:
Should an Olympic athlete be banned for life after their first doping offense?
1 Yes 	388  (81%)
2 No 	92  (19%)
Total Votes: 480

November 1, 2019:
Which of the following distance running events is/are the most demanding?
1 1500M/Mile 	75  (12%)
2 3000M Steeplechase 	118  (19%)
3 5000M/10000M 	94  (15%)
4 Marathon 	200  (32%)
5 Cross-Country 	129  (21%)
Total Votes: 616

October 25, 2019:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
1 Outdoors 	195  (27%)
2 Indoor track 	227  (31%)
3 Treadmill 	307  (42%)
Total Votes: 729

October 18, 2019:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
1 Not in a relationship 	139  (16%)
2 Helped it 	219  (25%)
3 Hurt it 	402  (47%)
4 No effect 	71  (8%)
5 Other 	29  (3%)
Total Votes: 860

October 11, 2019:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
1 Drills 	91  (12%)
2 Fartlek 	100  (13%)
3 Hills 	107  (14%)
4 Intervals 	120  (16%)
5 Long Run 	137  (18%)
6 Tempo 	106  (14%)
7 Time Trial 	92  (12%)
Total Votes: 753

October 4, 2019:
Which category of athlete are you?
1 Elite 	362  (14%)
2 Fitness 	731  (29%)
3 Recreational 	907  (36%)
4 Recreational - competitive 	464  (18%)
5 Other? 	60  (2%)
Total Votes: 2524

September 27, 2019:
Would you support the concept of a permanent site for the Olympic Summer Games?
1 Yes 	929  (72%)
2 No 	279  (22%)
3 No opinion, don't care 79  (6%)
Total Votes: 1287

September 20, 2019:
Should marathons restrict entry to serious runners by imposing time standards similar to those at the BostonMarathon?
1 Yes 	773  (78%)
2 No 	124  (12%)
3 No opinion, don't care 	97  (10%)
Total Votes: 994

September 13, 2019:
Which of the following running (athletics) movies have you seen?
1 Chariots of Fire 	116  (15%)
2 Golden Girl 	71  (9%)
3 Marathon Man 	84  (11%)
4 Prefontaine 	93  (12%)
5 Personal Best 	71  (9%)
6 Running Brave 	79  (10%)
7 Without Limits 	84  (11%)
8 St. Ralph 	87  (11%)
9 The Jericho Mile 	72  (9%)
10 None of the above 	34  (4%)
Total Votes: 791

September 6, 2019:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race?
1 No warm-up 	24  (4%)
2 Depends on the race distance 	138  (25%)
3 5 minutes 	50  (9%)
4 10 minutes 	61  (11%)
5 15 minutes 	77  (14%)
6 20 minutes 	89  (16%)
7 30 minutes 	49  (9%)
8 > 30 minutes 	63  (11%)
Total Votes: 551

August 30, 2019:
How are you following the World Outdoor Athletics Championships in Doha?
1 In person 147  (12%)
2 Television 312  (25%)
3 Internet 454  (36%)
4 Newspapers 327  (26%)
5 Not interested 29  (2%)
Total Votes: 1269

August 23, 2019:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
1 Sprints/hurdles 	212  (13%)
2 Middle distance 	284  (17%)
3 Long distance 	357  (21%)
4 Steeplechase 	175  (10%)
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	157  (9%)
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	146  (9%)
7 Pole vault 	150  (9%)
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon 	196  (12%)
Total Votes: 1677

August 16, 2019:
"On which of the continents have you run?"
1 Africa 31  (13%)
2 Antarctica 9  (4%)
3 Asia 41  (17%)
4 Australia 34  (14%)
5 Europe 49  (21%)
6 North America 60  (25%)
7 South America 15  (6%)
Total Votes: 239

August 9, 2019:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
1 Sports drink 141  (17%)
2 Water 154  (18%)
3 Chocolate milk 147  (18%)
4 Soft drink 125  (15%)
5 Beer 131  (16%)
6 Other 135  (16%)
Total Votes: 833

August 2, 2019:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned 	232  (13%)
2 Motion Control 	207  (12%)
3 Neutral 	265  (15%)
4 Performance 	196  (11%)
5 Racing 	199  (11%)
6 Stability 	261  (15%)
7 Trail 	208  (12%)
8 Other 	192  (11%)
Total Votes: 1760

July 26, 2019:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.33 set this month by Sifan Hassan. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1 Never 	169  (21%)
2 50 years 	207  (25%)
3 25 years 	147  (18%)
4 10 years 	120  (15%)
5 5 years 	84  (10%)
6 1-4 years 	92  (11%)
Total Votes: 819

July 19, 2019:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken?
1 2019 319  (11%)
2 2020 491  (18%)
3 2021 619  (22%)
4 2022 or later 1094  (39%)
5 Never 264  (9%)
Total Votes: 2787

July 12, 2019:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	229  (13%)
2 Accurate timing 	234  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course 	203  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	182  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	185  (11%)
6 Finisher medals 	175  (10%)
7 Prize money 	165  (10%)
8 Medical services 	172  (10%)
9 Large field 	162  (9%)
Total Votes: 1707

July 5, 2019:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1 Never run one 	89  (2%)
2 Sub 2:20 	31  (1%)
3 2:20 to 2:30 	56  (1%)
4 2:30 to 2:40 	131  (3%)
5 2:40 to 2:50 	220  (6%)
6 2:50 to 3:00 	349  (9%)
7 3:00 to 3:20 	561  (14%)
8 3:20 to 3:40 	671  (17%)
9 3:40 to 4:00 	703  (18%)
10 4:00 Plus 	1098  (28%)
Total Votes: 3909

June 28, 2019:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs 	216  (15%)
2 Tempo Runs 	193  (14%)
3 Hill Training 	175  (12%)
4 Pace Intervals 	183  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals 	183  (13%)
6 Running Drills 	163  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	152  (11%)
8 Other 	137  (10%)
Total Votes: 1402

June 21, 2019:
What events have you done or do you plan to do this year?
1 5,000m 	311  (8%)
2 10,000m 	448  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	549  (14%)
4 Marathon 	438  (11%)
5 Ultra 	194  (5%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	707  (18%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	537  (13%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	331  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	265  (7%)
10 None of the above 	200  (5%)
Total Votes: 3980

June 14, 2019:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 268  (11%)
2 adidas 260  (11%)
3 Brooks 261  (11%)
4 Fila 169  (7%)
5 Mizuno 234  (10%)
6 New Balance 276  (11%)
7 Nike 276  (11%)
8 Puma 196  (8%)
9 Reebok 217  (9%)
10 Saucony 264  (11%)
Total Votes: 2421

June 7, 2019:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	258  (13%)
2 Coaching Services 	184  (9%)
3 Clothing 	269  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	215  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	301  (15%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	214  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	179  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	176  (9%)
9 Other 	151  (8%)
Total Votes: 1947

May 31, 2019:
In regards to the recent IAAF ruling on limiting testosterone levels for female athletes:
1 I agree with the IAAF ruling regarding events from 800M to the Mile 	759  (34%)
2 The ruling should apply to all events 	1034  (46%)
3 The ruling is wrong and there should be no limits 	349  (16%)
4 No Opinion 	98  (4%)
Total Votes: 2240

May 24, 2019:
How long have you been running?
1 30+ years 	170  (37%)
2 20 -29 years 	59  (13%)
3 15 - 19 years 	43  (9%)
4 10 - 14 years 	68  (15%)
5 5 - 9 years 	48  (10%)
6 1 -4 years 	39  (8%)
7 < 1 year 	34  (7%)
Total Votes: 461

May 17, 2019:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon 157  (10%)
2 Half-Marathon 190  (12%)
3 10K 	156  (10%)
4 8K 	144  (9%)
5 5K 	170  (11%)
6 Steeplechase 	140  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile 	150  (10%)
8 800M 	149  (10%)
9 Sprints 	139  (9%)
10 Ultras 	146  (9%)
Total Votes: 1541

May 10, 2019:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1 Cycle 	215  (16%)
2 Pool run 	171  (13%)
3 Swim 	171  (13%)
4 Row 	167  (12%)
5 Use elliptical trainer 	161  (12%)
6 XC ski 	159  (12%)
7 Other 	160  (12%)
8 Watch TV 	150  (11%)
Total Votes: 1354

May 3, 2019:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Amsterdam 	189  (9%)
2 Berlin 	207  (10%)
3 Boston 	236  (12%)
4 Chicago 	213  (10%)
5 Honolulu 	190  (9%)
6 London 	211  (10%)
7 New York City 	218  (11%)
8 Paris 	197  (10%)
9 Rotterdam 	195  (10%)
10 Stockholm 	188  (9%)
Total Votes: 2044

April 26, 2019:
Which of the following do you use frequently pre, during and post exercise - training and/or competing?
1 Beer 	144  (9%)
2 Energy Bars 	273  (16%)
3 Energy Gels 	333  (20%)
4 Sports drinks 	485  (29%)
5 Water 	220  (13%)
6 Other 	224  (13%)
Total Votes: 1679

April 19, 2019:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	174  (13%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	123  (9%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	121  (9%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	152  (11%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	114  (8%)
6 Grete Waitz 	155  (12%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	159  (12%)
8 Shalane Flanagan 	143  (11%)
9 Deena Kastor 	94  (7%)
10 Uta Pippig 	111  (8%)
Total Votes: 1346


April 12, 2019:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1 Runner's World 	481  (21%)
2 Running Times 	359  (16%)
3 Track and Field News 	238  (10%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	175  (8%)
5 Triathlete 	196  (9%)
6 Canadian Running 	210  (9%)
7 iRun 	190  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	131  (6%)
9 220 Magazine 	162  (7%)
10 Other 	132  (6%)
Total Votes: 2274

April 5, 2019:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
1 Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	225  (10%)
2 Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 	183  (8%)
3 Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 	151  (7%)
4 Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	191  (9%)
5 Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 	136  (6%)
6 Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 	204  (9%)
7 Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 	178  (8%)
8 Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	231  (11%)
9 Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 	270  (12%)
10 Mo Farah wins the 5K and 10K in London and Rio. 	419  (19%)
Total Votes: 2188

March 29, 2019:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	167  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	185  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	193  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	195  (11%)
5 Stress Fractures 	158  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	140  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	180  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	190  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	151  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	145  (9%)
Total Votes: 1704

March 22, 2019:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned 	221  (13%)
2 Motion Control 	195  (12%)
3 Neutral 	253  (15%)
4 Performance 	184  (11%)
5 Racing 	187  (11%)
6 Stability 	249  (15%)
7 Trail 	197  (12%)
8 Other 	181  (11%)
Total Votes: 1667

March 15, 2019:
What is your "coach status?
1 In person coach 	7  (23%)
2 Internet coach 	3  (10%)
3 Internet program 	1  (3%)
4 Peer group 	1  (3%)
5 Self coached 	17  (57%)
6 Combination of above 	1  (3%)
Total Votes: 30

March 8, 2019:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player 	63  (5%)
2 Basketball player 	143  (11%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete 	228  (17%)
4 Football Player 	117  (9%)
5 Hockey player 	73  (6%)
6 Marathoner 	171  (13%)
7 Triathlete 	155  (12%)
8 Soccer player 	130  (10%)
9 XC Skier 	163  (12%)
10 XC/Track runner 	79  (6%)
Total Votes: 1322

March 1, 2019:
What is/are the toughest feat(s) to accomplish in track and field?
1 Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	46  (6%)
2 Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	79  (10%)
3 Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	106  (14%)
4 Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	134  (18%)
5 Pole vault 6m+ 	54  (7%)
6 Shot put 20m+ 	38  (5%)
7 Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	143  (19%)
8 Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	73  (10%)
9 Throw the javelin 80m+ 	50  (7%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	40  (5%)
Total Votes: 763

February 22, 2019:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	244  (13%)
2 Coaching Services 	172  (9%)
3 Clothing 	254  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	202  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	287  (16%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	201  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	166  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	164  (9%)
9 Other 	138  (8%)
Total Votes: 1828

February 15, 2019:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs 	203  (15%)
2 Tempo Runs 	181  (14%)
3 Hill Training 	163  (12%)
4 Pace Intervals 	173  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals 	172  (13%)
6 Running Drills 	153  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	142  (11%)
8 Other 	127  (10%)
Total Votes: 1314

February 8, 2019:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	216  (13%)
2 Accurate timing 	221  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course 	191  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	171  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	173  (11%)
6 Finisher medals 	164  (10%)
7 Prize money 	154  (10%)
8 Medical services 	161  (10%)
9 Large field 	151  (9%)
Total Votes: 1602

February 1, 2019:
What events have you done or do you plan to do this year?
1 5,000m 	300  (8%)
2 10,000m 	437  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	538  (14%)
4 Marathon 	429  (11%)
5 Ultra 	185  (5%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	698  (18%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	528  (14%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	321  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	255  (7%)
10 None of the above 	191  (5%)
Total Votes: 3882

January 25, 2019:
What percentage of track and field athletes do you think are doping?
1 0-10% 	21  (4%)
2 11-20% 	40  (8%)
3 21-30% 	7  (1%)
4 31-40% 	61  (12%)
5 41-50% 	120  (24%)
6 51-70% 	151  (30%)
7 71-90% 	72  (14%)
8 91-100%! 	33  (7%)
Total Votes: 505

January 18, 2019:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
1 Not in a relationship 	67  (12%)
2 Helped it 	148  (26%)
3 Hurt it 	287  (50%)
4 No effect 	55  (10%)
5 Other 	13  (2%)
Total Votes: 570

January 11, 2019:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon 	146  (10%)
2 Half-Marathon 	178  (12%)
3 10K 	145  (10%)
4 8K 	133  (9%)
5 5K 	158  (11%)
6 Steeplechase 	129  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile 	138  (10%)
8 800M 	137  (10%)
9 Sprints 	128  (9%)
10 Ultras 	135  (9%)
Total Votes: 1427

January 4, 2019:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	252  (11%)
2 adidas 	243  (11%)
3 Brooks 	244  (11%)
4 Fila 	158  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	218  (10%)
6 New Balance 	259  (11%)
7 Nike 	259  (11%)
8 Puma 	182  (8%)
9 Reebok 	202  (9%)
10 Saucony 	248  (11%)
Total Votes: 2265

December 28, 2018:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1 Runner's World 	472  (21%)
2 Running Times 	349  (16%)
3 Track and Field News 	231  (11%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	168  (8%)
5 Triathlete 	188  (9%)
6 Canadian Running 	203  (9%)
7 iRun 	184  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	124  (6%)
9 220 Magazine 	155  (7%)
10 Other 	126  (6%)
Total Votes: 2200

December 21, 2018:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	161  (13%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	113  (9%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	111  (9%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	141  (11%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	104  (8%)
6 Grete Waitz 	145  (12%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	149  (12%)
8 Shalane Flanagan 	133  (11%)
9 Deena Kastor 	84  (7%)
10 Uta Pippig 	101  (8%)
Total Votes: 1242

December 14, 2018:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
1 Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	214  (10%)
2 Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 	172  (8%)
3 Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 	143  (7%)
4 Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	183  (9%)
5 Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 	128  (6%)
6 Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 	196  (9%)
7 Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 	170  (8%)
8 Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	223  (11%)
9 Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 	260  (12%)
10 Mo Farah wins the 5K and 10K in London and Rio. 	411  (20%)
Total Votes: 2100

December 7, 2018:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	235  (11%)
2 adidas 	228  (11%)
3 Brooks 	228  (11%)
4 Fila 	146  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	202  (10%)
6 New Balance 	243  (11%)
7 Nike 	244  (12%)
8 Puma 	169  (8%)
9 Reebok 	188  (9%)
10 Saucony 	233  (11%)
Total Votes: 2116

November 30, 2018:
Which of the following do you use frequently pre, during and post exercise - training and/or competing?
1 Beer 	132  (8%)
2 Energy Bars 	260  (16%)
3 Energy Gels 	321  (20%)
4 Sports drinks 	472  (29%)
5 Water 	206  (13%)
6 Other 	212  (13%)
Total Votes: 1603

November 23, 2018:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	157  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	173  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	181  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	183  (11%)
5 Stress Fractures 	148  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	131  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	169  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	177  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	142  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	136  (9%)
Total Votes: 1597

November 16, 2018:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Amsterdam 	180  (9%)
2 Berlin 	196  (10%)
3 Boston 	226  (12%)
4 Chicago 	203  (10%)
5 Honolulu 	181  (9%)
6 London 	200  (10%)
7 New York City 	208  (11%)
8 Paris 	188  (10%)
9 Rotterdam 	186  (10%)
10 Stockholm 	179  (9%)
Total Votes: 1947

November 9, 2018:
What is/are the toughest feat(s) to accomplish in track and field?
1 Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	33  (5%)
2 Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	67  (10%)
3 Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	94  (15%)
4 Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	122  (19%)
5 Pole vault 6m+ 	42  (7%)
6 Shot put 20m+ 	26  (4%)
7 Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	129  (20%)
8 Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	61  (10%)
9 Throw the javelin 80m+ 	38  (6%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	28  (4%)
Total Votes: 640

November 2, 2018:
What events have you done or do you plan to do this year?
1 5,000m 	285  (8%)
2 10,000m 	422  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	523  (14%)
4 Marathon 	417  (11%)
5 Ultra 	173  (5%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	686  (18%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	515  (14%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	309  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	243  (6%)
10 None of the above 	178  (5%)
Total Votes: 3751

October 26, 2018:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	233  (13%)
2 Coaching Services 	161  (9%)
3 Clothing 	243  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	191  (11%)
5  Running Shoes 	276  (16%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	190  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	155  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	154  (9%)
9 Other 	128  (7%)
Total Votes: 1731

October 19, 2018:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs     187  (16%)
2 Tempo Runs     166  (14%)
3 Hill Training     148  (12%)
4 Pace Intervals     158  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals     157  (13%)
6 Running Drills     140  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc.     130  (11%)
8 Other     115  (10%)
Total Votes: 1201

October 12, 2018:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1 Cycle     204  (16%)
2 Pool run     161  (13%)
3 Swim     161  (13%)
4 Row     156  (12%)
5 Use elliptical trainer     151  (12%)
6 XC ski     149  (12%)
7 Other     150  (12%)
8 Watch TV     140  (11%)
Total Votes: 1272

October 5, 2018:
Now that Eliud Kipchoge has run a official marathon time of 2:01:39, what do you think the men's official world record will get under over the next 5 years?
1 Sub 2:01 	313  (37%)
2 Sub 2:00:30 	161  (19%)
3 Sub 2:00 	107  (13%)
4 Sub 1:59:30 	124  (15%)
5 Sub 1:59 	32  (4%)
6 Sub 1:58 	25  (3%)
7 Sub 1:57 	19  (2%)
8 Sub 1:56 	10  (1%)
9 Sub 1:55 	7  (1%)
10 No comment 	46  (5%)
Total Votes: 844

September 28, 2018:
How long have you been running?
1 30+ years 	165  (37%)
2 20 -29 years 	59  (13%)
3 15 - 19 years 	41  (9%)
4 10 - 14 years 	65  (14%)
5 5 - 9 years 	48  (11%)
6 1 -4 years 	39  (9%)
7 < 1 year 	33  (7%)
Total Votes: 450

September 21, 2018:
1 Amsterdam 	171  (9%)
2 Berlin 	187  (10%)
3 Boston 	215  (12%)
4 Chicago 	194  (10%)
5 Honolulu 	172  (9%)
6 London 	190  (10%)
7 New York City 	199  (11%)
8 Paris 	179  (10%)
9 Rotterdam 	177  (10%)
10 Stockholm 	170  (9%)
Total Votes: 1854

September 14, 2018:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	200  (14%)
2 Accurate timing 	202  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course 	175  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	157  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	156  (11%)
6 Finisher medals 	150  (10%)
7 Prize money 	141  (10%)
8 Medical services 	148  (10%)
9 Large field 	138  (9%)
Total Votes: 1467

September 7, 2018:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned 	210  (13%)
2 Motion Control 	185  (12%)
3 Neutral 	240  (15%)
4 Performance 	171  (11%)
5 Racing 	175  (11%)
6 Stability 	238  (15%)
7 Trail 	186  (12%)
8 Other 	171  (11%)
Total Votes: 1576

August 31, 2018:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon 	133  (10%)
2 Half-Marathon 	164  (13%)
3 10K 	132  (10%)
4 8K 	121  (9%)
5 5K 	146  (11%)
6 Steeplechase 	117  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile 	125  (10%)
8 800M 	124  (10%)
9 Sprints 	116  (9%)
10 Ultras 	123  (9%)
Total Votes: 1301

August 24, 2018:
When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)?
1 2017-2018 	64  (10%)
2 2 years ago 	72  (11%)
3 3 years ago 	76  (12%)
4 4 years ago 	45  (7%)
5 5 years ago 	89  (14%)
6 6-10 years ago 	105  (16%)
7 11-20 years ago 	47  (7%)
8 20+ years ago! 	149  (23%)
Total Votes: 647

August 17, 2018:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
1 Sports drink 	134  (17%)
2 Water 	145  (18%)
3 Chocolate milk 	139  (18%)
4 Soft drink 	117  (15%)
5 Beer 	124  (16%)
6 Other 	127  (16%)
Total Votes: 786

August 17, 2018:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	152  (17%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	105  (12%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	103  (11%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	132  (15%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	96  (11%)
6 Grete Waitz 	135  (15%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	140  (16%)
8 Other 	40  (4%)
Total Votes: 903

August 3, 2018:
Given that research indicates that the benefit of PEDs can last decades, what should the minimum ban for doping be?
1 Lifetime 	198  (52%)
2 10 years 	95  (25%)
3 5 years 	57  (15%)
4 2 years 	31  (8%)
5 1 year 	1  (0%)
Total Votes: 382

July 27, 2018:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	223  (11%)
2 adidas 	216  (11%)
3 Brooks 	216  (11%)
4 Fila 	137  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	190  (10%)
6 New Balance 	231  (12%)
7 Nike 	232  (12%)
8 Puma 	158  (8%)
9 Reebok 	175  (9%)
10 Saucony 	221  (11%)
Total Votes: 1999

July 20, 2018:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	144  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	159  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	167  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	169  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures 	136  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	120  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	156  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	163  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	130  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	125  (9%)
Total Votes: 1469

July 13, 2018:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
1 Sprints/hurdles 	201  (13%)
2 Middle distance 	271  (17%)
3 Long distance 	344  (22%)
4 Steeplechase 	163  (10%)
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	146  (9%)
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	135  (9%)
7 Pole vault 	139  (9%)
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon 	185  (12%)
Total Votes: 1584

July 6, 2018:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1 Runner's World 	458  (22%)
2 Running Times 	335  (16%)
3 Track and Field News 	218  (11%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	156  (8%)
5 Triathlete 	176  (8%)
6 Canadian Running 	191  (9%)
7 iRun 	172  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	113  (5%)
9 220 Magazine 	143  (7%)
10 Other 	114  (5%)
Total Votes: 2076

June 29, 2018:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
1 Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	199  (10%)
2 Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 	162  (8%)
3 Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 	134  (7%)
4 Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	174  (9%)
5 Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 	119  (6%)
6 Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 	187  (9%)
7 Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 	161  (8%)
8 Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	214  (11%)
9 Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 	250  (12%)
10 Mo Farah wins the 5K and 10K in London and Rio. 	402  (20%)
Total Votes: 2002

June 22, 2018:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
1 Internet 	174  (28%)
2 Television 	91  (15%)
3 Radio 	85  (14%)
4 Newspapers 	87  (14%)
5 Magazines 	110  (18%)
6 Other 	79  (13%)
Total Votes: 626

June 15, 2018:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1 Cycle 	188  (16%)
2 Pool run 	145  (13%)
3 Swim 	145  (13%)
4 Row 	141  (12%)
5 Use elliptical trainer 	137  (12%)
6 XC ski 	134  (12%)
7 Other 	136  (12%)
8 Watch TV 	126  (11%)
Total Votes: 1152

June 8, 2018:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs 	176  (16%)
2 Tempo Runs 	155  (14%)
3 Hill Training 	138  (12%)
4 Pace Intervals 	147  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals 	146  (13%)
6 Running Drills 	130  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	120  (11%)
8 Other 	105  (9%)
Total Votes: 1117

June 1, 2018:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	222  (14%)
2 Coaching Services 	152  (9%)
3 Clothing 	232  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	181  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	265  (16%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	179  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	146  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	145  (9%)
9 Other 	119  (7%)
Total Votes: 1641

May 25, 2018:
What events do you plan to do this year?
1 5,000m 	272  (7%)
2 10,000m 	408  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	510  (14%)
4 Marathon 	405  (11%)
5 Ultra 	163  (4%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	676  (19%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	505  (14%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	299  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	233  (6%)
10 None of the above 	168  (5%)
Total Votes: 3639

May 18, 2018:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
1 Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	190  (10%)
2 Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 	156  (8%)
3 Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 	129  (7%)
4 Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	169  (9%)
5 Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 	114  (6%)
6 Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 	182  (9%)
7 Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 	157  (8%)
8 Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	209  (11%)
9 Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 	245  (13%)
10 Mo Farah wins the 5K and 10K in London and Rio. 	397  (20%)
Total Votes: 1948

May 11, 2018:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Amsterdam     162  (9%)
2 Berlin     176  (10%)
3 Boston     204  (12%)
4 Chicago     184  (10%)
5 Honolulu     163  (9%)
6 London     179  (10%)
7 New York City     188  (11%)
8 Paris     169  (10%)
9 Rotterdam     168  (10%)
10 Stockholm     161  (9%)
Total Votes: 1754

May 4, 2018:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	190  (14%)
2 Accurate timing 	191  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course 	166  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	149  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	145  (10%)
6 Finisher medals 	142  (10%)
7 Prize money 	133  (10%)
8 Medical services 	139  (10%)
9 Large field 	130  (9%)
Total Votes: 1385

April 27, 2018:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player 	48  (4%)
2 Basketball player 	128  (11%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete 	211  (18%)
4 Football Player 	102  (9%)
5 Hockey player 	58  (5%)
6 Marathoner 	156  (13%)
7 Triathlete 	140  (12%)
8 Soccer player 	115  (10%)
9 XC Skier 	148  (13%)
10 XC/Track runner 	64  (5%)
Total Votes: 1170

April 20, 2018:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned 	196  (13%)
2 Motion Control 	171  (12%)
3 Neutral 	225  (15%)
4 Performance 	156  (11%)
5 Racing 	160  (11%)
6 Stability 	223  (15%)
7 Trail 	171  (12%)
8 Other 	157  (11%)
Total Votes: 1459

April 13, 2018:
How are you following the Commonwealth Games in Australia?
1 Television 	62  (22%)
2 Internet 	107  (37%)
3 Newspapers 	55  (19%)
4 In person 	35  (12%)
5 Not interested 	29  (10%)
Total Votes: 288

April 6, 2018:
What is the toughest feat to accomplish in track and field?
1 Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	25  (5%)
2 Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	59  (11%)
3 Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	82  (15%)
4 Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	113  (21%)
5 Pole vault 6m+ 	33  (6%)
6 Shot put 20m+ 	18  (3%)
7 Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	116  (21%)
8 Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	53  (10%)
9 Throw the javelin 80m+ 	30  (5%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	20  (4%)
Total Votes: 549

March 30, 2018:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	132  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	146  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	155  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	156  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures 	124  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	109  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	143  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	151  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	119  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	114  (8%)
Total Votes: 1349

March 23, 2018:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1 Never 	166  (20%)
2 50 years 	207  (25%)
3 25 years 	146  (18%)
4 10 years 	120  (15%)
5 5 years 	84  (10%)
6 1-4 years 	92  (11%)
Total Votes: 815

March 16, 2018:
Now that Eliud Kipchoge has run a marathon in 2:00:25 - almost 2 1/2 minutes faster than the official world record of 2:02:57. What do you think the men's official world record will get under over the next 5 years?
1 Sub 2:02:30	312  (37%)
2 Sub 2:02	160  (19%)
3 Sub 2:01	102  (12%)
4 Sub 2:00	124  (15%)
5 Sub 1:59	32  (4%)
6 Sub 1:58	24  (3%)
7 Sub 1:57	19  (2%)
8 Sub 1:56	10  (1%)
9 Sub 1:55	6  (1%)
10 No comment	45  (5%)
Total Votes: 834

March 9, 2018:
How are you following the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Birmingham?
1 In person	143  (11%)
2 Television	305  (25%)
3 Internet	449  (36%)
4 Newspapers	322  (26%)
5 Not interested	25  (2%)

March 2, 2018:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon	121  (10%)
2 Half-Marathon	149  (13%)
3 10K	118  (10%)
4 8K	107  (9%)
5 5K	130  (11%)
6 Steeplechase	104  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile	112  (10%)
8 800M	111  (10%)
9 Sprints	103  (9%)
10 Ultras	110  (9%)
Total Votes: 1165

February 23, 2018:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics	205  (11%)
2 adidas	197  (11%)
3 Brooks	198  (11%)
4 Fila	123  (7%)
5 Mizuno	172  (9%)
6 New Balance	213  (12%)
7 Nike	214  (12%)
8 Puma	144  (8%)
9 Reebok	158  (9%)
10 Saucony	204  (11%)
Total Votes: 1828

February 16, 2018:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson)	138  (17%)
2 Lynn Jennings	92  (12%)
3 Nina Kuscsik	90  (11%)
4 Kathrine Switzer	119  (15%)
5 Joan Ullyot	83  (10%)
6 Grete Waitz	120  (15%)
7 Paula Radcliffe	127  (16%)
8 Other	27  (3%)
Total Votes: 796

February 9, 2018:
What percentage of track and field athletes do you think are doping?
1 0-10%	21  (4%)
2 11-20%	40  (8%)
3 21-30%	5  (1%)
4 31-40%	61  (12%)
5 41-50%	115  (23%)
6 51-70%	148  (30%)
7 71-90%	72  (15%)
8 91-100%!	32  (6%)
Total Votes: 494

February 2, 2018:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1 Never run one	35  (2%)
2 Sub 2:20	9  (1%)
3 2:20 to 2:30	22  (1%)
4 2:30 to 2:40	48  (3%)
5 2:40 to 2:50	166  (11%)
6 2:50 to 3:00	150  (10%)
7 3:00 to 3:20	229  (15%)
8 3:20 to 3:40	238  (16%)
9 3:40 to 4:00	281  (19%)
10 4:00 Plus	313  (21%)
Total Votes: 1491

January 26, 2018:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines	215  (14%)
2 Coaching Services	146  (9%)
3 Clothing	224  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor	174  (11%)
5 Running Shoes	257  (16%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch	172  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc	139  (9%)
8 Sports Watch	139  (9%)
9 Other	113  (7%)
Total Votes: 1579

January 19, 2018:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1 Runner's World	447  (23%)
2 Running Times	324  (16%)
3 Track and Field News	208  (11%)
4 Inside Triathlon	146  (7%)
5 Triathlete	166  (8%)
6 Canadian Running	182  (9%)
7 iRun	163  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada	105  (5%)
9 220 Magazine	133  (7%)
10 Other	104  (5%)
Total Votes: 1978

January 12, 2018:
What events do you plan to do this year?
1 5,000m	266  (7%)
2 10,000m	402  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon	503  (14%)
4 Marathon	401  (11%)
5 Ultra	158  (4%)
6 Sprint triathlon	673  (19%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon	502  (14%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon	296  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon	230  (6%)
10 None of the above	165  (5%)
Total Votes: 3596

January 5, 2018:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs	164  (16%)
2 Tempo Runs	143  (14%)
3 Hill Training	127  (12%)
4 Pace Intervals	135  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals	135  (13%)
6 Running Drills	119  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc.	111  (11%)
8 Other	93  (9%)
Total Votes: 1027

December 29, 2017:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
1 Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics	183  (10%)
2 Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile	152  (8%)
3 Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons	125  (7%)
4 Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics	165  (9%)
5 Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials	110  (6%)
6 Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon	178  (9%)
7 Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics	153  (8%)
8 Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics	205  (11%)
9 Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon	241  (13%)
10 Mo Farah wins the 5K and 10K in London and Rio.	393  (21%)
Total Votes: 1905

December 22, 2017:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
1 Sprints/hurdles	194  (13%)
2 Middle distance	262  (17%) 
3 Long distance	335  (22%)
4 Steeplechase	154  (10%)
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump)	139  (9%)
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin)	128  (8%)
7 Pole vault	131  (9%)
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon	177  (12%)
Total Votes: 1520

December 15, 2017:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned	186  (14%)
2 Motion Control	161  (12%)
3 Neutral	213  (15%)
4 Performance	146  (11%)
5 Racing	150  (11%)
6 Stability	213  (15%)
7 Trail	160  (12%)
8 Other	147  (11%)
Total Votes: 1376

December 8, 2017:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course	183  (14%)
2 Accurate timing	184  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course	160  (12%)
4 Aid stations	143  (11%)
5 T-shirts	138  (10%)
6 Finisher medals	136  (10%)
7 Prize money	127  (10%)
8 Medical services	133  (10%)
9 Large field	124  (9%)
Total Votes: 1328

December 1, 2017:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Amsterdam	155  (9%)
2 Berlin	169  (10%)
3 Boston	196  (12%)
4 Chicago	176  (10%)
5 Honolulu	156  (9%)
6 London	171  (10%)
7 New York City	180  (11%)
8 Paris	162  (10%)
9 Rotterdam	161  (10%)
10 Stockholm	154  (9%)
Total Votes: 1680

November 24, 2017:
Given that research indicates that the benefit of PEDs can last decades, what should the minimum ban for doping be?
1 Lifetime 	185  (50%)
2 10 years 	95  (26%)
3 5 years 	57  (15%)
4 2 years 	31  (8%)
5 1 year 	1  (0%)
Total Votes: 369

November 17, 2017:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
1 Outdoors 	148  (38%)
2 Indoor track 	111  (29%)
3 Treadmill 	126  (33%)
Total Votes: 385

November 10, 2017:
How long have you been running?
1 30+ years 	152  (35%)
2 20 -29 years 	59  (14%)
3 15 - 19 years 	41  (9%)
4 10 - 14 years 	65  (15%)
5 5 - 9 years 	48  (11%)
6 1 -4 years 	39  (9%)
7 < 1 year 	33  (8%)
Total Votes: 437

November 3, 2017:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
1 Internet 	163  (28%)
2 Television 	83  (14%)
3 Radio 	78  (14%)
4 Newspapers 	80  (14%)
5 Magazines 	101  (18%)
6 Other 	72  (12%)
Total Votes: 577

October 27, 2017:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player 	45  (4%)
2 Basketball player 	125  (11%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete 	205  (18%)
4 Football Player 	99  (9%)
5 Hockey player 	55  (5%)
6 Marathoner 	153  (13%)
7 Triathlete 	137  (12%)
8 Soccer player 	112  (10%)
9 XC Skier 	145  (13%)
10 Other 	61  (5%)
Total Votes: 1137

October 20, 2017:
What is the highest mileage you have run in one week this year?
1 100 miles or more (160km+) 	79  (12%)
2 60 - 100 (100 - 160) 	94  (14%)
3 40 - 60 (64 - 100) 	141  (21%)
4 20 - 40 (32 - 64) 	165  (24%)
5 < 20 (<32) 	201  (30%)
Total Votes: 680

October 13, 2017:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	125  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	140  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	149  (12%)
4 Shin Splints 	149  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures 	119  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	104  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	136  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	145  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	114  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	109  (8%)
Total Votes: 1290

October 6, 2017:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Amsterdam 	150  (9%)
2 Berlin 	164  (10%)
3 Boston 	189  (12%)
4 Chicago 	171  (11%)
5 Honolulu 	151  (9%)
6 London 	166  (10%)
7 New York City 	175  (11%)
8 Paris 	157  (10%)
9 Rotterdam 	156  (10%)
10 Stockholm 	149  (9%)
Total Votes: 1628

September 29, 2017:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	205  (11%)
2 adidas 	197  (11%)
3 Brooks 	198  (11%)
4 Fila 	123  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	172  (9%)
6 New Balance 	213  (12%)
7 Nike 	214  (12%)
8 Puma 	144  (8%)
9 Reebok 	158  (9%)
10 Saucony 	204  (11%)
Total Votes: 1828

September 22, 2017:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken?
* 2017 37
* 2018 218
* 2020 308
* 2025 or later 201
* Never 96

September 15, 2017:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon     121  (10%)
2 Half-Marathon     149  (13%)
3 10K     118  (10%)
4 8K     107  (9%)
5 5K     130  (11%)
6 Steeplechase     104  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile     112  (10%)
8 800M     111  (10%)
9 Sprints     103  (9%)
10 Ultras     110  (9%)
Total Votes: 1165

September 8, 2017:
What is the toughest feat to accomplish in track and field?
1 Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	25  (5%)
2 Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	59  (11%)
3 Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	81  (15%)
4 Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	112  (21%)
5 Pole vault 6m+ 	32  (6%)
6 Shot put 20m+ 	18  (3%)
7 Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	114  (21%)
8 Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	53  (10%)
9 Throw the javelin 80m+ 	30  (6%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	20  (4%)
Total Votes: 544

September 1, 2017:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1 Cycle 	181  (16%)
2 Pool run 	139  (13%)
3 Swim 	138  (13%)
4 Row 	134  (12%)
5 Use elliptical trainer 	131  (12%)
6 XC ski 	127  (12%)
7 Other 	128  (12%)
8 Watch TV 	121  (11%)
Total Votes: 1099

August 25, 2017:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines     215  (14%)
2 Coaching Services     146  (9%)
3 Clothing     224  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor     174  (11%)
5 Running Shoes     257  (16%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch     172  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc     139  (9%)
8 Sports Watch     139  (9%)
9 Other     113  (7%)
Total Votes: 1579

August 18, 2017:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
1 Sports drink 	126  (17%)
2 Water 	134  (18%)
3 Chocolate milk 	131  (18%)
4 Soft drink 	110  (15%)
5 Beer 	117  (16%)
6 Other 	119  (16%)
Total Votes: 737

August 11, 2017:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1 Never run one 	34  (2%)
2 Sub 2:20 	9  (1%)
3 2:20 to 2:30 	21  (1%)
4 2:30 to 2:40 	47  (3%)
5 2:40 to 2:50 	157  (11%)
6 2:50 to 3:00 	150  (10%)
7 3:00 to 3:20 	228  (15%)
8 3:20 to 3:40 	238  (16%)
9 3:40 to 4:00 	280  (19%)
10 4:00 Plus 	313  (21%)
Total Votes: 1477

August 4, 2017:
How will follow the IAAF World Athletics Championships in London this summer?
1 Television 	55  (22%)
2 Internet 	99  (39%)
3 Newspapers 	49  (19%)
4 In person 	29  (11%)
5 Not interested 	23  (9%)
Total Votes: 255

July 28, 2017:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned 	173  (13%)
2 Motion Control 	151  (12%)
3 Neutral 	202  (16%)
4 Performance 	135  (10%)
5 Racing 	138  (11%)
6 Stability 	203  (16%)
7 Trail 	149  (12%)
8 Other 	137  (11%)
Total Votes: 1288

July 21, 2017:
What percentage of track and field athletes do you think are doping?
1 0-10% 	21  (4%)
2 11-20% 	39  (8%)
3 21-30% 	4  (1%)
4 31-40% 	60  (12%)
5 41-50% 	114  (24%)
6 51-70% 	148  (31%)
7 71-90% 	71  (15%)
8 91-100%! 	24  (5%)
Total Votes: 481

July 14, 2017:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	138  (17%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	92  (12%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	90  (11%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	119  (15%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	83  (10%)
6 Grete Waitz 	120  (15%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	127  (16%)
8 Other 	27  (3%)
Total Votes: 796

July 7, 2017:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
1 Sprints/hurdles 	186  (13%)
2 Middle distance 	253  (17%)
3 Long distance 	327  (22%)
4 Steeplechase 	147  (10%)
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	131  (9%)
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	121  (8%)
7 Pole vault 	123  (8%)
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon 	170  (12%)
Total Votes: 1458

June 23, 2017:
Given that research indicates that the benefit of PEDs can last decades, what should the minimum ban for doping be?
1 Lifetime 	178  (49%)
2 10 years 	94  (26%)
3 5 years 	56  (16%)
4 2 years 	31  (9%)
5 1 year 	1  (0%)
Total Votes: 360

June 23, 2017:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race?
1 No warm-up 	24  (4%)
2 Depends on the race distance 	133  (24%)
3 5 minutes 	50  (9%)
4 10 minutes 	61  (11%)
5 15 minutes 	75  (14%)
6 20 minutes 	89  (16%)
7 30 minutes 	48  (9%)
8 > 30 minutes 	63  (12%)
Total Votes: 543

June 16, 2017:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Amsterdam 	146  (9%)
2 Berlin 	160  (10%)
3 Boston 	183  (12%)
4 Chicago 	166  (10%)
5 Honolulu 	146  (9%)
6 London 	162  (10%)
7 New York City 	170  (11%)
8 Paris 	152  (10%)
9 Rotterdam 	152  (10%)
10 Stockholm 	145  (9%)
Total Votes: 1582

June 9, 2017:
Which of the following magazines do you read or have you read in the past?
1 Runner's World 	447  (23%)
2 Running Times 	324  (16%)
3 Track and Field News 	208  (11%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	146  (7%)
5 Triathlete 	166  (8%)
6 Canadian Running 	182  (9%)
7 iRun 	163  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	105  (5%)
9 220 Magazine 	133  (7%)
10 Other 	104  (5%)
Total Votes: 1978

June 2, 2017:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	172  (14%)
2 Accurate timing 	173  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course 	151  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	136  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	130  (10%)
6 Finisher medals 	128  (10%)
7 Prize money 	120  (10%)
8 Medical services 	124  (10%)
9 Large field 	117  (9%)
Total Votes: 1251

May 26, 2017:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
1 Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	175  (9%)
2 Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 	148  (8%)
3 Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 	121  (7%)
4 Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	161  (9%)
5 Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 	106  (6%)
6 Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 	174  (9%)
7 Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 	149  (8%)
8 Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	199  (11%)
9 Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 	236  (13%)
10 Mo Farah wins the 5K and 10K in London and Rio. 	388  (21%)
Total Votes: 1857

May 19, 2017:
Now that Eliud Kipchoge has run a marathon in 2:00:25 - almost 2 1/2 minutes faster than the official world record of 2:02:57. What do you think the men's official world record will get under over the next 5 years?
1 Sub 2:02:30 	311  (38%)
2 Sub 2:02 	158  (19%)
3 Sub 2:01 	101  (12%)
4 Sub 2:00 	122  (15%)
5 Sub 1:59 	32  (4%)
6 Sub 1:58 	24  (3%)
7 Sub 1:57 	18  (2%)
8 Sub 1:56 	9  (1%)
9 Sub 1:55 	4  (0%)
10 No comment 45  (5%)
Total Votes: 824

May 12, 2017:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs 	164  (16%)
2 Tempo Runs 	143  (14%)
3 Hill Training 	127  (12%)
4 Pace Intervals 	135  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals 	135  (13%)
6 Running Drills 	119  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	111  (11%)
8 Other 	93  (9%)
Total Votes: 1027

May 5, 2017:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome         120  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring         134  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome           141  (11%)
4 Shin Splints     143  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures            115  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome        100  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis      130  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis            140  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis     107  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis          104  (8%)
Total Votes: 1234

April 28, 2017:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	191  (11%)
2 adidas 	183  (11%)
3 Brooks 	184  (11%)
4 Fila 	116  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	160  (9%)
6 New Balance 	200  (12%)
7 Nike 	202  (12%)
8 Puma 	136  (8%)
9 Reebok 	149  (9%)
10 Saucony 	191  (11%)
Total Votes: 1712

April 21, 2017:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
1 Internet 	154  (28%)
2 Television 	79  (14%)
3 Radio 	75  (14%)
4 Newspapers 	77  (14%)
5 Magazines 	95  (17%)
6 Other 	69  (13%)
Total Votes: 549

April 14, 2017:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon 	115  (10%)
2 Half-Marathon 	142  (13%)
3 10K 	112  (10%)
4 8K 	101  (9%)
5 5K 	123  (11%)
6 Steeplechase 	98  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile 	106  (10%)
8 800M 	105  (10%)
9 Sprints 	97  (9%)
10 Ultras 	103  (9%)
Total Votes: 1102

April 7, 2017:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1 Never 	165  (20%)
2 50 years 	203  (25%)
3 25 years 	145  (18%)
4 10 years 	117  (15%)
5 5 years 	84  (10%)
6 1-4 years 	92  (11%)
Total Votes: 806

March 31, 2017:
What events have you done or will you do this year and next?
1 5,000m 	266  (7%)
2 10,000m 	402  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	503  (14%)
4 Marathon 	401  (11%)
5 Ultra 	158  (4%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	673  (19%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	502  (14%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	296  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	230  (6%)
10 None of the above 	165  (5%)
Total Votes: 3596

March 24, 2017:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1 Cycle 	171  (16%)
2 Pool run 	133  (13%)
3 Swim 	132  (13%)
4 Row 	127  (12%)
5 Use elliptical trainer 	126  (12%)
6 XC ski 	121  (12%)
7 Other 	123  (12%)
8 Watch TV 	116  (11%)
Total Votes: 1049

March 17, 2017:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	208  (14%)
2 Coaching Services 	140  (9%)
3 Clothing 	217  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	167  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	250  (16%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	166  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	133  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	133  (9%)
9 Other 	106  (7%)
Total Votes: 1520

March 10, 2017:
How long have you been running?
1 30+ years 	141  (33%)
2 20 -29 years 	58  (14%)
3 15 - 19 years 	41  (10%)
4 10 - 14 years 	65  (15%)
5 5 - 9 years 	48  (11%)
6 1 -4 years 	39  (9%)
7 < 1 year 	33  (8%)
Total Votes: 425

March 3, 2017:
What is the toughest feat to accomplish in track and field?
1 Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	24  (4%)
2 Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	59  (11%)
3 Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	78  (15%)
4 Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	112  (21%)
5 Pole vault 6m+ 	32  (6%)
6 Shot put 20m+ 	18  (3%)
7 Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	113  (21%)
8 Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	52  (10%)
9 Throw the javelin 80m+ 	30  (6%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	19  (4%)
Total Votes: 537

February 24, 2017:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	201  (14%)
2 Coaching Services 	134  (9%)
3 Clothing 	209  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	160  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	243  (17%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	160  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	126  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	127  (9%)
9 Other 	100  (7%)
Total Votes: 1460

February 17, 2017:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player 	41  (4%)
2 Basketball player 	121  (11%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete 	198  (18%)
4 Football Player 	95  (9%)
5 Hockey player 	51  (5%)
6 Marathoner 	148  (14%)
7 Triathlete 	131  (12%)
8 Soccer player 	108  (10%)
9 XC Skier 	140  (13%)
10 Other 	57  (5%)
Total Votes: 1090 

February 10, 2017:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken?
1 2017 	37  (4%)
2 2018 	217  (25%)
3 2020 	306  (36%)
4 2025 or later 	199  (23%)
5 Never 	94  (11%)
Total Votes: 853

February 3, 2017:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned 	162  (13%)
2 Motion Control 	142  (12%)
3 Neutral 	193  (16%)
4 Performance 	126  (10%)
5 Racing 	128  (11%)
6 Stability 	194  (16%)
7 Trail 	139  (11%)
8 Other 	127  (10%)
Total Votes: 1211

January 27, 2017:
Which of the following magazines do you read?
1 Runner's World 	438  (23%)
2 Running Times 	317  (17%)
3 Track and Field News 	199  (10%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	139  (7%)
5 Triathlete 	158  (8%)
6 Canadian Running 	174  (9%)
7 iRun 	156  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	98  (5%)
9 220 Magazine 	125  (7%)
10 Other 	95  (5%)
Total Votes: 1899

January 20, 2017:
1 Sports drink 	119  (17%)
2 Water 	125  (18%)
3 Chocolate milk 	123  (18%)
4 Soft drink 	103  (15%)
5 Beer 	109  (16%)
6 Other 	111  (16%)

January 13, 2017:
What percentage of track and field athletes do you think are doping?
1 0-10% 	21  (4%)
2 11-20% 	38  (8%)
3 21-30% 	4  (1%)
4 31-40% 	58  (12%)
5 41-50% 	113  (24%)
6 51-70% 	145  (31%)
7 71-90% 	70  (15%)
8 91-100%! 	19  (4%)
Total Votes: 468

January 6, 2017:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	160  (14%)
2 Accurate timing 	159  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course 	141  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	129  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	121  (10%)
6 Finisher medals 	121  (10%)
7 Prize money 	113  (10%)
8 Medical services 	117  (10%)
9 Large field 	110  (9%)
Total Votes: 1171

December 30, 2016:
What events have you done or will you do this year and next?
1 5,000m 	251  (7%)
2 10,000m 	386  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	488  (14%)
4 Marathon 	394  (11%)
5 Ultra 	146  (4%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	666  (19%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	495  (14%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	290  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	224  (6%)
10 None of the above 	158  (5%)
Total Votes: 3498

December 23, 2016:
When will the first sub two hour marathon be run?
1 2017 	29  (4%)
2 2020 	58  (8%)
3 2030 	236  (32%)
4 2050 or later 	379  (52%)
5 Never 	26  (4%)
Total Votes: 728

December 16, 2016:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 Asics 	180  (11%)
2 adidas 	172  (11%)
3 Brooks 	171  (11%)
4 Fila 	109  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	149  (9%)
6 New Balance 	188  (12%)
7 Nike 	189  (12%)
8 Puma 	127  (8%)
9 Reebok 	140  (9%)
10 Saucony 	179  (11%)
Total Votes: 1604

December 9, 2016:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs 	155  (16%)
2 Tempo Runs 	135  (14%)
3 Hill Training 	122  (12%)
4 Pace Intervals 	126  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals 	129  (13%)
6 Running Drills 	115  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	107  (11%)
8 Other 	89  (9%)
Total Votes: 978

December 2, 2016:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
1 Outdoors 	186  (26%)
2 Indoor track 	218  (31%)
3 Treadmill 	298  (42%)
Total Votes: 702

November 25, 2016:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
1 Sprints/hurdles 	180  (13%)
2 Middle distance 	242  (17%)
3 Long distance 	318  (23%)
4 Steeplechase 	140  (10%)
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	125  (9%)
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	115  (8%)
7 Pole vault 	116  (8%)
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon 	163  (12%)
Total Votes: 1399

November 18, 2016:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	113  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	126  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	133  (11%)
4 Shin Splints 	134  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures 	109  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	94  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	123  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	131  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	101  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	98  (8%)
Total Votes: 1162

November 11, 2016:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Amsterdam 	139  (9%)
2 Berlin 	153  (10%)
3 Boston 	175  (12%)
4 Chicago 	159  (11%)
5 Honolulu 	139  (9%)
6 London 	155  (10%)
7 New York City 	162  (11%)
8 Paris 	145  (10%)
9 Rotterdam 	145  (10%)
10 Stockholm 	138  (9%)
Total Votes: 1510

November 4, 2016:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	132  (18%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	85  (12%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	84  (12%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	111  (15%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	77  (11%)
6 Grete Waitz 	114  (16%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	120  (17%)
Total Votes: 723

October 28, 2016:
In the past 20 years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:06:05 to Dennis Kimetto's 2014 mark of 2:02:57. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?
1 Sub 2:02:30 	311  (42%)
2 Sub 2:02 	157  (21%)
3 Sub 2:01 	100  (14%)
4 Sub 2:00!! 	122  (17%)
5 No Opinion 	45  (6%)
Total Votes: 735

October 21, 2016:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
1	Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	166  (9%)
2	Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 	143  (8%)
3	Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 	117  (6%)
4	Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	157  (9%)
5	Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 	102  (6%)
6	Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 	170  (9%)
7	Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 	145  (8%)
8	Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	195  (11%)
9	Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 	231  (13%)
10 Mo Farah wins the 5K and 10K in London and Rio. 	384  (21%)
Total Votes: 1810

October 14, 2016:
What events have you done or will you do this year?
1 5,000m 	240  (7%)
2 10,000m 	376  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	477  (14%)
4 Marathon 	389  (11%)
5 Ultra 	141  (4%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	660  (19%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	490  (14%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	285  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	219  (6%)
10 None of the above 	152  (4%)
Total Votes: 3429

October 7, 2016:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1 Cycle     161  (17%)
2 Pool run     124  (13%)
3 Swim     123  (13%)
4 Row     110  (11%)
5 Use elliptical trainer     119  (12%)
6 XC ski     113  (12%)
7 Other     115  (12%)
8 Watch TV     108  (11%)
Total Votes: 973

September 30, 2016:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon 	105  (11%)
2 Half-Marathon 	124  (13%)
3 10K 	103  (10%)
4 8K 	92  (9%)
5 5K 	113  (11%)
6 Steeplechase 	89  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile 	96  (10%)
8 800M 	95  (10%)
9 Sprints 	88  (9%)
10 Ultras 	85  (9%)
Total Votes: 990

September 16, 2016:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1 Never 	161  (20%)
2 50 years 	202  (26%)
3 25 years 	137  (17%)
4 10 years 	113  (14%)
5 5 years 	84  (11%)
6 1-4 years 	91  (12%)
Total Votes: 788

September 9, 2016:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	191  (14%)
2 Coaching Services 	127  (9%)
3 Clothing 	198  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	150  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	233  (17%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	150  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	119  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	120  (9%)
9 Other 	93  (7%)
Total Votes: 1381

September 2, 2016:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned 	153  (13%)
2 Motion Control 	135  (12%)
3 Neutral 	183  (16%)
4 Performance 	116  (10%)
5 Racing 	120  (10%)
6 Stability 	187  (16%)
7 Trail 	131  (11%)
8 Other 	120  (10%)
Total Votes: 1145

August 26, 2016:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
1 Internet 	142  (28%)
2 Television 	72  (14%)
3 Radio 	69  (14%)
4 Newspapers 	71  (14%)
5 Magazines 	86  (17%)
6 Other 	63  (13%)
Total Votes: 503

August 19, 2016:
What is the toughest feat to accomplish in track and field?
1 Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	23  (4%)
2 Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	58  (11%)
3 Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	76  (15%)
4 Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	112  (21%)
5 Pole vault 6m+ 	32  (6%)
6 Shot put 20m+ 	18  (3%)
7 Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	102  (20%)
8 Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	52  (10%)
9 Throw the javelin 80m+ 	30  (6%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	19  (4%)
Total Votes: 522

August 12, 2016:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
1 Sports drink 	112  (17%)
2 Water 	115  (18%)
3 Chocolate milk 	115  (18%)
4 Soft drink 	96  (15%)
5 Beer 	101  (16%)
6 Other 	104  (16%)
Total Votes: 643

August 5, 2016:
Should marathons restrict entry to serious runners by imposing time standards similar to those at the Boston Marathon?
1 Yes	256  (62%)
2 No	84  (20%)
3 No opinion, don't care 70  (17%)
Total Votes: 410

July 29, 2016:
Which of the following magazines do you read?
1 Runner's World 	428  (24%)
2 Running Times 	309  (17%)
3 Track and Field News 	189  (10%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	130  (7%)
5 Triathlete 	149  (8%)
6 Canadian Running 	164  (9%)
7 iRun 	148  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	90  (5%)
9 220 Magazine 	117  (6%)
10 Other 	86  (5%)
Total Votes: 1810


July 22, 2016:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 asics 	171  (11%)
2 adidas 	162  (11%)
3 Brooks 	161  (11%)
4 Fila 	104  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	140  (9%)
6 New Balance 	178  (12%)
7 Nike 	179  (12%)
8 Puma 	121  (8%)
9 Reebok 	132  (9%)
10 Saucony 	169  (11%)
Total Votes: 1517

July 15, 2016:
Given that recent research indicates that the benefit of PEDs can last decades, what should the minimum ban for doping be?
1 Lifetime 	169  (48%)
2 10 years 	94  (27%)
3 5 years 	56  (16%)
4 2 years 	31  (9%)
5 1 year 	1  (0%)
Total Votes: 351

July 8, 2016:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player 	33  (3%)
2 Basketball player 	113  (11%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete 	187  (19%)
4 Football Player 	87  (9%)
5 Hockey player 	43  (4%)
6 Marathoner 	140  (14%)
7 Triathlete 	123  (12%)
8 Soccer player 	100  (10%)
9 XC Skier 	132  (13%)
10 Other 	48  (5%)
Total Votes: 1006

July 1, 2016:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1 Long Runs 	146  (16%)
2 Tempo Runs 	126  (14%)
3 Hill Training 	115  (13%)
4 Pace Intervals 	119  (13%)
5 Speed Intervals 	120  (13%)
6 Running Drills 	108  (12%)
7 Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	101  (11%)
8 Other 	81  (9%)
Total Votes: 916

June 24, 2016:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	145  (13%)
2 Accurate timing 	149  (14%)
3 Traffic-free course 	135  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	123  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	114  (10%)
6 Finisher medals 	115  (10%)
7 Prize money 	107  (10%)
8 Medical services 	111  (10%)
9 Large field 	104  (9%)
Total Votes: 1103

June 17, 2016:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 108  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring  120  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 127  (12%)
4 Shin Splints 126  (11%)
5 Stress Fractures 104  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 89  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 117  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 123  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 96  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 93  (8%)
Total Votes: 1103

June 10, 2016:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
1 Drills 	82  (12%)
2 Fartlek 	91  (13%)
3 Hills 	96  (14%)
4 Intervals 	111  (16%)
5 Long Run 	126  (18%)
6 Tempo 	96  (14%)
7 Time Trial 	83  (12%)
Total Votes: 685

June 3, 2016:
1 1500M/Mile 	67  (12%)
2 3000M Steeplechase 	108  (19%)
3 5000M/10000M 	85  (15%)
4 Marathon 	191  (33%)
5 Cross-Country 	121  (21%)
Total Votes: 572

May 27, 2016:
What events will you do this year?
1 5,000m 	231  (7%)
2 10,000m 	367  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	468  (14%)
4 Marathon 	381  (11%)
5 Ultra 	133  (4%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	652  (19%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	482  (14%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	277  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	211  (6%)
10 None of the above 	143  (4%)
Total Votes: 3345

May 20, 2016:
When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)?
1 2015-2016 	64  (10%)
2 2 years ago 	72  (11%)
3 3 years ago 	76  (12%)
4 4 years ago 	45  (7%)
5 5 years ago 	89  (14%)
6 6-10 years ago 	104  (16%)
7 11-20 years ago 	46  (7%)
8 20+ years ago! 	138  (22%)
Total Votes: 634


May 13, 2016:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	132  (13%)
2 Accurate timing 	135  (13%)
3 Traffic-free course 	124  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	113  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	106  (10%)
6 Finisher medals 	106  (10%)
7 Prize money 	99  (10%)
8 Medical services 	102  (10%)
9 Large field 	96  (9%)
Total Votes: 1013

May 6, 2016:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken?
1 2016     37  (4%)
2 2017     217  (26%)
3 2020     302  (36%)
4 2025 or later     196  (23%)
5 Never     94  (11%)
Total Votes: 846

April 29, 2016:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Amsterdam 	133  (9%)
2 Berlin 	146  (10%)
3 Boston 	167  (12%)
4 Chicago 	152  (11%)
5 Honolulu 	133  (9%)
6 London 	148  (10%)
7 New York City 	155  (11%)
8 Paris 	138  (10%)
9 Rotterdam 	138  (10%)
10 Stockholm 	132  (9%)
Total Votes: 1442

April 22, 2016:
How will you follow the summer Olympics in Rio?
1 In person 	143  (11%)
2 Television 	305  (25%)
3 Internet 	449  (36%)
4 Newspapers 	322  (26%)
5 Not interested 	25  (2%)
Total Votes: 1244

April 15, 2016:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	183  (14%)
2 Coaching Services 	121  (9%)
3 Clothing 	190  (14%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	143  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	225  (17%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	143  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	112  (9%)
8 Sports Watch 	114  (9%)
9 Other 	86  (7%)
Total Votes: 1317

April 8, 2016:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1 Never run one 	32  (2%)
2 Sub 2:20 	9  (1%)
3 2:20 to 2:30 	21  (1%)
4 2:30 to 2:40 	47  (3%)
5 2:40 to 2:50 	147  (10%)
6 2:50 to 3:00 	150  (10%)
7 3:00 to 3:20 	228  (16%)
8 3:20 to 3:40 	237  (16%)
9 3:40 to 4:00 	280  (19%)
10 4:00 Plus 	313  (21%)
Total Votes: 1464

April 1, 2016:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	116  (18%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	74  (12%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	73  (11%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	99  (15%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	66  (10%)
6 Grete Waitz 	103  (16%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	110  (17%)
Total Votes: 641

March 25, 2016:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	119  (13%)
2 Accurate timing 	123  (13%)
3 Traffic-free course 	114  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	104  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	98  (11%)
6 Finisher medals 	97  (10%)
7 Prize money 	91  (10%)
8 Medical services 	94  (10%)
9 Large field 	88  (9%)
Total Votes: 928

March 18, 2016:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1 Never 	157  (20%)
2 50 years 	202  (26%)
3 25 years 	134  (17%)
4 10 years 	112  (14%)
5 5 years 	84  (11%)
6 1-4 years 	90  (12%)
Total Votes: 779

March 11, 2016:
How long have you been running?
1 30+ years 	132  (32%)
2 20 -29 years 	57  (14%)
3 15 - 19 years 	40  (10%)
4 10 - 14 years 	62  (15%)
5 5 - 9 years 	48  (12%)
6 1 -4 years 	39  (10%)
7 < 1 year 	32  (8%

March 4, 2016:
How long have you been running?
* 30+ years
* 20 -29 years
* 15 - 19 years
* 10 - 14 years
* 5 - 9 years
* 1 -4 years
* < 1 year

February 26, 2016:
Which of the following running magazines do you read?
1 Runner's World 	419  (24%)
2 Running Times 	301  (17%)
3 Track and Field News 	180  (10%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	123  (7%)
5 Triathlete 	141  (8%)
6 Canadian Running 	156  (9%)
7 iRun 	141  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	83  (5%)
9 220 Magazine 	110  (6%)
10 Other 	78  (5%)
Total Votes: 1732

February 19, 2016:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
1 Not in a relationship 	67  (12%)
2 Helped it 	138  (25%)
3 Hurt it 	286  (51%)
4 No effect 	54  (10%)
5 Other 	11  (2%)
Total Votes: 556

February 12, 2016:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
1 Sports drink 	105  (18%)
2 Water 	106  (18%)
3 Chocolate milk 	108  (18%)
4 Soft drink 	89  (15%)
5 Beer 	94  (16%)
6 Other 	96  (16%)
Total Votes: 598

February 5, 2016:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	98  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	109  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	116  (12%)
4 Shin Splints 	115  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures 	94  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	79  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	105  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	112  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	86  (9%)
10 Mononucleosis 	83  (8%)
Total Votes: 997

January 29, 2016:
In the past 20 years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:06:05 to Dennis Kimetto's 2014 mark of 2:02:57. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?
1 Sub 2:02:30 	311  (43%)
2 Sub 2:02 	157  (22%)
3 Sub 2:01 	99  (14%)
4 Sub 2:00!! 	117  (16%)
5 No Opinion 	45  (6%)
Total Votes: 729

January 22, 2016:
"Which aspects of race organization are most important to you?"
1 Certified course 	109  (13%)
2 Accurate timing 	113  (13%)
3 Traffic-free course 	103  (12%)
4 Aid stations 	95  (11%)
5 T-shirts 	89  (11%)
6 Finisher medals 	89  (11%)
7 Prize money 	83  (10%)
8 Medical services 	85  (10%)
9 Large field 	80  (9%)
Total Votes: 846

January 15, 2016:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 asics 	158  (11%)
2 adidas 	148  (11%)
3 Brooks 	147  (11%)
4 Fila 	94  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	127  (9%)
6 New Balance 	163  (12%)
7 Nike 	165  (12%)
8 Puma 	110  (8%)
9 Reebok 	120  (9%)
10 Saucony 	155  (11%)
Total Votes: 1387

January 8, 2016:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
1 Sprints/hurdles 	171  (13%)
2 Middle distance 	228  (17%)
3 Long distance 	305  (23%)
4 Steeplechase 	129  (10%)
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	117  (9%)
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	107  (8%)
7 Pole vault 	107  (8%)
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon 	154  (12%)
Total Votes: 1318

January 1, 2016:
What percentage of track and field athletes do you think are doping?
1 0-10%     21  (5%)
2 11-20%     36  (8%)
3 21-30%     1  (0%)
4 31-40%     56  (12%)
5 41-50%     110  (24%)
6 51-70%     145  (32%)
7 71-90%     70  (15%)
8 91-100%!     19  (4%)
Total Votes: 458

December 25, 2015:
Will you train on Christmas Day?
1 Yes 	345  (51%)
2 No 	93  (14%)
3 No, I don't train! 	39  (6%)
4 Maybe 	132  (20%)
5 No Opinion 	63  (9%)
Total Votes: 672

December 18, 2015:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1 Amsterdam 	127  (9%)
2 Berlin 	139  (10%)
3 Boston 	159  (12%)
4 Chicago 	145  (11%)
5 Honolulu 	127  (9%)
6 London 	141  (10%)
7 New York City 	148  (11%)
8 Paris 	131  (10%)
9 Rotterdam 	132  (10%)
10 Stockholm 	126  (9%)
Total Votes: 1375

December 11, 2015:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
1 Cycle 	151  (17%)
2 Pool run 	115  (13%)
3 Swim 	115  (13%)
4 Row 	101  (11%)
5 Use elliptical trainer 	110  (12%)
6 XC ski 	105  (12%)
7 Other 	108  (12%)
8 Watch TV 	100  (11%)
Total Votes: 905

December 4, 2015:
What events will you do next year?
1 5,000m 	222  (7%)
2 10,000m 	358  (11%)
3 20k or Half-marathon 	459  (14%)
4 Marathon 	373  (11%)
5 Ultra 	125  (4%)
6 Sprint triathlon 	644  (20%)
7 Olympic distance triathlon 	474  (15%)
8 Half-ironman triathlon 	269  (8%)
9 Ironman triathlon 	203  (6%)
10 None of the above 	134  (4%)
Total Votes: 3261

November 27, 2015:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
1 Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	158  (11%)
2 Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 	138  (9%)
3 Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 	112  (8%)
4 Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	152  (10%)
5 Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 	97  (7%)
6 Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 	165  (11%)
7 Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 	140  (10%)
8 Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	190  (13%)
9 Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 	226  (15%)
10 Other 	84  (6%)
Total Votes: 1462

November 20, 2015:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
1 Internet 	131  (28%)
2 Television 	67  (14%)
3 Radio 	65  (14%)
4 Newspapers 	67  (14%)
5 Magazines 	80  (17%)
6 Other 	59  (13%)
Total Votes: 469

November 13, 2015:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player 	29  (3%)
2 Basketball player 	109  (11%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete 	183  (19%)
4 Football Player 	83  (9%)
5 Hockey player 	39  (4%)
6 Marathoner 	136  (14%)
7 Triathlete 	118  (12%)
8 Soccer player 	96  (10%)
9 XC Skier 	125  (13%)
10 Other 	42  (4%)
Total Votes: 960

November 6, 2015:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
1 Drills 	72  (12%)
2 Fartlek 	81  (13%)
3 Hills 	86  (14%)
4 Intervals 	101  (17%)
5 Long Run 	114  (19%)
6 Tempo 	85  (14%)
7 Time Trial 	72  (12%)
Total Votes: 611

October 30, 2015:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned 	145  (13%)
2 Motion Control 	129  (12%)
3 Neutral 	176  (16%)
4 Performance 	109  (10%)
5 Racing 	112  (10%)
6 Stability 	181  (17%)
7 Trail 		124  (11%)
8 Other 	114  (10%)
Total Votes: 1090

October 23, 2015:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	174  (14%)
2 Coaching Services 	114  (9%)
3 Clothing 	181  (15%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	136  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	215  (17%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	135  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	104  (8%)
8 Sports Watch 	107  (9%)
9 Other 	79  (6%)
Total Votes: 1245

October 16, 2015:
Should marathons restrict entry to serious runners by imposing time standards similar to those at the Boston Marathon?
1 Yes 	243  (62%)
2 No 	80  (20%)
3 No opinion, don't care  69  (18%)
Total Votes: 392

October 9, 2015:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
1 Outdoors 	132  (38%)
2 Indoor track 	98  (29%)
3 Treadmill 	113  (33%)
Total Votes: 343

October 2, 2015:
Would you support the concept of a permanent site for the Olympic Summer Games?
1 Yes 	217  (60%)
2 No 	98  (27%)
3 No opinion, don't care  45  (13%)
Total Votes: 360

September 25, 2015:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
1	Long Runs 	133  (16%)
2	Tempo Runs 	114  (14%)
3	Hill Training 	104  (12%)
4	Pace Intervals 	109  (13%)
5	Speed Intervals 	111  (13%)
6	Running Drills 	98  (12%)
7	Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	93  (11%)
8	Other 	72  (9%)
Total Votes: 834

September 18, 2015:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
1 Time stamped on-line entry 	103  (19%)
2 Geographical quotas 	88  (16%)
3 Performance standards 	203  (37%)
4 Lottery 	95  (17%)
5 Other 	62  (11%)
Total Votes: 551


September 11, 2015:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
1 Marathon 	99  (11%)
2 Half-Marathon 	116  (13%)
3 10K 	96  (10%)
4 8K 	86  (9%)
5 5K 	105  (11%)
6 Steeplechase 	83  (9%)
7 1500M/Mile 	89  (10%)
8 800M 	89  (10%)
9 Sprints 	82  (9%)
10 Ultras 	79  (9%)
Total Votes: 924

September 4, 2015:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
1 asics 	140  (11%)
2 adidas 	130  (11%)
3 Brooks 	128  (11%)
4 Fila 	81  (7%)
5 Mizuno 	111  (9%)
6 New Balance 	144  (12%)
7 Nike 	147  (12%)
8 Puma 	96  (8%)
9 Reebok 	104  (9%)
10. Saucony 	137  (11%)
Total Votes: 1218

August 28, 2015:
How will you follow the IAAF World Athletics Championships in China?
1 In person 	130  (11%)
2 Television 	287  (25%)
3 Internet 	430  (37%)
4 Newspapers 	308  (26%)
5 No Opinion 	13  (1%)
Total Votes: 1168

August 21, 2015:
Will Usain Bolt run sub 9:50 for the 100m?
1 Yes 	135  (60%)
2 No 	68  (30%)
3 Don't care 	22  (10%)
Total Votes: 225

August 14, 2015:
Which of the following distance running events is/are the most demanding?
1 1500M/Mile 	60  (11%)
2 3000M Steeplechase 	99  (19%)
3 5000M/10000M 	78  (15%)
4 Marathon 	181  (34%)
5 Cross-Country 	113  (21%)
Total Votes: 531

August 7, 2015:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken?
1 2015     37  (4%)
2 2016     215  (26%)
3 2020     301  (36%)
4 2025 or later     195  (23%)
5 Never     88  (11%)
Total Votes: 836

July 31, 2015:
"Which aspects of race organization are important to you?"
1 Certified course     103  (13%)
2 Accurate timing     106  (13%)
3 Traffic-free course     96  (12%)
4 Aid stations     89  (11%)
5 T-shirts     83  (10%)
6 Finisher medals     84  (11%)
7 Prize money     78  (10%)
8 Medical services     80  (10%)
9 Large field     75  (9%)
Total Votes: 794

July 24, 2015:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
1 Patellofemoral Syndrome 	90  (10%)
2 Pulled Hamstring 	101  (11%)
3 Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	105  (12%)
4 Shin Splints 	106  (12%)
5 Stress Fractures 	86  (9%)
6 Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	72  (8%)
7 Achilles Tendonitis 	96  (11%)
8 Plantar Fasciitis 	103  (11%)
9 Hip Bursitis 	77  (8%)
10 Mononucleosis 	76  (8%)
Total Votes: 912

July 17, 2015:
Which of the following magazines do you read?
1 Runner's World 	405  (25%)
2 Running Times 	287  (18%)
3 Track and Field News 	167  (10%)
4 Inside Triathlon 	111  (7%)
5 Triathlete 	128  (8%)
6 Canadian Running 	143  (9%)
7 iRun 	130  (8%)
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 	71  (4%)
9 220 Magazine 	98  (6%)
10 Other 	63  (4%)
Total Votes: 1603

July 10, 2015:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
1 Never run one 	31  (2%)
2 Sub 2:20 	9  (1%)
3 2:20 to 2:30 	21  (1%)
4 2:30 to 2:40 	47  (3%)
5 2:40 to 2:50 	139  (10%)
6 2:50 to 3:00 	149  (10%)
7 3:00 to 3:20 	226  (16%)
8 3:20 to 3:40 	237  (16%)
9 3:40 to 4:00 	278  (19%)
10 4:00 Plus 	312  (22%)
Total Votes: 1449

July 3, 2015:
What is the highest mileage you have run in one week this year (2015)?
1 100 miles or more (160km+) 	79  (12%)
2 60 - 100 (100 - 160) 	92  (14%)
3 40 - 60 (64 - 100) 	138  (21%)
4 20 - 40 (32 - 64) 	162  (24%)
5 < 20 (<32) 	197  (29%)
Total Votes: 668

June 26, 2015:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
1 Books, Magazines 	161  (14%)
2 Coaching Services 	104  (9%)
3 Clothing 	169  (15%)
4 Heart Rate Monitor 	125  (11%)
5 Running Shoes 	203  (18%)
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	124  (11%)
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	93  (8%)
8 Sports Watch 	97  (8%)
9 Other 	68  (6%)
Total Votes: 1144

June 19, 2015:
In the past 20 years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:06:05 to Dennis Kimetto's 2014 mark of 2:02:57. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?
1 Sub 2:02:30 	103  (32%)
2 Sub 2:02 	72  (22%)
3 Sub 2:01 	54  (17%)
4 Sub 2:00!! 	96  (29%)
5 No Opinion 	1  (0%)
Total Votes: 326

June 12, 2015:
Given that recent research indicates that the benefit of PEDs can last decades, what should the minimum ban for doping be?
1 - Lifetime 	154  (46%)
2 - 10 years 	94  (28%)
3 - 5 years 	56  (17%)
4 - 2 years 	31  (9%)
5 - 1 year 	0  (0%)
Total Votes: 335

June 5, 2015:
A REAL runner is....
1 Somebody that runs 25  (9%)
2 Somebody that runs regularly 109  (38%)
3 Somebody that runs races 62  (22%)
4 Somebody that runs marathons 35  (12%)
5 Somebody that runs marathons in under three hours 57  (20%)
Total Votes: 288

May 29, 2015:
How many times have you DNFed in a race?
1 Never 	38  (23%)
2 Once 	25  (15%)
3 Twice 	26  (15%)
4 Three Times 	31  (18%)
5 Four Times 	17  (10%)
6 Five or More Times 	31  (18%)
Total Votes: 168

May 22, 2015:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete(s).
1 Baseball player 	19  (2%)
2 Basketball player 	99  (12%)
3 Decathlete/Heptathlete 	172  (20%)
4 Football Player 	73  (9%)
5 Hockey player 	29  (3%)
6 Marathoner 	124  (15%)
7 Triathlete 	105  (12%)
8 Soccer player 	85  (10%)
9 XC Skier 	114  (13%)
10 Other 	31  (4%)
Total Votes: 851

May 15, 2015:
What is the toughest feat to accomplish in track and field?
1 Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	22  (4%)
2 Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	58  (11%)
3 Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	75  (15%)
4 Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	112  (22%)
5 Pole vault 6m+ 	32  (6%)
6 Shot put 20m+ 	18  (4%)
7 Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	96  (19%)
8 Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	52  (10%)
9 Throw the javelin 80m+ 	30  (6%)
10 Triple jump 17m+ 	19  (4%)
Total Votes: 514

May 8, 2015:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
1 Cushioned     133  (13%)
2 Motion Control     120  (12%)
3 Neutral     163  (16%)
4 Performance     100  (10%)
5 Racing     103  (10%)
6 Stability     171  (17%)
7 Trail     114  (11%)
8 Other     105  (10%)
Total Votes: 1009

May 1, 2015:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
1 Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	105  (18%)
2 Lynn Jennings 	64  (11%)
3 Nina Kuscsik 	64  (11%)
4 Kathrine Switzer 	90  (16%)
5 Joan Ullyot 	57  (10%)
6 Grete Waitz 	90  (16%)
7 Paula Radcliffe 	99  (17%)
Total Votes: 569

April 24, 2015:
When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)?
1 2014 	63  (10%)
2 2 years ago 	72  (12%)
3 3 years ago 	76  (12%)
4 4 years ago 	45  (7%)
5 5 years ago 	89  (14%)
6 6-10 years ago 	103  (17%)
7 11-20 years ago 	45  (7%)
8 20+ years ago! 	127  (20%)
Total Votes: 620

April 17, 2015:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race?
1 No warm-up 	24  (5%)
2 Depends on the race distance 127  (24%)
3 5 minutes 	49  (9%)
4 10 minutes 	61  (11%)
5 15 minutes 	75  (14%)
6 20 minutes 	88  (17%)
7 30 minutes 	47  (9%)
8 > 30 minutes 	62  (12%)
Total Votes: 533

April 10, 2015:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
1 Never 	153  (20%)
2 50 years 	200  (26%)
3 25 years 	131  (17%)
4 10 years 	109  (14%)
5 5 years 	83  (11%)
6 1-4 years 	90  (12%)
Total Votes: 766


April 3, 2015:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 Amsterdam 	9% 	116
2 Berlin 	10% 	128
3 Boston 	11% 	143
4 Chicago 	11% 	132
5 Honolulu 	9% 	116
6 London 	10% 	129
7 New York City 11% 	136
8 Paris 	10% 	120
9 Rotterdam 	10% 	120
10 Stockholm 	9% 	114
Total Votes: 1254

March 27, 2015:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 Not in a relationship 	12% 	67
2 Helped it 		25% 	134
3 Hurt it 		51% 	279
4 No effect 		10% 	53
5 Other 		2% 	11
Total Votes: 544

March 20, 2015:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 Internet 	30% 		115
2 Television 	14% 		54
3 Radio 	13% 		52
4 Newspapers 	14% 		53
5 Magazines 	17% 		66
6 Other 	12% 		46
Total Votes: 386

March 13, 2015:
What factors do you consider before entering a race?
Answers 		ercent 	Votes
1 Race distance 	18% 	172
2 Course terrain 	13% 	123
3 Prize money 		10% 	101
4 Charity involved 	10% 	95
5 Location 		16% 	158
6 Weather 		17% 	169
7 Entry fee 		17% 	162
Total Votes: 980

March 5, 2015:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 	Sports drink 	18% 	94
2 	Water 	17% 	93
3 	Chocolate milk 	18% 	98
4 	Soft drink 	15% 	79
5 	Beer 	16% 	84
6 	Other 	16% 	85	
Total Votes: 533

February 27, 2015:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 Marathon 	11% 	89
2 Half-Marathon 	13% 	106
3 10K 		11% 	88
4 8K 		9% 	77
5 5K 		11% 	95
6 Steeplechase 	9% 	75
7 1500M/Mile 	10% 	80
8 800M 	10% 	80
9 Sprints 	9% 	74
10 Ultras 	9% 	71
Total Votes: 835

February 20, 2015:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 Drills 		12% 	60
2 Fartlek 	13% 	68
3 Hills 		14% 	74
4 Intervals 	17% 	87
5 Long Run 	19% 	98
6 Tempo 	14% 	72
7 Time Trial 	12% 	60
Total Votes: 519

February 13, 2015:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
Answers     Percent     Votes
1 asics     12%     122
2 adidas     11%     111
3 Brooks     10%     110
4 Fila         7%     70
5 Mizuno     9%     94
6 New Balance     12%     125
7 Nike         12%     127
8 Puma     8%     82
9 Reebok     8%     89
10 Saucony     11%     118
Total Votes: 1048

February 6, 2015:
How long have you been running?
Answers 	Percent Votes
1 30+ years 	30% 	116
2 20 -29 years 	14% 	56
3 15 - 19 years 	10% 	39
4 10 - 14 years 	16% 	61
5 5 - 9 years 	12% 	48
6 1 -4 years 	10% 	39
7 < 1 year 	8% 	32
Total Votes: 391

January 30, 2015:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 2015 		4% 	37
2 2016 		26% 	215
3 2020 		36% 	296
4 2025 or later 	23% 	191
5 Never 	11% 	87
Total Votes: 826

January 23, 2015:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 Never run one 	2% 	31
2 Sub 2:20 		1% 	9
3 2:20 to 2:30 		1% 	20
4 2:30 to 2:40 		3% 	46
5 2:40 to 2:50 		9% 	129
6 2:50 to 3:00 		10% 	149
7 3:00 to 3:20 		16% 	223
8 3:20 to 3:40 		17% 	237
9 3:40 to 4:00 		19% 	277
104:00 Plus 		22% 	311
Total Votes: 1432

January 16, 2015:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 Cycle 		17% 	137
2 Pool run 	13% 	103
3 Swim 		13% 	103
4 Row 		11% 	90
5 Use elliptical trainer 	12% 	100
6 XC ski 	12% 	94
7 Other 	12% 	99
8 Watch TV 	11% 	91
Total Votes: 817

January 9, 2015:
Which sport(s) has/have the greatest drug problem?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Athletics 	10% 	71
2 	Baseball 	8% 	62
3 	Basketball 	8% 	61
4 	Cycling 		18% 	131
5 	Football 	16% 	118
6 	Hockey 		11% 	81
7 	Soccer 		7% 	49
8 	Swimming 	10% 	77
9 	Tennis 		7% 	52
10 	Other 		5% 	39
Total Votes: 741

January 2, 2015:
Did you train on Christmas Day?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 	Yes 	67% 	201
2 	No 	20% 	59
3 	No, I don't train! 	13% 	39
Total Votes: 299

December 26, 2014:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete.
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Baseball player 		2% 	19
2 	Basketball player 	11% 	89
3 	Decathlete/Heptathlete 21% 	161
4 	Football Player 		8% 	65
5 	Hockey player 		4% 	29
6 	Marathoner 		15% 	113
7 	Triathlete 		12% 	93
8 	Soccer player 		10% 	76
9 	XC Skier 		13% 	102
10 	Other 			4% 	31
Total Votes: 778

December 19, 2014:
Which of the following distance running events is/are the most demanding?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1  1500M/Mile 		11% 	51
2  3000M Steeplechase 	19% 	90
3  5000M/10000M 	14% 	69
4  Marathon 		35% 	168
5  Cross-Country 	22% 	104
Total Votes: 482

December 12, 2014:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
Answers 									Percent 	Votes
1 	Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	10% 	139
2 	Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 				9% 	126
3 	Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 		8% 	102
4 	Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 		10% 	141
5 	Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 			6% 	85
6 	Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 		11% 	154
7 	Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 			10% 	130
8 	Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	13% 	178
9 	Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 				16% 	215
10	Other 									5% 	73
Total Votes: 1343

December 5, 2014:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Long Runs 	16% 	123
2 		Tempo Runs 	14% 	105
3 		Hill Training 	12% 	96
4 		Pace Intervals 	13% 	102
5 		Speed Intervals 	13% 	104
6 		Running Drills 	12% 	91
7 		Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	11% 	87
8 		Other 	8% 	64
Total Votes: 772

November 28, 2014:
What events will you do next year?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	5,000m 		7% 	213
2 	10,000m 		11% 	350
3 	20k or Half-marathon 	14% 	449
4 	Marathon 		11% 	366
5 	Ultra 			4% 	119
6 	Sprint triathlon 		20% 	637
7 	Olympic distance triathlon 15% 	468
8 	Half-ironman triathlon 	8% 	263
9 	Ironman triathlon 	6% 	197
10	None of the above 	4% 	126
Total Votes: 3188

November 21, 2014:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
Answers 		Percent Votes
1 	Outdoors 	39% 	108
2 	Indoor track 	28% 	77
3 	Treadmill 	33% 	91
Total Votes: 276

November 14, 2014:
Should marathons restrict entry to serious runners by imposing time standards similar to those at the Boston Marathon?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 	Yes 	61% 	224
2 	No 	20% 	74
3 	No opinion, don't care 	19% 	69
Total Votes: 367

November 7, 2014:
Which of the following magazines do you read?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Runner's World 	26% 	394
2 	Running Times 		18% 	275
3 	Track and Field News 	10% 	157
4 	Inside Triathlon 	7% 	101
5 	Triathlete 		8% 	118
6 	Canadian Running 	9% 	135
7 	iRun 			8% 	121
8 	Triathlon Magazine Canada 	4% 	62
9 	220 Magazine 		6% 	88
10 	Other 			4% 	57
Total Votes: 1508

October 31, 2014:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Sprints/hurdles 	13% 	158
2 	Middle distance 	18% 	213
3 	Long distance 		24% 	292
4 	Steeplechase 		10% 	117
5 	Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	9% 	105
6 	Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	8% 	95
7 	Pole vault 		8% 	95
8 	Decathlon/Heptathlon 	12% 	142
Total Votes: 1217

October 24, 2014:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
Answers         Percent Votes
1     Outdoors     39%     96
2     Indoor track     27%     67
3     Treadmill     33%     81
Total Votes: 244

October 17, 2014:
Given that recent research indicates that the benefit of PEDs can last decades, what should the minimum ban for doping be?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Lifetime 	43% 	135
2 		10 years 	30% 	94
3 		5 years 	18% 	56
4 		2 years 	10% 	31
5 		1 year 	0% 	0
		Total Votes: 316

October 10, 2014:
Would you support the concept of a permanent site for the Olympic Summer Games?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Yes 			59% 	206
2 	No 			28% 	97
3 	No opinion, don't care 	13% 	44
Total Votes: 347

October 3, 2014:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
Answers 				Percent 	Votes
1 	Patellofemoral Syndrome 	10% 	84
2 	Pulled Hamstring 		11% 	93
3 	Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	12% 	98
4 	Shin Splints 			11% 	97
5 	Stress Fractures 		9% 	79
6 	Exercise Induced Compartment 8% 	66
Syndrome 	
7 	Achilles Tendonitis 		11% 	90
8 	Plantar Fasciitis 		11% 	96
9 	Hip Bursitis 			8% 	71
10 	Mononucleosis 		8% 	70
Total Votes: 844

September 26, 2014:
In the past 20 years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:06:05 to Wilson Kipsang's 2013 mark of 2:03:23. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Sub 2:03 	33% 	102
2 	Sub 2:02 	22% 	68
3 	Sub 2:01 	17% 	51
4 	Sub 2:00!! 	28% 	88
Total Votes: 309

September 19, 2014:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Time stamped on-line entry 	19% 	92
2 		Geographical quotas 	15% 	76
3 		Performance standards 	39% 	190
4 		Lottery 	17% 	83
5 		Other 	10% 	51
	
Total Votes: 492

September 12, 2014:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Books, Magazines 	14% 	151
2 	Coaching Services 	9% 	96
3 	Clothing 		15% 	161
4 	Heart Rate Monitor 	11% 	118
5 	Running Shoes 		18% 	195
6 	Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	11% 	116
7 	Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	8% 	86
8 	Sports Watch 		8% 	90
9 	Other 			6% 	66
Total Votes: 1079

September 5, 2014:
What is the toughest feat to accomplish in track and field?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Sub-10 seconds for 100m 	4% 	21
2 		Sub-4 minutes for the mile 	12% 	58
3 		Sub-13 minutes for 5km 	15% 	73
4 		Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 	22% 	110
5 		Pole vault 6m+ 	6% 	31
6 		Shot put 20m+ 	4% 	18
7 		Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 	18% 	91
8 		Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 	10% 	51
9 		Throw the javelin 80m+ 	6% 	29
10 	Triple jump 17m+ 	4% 	19
Total Votes: 501

August 29, 2014:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	asics 		12% 	109
2 	adidas 		11% 	97
3 	Brooks 		10% 	96
4 	Fila 		6% 	59
5 	Mizuno 	9% 	82
6 	New Balance 	12% 	111
7 	Nike 		12% 	114
8 	Puma 		8% 	70
9 	Reebok 	8% 	77
10	Saucony 	11% 	104
Total Votes: 919

August 22, 2014:
A "Real Runner" is....
Answers                             Percent     Votes
1     Somebody that runs                     9%     24
2     Somebody that runs regularly                 39%     105
3     Somebody that runs races                 22%     60
4     Somebody that runs marathons             13%     35
5     Somebody that runs marathons in under three hours     18%     48
Total Votes: 272

August 15, 2014:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Sports drink 	18% 	85
2 	Water 		17% 	81
3 	Chocolate milk 	19% 	89
4 	Soft drink 	15% 	70
5 	Beer 		16% 	75
6 	Other 		16% 	76
Total Votes: 476

August 8, 2014:
"Which aspects of race organization are important to you?"
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Certified course 	13% 	91
2 	Accurate timing 	13% 	94
3 	Traffic-free course 	12% 	87
4 	Aid stations 		11% 	80
5 	T-shirts 		11% 	75
6 	Finisher medals 	11% 	76
7 	Prize money 		10% 	70
8 	Medical services 	10% 	71
9 	Large field 		9% 	67
Total Votes: 711

August 1, 2014:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
Answers 		Percent Votes
1 	Cushioned 	13% 	122
2 	Motion Control 12% 	109
3 	Neutral 	16% 	150
4 	Performance 	10% 	87
5 	Racing 		10% 	90
6 	Stability 	17% 	160
7 	Trail 		11% 	103
8 	Other 		10% 	94
Total Votes: 915

July 25, 2014:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
Answers 		Percent Votes
1 	Never run one 	2% 	29
2 	Sub 2:20 	1% 	9
3 	2:20 to 2:30 	1% 	20
4 	2:30 to 2:40 	3% 	46
5 	2:40 to 2:50 	8% 	120
6 	2:50 to 3:00 	10% 	148
7 	3:00 to 3:20 	16% 	222
8 	3:20 to 3:40 	17% 	237
9 	3:40 to 4:00 	19% 	276
10	4:00 Plus 	22% 	311
Total Votes: 1418

July 18, 2014:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
Answers 		Percent Votes
1 	Marathon 	11% 	79
2 	Half-Marathon 	13% 	96
3 	10K 		10% 	76
4 	8K 		9% 	66
5 	5K 		11% 	83
6 	Steeplechase 	9% 	65
7 	1500M/Mile 	9% 	69
8 	800M 		9% 	69
9 	Sprints 		9% 	64
10 	Ultras 		8% 	61
Total Votes: 728

July 11, 2014:
Which of the following distance running events is/are the most demanding?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	1500M/Mile 		9% 	38
2 	3000M Steeplechase 	18% 	76
3 	5000M/10000M 	13% 	56
4 	Marathon 		37% 	155
5 	Cross-Country 		22% 	90
Total Votes: 415

July 4, 2014:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Drills 		11% 	49
2 	Fartlek 		13% 	55
3 	Hills 		14% 	62
4 	Intervals 	18% 	76
5 	Long Run 	19% 	84
6 	Tempo 		14% 	59
7 	Time Trial 	11% 	49
Total Votes: 434

June 27, 2014:
"Which aspects of race organization are important to you?"
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Certified course 	13% 	79
2 	Accurate timing 	13% 	84
3 	Traffic-free course 	12% 	77
4 	Aid stations 		11% 	71
5 	T-shirts 		11% 	66
6 	Finisher medals 	11% 	67
7 	Prize money 		10% 	61
8 	Medical services 	10% 	62
9 	Large field 		9% 	58
Total Votes: 625

June 20, 2014:
Should women's road race records("best times") be allowed to be established in mixed (men and women) races?
Answers 				Percent 	Votes
1 	Yes 				64% 	152
2 	No, women's only races 	36% 	86
Total Votes: 238

June 13, 2014:
In the past 20 years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:06:05 to Wilson Kipsang's 2013 mark of 2:03:23. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?
Answers         Percent Votes
1     Sub 2:03     34%     102
2     Sub 2:02     23%     68
3     Sub 2:01     17%     50
4     Sub 2:00!!     26%     78
Total Votes: 298

June 6, 2014:
Barefoot running has been in the news lately. Have you run barefoot or would you consider trying it?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		I've tried it 	21% 	57
2 		Would consider it 	8% 	21
3 		No way, I love my NB shoes! 	71% 	195
Total Votes: 273

May 30, 2014:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
Answers         Percent Votes
1     Amsterdam     9%     108
2     Berlin         10%     119
3     Boston         11%     133
4     Chicago     11%     123
5     Honolulu     9%     108
6     London     10%     120
7     New York City     11%     127
8     Paris         10%     112
9     Rotterdam     10%     112
10    Stockholm     9%     106
Total Votes: 1168

May 23, 2014:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
Answers         Percent     Votes
1     Never         20%     148
2     50 years     27%     200
3     25 years     17%     128
4     10 years     14%     107
5     5 years         11%     81
6     1-4 years     12%     90
Total Votes: 754

May 16, 2014:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Marathon 	11% 	70
2 		Half-Marathon 	14% 	86
3 		10K 	11% 	67
4 		8K 	9% 	57
5 		5K 	11% 	72
6 		Steeplechase 	9% 	56
7 		1500M/Mile 	9% 	60
8 		800M 	9% 	60
9 		Sprints 	9% 	55
10 	Ultras 	8% 	52
Total Votes: 635

May 9, 2014:
Which category of athlete are you?
Answers                            Percent               Votes
1  Elite                               14%                     60
2  Fitness                          33%       137
3  Recreational                18%       75
4  Recreational - competitive      31%       129
5  Other?                          3%         13
Total Votes: 414

May 2, 2014:
Which of the following magazines do you read?
Answers             Percent     Votes
1     Runner's World     27%     380
2     Running Times         18%     259
3     Track and Field News     10%     147
4     Inside Triathlon     7%     92
5     Triathlete         8%     109
6     Canadian Running     9%     125
7     iRun             8%     111
8     Triathlon Magazine Canada     4%     53
9     220 Magazine         6%     79
10    Other             3%     46
Total Votes: 1401

April 25, 2014:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Internet 	30% 	104
2 	Television 	14% 	48
3 	Radio 		13% 	46
4 	Newspapers 	14% 	47
5 	Magazines 	17% 	58
6 	Other 		12% 	40
Total Votes: 343

April 18, 2014:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	No warm-up 	5% 	24
2 	Depends on the race distance 	22% 	116
3 	5 minutes 	9% 	49
4 	10 minutes 	12% 	61
5 	15 minutes 	14% 	73
6 	20 minutes 	17% 	88
7 	30 minutes 	9% 	46
8 	> 30 minutes 	12% 	61
Total Votes: 518

April 11, 2014:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Cycle 	17% 	124
2 		Pool run 	13% 	94
3 		Swim 	13% 	93
4 		Row 	11% 	81
5 		Use elliptical trainer 	12% 	92
6 		XC ski 	11% 	85
7 		Other 	12% 	91
8 		Watch TV 	11% 	83
Total Votes: 743

April 4, 2014:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		2014 	5% 	37
2 		2015 	26% 	213
3 		2020 	36% 	295
4 		2025 or later 	23% 	187
5 		Never 	11% 	86
Total Votes: 818

March 28, 2014:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 	19% 	93
2 	Lynn Jennings 		11% 	54
3 	Nina Kuscsik 		11% 	55
4 	Kathrine Switzer 		15% 	76
5 	Joan Ullyot 		10% 	48
6 	Grete Waitz 		16% 	79
7 	Paula Radcliffe 		18% 	88
Total Votes: 493

March 21, 2014:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Not in a relationship 	13% 	67
2 	Helped it 		25% 	131
3 	Hurt it 			51% 	271
4 	No effect 		10% 	52
5 	Other 			2% 	11
Total Votes: 532

March 14, 2014:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Cushioned 	13% 	109
2 		Motion Control 	12% 	97
3 		Neutral 	17% 	137
4 		Performance 	9% 	74
5 		Racing 	9% 	77
6 		Stability 	18% 	148
7 		Trail 	11% 	89
8 		Other 	10% 	81
Total Votes: 812

March 7, 2014:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Sprints/hurdles 	13% 	147
2 	Middle distance 	18% 	201
3 	Long distance 	25% 	280
4 	Steeplechase 	9% 	105
5 	Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 	8% 	94
6 	Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 	7% 	84
7 	Pole vault 	7% 	83
8 	Decathlon/Heptathlon 	12% 	130
Total Votes: 1124

February 28, 2014:
What factors do you consider before entering a race?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Race distance 	17% 	157
2 	Course terrain 	12% 	112
3 	Prize money 	10% 	94
4 	Charity involved 	10% 	89
5 	Location 	16% 	146
6 	Weather 	18% 	162
7 	Entry fee 	17% 	152
Total Votes: 912

February 21, 2014:
Do you think that the competition ban on Lance Armstrong will be lifted at some point in the future?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 	I hope not! 	30% 	95
2 	I hope so. 	8% 	24
3 	Yes 		11% 	34
4 	No 		34% 	108
5 	Don't care 	18% 	56
Total Votes: 317

February 14, 2014:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Drills 		10% 	34
2 	Fartlek 		12% 	39
3 	Hills 		14% 	46
4 	Intervals 	18% 	60
5 	Long Run 	21% 	69
6 	Tempo 		13% 	43
7 	Time Trial 	10% 	34
Total Votes: 325

February 9, 2014:
How long have you been running?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		30+ years 	28% 	105
2 		20 -29 years 	15% 	56
3 		15 - 19 years 	10% 	39
4 		10 - 14 years 	16% 	61
5 		5 - 9 years 	13% 	47
6 		1 -4 years 	10% 	39
7 		< 1 year 	8% 	29	
Total Votes: 376

January 31, 2014:
When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	2013 		10% 	62
2 	2 years ago 	12% 	72
3 	3 years ago 	13% 	76
4 	4 years ago 	7% 	45
5 	5 years ago 	15% 	89
6 	6-10 years ago 	17% 	101
7 	11-20 years ago 	7% 	43
8 	20+ years ago! 	20% 	120
Total Votes: 608

January 24, 2014:
What events will you do this year?
Answers             Percent     Votes
1     5,000m             6%     198
2     10,000m         11%     336
3     20k or Half-marathon     14%     437
4     Marathon         12%     355
5     Ultra             4%     108
6     Sprint triathlon         20%     626
7     Olympic distance triathlon 15%     457
8     Half-ironman triathlon     8%     252
9     Ironman triathlon     6%     186
10    None of the above     4%     115
Total Votes: 3070

January 17, 2014:
Which of the following running (athletics) movies have you seen?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Chariots of Fire 	15% 	103
2 	Golden Girl 	9% 	63
3 	Marathon Man 	11% 	75
4 	Prefontaine 	12% 	83
5 	Personal Best 	9% 	62
6 	Running Brave 	10% 	71
7 	Without Limits 	11% 	75
8 	St. Ralph 	11% 	77
9 	The Jericho Mile 	9% 	64
10	None of the above 	4% 	27
Total Votes: 700

January 10, 2014:
Which sport(s) has/have the greatest drug problem?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Athletics 	10% 	62
2 	Baseball 	8% 	51
3 	Basketball 	8% 	52
4 	Cycling 		19% 	120
5 	Football 		17% 	109
6 	Hockey 		11% 	72
7 	Soccer 		6% 	40
8 	Swimming 	11% 	68
9 	Tennis 		7% 	43
10	Other 		5% 	30
Total Votes: 647

January 3, 2014:
Did you train on Christmas Day?
Answers         Percent     Votes
1 Regular workout     50%     84
2 Abbreviated workout     22%     38
3 No             21%     36
4 No, I do not train!     7%     11
Total Votes: 169

December 27, 2013:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Books, Magazines 	14% 	135
2 	Coaching Services 	9% 	82
3 	Clothing 		15% 	146
4 	Heart Rate Monitor 	11% 	104
5 	Running Shoes 		19% 	179
6 	Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	11% 	101
7 	Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	8% 	72
8 	Sports Watch 		8% 	76
9 	Other 			5% 	52
Total Votes: 947

December 20, 2013:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 Time stamped on-line entry 	19% 	80
2 Geographical quotas 		15% 	64
3 Performance standards 		41% 	176
4 Lottery 			17% 	71
5 Other 				9% 	39
Total Votes: 430

December 13, 2013:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Never run one 	2% 	28
2 	Sub 2:20 	1% 	9
3 	2:20 to 2:30 	1% 	20
4 	2:30 to 2:40 	3% 	46
5 	2:40 to 2:50 	8% 	112
6 	2:50 to 3:00 	11% 	148
7 	3:00 to 3:20 	16% 	221
8 	3:20 to 3:40 	17% 	235
9 	3:40 to 4:00 	20% 	275
10	4:00 Plus 	22% 	311
Total Votes: 1405

December 6, 2013:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
	Answers 							Percent 	Votes
1 	Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	10% 	125
2 	Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 			9% 	117
3 	Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 		7% 	93
4 	Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	11% 	133
5 	Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 			6% 	77
6 	Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 		12% 	145
7 	Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 			10% 	122
8 	Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	13% 	168
9 	Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 			16% 	203
10 	Other 								5% 	65
Total Votes: 1248

November 29, 2013:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete.
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Baseball player 	3% 	19
2 	Basketball player 	15% 	89
3 	Decathlete/Pentathlete 	25% 	148
4 	Football Player 	11% 	65
5 	Hockey player 	5% 	29
6 	Marathoner 	19% 	113
7 	Triathlete 	16% 	92
8 	Other 		5% 	31
Total Votes: 586

November 22, 2013:
What events will you do next year?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	5,000m 			6% 	188
2 	10,000m 		11% 	326
3 	20k or Half-marathon 	14% 	426
4 	Marathon 		12% 	346
5 	Ultra 			3% 	100
6 	Sprint triathlon 		21% 	616
7 	Olympic distance triathlon 15% 	446
8 	Half-ironman triathlon 	8% 	241
9 	Ironman triathlon 	6% 	178
10 	None of the above 	4% 	107
Total Votes: 2974

November 15, 2013:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 	Long Runs 	16% 	111
2 	Tempo Runs 	14% 	94
3 	Hill Training 	13% 	88
4 	Pace Intervals 	13% 	92
5 	Speed Intervals 	14% 	94
6 	Running Drills 	12% 	83
7 	Pilates, Yoga, etc. 	11% 	77
8 	Other 	8% 	56
Total Votes: 695

November 8, 2013:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?"
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	asics 		12% 	95
2 	adidas 		11% 	84
3 	Brooks 		10% 	82
4 	Fila 		6% 	48
5 	Mizuno 		9% 	70
6 	New Balance 	12% 	98
7 	Nike 		13% 	102
8 	Puma 		7% 	59
9 	Reebok 		8% 	66
10	Saucony 	11% 	91
Total Votes: 795

November 1, 2013:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Outdoors 	40% 	82
2	Indoor track 	27% 	54
3	Treadmill 	33% 	67
Total Votes: 203

October 25, 2013:
When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		2012 	10% 	61
2 		2 years ago 	12% 	71
3 		3 years ago 	13% 	76
4 		4 years ago 	7% 	43
5 		5 years ago 	15% 	89
6 		6-10 years ago 	17% 	100
7 		11-20 years ago 	7% 	43
8 		20+ years ago! 	18% 	105
Total Votes: 588

October 18, 2013:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Patellofemoral Syndrome 	10% 	73
2 	Pulled Hamstring 	11% 	82
3 	Iliotibial Band Syndrome 	12% 	87
4 	Shin Splints 		12% 	87
5 	Stress Fractures 		9% 	68
6 	Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 	8% 	56
7 	Achilles Tendonitis 	11% 	80
8 	Plantar Fasciitis 		12% 	85
9 	Hip Bursitis 		8% 	60
10	Mononucleosis 		8% 	60
Total Votes: 738

October 11, 2013:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
Answers Percent Votes
1 Sprints/hurdles 13% 139
2 Middle distance 18% 193
3 Long distance 25% 271
4 Steeplechase 9% 98
5 Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 8% 87
6 Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 7% 77
7 Pole vault 7% 75
8 Decathlon/Heptathlon 12% 123
Total Votes: 1063

October 4, 2013:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
Answers 								Percent 	Votes
1 	Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	10% 	117
2 	Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 			9% 	110
3 	Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 		7% 	86
4 	Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 	11% 	126
5 	Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 			6% 	71
6 	Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 		12% 	139
7 	Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 			10% 	116
8 	Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 	14% 	160
9 	Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 			16% 	194
10 	Other 								5% 	58
Total Votes: 1177

September 27, 2013:
When will the first sub two hour marathon be run?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	2013 		4% 	29
2 	2015 		7% 	53
3 	2030 		32% 	233
4 	2050 or later 	53% 	379
5 	Never 		4% 	26
Total Votes: 720

September 20, 2013:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Sports drink 	18% 	74
2 		Water 	17% 	69
3 		Chocolate milk 	19% 	77
4 		Soft drink 	15% 	59
5 		Beer 	16% 	63
6 		Other 	15% 	62
Total Votes: 404

September 13, 2013:
What factors do you consider before entering a race?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Race distance 	17% 	135
2 	Course terrain 	12% 	94
3 	Prize money 	10% 	76
4 	Charity involved 	9% 	71
5 	Location 	16% 	125
6 	Weather 	18% 	143
7 	Entry fee 	17% 	132
Total Votes: 776

September 6, 2013:
A REAL runner is....
Answers Percent Votes
1 Somebody that runs 9% 23
2 Somebody that runs regularly 39% 99
3 Somebody that runs races 21% 54
4 Somebody that runs marathons 13% 33
5 Somebody that runs marathons in under three hours 18% 45
Total Votes: 254

August 30, 2013:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Never run one 	2% 	24
2 	Sub 2:20 	1% 	8
3 	2:20 to 2:30 	1% 	20
4 	2:30 to 2:40 	3% 	46
5 	2:40 to 2:50 	7% 	103
6 	2:50 to 3:00 	11% 	146
7 	3:00 to 3:20 	16% 	217
8 	3:20 to 3:40 	17% 	234
9 	3:40 to 4:00 	20% 	273
10	4:00 Plus 	22% 	310
Total Votes: 1381

August 23, 2013:
What is the highest mileage you have run in one week this year (2013)?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		100 miles or more (160km+) 	11% 	69
2 		60 - 100 (100 - 160) 	14% 	91
3 		40 - 60 (64 - 100) 	21% 	138
4 		20 - 40 (32 - 64) 	25% 	161
5 		< 20 (<32) 	29% 	192	
Total Votes: 651

August 16, 2013:
How will you  follow the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Russia?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Television 	21% 	45
2 	Internet 	42% 	89
3 	Newspapers 	20% 	42
4 	In person 	10% 	22
5 	Not interested 	7% 	16
Total Votes: 214

August 9, 2013:
Would you support the concept of a permanent site for the Olympic Summer Games?
Answers			Percent 	Votes
1 	Yes 				57% 	187
2 	No 				30% 	97
3 	No opinion, don't care 	13% 	44
Total Votes: 328

August 2, 2013:
Which of the following magazines do you read?
Answers Percent Votes
1 Runner's World 29% 367
2 Running Times 19% 245
3 Track and Field News 11% 134
4 Inside Triathlon 6% 79
5 Triathlete 8% 97
6 Canadian Running 9% 113
7 iRun 8% 98
8 Triathlon Magazine Canada 3% 41
9 220 Magazine 5% 66
10 Other 3 % 34
Total Votes: 1274

July 26, 2013:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Cushioned 	13% 	99
2 	Motion Control 	12% 	88
3 	Neutral 		17% 	125
4 	Performance 	9% 	65
5 	Racing 		9% 	67
6 	Stability 		19% 	138
7 	Trail 		11% 	80
8 	Other 		10% 	72
Total Votes: 734

July 19, 2013:
Which of the following distance running events is the most demanding?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	1500M/Mile 		7% 	23
2 	3000M Steeplechase 	18% 	61
3 	5000M/10000M 		12% 	41
4 	Marathon 		41% 	140
5 	Cross-Country 		22% 	75
Total Votes: 340

July 12, 2013:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Marathon 	11% 	60
2 	Half-Marathon 	13% 	70
3 	10K 		11% 	57
4 	8K 		9% 	48
5 	5K 		11% 	61
6 	Steeplechase 	9% 	47
7 	1500M/Mile 	10% 	51
8 	800M 		10% 	51
9 	Sprints 		9% 	46
10 	Ultras 		8% 	43
Total Votes: 534

July 5, 2013:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Never 			20% 	146
2 	50 years 		27% 	199
3 	25 years 		17% 	124
4	10 years 		14% 	104
5 	5 years 		11% 	80
6	1-4 years 	12% 	89
Total Votes: 742

June 28, 2013:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
	Answers 																										Percent 	Votes
1 	Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 	10% 	108
2 	Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 										9% 	104
3 	Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 						7% 	80
4 	Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 				11% 	118
5 	Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 									6% 	65
6 	Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 					12% 	133
7 	Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 									10% 	110
8 	Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in  Beijing Olympics 	14% 	153
9 	Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 											17% 	185
10	Other 																										5% 	52
Total Votes: 1108

June 21, 2013:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
Answers 								Percent 	Votes
1 		Not in a relationship 	4% 	6
2 		Helped it 						29% 	46
3 		Hurt it 							51% 	81
4 		No effect 						15% 	24
5 		Other 							1% 	1
Total Votes: 158

June 14, 2013:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
Answers 						Percent 	Votes
1 		Amsterdam 		9% 			98
2 		Berlin 					10% 		108
3 		Boston 				11% 		121
4 		Chicago 				11% 		112
5 		Honolulu 				9% 			98
6 		London 				10% 		109
7 		New York City 	11% 		116
8 		Paris 					10% 		102
9 		Rotterdam 			10% 		101
10		Stockholm 			9% 			96
Total Votes: 1061

June 7, 2013:
Barefoot running has been in the news lately. Have you run barefoot or would you consider trying it?
Answers 				Percent 	Votes
1 	I've tried it 			22% 	55
2 	Would consider it 		8% 	21
3 	No way, I love my NB shoes! 	70% 	176
Total Votes: 252

May 31, 2013:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
Answers 				Percent 	Votes
1 	Books, Magazines 		15% 	123
2 	Coaching Services 		8% 	71
3 	Clothing 			16% 	133
4 	Heart Rate Monitor 		11% 	93
5 	Running Shoes 			20% 	167
6 	Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 	11% 	90
7 	Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 	7% 	61
8	Sports Watch 			8% 	65
9 	Other 				5% 	41
Total Votes: 844

May 24, 2013:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?
Answers 		Percent 	Votes
1 	Internet 		34% 	86
2 	Television 	13% 	34
3 	Radio 		13% 	32
4 	Newspapers 	13% 	33
5 	Magazines 	17% 	44
6 	Other 		10% 	26
Total Votes: 255

May 17, 2013:
"Which aspects of race organization are important to you?"
Answers 			Percent 	Votes
1 	Certified course 		13% 	65
2 	Accurate timing 		14% 	70
3 	Traffic-free course 	13% 	64
4 	Aid stations 		11% 	58
5 	T-shirts 			10% 	52
6 	Finisher medals 		11% 	54
7 	Prize money 		9% 	48
8 	Medical services 		10% 	50
9 	Large field 		9% 	46
Total Votes: 507

May 10, 2013:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 	No warm-up 	5% 	24
2 	Depends on the race distance 	22% 	109
3 	5 minutes 	10% 	49
4 	10 minutes 	12% 	61
5 	15 minutes 	14% 	73
6 	20 minutes 	17% 	88
7 	30 minutes 	9% 	46
8 	> 30 minutes 	11% 	54
Total Votes: 504

May 3, 2013:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 2013 		10% 	37
2 2015 		23% 	86
3 2020 		27% 	98
4 2025 or later 	27% 	100
5 Never 		13% 	48
Total Votes: 369

April 26, 2013:
In the past 20 years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:06:05 to Patrick Makau's 2011 mark of 2:03:38. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?
	Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1	Sub 2:03 	36% 	102
2	Sub 2:02 	24% 	68
3	Sub 2:01 	17% 	48
4	Sub 2:00!! 	22% 	62
Total Votes: 280	

April 19, 2013:
Which category of athlete are you?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 Elite 		15% 	59
2 Fitness 34% 	134
3 Recreational 19% 	74
4 Recreational - competitive 	29% 	115
5 Other? 	3% 	13

April 12, 2013:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1. 	Never run one 	2% 	22
2. 	Sub 2:20 	1% 	8
3..	2:20 to 2:30 	1% 	20
4..	2:30 to 2:40 	3% 	46
5. 	2:40 to 2:50 	7% 	88
6. 	2:50 to 3:00 	11% 	145
7. 	3:00 to 3:20 	16% 	214
8. 	3:20 to 3:40 	17% 	232
9. 	3:40 to 4:00 	20% 	270
10.	4:00 Plus 	23% 	306
Total Votes: 1351

April 5, 2013:
If you are unable to run, what do you do?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Cycle 	17% 	108
2 		Pool run 	13% 	82
3 		Swim 	13% 	81
4 		Row 	11% 	68
5 		Use elliptical trainer 	12% 	80
6 		XC ski 	11% 	73
7 		Other 	12% 	79
8 		Watch TV 	11% 	70
Total Votes: 641

March 29, 2013:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
Answers Percent Votes
1. Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 20% 77
2. Lynn Jennings 10% 40
3. Nina Kuscsik 11% 42
4. Kathrine Switzer 16%62
5. Joan Ullyot 9% 34
6. Grete Waitz 16% 61
7. Paula Radcliffe 19% 73
Total Votes: 389

March 22, 2013:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 .Time stamped on-line entry 	19% 	67
2 .Geographical quotas 	14% 	51
3 .Performance standards 	45% 	162
4.	Lottery 	15% 	55
5.	Other 	7% 	26
Total Votes: 361

March 15, 2013:
What events will you do this year?
Answers  Percent  Votes
1.5,000m 	6% 	177
2.10,000m 	11% 	312
3.20k or Half-marathon 	14% 	411
4.Marathon 	12% 	332
5.Ultra 	3% 	88
6.Sprint triathlon 	21% 	606
7.Olympic distance triathlon 15% 	436
8.Half-ironman triathlon 	8% 	229
9.Ironman triathlon 	6% 	168
10.None of the above 	3% 	97
Total Votes: 2856

February 22, 2013:
Do you support the setting aside of race entries for charity organizations at the expense of serious runners?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 		Yes 	21% 	44
2 		No 	79% 	167
Total Votes: 211

February 15, 2013:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?" 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  asics 12%  76 
2  adidas 10%  64 
3  Brooks 10%  61 
4  Fila 6%  36 
5  Mizuno 9%  54 
6  New Balance 13%  78 
7  Nike 13%  80 
8  Puma 7%  45 
9  Reebok 8%  47 
10  Saucony 12%  71 
  Total Votes: 612 

February 8, 2013:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Drills 10%  25 
2  Fartlek 11%  30 
3  Hills 14%  37 
4  Intervals 20%  51 
5  Long Run 23%  59 
6  Tempo 13%  34 
7  Time Trial 10%  25 
  Total Votes: 261 

February 1, 2013:
Do you think that the competition ban on Lance Armstrong will be lifted at some point in the future? 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 I hope not! 31% 53 
2 I hope so. 7% 12 
3 Yes 12% 21 
4 No 39% 66 
5 Don't care 11% 19 
Total Votes: 171 

January 25, 2013:
Which of the following running (athletics) movies have you seen? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Chariots of Fire 15%  85 
2  Golden Girl 9%  52 
3  Marathon Man 11%  61 
4  Prefontaine 12%  69 
5  Personal Best 9%  51 
6  Running Brave 10%  57 
7  Without Limits 11%  62 
8  St. Ralph 11%  65 
9  The Jericho Mile 9%  52 
10  None of the above 3%  18 
  Total Votes: 572 

January 18, 2013:
When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  2012 11%  61 
2  2 years ago 12%  71 
3  3 years ago 13%  76 
4  4 years ago 8%  43 
5  5 years ago 16%  89 
6  6-10 years ago 17%  99 
7  11-20 years ago 8%  43 
8  20+ years ago! 15%  88 
  Total Votes: 570 

January 11, 2013:
Which sport(s) has/have the greatest drug problem? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Athletics 9%  48 
2  Baseball 7%  39 
3  Basketball 8%  40 
4  Cycling 20%  106 
5  Football 18%  96 
6  Hockey 11%  60 
7  Soccer 5%  28 
8  Swimming 11%  56 
9  Tennis 6%  31 
10  Other 3%  18 
  Total Votes: 522 

January 4, 2013:
Do/did you train on Christmas Day? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Regular workout 53%  80 
2  Abbreviated workout 24%  36 
3  No 16%  24 
4  No, I don't train! 7%  11 
  Total Votes: 151 

December 21, 2012:
What events will you do next year? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  5,000m 6%  162 
2  10,000m 11%  296 
3  20k or Half-marathon 14%  391 
4  Marathon 12%  318 
5  Ultra 3%  77 
6  Sprint triathlon 22%  596 
7  Olympic distance triathlon 16%  424 
8  Half-ironman triathlon 8%  216 
9  Ironman triathlon 6%  156 
10  None of the above 3%  84 
  Total Votes: 2720 

December 7, 2012:
Which of the following events have you done this year? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Cycling race 16%  58 
2  Duathlon 15%  56 
3  Marathon 17%  64 
4  Road race 20%  73 
5  Swimming race 15%  56 
6  Triathlon 17%  64 
  Total Votes: 371 

November 30, 2012:
What is the highest mileage you have run in one week this year (2012)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  100 miles or more (160km+) 10%  36 
2  60 - 100 (100 - 160) 13%  47 
3  40 - 60 (64 - 100) 22%  83 
4  20 - 40 (32 - 64) 26%  96 
5  < 20 (<32) 29%  109 
  Total Votes: 371  

November 23, 2012:
How long have you been running? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  30+ years 23%  81 
2  20 -29 years 15%  54 
3  15 - 19 years 11%  39 
4  10 - 14 years 17%  61 
5  5 - 9 years 13%  47 
6  1 -4 years 11%  38 
7  < 1 year 8%  29 
  Total Votes: 349 

November 16, 2012:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had: 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Patellofemoral Syndrome 10%  60 
2  Pulled Hamstring 11%  66 
3  Iliotibial Band Syndrome 12%  73 
4  Shin Splints 12%  71 
5  Stress Fractures 9%  55 
6  Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 7%  45 
7  Achilles Tendonitis 11%  64 
8  Plantar Fasciitis 11%  69 
9  Hip Bursitis 8%  49 
10  Mononucleosis 8%  49 
  Total Votes: 601 

November 9, 2012:
Should the New York City marathon have been cancelled? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 62%  190 
2  No 30%  93 
3  No Opinion 8%  24 
  Total Votes: 307 

November 2, 2012:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Long Runs 16%  94 
2  Tempo Runs 14%  80 
3  Hill Training 13%  73 
4  Pace Intervals 13%  76 
5  Speed Intervals 13%  77 
6  Running Drills 12%  68 
7  Pilates, Yoga, etc. 11%  63 
8  Other 7%  41 
  Total Votes: 572 

October 26, 2012:
What factors do you consider before entering a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Race distance 17%  121 
2  Course terrain 12%  83 
3  Prize money 10%  66 
4  Charity involved 9%  60 
5  Location 16%  112 
6  Weather 19%  132 
7  Entry fee 17%  118 
  Total Votes: 692 

October 19, 2012:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 9%  98 
2  Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 9%  98 
3  Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 7%  74 
4  Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 11%  112 
5  Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 6%  59 
6  Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 12%  127 
7  Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 10%  104 
8  Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 14%  146 
9  Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 17%  176 
10  Other 5%  48 
  Total Votes: 1042  

October 12, 2012:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1 Sports drink 	19% 	65
2 Water 	17% 	58
3 Chocolate milk 	19% 	65
4 Soft drink 	15% 	50
5 Beer 	15% 	51
6 Other 	15% 	53
Total Votes: 342

October 5, 2012:
When will the first sub two hour marathon be run? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  2012 0%  0 
2  2015 20%  30 
3  2030 29%  43 
4  2050 or later 36%  54 
5  Never 15%  23 
  Total Votes: 150 

September 28, 2012:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Outdoors 42%  97 
2  Indoor track 28%  66 
3  Treadmill 30%  69 
  Total Votes: 232 

September 21, 2012:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Amsterdam 9%  94 
2  Berlin 10%  104 
3  Boston 11%  114 
4  Chicago 11%  107 
5  Honolulu 9%  94 
6  London 10%  104 
7  New York City 11%  111 
8  Paris 10%  98 
9  Rotterdam 10%  97 
10  Stockholm 9%  92 
  Total Votes: 1015 

September 14, 2012:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year? 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 Books, Magazines 15% 112 
2 Coaching Services 8% 62 
3 Clothing 16% 122 
4 Heart Rate Monitor 11% 84 
5 Running Shoes 21% 155 
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 11% 79 
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 7% 51 
8 Sports Watch 7% 55 
9 Other 4% 32 
Total Votes: 752 

September 7, 2012:
Which of the following sports should be dropped from the Summer Olympics?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Archery 15%  191 
2  Boxing 22%  274 
3  Equestrian 10%  124 
4  Fencing 4%  54 
5  Handball 5%  57 
6  Polo 8%  102 
7  Shooting 11%  138 
8  Synchronized anything 14%  172 
9  Taekwondo 6%  79 
10  Weightlifting 6%  72 
  Total Votes: 1263 
 

August 31, 2012:
A real runner is.... 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Somebody that runs 9%  22 
2  Somebody that runs regularly 34%  80 
3  Somebody that runs races 23%  54 
4  Somebody that runs marathons 14%  33 
5  Somebody that runs marathons in under three hours 19%  44 
  Total Votes: 233 

August 24, 2012:
Should there be an age restriction for the marathon? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  No restriction 19%  124 
2  12+ 7%  43 
3  14+ 10%  67 
4  16+ 15%  98 
5  18+ 21%  138 
6  21+ 27%  176 
  Total Votes: 646 

August 17, 2012:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Sprints/hurdles 13%  131 
2  Middle distance 18%  183 
3  Long distance 26%  261 
4  Steeplechase 9%  90 
5  Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 8%  79 
6  Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 7%  69 
7  Pole vault 7%  66 
8  Decathlon/Heptathlon 12%  115 
  Total Votes: 994 

August 10, 2012:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?" 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Cushioned 14%  82 
2  Motion Control 12%  72 
3  Neutral 18%  107 
4  Performance 8%  48 
5  Racing 9%  52 
6  Stability 20%  123 
7  Trail 11%  65 
8  Other 9%  57 
  Total Votes: 606 

August 3, 2012:
How will you follow this summer's Olympic Games? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  In person 11%  117 
2  Television 25%  273 
3  Internet 38%  415 
4  Newspapers 27%  294 
  Total Votes: 1099 

July 27, 2012:
Would you support the concept of a permanent site for the Olympic Summer Games? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 59%  185 
2  No 27%  86 
3  No opinion, don't care 14%  44 
  Total Votes: 315 

July 20, 2012:
Which of the following magazines do you read? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  220 Magazine 9%  54 
2  Canadian Running 12%  77 
3  Inside Triathlon 10%  60 
4  iRun 15%  92 
5  Runner's World 14%  88 
6  Runner's World UK 8%  53 
7  Running Times 12%  76 
8  Track and Field News 9%  59 
9  Triathlete Magazine 10%  65 
  Total Votes: 624 

July 13, 2012:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 9%  83 
2  Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 9%  87 
3  Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 7%  63 
4  Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 11%  103 
5  Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 5%  50 
6  Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 13%  118 
7  Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 10%  95 
8  Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 14%  135 
9  Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 18%  165 
10  Other 4%  39 
  Total Votes: 938 

July 6, 2012:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 19%  139 
2  50 years 27%  198 
3  25 years 17%  123 
4  10 years 14%  102 
5  5 years 11%  80 
6  1-4 years 12%  88 
  Total Votes: 730 

June 29, 2012:
What is your all-time personal best marathon time? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never run one 2%  22 
2  Sub 2:20 1%  7 
3  2:20 to 2:30 1%  19 
4  2:30 to 2:40 3%  43 
5  2:40 to 2:50 6%  82 
6  2:50 to 3:00 11%  142 
7  3:00 to 3:20 16%  214 
8  3:20 to 3:40 17%  231 
9  3:40 to 4:00 20%  268 
10  4:00 Plus 23%  303 
  Total Votes: 1331 

June 22, 2012:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?" 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  asics 13%  59 
2  adidas 10%  48 
3  Brooks 10%  45 
4  Fila 6%  26 
5  Mizuno 9%  41 
6  New Balance 13%  60 
7  Nike 13%  61 
8  Puma 7%  32 
9  Reebok 7%  34 
10  Saucony 12%  53 
  Total Votes: 459 

June 15, 2012:
Barefoot running has been in the news lately. Have you run barefoot or would you consider trying it?
Answers 	Percent 	Votes
1	I've tried it 	24% 	55
2	Would consider it 	9% 	21
3	No way, I love my NB shoes! 	67% 	155
Total Votes: 231

June 8, 2012:
"Which aspects of race organization are important to you?" 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Certified course 13%  47 
2  Accurate timing 14%  50 
3  Traffic-free course 13%  46 
4  Aid stations 11%  40 
5  T-shirts 10%  36 
6  Finisher medals 10%  37 
7  Prize money 10%  34 
8  Medical services 10%  35 
9  Large field 9%  31 
  Total Votes: 356 

June 1, 2012:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Marathon 11%  48 
2  Half-Marathon 13%  56 
3  10K 11%  46 
4  8K 9%  37 
5  5K 11%  48 
6  Steeplechase 9%  36 
7  1500M/Mile 10%  40 
8  800M 10%  40 
9  Sprints 8%  35 
10  Ultras 8%  33 
  Total Votes: 419  

May 25, 2012:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Not in a relationship 4%  6 
2  Helped it 32%  45 
3  Hurt it 50%  69 
4  No effect 14%  19 
5  Other 0%  0 
  Total Votes: 139 

May 18, 2012:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Sprints/hurdles 13%  118 
2  Middle distance 19%  170 
3  Long distance 28%  247 
4  Steeplechase 9%  78 
5  Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 8%  68 
6  Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 6%  58 
7  Pole vault 6%  55 
8  Decathlon/Heptathlon 11%  103 
 Total Votes: 897 

May 11, 2012:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
Answers  Percent  Votes
1  Sprints/hurdles  13%  106
2  Middle distance  19%  156
3   Long distance  29%  233
4   Steeplechase  8%  67
5   Jumps (high, long, triple jump)  7%  57
6   Throws (shot, discus, javelin)  6%  47
7   Pole vault  5%  43
8   Decathlon/Heptathlon  11%  92
Total Votes: 801

May 4, 2012:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  2012 11%  37 
2  2015 24%  85 
3  2020 27%  93 
4  2025 or later 28%  98 
5  Never 10%  34 
  Total Votes: 347 

April 27, 2012:
In the past 20 years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:06:05 to Patrick Makau's 2011 mark of 2:03:38. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Sub 2:03 35%  94 
2  Sub 2:02 26%  68 
3  Sub 2:01 18%  47 
4  Sub 2:00!! 21%  56 
  Total Votes: 265 

April 20, 2012:
Which category of athlete are you? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Elite 16%  59 
2  Fitness 35%  133 
3  Recreational 19%  72 
4  Recreational - competitive 27%  101 
5  Other? 3%  13 
Total Votes: 378 

April 13, 2012:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Time stamped on-line entry 18%  53 
2  Geographical quotas 13%  39 
3  Performance standards 50%  148 
4  Lottery 14%  41 
5  Other 5%  15 
  Total Votes: 296 

April 6, 2012:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 21%  62 
2  Lynn Jennings 10%  29 
3  Nina Kuscsik 10%  31 
4  Kathrine Switzer 16%  49 
5  Joan Ullyot 8%  23 
6  Grete Waitz 15%  45 
7  Paula Radcliffe 20%  60 
  Total Votes: 299 

March 30, 2012:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  No warm-up 5%  23 
2  Depends on the race distance 22%  105 
3  5 minutes 10%  47 
4  10 minutes 12%  58 
5  15 minutes 15%  72 
6  20 minutes 18%  88 
7  30 minutes 10%  46 
8  > 30 minutes 8%  39 
  Total Votes: 478 

March 23, 2012:
If you are unable to run, what do you do? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Cycle 17%  91 
2  Pool run 13%  70 
3  Swim 13%  69 
4  Row 11%  60 
5  Use elliptical trainer 13%  71 
6  XC ski 11%  61 
7  Other 12%  68 
8  Watch TV 11%  59 
  Total Votes: 549 

March 16, 2012:
How will you follow this summer's Olympic Games? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  In person 14%  69 
2  Television 27%  138 
3  Internet 32%  162 
4  Newspapers 27%  139 
  Total Votes: 508 

March 9, 2012:
Will Usain Bolt run sub 9:50 for the 100m? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 61%  130 
2  No 30%  63 
3  Don't care 9%  19 
  Total Votes: 212 

March 2, 2012:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Long Runs 16%  80 
2  Tempo Runs 14%  70 
3  Hill Training 13%  63 
4  Pace Intervals 14%  67 
5  Speed Intervals 14%  67 
6  Running Drills 12%  58 
7  Pilates, Yoga, etc. 11%  54 
8  Other 7%  32 
  Total Votes: 491 

February 24, 2012:
What factors do you consider before entering a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Race distance 18%  110 
2  Course terrain 12%  74 
3  Prize money 9%  58 
4  Charity involved 8%  51 
5  Location 16%  101 
6  Weather 20%  122 
7  Entry fee 17%  107 
  Total Votes: 623 

February 17, 2012:
What factors do you consider before entering a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Race distance 18%  86 
2  Course terrain 11%  51 
3  Prize money 8%  38 
4  Charity involved 7%  31 
5  Location 17%  78 
6  Weather 21%  100 
7  Entry fee 18%  83 
  Total Votes: 467 

February 10, 2012:
Do you support the setting aside of race entries for charity organizations at the expense of serious runners?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 22%  42 
2  No 78%  152 
  Total Votes: 194 

February 3, 2012:
What events will you do this year? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  5,000m 6%  147 
2  10,000m 11%  280 
3  20k or Half-marathon 14%  375 
4  Marathon 12%  305 
5  Ultra 3%  66 
6  Sprint triathlon 23%  583 
7  Olympic distance triathlon 16%  410 
8  Half-ironman triathlon 8%  204 
9  Ironman triathlon 6%  145 
10  None of the above 3%  74 
  Total Votes: 2589 

January 27, 2012:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 12%  66 
2  50 years 25%  134 
3  7 14%  78 
4  10 years 18%  99 
5  5 years 15%  79 
6  1-4 years 16%  86 
  Total Votes: 542 

January 20, 2012:
Which of the following sports should be dropped from the Summer Olympics?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Archery 16%  176 
2  Boxing 23%  258 
3  Equestrian 10%  107 
4  Fencing 4%  40 
5  Handball 4%  40 
6  Polo 8%  87 
7  Shooting 11%  122 
8  Synchronized anything 13%  148 
9  Taekwondo 6%  65 
10  Weightlifting 5%  58 
Total Votes: 1101 
 

January 13, 2012:
When will we see a sub 2-hour marathon? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 14%  102 
2  5 years 9%  69 
3  10 years 12%  90 
4  15 years 16%  124 
5  20 years 20%  151 
6  25+ years 29%  217 
Total Votes: 753 

January 6, 2012:
When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  2011 6%  31 
2  2 years ago 13%  70 
3  3 years ago 14%  76 
4  4 years ago 8%  43 
5  5 years ago 17%  89 
6  6-10 years ago 19%  99 
7  11-20 years ago 8%  40 
8  20+ years ago! 15%  78 
Total Votes: 526 

December 30, 2011:
Which of the following running (athletics) movies have you seen? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Chariots of Fire 15%  72 
2  Golden Girl 9%  44 
3  Marathon Man 10%  51 
4  Prefontaine 13%  61 
5  Personal Best 9%  44 
6  Running Brave 10%  49 
7  Without Limits 11%  53 
8  St. Ralph 12%  56 
9  The Jericho Mile 9%  45 
10  None of the above 2%  11 
  Total Votes: 486 
 

December 23, 2011:
 What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 8%  73 
2  Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 9%  80 
3  Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 7%  56 
4  Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 11%  95 
5  Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 5%  43 
6  Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 13%  111 
7  Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 10%  88 
8  Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 15%  126 
9  Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 18%  156 
10  Other 4%  32 
  Total Votes: 860 
 

December 16, 2011:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Amsterdam 9%  84 
2  Berlin 10%  94 
3  Boston 11%  103 
4  Chicago 11%  97 
5  Honolulu 9%  84 
6  London 10%  94 
7  New York City 11%  101 
8  Paris 10%  88 
9  Rotterdam 10%  87 
10  Stockholm 9%  82 
  Total Votes: 914 

December 9, 2011:
What is the highest mileage you have run in one week this year (2011)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  100 miles or more (160km+) 9%  33 
2  60 - 100 (100 - 160) 13%  44 
3  40 - 60 (64 - 100) 21%  75 
4  20 - 40 (32 - 64) 27%  94 
5  < 20 (<32) 30%  106 
  Total Votes: 352 

December 2, 2011:
Which of the following events have you done this year? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Cycling race 16%  46 
2  Duathlon 15%  44 
3  Marathon 18%  52 
4  Road race 20%  58 
5  Swimming race 14%  42 
6  Triathlon 17%  51 
  Total Votes: 293 
 

November 25, 2011:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Sports drink 20%  52 
2  Water 17%  45 
3  Chocolate milk 19%  51 
4  Soft drink 14%  38 
5  Beer 14%  38 
6  Other 15%  39 
  Total Votes: 263 
 

November 18, 2011:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Patellofemoral Syndrome 10%  47 
2  Pulled Hamstring 11%  52 
3  Iliotibial Band Syndrome 13%  59 
4  Shin Splints 12%  56 
5  Stress Fractures 9%  42 
6  Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 7%  33 
7  Achilles Tendonitis 11%  50 
8  Plantar Fasciitis 12%  55 
9  Hip Bursitis 8%  36 
10  Mononucleosis 8%  37 
Total Votes: 467 
 

November 11, 2011:
What are your favourite post-race activities? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Chilling out 16%  61 
2  Drinking a beer 17%  66 
3  Ice bath 11%  41 
4  Massage 14%  52 
5  Spinning 10%  36 
6  Swimming 13%  48 
7  Walking 11%  40 
8  Other 9%  34 
  Total Votes: 378 

November 4, 2011:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Amsterdam 9%  52 
2  Berlin 10%  61 
3  Boston 12%  68 
4  Chicago 11%  63 
5  Honolulu 9%  52 
6  London 10%  61 
7  New York City 11%  67 
8  Paris 10%  56 
9  Rotterdam 9%  55 
10  Stockholm 9%  51 
  Total Votes: 586 

October 28, 2011:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Marathon 12%  33 
2  Half-Marathon 14%  38 
3  10K 11%  30 
4  8K 8%  22 
5  5K 11%  30 
6  Steeplechase 8%  22 
7  1500M/Mile 10%  26 
8  800M 10%  26 
9  Sprints 8%  21 
10  Ultras 7%  19 
  Total Votes: 267 

October 21, 2011:
How many times have you DNFed in a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 23%  36 
2  Once 14%  23 
3  Twice 15%  24 
4  Three Times 19%  30 
5  Four Times 11%  17 
6  Five or More Times 18%  29 
  Total Votes: 159 

October 14, 2011:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 13%  35 
2  Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 11%  28 
3  Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 8%  22 
4  Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 8%  22 
5  Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 8%  22 
6  Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 9%  24 
7  Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 9%  23 
8  Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 10%  27 
9  Paula Radcliffe runs 2:15:25 for the marathon 22%  57 
  Total Votes: 260 

October 7, 2011:
Should women be allowed to set world records in mixed (man and women) races? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 62%  85 
2  No 28%  39 
3  Don't care 10%  14 
  Total Votes: 138 

September 30, 2011:
How has the current economic situation affected your involvement in sports? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Less travel to events 18%  40 
2  Fewer equipment purchases 16%  37 
3  Entering fewer events 17%  39 
4  Spending less on sports supplements 16%  36 
5  Fewer magazine subscriptions 17%  38 
6  Paying less for online or in-person coaching 16%  37 
  Total Votes: 227 

September 23, 2011:
When will the first sub two hour marathon be run? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  2012 0%  0 
2  2015 17%  22 
3  2030 26%  33 
4  2050 or later 42%  54 
5  Never 16%  20 
  Total Votes: 129

September 16, 2011:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months? 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 Outdoors 41% 73 
2 Indoor track 28% 51 
3 Treadmill 31% 55 
Total Votes: 179 

September 9, 2011:
Do you use an iPod or MP3 player while running/working out? 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 In training 26% 45 
2 In races 16% 28 
3 On the treadmill 18% 31 
4 While stretching 25% 44 
5 Never 14% 25 
Total Votes: 173 

September 2, 2011:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year? 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 Books, Magazines 14% 32 
2 Coaching Services 10% 24 
3 Clothing 14% 32 
4 Heart Rate Monitor 9% 22 
5 Running Shoes 14% 33 
6 Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 11% 25 
7 Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 12% 27 
8 Sports Watch 9% 22 
9 Other 7% 16 
Total Votes: 233 

August 26, 2011:
Are you running a fall marathon? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 44%  44 
2  No 31%  31 
3  No, don't run marathons 26%  26 
  Total Votes: 101 

August 19, 2011:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
Answers Percent Votes 
1 Amsterdam 9% 37 
2 Berlin 11% 45 
3 Boston 11% 48 
4 Chicago 11% 45 
5 Honolulu 9% 37 
6 London 11% 45 
7 New York City 12% 49 
8 Paris 9% 40 
9 Rotterdam 9% 40 
10 Stockholm 9% 36 

August 12, 2011:
Which of the following magazines do you read? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  220 Magazine 8%  36 
2  Canadian Running 13%  57 
3  Inside Triathlon 9%  40 
4  iRun 17%  74 
5  Runner's World 14%  63 
6  Runner's World UK 8%  35 
7  Running Times 12%  53 
8  Track and Field News 9%  39 
9  Triathlete Magazine 10%  45 
Total Votes: 442 

August 5, 2011:
What is/are your favourite running workout(s)? 
 Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Drills 9%  16 
2  Fartlek 10%  18 
3  Hills 14%  26 
4  Intervals 22%  39 
5  Long Run 25%  45 
6  Tempo 12%  21 
7  Time Trial 9%  16 
  Total Votes: 181 

July 29, 2011:
Would you support the concept of a permanent site for the Olympic Summer Games? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 51%  39 
2  No 38%  29 
3  No opinion, don't care 11%  8 
Total Votes: 76 

July 22, 2011:
Are you male or female and do you support women-only races? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Female - Yes 28%  31 
2  Female - No 0%  0 
3  Male - Yes 61%  66 
4  Male - No 11%  12 
  Total Votes: 109 

July 15, 2011:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?" 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Cushioned 16%  36 
2  Motion Control 14%  32 
3  Neutral 13%  30 
4  Performance 11%  25 
5  Racing 12%  26 
6  Stability 15%  33 
7  Trail 10%  23 
8  Other 9%  20 
  Total Votes: 225 

July 8, 2011:
Should there be an age restriction for the marathon? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  No restriction 7%  3 
2  12+ 5%  2 
3  14+ 5%  2 
4  16+ 10%  4 
5  18+ 38%  16 
6  21+ 36%  15 
  Total Votes: 42

July 1, 2011:
Will you follow this year's Tour de France? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 89%  48 
2  No 11%  6 
  Total Votes: 54 

June 24, 2011:
What is/are your favourite media for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Internet 40%  68 
2  Television 12%  21 
3  Radio 11%  19 
4  Newspapers 12%  20 
5  Magazines 18%  30 
6  Other 8%  13 
Total Votes: 171 

June 17, 2011:
"Which of the following shoe brands have you worn?" 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 Asics 14% 37 
2 adidas 11% 28 
3 Brooks 10% 25 
4 Fila 4% 10 
5 Mizuno 8% 20 
6 New Balance 15% 39 
7 Nike 15% 40 
8 Puma 6% 16 
9 Reebok 5% 14 
10 Saucony 12% 31 
Total Votes: 260 

June 10, 2011:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Sprints/hurdles 13%  21 
2  Middle distance 15%  25 
3  Long distance 17%  28 
4  Steeplechase 12%  19 
5  Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 10%  17 
6  Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 10%  16 
7  Pole vault 10%  17 
8  Decathlon/Heptathlon 12%  19 
  Total Votes: 162 

June 3, 2011:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 23%  11 
2  Lynn Jennings 4%  2 
3  Nina Kuscsik 4%  2 
4  Kathrine Switzer 49%  23 
5  Joan Ullyot 6%  3 
6  Grete Waitz 13%  6 
  Total Votes: 47 

May 27, 2011:
"Which aspects of race organization are important to you?" 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Certified course 14%  27 
2  Accurate timing 14%  27 
3  Traffic-free course 14%  26 
4  Aid stations 11%  21 
5  T-shirts 10%  18 
6  Finisher medals 10%  19 
7  Prize money 9%  17 
8  Medical services 9%  17 
9  Large field 8%  15 
  Total Votes: 187 

May 20, 2011:
How long have you been running? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  30+ years 43%  46 
2  20 -29 years 16%  17 
3  15 - 19 years 6%  7 
4  10 - 14 years 6%  7 
5  5 - 9 years 21%  23 
6  1 -4 years 4%  4 
7  < 1 year 4%  4 
  Total Votes: 108 

May 13, 2011:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  No warm-up 8%  4 
2  Depends on the race distance 33%  17 
3  5 minutes 6%  3 
4  10 minutes 6%  3 
5  15 minutes 14%  7 
6  20 minutes 10%  5 
7  30 minutes 6%  3 
8  > 30 minutes 18%  9 
  Total Votes: 51 

May 6, 2011:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  2011 5%  7 
2  2015 21%  32 
3  2020 23%  35 
4  2025 or later 39%  60 
5  Never 12%  19 
  Total Votes: 153 

April 22, 2011:
Barefoot running has been in the news lately. Have you run barefoot or would you consider trying it?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  I've tried it 26%  27 
2  Would consider it 10%  10 
3  No way, I love my NB shoes! 65%  68 
  Total Votes: 105 

April 15, 2011:
Which is your favourite running season? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Summer 13%  8 
2  Fall 65%  39 
3  Winter 5%  3 
4  Spring 8%  5 
5  No opinion 8%  5 
  Total Votes: 60 

April 8, 2011:
Which of the following running (athletics) movies have you seen? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Chariots of Fire 15%  40 
2  Golden Girl 8%  21 
3  Marathon Man 11%  28 
4  Prefontaine 13%  34 
5  Personal Best 8%  22 
6  Running Brave 10%  25 
7  Without Limits 11%  28 
8  St. Ralph 12%  32 
9  The Jericho Mile 9%  24 
10  None of the above 2%  5 
  Total Votes: 259 

April 1, 2011:
If you are unable to run, what do you do? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Cycle 18%  54 
2  Pool run 13%  38 
3  Swim 13%  39 
4  Row 11%  32 
5  Use elliptical trainer 13%  40 
6  XC ski 10%  31 
7  Other 12%  37 
8  Watch TV 10%  31 
  Total Votes: 302 

March 25, 2011:
Do you support women's only road races? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 73%  47 
2  No 20%  13 
3  No opinion, don't care 6%  4 
  Total Votes: 64 

March 18, 2011:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Time stamped on-line entry 6%  2 
2  Geographical quotas 0%  0 
3  Performance standards 91%  31 
4  Lottery 3%  1 
5  Other 0%  0 
  Total Votes: 34 
 

March 11, 2011:
Does prize money enhance a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 58%  52 
2  No 42%  38 
3  No opinion 0%  0 
  Total Votes: 90 

March 4, 2011:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Long Runs 18%  47 
2  Tempo Runs 15%  40 
3  Hill Training 14%  36 
4  Pace Intervals 14%  37 
5  Speed Intervals 15%  38 
6  Running Drills 11%  29 
7  Pilates, Yoga, etc. 10%  27 
8  Other 2%  6 

February 25, 2011:
A real runner is.... 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Somebody that runs 17%  8 
2  Somebody that runs regularly 67%  31 
3  Somebody that runs races 4%  2 
4  Somebody that runs marathons 2%  1 
5  Somebody that runs marathons in under three hours 9%  4 
  Total Votes: 46 

February 18, 2011:
Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Not in a relationship 4%  5 
2  Helped it 34%  42 
3  Hurt it 48%  58 
4  No effect 14%  17 
5  Other 0%  0 

February 4, 2011:
Have you ever run the Boston Marathon?
Answers Percent Votes
1 Yes 70% 33
2 No, but I am running it this year 2% 1
3 No 28% 13
Total Votes: 47

January 28, 2011:
What is/are your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage(s)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Sports drink 24%  25 
2  Water 18%  19 
3  Chocolate milk 21%  22 
4  Soft drink 13%  14 
5  Beer 13%  14 
6  Other 10%  11 
  Total Votes: 105 

January 21, 2011:
Which category of athlete are you? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Elite 9%  11 
2  Fitness 34%  40 
3  Recreational 11%  13 
4  Recreational - competitive 44%  52 
5  Other? 1%  1 
  Total Votes: 117 

January 14, 2011:
What is the longest road race or triathlon you will do this year? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  5,000m 8%  4 
2  10,000m 2%  1 
3  20k or Half-marathon 15%  7 
4  Marathon 19%  9 
5  Ultra 15%  7 
6  Sprint triathlon 8%  4 
7  Olympic distance triathlon 4%  2 
8  Half-ironman triathlon 6%  3 
9  Ironman triathlon 4%  2 
10  None of the above 19%  9 
  Total Votes: 48 

January 7, 2011:
What is the highest mileage you have run in one week this year (2010)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  100 miles or more (160km+) 11%  6 
2  60 - 100 (100 - 160) 13%  7 
3  40 - 60 (64 - 100) 36%  19 
4  20 - 40 (32 - 64) 23%  12 
5  < 20 (<32) 17%  9 
  Total Votes: 53 
 

December 31, 2010:
When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  2010 22%  10 
2  2 years ago 4%  2 
3  3 years ago 4%  2 
4  4 years ago 4%  2 
5  5 years ago 13%  6 
6  6-10 years ago 9%  4 
7  11-20 years ago 9%  4 
8  20+ years ago! 33%  15 
  Total Votes: 45 

December 24, 2010:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Amsterdam 9%  24 
2  Berlin 11%  29 
3  Boston 12%  32 
4  Chicago 10%  28 
5  Honolulu 9%  24 
6  London 11%  29 
7  New York City 12%  33 
8  Paris 10%  26 
9  Rotterdam 9%  25 
10  Stockholm 8%  23 
  Total Votes: 273 

December 17, 2010:
Winter is here! Where do you run during the winter months? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Outdoors 41%  51 
2  Indoor track 27%  34 
3  Treadmill 31%  39 
  Total Votes: 124 

December 10, 2010:
When will we see a sub 2-hour marathon? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 28%  11 
2  5 years 15%  6 
3  10 years 13%  5 
4  15 years 13%  5 
5  20 years 10%  4 
6  25+ years 21%  8 
  Total Votes: 39 

December 3, 2010:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 23%  8 
2  50 years 9%  3 
3  25 years 11%  4 
4  10 years 29%  10 
5  5 years 9%  3 
6  1-4 years 20%  7 
  Total Votes: 35 

November 26, 2010:
How has the current economic situation affected your involvement in sports? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Less travel to events 20%  24 
2  Fewer equipment purchases 16%  20 
3  Entering fewer events 15%  19 
4  Spending less on sports supplements 15%  19 
5  Fewer magazine subscriptions 16%  20 
6  Paying less for online or in-person coaching 17%  21 
  Total Votes: 123 

November 19, 2010:
What was the greatest running achievement(s) of all time? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 30%  19 
2  Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 8%  5 
3  Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 5%  3 
4  Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 14%  9 
5  Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 0%  0 
6  Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 17%  11 
7  Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 11%  7 
8  Usain Bolt sets two world records in the 2008 Olympics 8%  5 
9  Kenenisa Bekele wins the 5000/10,000 double in the 2008 Olympics 6%  4 
  Total Votes: 63 

November 12, 2010:
How has the charity fund raising aspect affected races? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Positively 12%  4 
2  Negatively 82%  27 
3  No impact 6%  2 
  Total Votes: 33 

November 5, 2010:
Will Usain Bolt run sub 9:50 for the 100m? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 59%  23 
2  No 38%  15 
3  Don't care 3%  1 
  Total Votes: 39 

October 29, 2010:
Do you use an iPod or MP3 player while running?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  In training 24%  11 
2  In races 11%  5 
3  In both training and races 15%  7 
4  No 50%  23 
  Total Votes: 46 

October 22, 2010:
Which of the following magazines do you read? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  220 Magazine 9%  23 
2  Canadian Running 13%  36 
3  Inside Triathlon 10%  27 
4  iRun 10%  28 
5  Runner's World 15%  41 
6  Runner's World UK 8%  22 
7  Running Times 13%  36 
8  Track and Field News 10%  26 
9  Triathlete Magazine 11%  31 
  Total Votes: 270 

October 15, 2010:
How many times have you DNFed in a race?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 29%  16 
2  Once 16%  9 
3  Twice 9%  5 
4  Three Times 13%  7 
5  Four Times 9%  5 
6  Five or More Times 24%  13 
  Total Votes: 55 

October 8, 2010:
What is your favourite post-race activity? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Chilling out 13%  4 
2  Drinking a beer 19%  6 
3  Ice bath 6%  2 
4  Massage 32%  10 
5  Spinning 3%  1 
6  Swimming 13%  4 
7  Walking 6%  2 
8  Other 6%  2 
  Total Votes: 31 

October 1, 2010:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Outdoors 42%  35 
2  Indoor track 27%  22 
3  Treadmill 31%  26 
  Total Votes: 83 

September 24, 2010:
Which of the following sports should be dropped from the
Summer Olympics?
Answers Percent Votes
1 Archery 9% 22
2 Boxing 11% 27
3 Equestrian 10% 25
4 Fencing 9% 21
5 Handball 9% 22
6 Polo 10% 24
7 Shooting 11% 26
8 Synchronized anything 14% 35
9 Taekwondo 9% 22
10 Weightlifting 9% 21
Total Votes: 245

September 17, 2010:
If you are unable to run, what do you do? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Cycle 19%  34 
2  Pool run 13%  24 
3  Swim 13%  24 
4  Row 10%  19 
5  Use elliptical trainer 13%  24 
6  XC ski 10%  19 
7  Other 11%  21 
8  Watch TV 10%  18 
  Total Votes: 183 

September 10, 2010:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  No warm-up 13%  4 
2  Depends on the race distance 30%  9 
3  5 minutes 7%  2 
4  10 minutes 7%  2 
5  15 minutes 10%  3 
6  20 minutes 17%  5 
7  30 minutes 7%  2 
8  > 30 minutes 10%  3 
  Total Votes: 30 

September 3, 2010:
Which of the following services do you use on a regular basis? 
 Answers Percent  Votes  
1  A.R.T. Therapist 16%  23 
2  Chiropractor 12%  18 
3  Massage 20%  29 
4  Physio 16%  23 
5  Podiatrist 11%  16 
6  Sports doctor 14%  21 
7  Sports psychologist 12%  18 
8  Other (email:polls2010@emailias.com) 0%  0 
  Total Votes: 148 

August 27, 2010:
Are you running a fall marathon? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 38%  10 
2  No 38%  10 
3  No, don't run marathons 23%  6 
  Total Votes: 26 

August 20, 2010:
Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Patellofemoral Syndrome 10%  16 
2  Pulled Hamstring 10%  17 
3  Iliotibial Band Syndrome 15%  25 
4  Shin Splints 15%  25 
5  Stress Fractures 8%  14 
6  Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome 5%  9 
7  Achilles Tendonitis 11%  19 
8  Plantar Fasciitis 12%  20 
9  Hip Bursitis 6%  10 
10  Mononucleosis 7%  11 
  Total Votes: 166 

August 13, 2010:
Do you support the setting aside of race entries for charity organizations at the expense of serious runners?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 23%  11 
2  No 77%  36 
Total Votes: 47 

August 6, 2010:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World.
Which of them belong in your top ten?
Answers Percent Votes
1 Amsterdam 8% 10
2 Berlin 11% 13
3 Boston 14% 16
4 Chicago 10% 12
5 Honolulu 8% 10
6 London 12% 14
7 New York City 12% 14
8 Paris 8% 10
9 Rotterdam 8% 10
10 Stockholm 8% 9
Total Votes: 118

July 30, 2010:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Marathon 13%  11 
2  Half-Marathon 18%  15 
3  10K 13%  11 
4  8K 6%  5 
5  5K 13%  11 
6  Steeplechase 7%  6 
7  1500M/Mile 12%  10 
8  800M 11%  9 
9  Sprints 6%  5 

July 23, 2010:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 36%  10 
2  Lynn Jennings 7%  2 
3  Nina Kuscsik 7%  2 
4  Kathrine Switzer 32%  9 
5  Joan Ullyot 11%  3 
6  Grete Waitz 7%  2 

July 16, 2010:
The difference between the men's and women's world 'records' for the marathon is currently 11 minutes and twenty-six seconds (2:03:59 - 2:15:25). What do you think this difference will become over the next ten years?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Increase to > 11:26 16%  5 
2  Stay at 11:26 19%  6 
3  < 11 minutes 0%  0 
4  < 10 minutes 25%  8 
5  < 9 minutes 6%  2 
6  < 8 minutes 13%  4 
7  < 7 minutes 3%  1 
8  < 6 minutes 6%  2 
9  < 5 minutes 9%  3 
10  < 4 minutes 3%  1 

July 9, 2010:
Are you following the Tour de France? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 88%  36 
2  No 12%  5 

July 2, 2010:
What should be used for the official race result? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Chip time 56%  20 
2  Gun time 44%  16 

June 25, 2010:
When do you stretch? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Before a workout 25%  18 
2  After a workout 40%  29 
3  In a Yoga/PIlates class 21%  15 
4  Other times 14%  10 

June 18, 2010:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?" 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Cushioned 17%  21 
2  Motion Control 16%  19 
3  Neutral 12%  15 
4  Performance 11%  13 
5  Racing 11%  14 
6  Stability 16%  20 
7  Trail 9%  11 
8  Other 7%  9 

June 11, 2010:
"On which of the continents have you run?" 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Africa 13%  22 
2  Antarctica 1%  1 
3  Asia 18%  31 
4  Australia 15%  25 
5  Europe 22%  37 
6  North America 28%  47 
7  South America 4%  6 

June 4, 2010:
Should marathons restrict entry to serious runners by imposing time standards similar to those at the Boston Marathon? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 68%  26 
2  No 32%  12 
3  No opinion, don't care 0%  0 

May 28, 2010:
In the past 20+ years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:08:28 (Derek Clayton) to Haile Gebrselassie's recent 2:03:59. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Sub 2:03:59 18%  22 
2  Sub 2:03 22%  28 
3  Sub 2:02 22%  27 
4  Sub 2:01 6%  7 
5  Sub 2:00!! 33%  41 

May 21, 2010:
Do you support women's only road races? 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 Yes 70% 35 
2 No 22% 11 
3 No opinion, don't care 8% 4

May 14, 2010:
How many times have you DNFed in a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 34%  14 
2  Once 20%  8 
3  Twice 10%  4 
4  Three Times 15%  6 
5  Four Times 2%  1 
6  Five or More Times 20%  8 

May 7, 2010:
Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Long Runs 19%  31 
2  Tempo Runs 16%  26 
3  Hill Training 14%  23 
4  Pace Intervals 14%  23 
5  Speed Intervals 14%  24 
6  Running Drills 11%  18 
7  Pilates, Yoga, etc. 10%  17 
8  Other  2%  4 

April 30, 2010:
Which of the following running (athletics) movies have you seen? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Chariots of Fire 16%  29 
2  Golden Girl 7%  13 
3  Marathon Man 11%  19 
4  Prefontaine 14%  24 
5  Personal Best 8%  15 
6  Running Brave 9%  16 
7  Without Limits 11%  19 
8  St. Ralph 12%  22 
9  The Jericho Mile 9%  16 
10  None of the above 2%  4 

April 23, 2010:
What factors do you consider before entering a race? 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 Race distance 19% 18 
2 Course terrain 15% 14 
3 Prize money 12% 11 
4 Charity involved 12% 11 
5 Location 16% 15 
6 Weather 14% 13 
7 Entry fee 14% 13 

April 16, 2010:
What is/are your favourite sport(s) of the summer Olympics? 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 Athletics - track 19% 10 
2 Athletics - marathon 17% 9 
3 Cycling - road 17% 9 
4 Cycling - track 12% 6 
5 Swimming 12% 6 
6 Triathlon 23% 12 
7 Other 0% 0 

April 9, 2010:
Which of the following magazines do you read? 
Answers Percent Votes 
1 220 Magazine 8% 14 
2 Canadian Running 14% 24 
3 Inside Triathlon 10% 17 
4 iRun 9% 16 
5 Runner's World 16% 27 
6 Runner's World UK 8% 13 
7 Running Times 13% 23 
8 Track and Field News 10% 17 
9 Triathlete Magazine 12% 21 

April 2, 2010:
Which of the following magazines do you read? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  220 Magazine 8%  14 
2  Canadian Running 14%  24 
3  Inside Triathlon 10%  17 
4  iRun 9%  16 
5  Runner's World 16%  27 
6  Runner's World UK 8%  13 
7  Running Times 13%  23 
8  Track and Field News 10%  17 
9  Triathlete Magazine 12%  21 

March 26, 2010:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Books, Magazines 15%   
2  Coaching Services 10%   
3  Clothing 14%  
4  Heart Rate Monitor 9%   
5  Running Shoes 16%   
6  Speed/Distance or GPS Watch 12%  
7  Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc 11%   
8  Sports Watch 9%  
9  Other  4% 

March 12, 2010:
How should Olympic athletes be selected? 
Answers Percent   
1  A formula based on performance over a year 27%   
2  Multiple trials events 13%   
3  One trials event 53%   
4  Picked by the coaches 7%   

March 5, 2010:
When will Paula Radcliffe's marathon world best of 2:15:25, set in 2003, be broken? 
Answers Percent   
1  2010 9%   
2  2015 55%   
3  2020 0%   
4  2025 or later 9%  
5  Never 27%   

February 26, 2010:
What is your level of interest in the Winter Olympic Games? 
Answers Percent   
1  High 30%  
2  Moderate 15%   
3  Low 55%   

February 19, 2010:
What is your "coach status? 
Answers Percent   
1  In person coach 17%   
2  Internet coach 8%   
3  Internet program 4%   
4  Peer group 4%  
5  Self coached 67%   
6  Combination of above 0%   

February 12, 2010:
Barefoot running has been in the news lately. Have you run barefoot or would you consider trying it? 
Answers Percent   
1  I've tried it 21%   
2  Would consider it 3%   
3  No way, I love my NB shoes! 76%  

January 29, 2010:
Should Transgender Athletes Be Eligible for the Olympics? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 25% 
2  No 67%  
3  No opinion, don't care 8%  

January 22, 2010:
What distance will your first race of 2010 be? 
Answers Percent   
1  5K 19%   
2  10K 15%  
3  Half-Marathon 15%   
4  Marathon 11%   
5  Sprint Tri 15%   
6  Olympic Tri 7%   
7  Ironman 4%   
8  Other  15%   


January 8, 2010:
What are your goals for 2010? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Run a marathon 10%  4 
2  Do an Ironman 2%  1 
3  Run one or more PBs 10%  4 
4  Run more distance 19%  8 
5  Try a new sport 17%  7 
6  Lose weight 19%  8 
7  Improve my fitness level 19%  8 
8  Other - Get over a nagging injury 5% 2

January 1, 2010:
A real runner is.... 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Somebody that runs 25%  6 
2  Somebody that runs regularly 50%  12 
3  Somebody that runs races 8%  2 
4  Somebody that runs marathons 4%  1 
5  Somebody that runs marathons in under three hours 13%  3 

December 25, 2009:
 Do you train on Christmas Day? 
 Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Yes 100%  17 
2  No 0%  0 

December 18, 2009:
What was the greatest running achievement(s) of all time? 
 Answers Percent   
1  Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 29%   
2  Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 7%  
3  Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 5%   
4  Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 17%    
5  Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 0%   
6  Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 19%   
7  Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 12%   
8  Usain Bolt sets two world records in the 2008 Olympics 10%  
9  Kenenisa Bekele wins the 5000/10,000 double in the 2008 Olympics 2%  

December 4, 2009:
What age group are you in?
Answers Percent   
1  Under 20 4%   
2  20 - 29 13%  
3  30 - 39 17%   
4  40 - 49 9%   
5  50 - 59 13%   
6  60 - 69 39%   
7  70+ 4%   

November 27, 2009:
When will we see a sub 2-hour marathon? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 41%    
2  5 years 18%   
3  10 years 6%    
4  15 years 12%    
5  20 years 12%    
6  25+ years 12%   

November 20, 2009:
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  adidas 8%  9 
2  Asics 16%  17 
3  Brooks 8%  8 
4  Fila 7%  7 
5  Mizuno 11%  12 
6  New Balance 12%  13 
7  Nike 15%  16 
8  Reebok 7%  7 
9  Saucony 8%  9 
10  Avia, Diadora, Etonic, Puma, Other 8%  8 

November 13, 2009:
Which of the following events have you done this year? 
Answers Percent 
1 Cycling race 15% 11 
2 Duathlon 14% 10 
3 Marathon 18% 13 
4 Road race 21% 15 
5 Swimming race 14% 10 
6 Triathlon 19% 14 

November 6, 2009:
What should be used for the official race result? 
Answers Percent   
1  Chip time 80%   
2  Gun time 20%   

October 30, 2009:
How many times have you DNFed in a race? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Never 47%   
2  Once 21%   
3  Twice 11%   
4  Three Times 5%   
5  Four Times 5%  
6  Five or More Times 11%   

October 23, 2009:
What is your favourite post-race activity? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Chilling out 6%    
2  Drinking a beer 22%   
3  Ice bath 11%  
4  Massage 22%   
5  Spinning 6%   
6  Swimming 11%   
7  Walking 11%   
8  Other 11%   

October 16, 2009:
Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months? 
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Outdoors 45%   
2  Indoor track 27%   
3  Treadmill 27%   

October 9, 2009:
Paula Radcliffe has announced that she is running the New York City Marathon. How will she do?
Answers Percent   
1  Sub 2:15:25 (*WR) 6%    
2  Sub 2:17:18 6%   
3  Sub 2:20 18%   
4  Sub 2:22:30 0%   
5  Sub 2:25:00 24%  
6  Sub 2:27:30 12%  
7  Sub 2:30:00 18%   
8  Sub 2:35:00 6%   
9  Sub 2:40:00 0%   
10  DNF 12%   

October 2, 2009:
Which City will win the bid to host the 2016 Olympics? 
 Answers Percent  
1  Chicago 45%   
2  Madrid 15%   
3  Rio de Janeiro 30%   
4  Tokyo 10%  

September 18, 2009:
How has the charity fund raising aspect affected races?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  Positively 17%  2 
2  Negatively 75%  9 
3  No impact 8%  1 

September 11, 2009:
How long a warm-up do you do before a race?
Answers Percent  Votes  
1  No warm-up 29%  4 
2  Depends on the race distance 50%  
3  5 minutes 0%  
4  10 minutes 0%   
5  15 minutes 7%   
6  20 minutes 7%    
7  30 minutes 7%   
8  > 30 minutes 0%  

September 4, 2009:
"Usain Bolt has said that he would like to try the long jump. If he does, how will he do?"
Answers Percent   
1  World record 64%    
2  World class 36%  
3  Average 0%   
4  Mediocre 0%  

August 28, 2009:
Do you have doubts about the legitimacy of Usian Bolt's performances at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin?
Answers Percent   
1  Yes 67%   
2  No 33%  
3  No opinion 0%  

August 21, 2009:
What is your level of interest in the World Athletics Championships in Berlin taking place August 15-23, 2009?
Answers Percent   
1  High 44%   
2  Moderate 22%  
3  Low 17%   
4  No interest 17%  

August 14, 2009:
Which of the following distance running events is the most demanding? 
Answers Percent   
1  1500M/Mile 11%   
2  3000M Steeplechase 22%   
3  5000M/10000M 11%    
4  Marathon 44%   
5  Cross-Country 11%  

August 7, 2009:
Are you running a fall marathon? 
Answers Percent   
1  Yes 10%   
2  No 50%  
3  No, don't run marathons 40%  

July 31, 2009:
Which is your favourite running season?
Answers Percent   
1  Summer 17%   
2  Fall 75%    
3  Winter 0%  
4  Spring 8%   
5  No opinion 0%  

July 24, 2009:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
Answers Percent   
1  Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 42%   
2  Lynn Jennings 0%   
3  Nina Kuscsik 0%   
4  Kathrine Switzer 50%   
5  Joan Ullyot 0%   
6  Grete Waitz 8%  

July 17, 2009:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
1  Amsterdam 8%   
2  Berlin 10%  
3  Boston 13%  
4  Chicago 11%  
5  Honolulu 10%  
6  London 11%  
7  New York City 11%  
8  Paris 8%  
9  Rotterdam 8%  
10  Stockholm 8%  
   

July 10, 2009:
"Are you following the Tour de France?"
Answers Percent    
1  Yes 100%   
2  No 0%   

July 3, 2009:
How will Lance Armstrong do in this summer's Tour de France? 
Answers Percent   
1  First 18%  
2  Top Three 0%    
3  Top Ten 36%   
4  Top Twenty-Five 9%    
5  In the Peleton 36%   

June 26, 2009:
Which of the following running (athletics) movies have you seen? 
Answers Percent  
1  Chariots of Fire 16%   
2  Golden Girl 6%   
3  Marathon Man 12%  
4  Prefontaine 14%   
5  Personal Best 8%   
6  Running Brave 10%   
7  Without Limits 10%    
8  St. Ralph 14%   
9  The Jericho Mile 8%   
10  None of the above 2%   
 

June 19, 2009:
What is/are your favourite race distance(s)? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Marathon  12%  
2.   Half-Marathon  18%  
3.   10K  12%  
4.   8K  8%  
5.   5K  11%  
6.   Steeplechase  8%  
7.   1500M/Mile  12%  
8.   800M  11%  
9.   Sprints  8% 

June 12, 2009:
"How long have you been running?"
Answers Percent  
1.   30+ years  44%  
2.   20 -29 years  19%  
3.   15 - 19 years  6%  
4.   10 - 14 years  6%  
5.   5 - 9 years  25%  
6.   1 -4 years  0%  
7.   < 1 year  0%  

June 5, 2009:
"The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Never  25%  
2.   50 years  6%  
3.   25 years  13%  
4.   10 years  25%  
5.   5 years  13%  
6.   1-4 years  19%  

May 29, 2009:
How has the current economic situation affected your involvement in sports? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Less travel to events  25%  
2.   Fewer equipment purchases  17%  
3.   Entering fewer events  14%  
4.   Spending less on sports supplements  14%  
5.   Fewer magazine subscriptions  17%  
6.   Paying less for online or in-person coaching  14% 

May 22, 2009:
Which brand(s) of running shoe(s) have you worn? 
Answers Percent  
1.   adidas  11%  
2.   Asics  14%  
3.   Brooks  9%  
4.   Fila  6%  
5.   Mizuno  10%  
6.   New Balance  11%  
7.   Nike  10%  
8.   Reebok  10%  
9.   Saucony  11%  
10.   Avia, Diadora, Etonic, Puma, Other  8% 

May 15, 2009:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Sprints/hurdles  10%  
2.   Middle distance  18%  
3.   Long distance  22%  
4.   Steeplechase  12%  
5.   Jumps (high, long, triple jump)  9%  
6.   Throws (shot, discus, javelin)  7%  
7.   Pole vault  9%  
8.   Decathlon/Heptathlon  12%  

May 8, 2009:
"Would you support the concept of a permanent site for the Olympic Summer Games?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  65%  
2.   No  30%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  5%  

May 1, 2009:
"Which are your favourite places to run?
Answers Percent  
1.   Cross Country  15%  
2.   Indoor Track  14%  
3.   Outdoor Track  15%  
4.   Road  19%  
5.   Trail  23%  
6.   Treadmill  14%  

April 24, 2009:
"Which aspects of race organization are important to you?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Certified course  14%  
2.   Accurate timing  14%  
3.   Traffic-free course  13%  
4.   Aid stations  11%  
5.   T-shirts  10%  
6.   Finisher medals  7%  
7.   Prize money  8%  
8.   Medical services  8%  
9.   Large field  6%  
10.  Other (Weather)  8% 

April 17, 2009:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Time stamped on-line entry  5%  
2.   Geographical quotas  0%  
3.   Performance standards  89%  
4.   Lottery  5%  
5.   Other (email polls2009@emailias.com)  0% 

April 10, 2009:
Are you male or female and do you support women-only races? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Female - Yes  35%  
2.   Female - No  0%  
3.   Male - Yes  60%  
4.   Male - No  5%  

April 3, 2009:
Should there be an age restriction for the marathon? 
Answers Percent  
1.   No restriction  10%  
2.   12+  10%  
3.   14+  5%  
4.   16+  15%  
5.   18+  40%  
6.   21+  20%  

March 20, 2009:
What is you all-time personal best marathon time? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Never run one  13%  
2.   Sub 2:20  7%  
3.   2:20 to 2:30  0%  
4.   2:30 to 2:40  0%  
5.   2:40 to 2:50  20%  
6.   2:50 to 3:00  27%  
7.   3:00 to 3:20  13%  
8.   3:20 to 3:40  0%  
9.   3:40 to 4:00  7%  
10.   4:00 Plus  13%  

March 13, 2009:
"Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had?
Answers Percent  
1.   Patellofemoral Syndrome  10%  
2.   Pulled Hamstring  11%  
3.   Iliotibial Band Syndrome  16%  
4.   Shin Splints  15%  
5.   Stress Fractures  9%  
6.   Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome  5%  
7.   Achilles Tendonitis  11%  
8.   Plantar Fasciitis  11%  
9.   Hip Bursitis  5%  
10.   Mononucleosis  6%  

March 6, 2009:
What was/were the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
Answers Percent 
1. Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 20% 
2. Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 16% 
3. Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 8% 
4. Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 8% 
5. Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 8% 
6. Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 12% 
7. Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 10% 
8. Usain Bolt runs world records of 9.69 and 19.30 in the Beijing Olympics 10% 
9. Other (email polls2009@emailias.com) 6%

February 27, 2009:
"Which of the following do you use frequently pre, during and post exercise - training and/or competing?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Beer  17%  
2.   Energy Bars  15%  
3.   Energy Gels  14%  
4.   Sports drinks  21%  
5.   Water  21%  
6.   Other  12% 

February 20, 2009:
"If you are unable to run, what do you do?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Cycle  20%  
2.   Pool run  12%  
3.   Swim  13%  
4.   Row  11%  
5.   Use elliptical trainer  14%  
6.   XC ski  10%  
7.   Other  11%  
8.   Watch TV  9% 

February 13, 2009:
"Should women's road race records("best times") be allowed to be established in mixed (men and women) races?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  26%  
2.   No, women's only races  74%

February 6, 2009:
"On which of the continents have you run?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Africa  14%  
2.   Antarctica  0%  
3.   Asia  18%  
4.   Australia  15%  
5.   Europe  22%  
6.   North America  29%  
7.   South America  3%  

January 30, 2009:
"Which city should host the 2016 Summer Olympics?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Chicago, USA  22%  
2.   Madrid, Spain  13%  
3.   Rio, Brazil  39%  
4.   Tokyo, Japan  26% 

January 23, 2009:
"Do you use an iPod or MP3 player while running?
Answers Percent  
1.   In training  22%  
2.   In races  19%  
3.   In both training and races  11%  
4.   No  48%  

January 16, 2009:
Which of the following sports should be dropped from the Summer Olympics?
Answers Percent  
1.   Archery  8%  
2.   Boxing  12%  
3.   Equestrian  11%  
4.   Fencing  8%  
5.   Handball  9%  
6.   Polo  9%  
7.   Shooting  10%  
8.   Synchronized anything  15%  
9.   Taekwondo  9%  
10.   Weightlifting  10%  

January 9, 2009:
Which of the following marathons would you run if you had an unlimited amount of time to train and cost was not an issue?
"Answers Percent  
1.   Berlin  12%  
2.   Boston  19%  
3.   Chicago  4%  
4.   Honolulu  23%  
5.   London  19%  
6.   Los Angeles  8%  
7.   Marine Corps  0%  
8.   New York  8%  
9.   Ottawa  4%  
10.   Rotterdam  4%  

January 2, 2009:
"What will your first competition of 2009 be?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Marathon  13%  
2.   Half-Marathon  13%  
3.   5/10K  36%  
4.   Track Race  10%  
5.   Triathlon  8%  
6.   Half-Ironman  3%  
7.   Ironman  5%  
8.   Other  13%  

December 12, 2008: "What is the toughest feat to accomplish in track and field? Answers Percent 1. Sub-10 seconds for 100m 8% 2. Sub-4 minutes for the mile 8% 3. Sub-13 minutes for 5km 20% 4. Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 36% 5. Pole vault 6m+ 4% 6. Shot put 20m+ 0% 7. Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 12% 8. Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 4% 9. Throw the javelin 80m+ 4% 10. Triple jump 17m+ 4%

December 5, 2008:
Do you train on Christmas Day?
1.   Regular workout  65%  
2.   Abbreviated workout  18%  
3.   No  18%  
4.   No, I don't train!  0%  

November 28, 2008:
"Which sport has the greatest drug problem?" 
Answers Percent
1.   Athletics  22%  
2.   Baseball  11%  
3.   Basketball  0%  
4.   Cycling  28%  
5.   Football  11%  
6.   Hockey  28%  
7.   Soccer  0%  
8.   Swimming  0%  
9.   Tennis  0% 

November 21, 2008:
"What are the chances of Lance Armstrong winning the 2009 Tour de France?"
Answers Percent
1.   100%  4%  
2.   90%  8%  
3.   80%  4%  
4.   70%  15%  
5.   60%  0%  
6.   50%  19%  
7.   40%  4%  
8.   30%  0%  
9.   20%  12%  
10.   10& or less  35%  

November 14, 2008:
"When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)?"
1.   2008  17%  
2.   2 years ago  4%  
3.   3 years ago  4%  
4.   4 years ago  4%  
5.   5 years ago  9%  
6.   6-10 years ago  13%  
7.   11-20 years ago  13%  
8.   20+ years ago!  35%  

November 7, 2008:
"The difference between the men's and women's world 'records' for the marathon is currently 11 minutes and twenty-six seconds (2:03:59 - 2:15:25). What do you think this difference will become over the next ten years?"
	Answers Percent  
1.   Increase to > 11:26  19%  
2.   Stay at 11:26  19%  
3.   < 11 minutes  0%  
4.   < 10 minutes  24%  
5.   < 9 minutes  10%  
6.   < 8 minutes  5%  
7.   < 7 minutes  5%  
8.   < 6 minutes  10%  
9.   < 5 minutes  5%  
10.   < 4 minutes  5%  

October 31, 2008: Which of the following magazines do you read?
Answers Percent  
1.   220 Magazine  8%  
2.   Canadian Running  15%  
3.   Inside Triathlon  10%  
4.   iRun  8%  
5.   Runner's World  15%  
6.   Runner's World UK  7%  
7.   Running Times  14%  
8.   Track and Field News  9%  
9.   Triathlete Magazine  13%  

October 24, 2008:
"When do you stretch?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Before a workout  26%  
2.   After a workout  43%  
3.   In a Yoga/PIlates class  20%  
4.   Other times  11% 

October 17, 2008:
"Have you run or are you planning to run a fall marathon?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  39%  
2.   No  33%  
3.   No, I don't run marathons  28%  

October 10, 2008:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training?"
Answers Percentage
1.   Cushioned  18%  
2.   Motion Control  12%  
3.   Neutral  13%  
4.   Performance  12%  
5.   Racing  13%  
6.   Stability  12%  
7.   Trail  10%  
8.   Other  9% 

October 3, 2008:
"Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?"
1. Outdoors 40% 
2. Indoor track 26% 
3. Treadmill 33% 


September 29, 2008:
How will Lance Armstrong place in the 2009 Tour de France?
Answers Percentage
1.   1st  25%  
2.   Top 3  4%  
3.   Top 10  17%  
4.   In the peloton  21%  
5.   DNF  21%  
6.   Don't care  13%  


September 22, 2008:
"Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?"
1.   Outdoors  40%  
2.   Indoor track  26%  
3.   Treadmill  33% 


September 15, 2008:
"In the past 20 years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:06:05 to Haile Gebrselassie's 2007 mark of 2:04:26. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Sub 2:04  5%  
2.   Sub 2:03  16%  
3.   Sub 2:02  42%  
4.   Sub 2:01  5%  
5.   Sub 2:00 !!  32% 


September 8, 2008:
Will Usain Bolt run sub 9:50 for the 100m?
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  70%  
2.   No  30%  
3.   Don't care  0%  


September 1, 2008:
"Whose Olympic performance(s) was/were the most impressive?
1.   Usain Bolt, men's sprints  14%  
2.   Kenenisa Bekele, 5/10K  9%  
3.   Tirunesh Dibaba, 5/10K  36%  
4.   Sammy Wanjiru, men's marathon  32%  
5.   Other  9%  


August 25, 2008:
"Has your involvement in sport affected your relationship with your "significant other"?
Answers Percent  
1.   Not in a relationship  5%  
2.   Helped it  40%  
3.   Hurt it  40%  
4.   No effect  15%  
5.   Other  0% 


August 18, 2008:
"Which of the following sports are you following in the Olympics?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Athletics (Track & Field)  31%  
2.   Cycling  21%  
3.   Swimming  25%  
4.   Triathlon  23% 
5.   Other 0%


August 11, 2008:
What is an acceptable level of the use of drugs in sports?
Answers Percent 
1.   There is no acceptable level  95%  
2.   <10%  5%  
3.   10 to 30%  0%  
4.   31 to 50%  0%  
5.   51 to 70%  0%  
6.   71 to 90%  0%  
7.   100%  0% 


August 4, 2008:
Who will win the men's 100M at the Beijing Olympics?
Answers Percent  
1. Usain Bolt 20% 
2. Walter Dix 5% 
3. Tyson Gay 35% 
4. Francis Obikwelu 20% 
5. Asafa Powell 20% 
6. Other 0%


July 28, 2008:
"Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
Answers Percent  
1.   Long Runs  21%  
2.   Tempo Runs  15%  
3.   Hill Training  14%  
4.   Pace Intervals  15%  
5.   Speed Intervals  14%  
6.   Running Drills  11%  
7.   Pilates, Yoga, etc.  10%  
8.   Other  1%


July 21, 2008:
"Are you following the Tour de France?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Yes  82%  
2.   No  18% 


July 14, 2008:
Paula Radcliffe is recovering from a stress fracture but stills hopes to run the Beijing Olympic Marathon. How will she do?
1.   Top 3  45%  
2.   Top 10  10%  
3.   Top 20  20%  
4.   Will start but not finish  5%  
5.   Will not start  20%  


July 7, 2008:
Should an Olympic athlete be banned for life after their first doping offense?
1.   Yes  75%  
2.   No  25%  


June 30, 2008:
"Which of the following services do you use on a regular basis?
Answers Percent 
1.   A.R.T. Therapist  16%  
2.   Chiropractor  10%  
3.   Massage  20%  
4.   Physio  16%  
5.   Podiatrist  10%  
6.   Sports doctor  15%  
7.   Sports psychologist  12%  
8.   Other (email:polls2008@emailias.com)  0%  


June 23, 2008:
Vote for the world's greatest athlete.
1.   Baseball player  7%  
2.   Basketball player  0%  
3.   Decathlete/Pentathlete  54%  
4.   Football Player  0%  
5.   Hockey player  4%  
6.   Marathoner  4%  
7.   Triathlete  25%  
8.   Other (email:polls2008@emailias.com  7% 


June 16, 2008:
"Should Olympic team athletes be selected on the basis of one "trials" competition or on overall performance over the year leading up to the Games?"
Answers Percent 
1.   One trials competition  58%  
2.   Overall performance  42%  
3.   Other (email polls2008@emailias.com)  0%  
4.   No opinion, don't care  0%  


June 9, 2008:
"Do you agree with the IAAF's decision to allow Oscar Pistorius ("The Blade Runner") to compete in IAAF competitions against able-bodied athletes?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Yes  40%  
2.   No  48%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  12%  


June 2, 2008:
"Did you run at this year's Ottawa Race Weekend?"
Answers Percent 
1. 2K 0% 
2. 5K 11% 
3. 10K 5% 
4. Half-Marathon 16% 
5. Marathon 11% 
6. Did not run 58% 


May 26, 2008:
"Did you run at this year's Ottawa Race Weekend?"
Answers Percent 
1.   2K  0%  
2.   5K  11%  
3.   10K  5%  
4.   Half-Marathon  16%  
5.   Marathon  11%  
6.   Did not run  58%  


May 26, 2008: Do you support the use of time standards (such as Boston has) for entry into marathons?" Answers Percent 1. Yes 81% 2. No 15% 3. Don't care 4%


May 19, 2008:
"What is your preferred post-race or post-workout beverage?"
1.   Sports drink  39%  
2.   Water  19%  
3.   Chocolate milk  29%  
4.   Soft drink  3%  
5.   Beer  6%  
6.   Other (email: polls2008@emailias.com)  3%  


May 12, 2008:
Which of the following magazines do you read?" 
Answers Percent 
1. Runner's World 20% 
2. Running Times 19% 
3. Track and Field News 6% 
4. Inside Triathlon 7% 
5. Triathlete 8% 
6. Canadian Running 14% 
7. iRun 11% 
8. Triathlon Magazine Canada 9% 
9. 220 Magazine 6% 
10. Other  


May 5, 2008:
"Do you support the setting aside of race entries for charity organizations at the expense of serious runners?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Yes  18%  
2.   No  82%  


April 28, 2008:
Did you watch the Boston Marathon? 
Answers Percent  
1.   In person  8%  
2.   On TV  12%  
3.   On WCSN (webcast)  40%  
4.   No, I ran it  8%  
5.   No  32%  


April 21, 2008:
"What is the highest mileage you have run in one week this year?"
Answers Percent  
1.   100 miles or more (160km+)  9%  
2.   60 - 100 (100 - 160)  12%  
3.   40 - 60 (64 - 100)  47%  
4.   20 - 40 (32 - 64)  15%  
5.   < 20 (<32)  18% 


April 14, 2008:
"Have you ever run the Boston Marathon?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Yes  61%  
2.   No, but I am running it this year  3%  
3.   No  35%  


April 7, 2008:
Would you support a boycott of the Beijing Olympics? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  55%  
2.   No  45%  


March 31, 2008:
"What is the longest road race or triathlon you will do this year?"
Answers Percent 
Answers Percent  
1.   5,000m  10%  
2.   10,000m  3%  
3.   20k or Half-marathon  16%  
4.   Marathon  26%  
5.   Ultra  10%  
6.   Sprint triathlon  3%  
7.   Olympic distance triathlon  3%  
8.   Half-ironman triathlon  6%  
9.   Ironman triathlon  6%  
10.   None of the above  16%  


March 17-24, 2008:
"Have you watched a sporting event via the internet on WCSN.com?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Yes  50%  
2.   No, but plan to  25%  
3.   No  25%  


March 10, 2008:
"Do you support women's only road races?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  74%  
2.   No  16%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  10%  


March 3, 2008:
"Which best describes your athletic endeavours?
Answers Percent  
1.   Fitness Runner  8%  
2.   Fitness Multisport Athlete  35%  
3.   Recreationally Competitive Runner  12%  
4.   Recreationally Competitive Multisport Athlete  19%  
5.   Serious Competitive Runner  12%  
6.   Serious Competitive Multisport Athlete  15%  


February 25, 2008:
"How long should the ban be for a first-time drug offense in athletics?"
Answers Percent
1. 2 years 0%
2. 4 years 14%
3. 6 years 0%
4. 8 years 0%
5. Life 86%


February 18, 2008:
How do you plan to follow the Olympic Games in Beijing, China?
Answers Percent  
1.   In person  2%  
2.   Television  37%  
3.   Internet  34%  
4.   Print Media  27%  


February 11, 2008:
"Does the fact that an event supports a charity have any impact on your decision to enter the event?"
Answers Percent  
1.   More likely  19%  
2.   Less likely  41%  
3.   No difference  41%  


February 4, 2008:
"Should the Boston Marathon have qualifying times at distances other than the marathon, for example, 30K
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  39%  
2.   No  52%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  9%  


January 2, 2008:
"How would you label yourself as an athlete?
Answers Percent  
1.   Runner  55%  
2.   Duathlete  3%  
3.   Triathlete  14%  
4.   Multi-sport athlete  17%  
5.   Cyclist  10%  
6.   Other  0%  


January 9-23, 2008:
"What will your first competition of 2008 be?
Answers Percent  
1.   Marathon  7%  
2.   5/10K road race  41%  
3.   Half-Marathon  17%  
4.   Track race  8%  
5.   Triathlon  10%  
6.   Half-Ironman  3%  
7.   Ironman  1%  
8.   Other  13%  


December 21, 2007:
"Do you plan to work out on Christmas Day and New Year's Day?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Christmas  2%  
2.   New Years  17%  
3.   Christmas and New Year's  78%  
4.   No  2%  


December 14, 2007:
"How many miles will you have run in this year by the end of December?"Answers Percent
Answers Percent  
1.   < 1000  30%  
2.   1001 - 1500  24%  
3.   1501 - 2000  33%  
4.   2001 - 2500  6%  
5.   2501 - 3000  3%  
6.   3001 - 3500  0%  
7.   3501 - 4000  0%  
8.   4001 - 4500  0%  
9.   4501 - 5000  0%  
10.   > 5001  3%  


December 7, 2007:
"Which of the following is the toughest endurance event?
Answers Percent  
1.   Badwater Ultramarathon  16%  
2.   Ironman Hawaii  16%  
3.   Olympic Marathon  3%  
4.   Olympic Triathlon  0%  
5.   Tour de France  66% 


December 3, 2007:
"Will Paula Radcliffe win the women's Olympic Marathon in Beijing?"
Answers Percent
1. Yes 62%
2. No 27%
3. No opinion 12%

November 26, 2007:
Ergogenic aids are substances or devices that enhance energy production, use or recovery and provide athletes with a competitive advantage. Do you take use any?"
Answers Percent
1. Yes 53%
2. No 47%

November 19, 2007:
Have the recent deaths in several marathons affected your plans to run a marathon?
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  23%  
2.   No  63%  
3.   Was not planning to run one  14%  


November 12, 2007:
"Which of the following sports drinks have you tried?
Answers Percent  
1.   Accelerade  15%  
2.   All Sports  2%  
3.   Cytomax  8%  
4.   Endurox  10%  
5.   Gatorade  24%  
6.   GU  7%  
7.   Powerade  17%  
8.   Powerbar  5%  
9.   Ultima  6%  
10.   Other   7%  


November 5, 2007:
Which of the following factors have played a significant role in your success (or lack thereof) as an athlete?
Answers Percent  
1.   Coaching  22%  
2.   Family  16%  
3.   Friends  10%  
4.   Finances  11%  
5.   Genetics  18%  
6.   Opportunity  12%  
7.   Other (email:polls2007@emailias.com)  11%  


October 29, 2007:
"Would you support performance entry standards for all runners in the marathon?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Yes  80%  
2.   No  20% 


October 22, 2007:
"Should the US Olympic Marathon Trials be held as part of an existing marathon or as separate events?
Answers Percent 
1.   Part of exisitng marathon  32%  
2.   Separate event  50%  
3.   Does not matter  18% 


October 15, 2007:
"Should organizers have cancelled the Chicago Marathon BEFORE it started?""
Answers Percent 
1.   Yes  41%  
2.   No  59%  


October 8, 2007:
"Marion Jones has admitted to drug use in her court testimony; should she be stripped of her Olympic medals?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Yes  85%  
2.   No  15%  


October 1, 2007:
Which of the following marathons have you run?"
Answers Percent 
1. Boston 23% 
2. Chicago 7% 
3. Honolulu 18% 
4. London 2% 
5. Los Angeles 2% 
6. Marine Corps 4% 
7. New York 5% 
8. Ottawa 27% 
9. Other 13% 


September 24, 2007:
What is your serum ferritin value?
Answers Percent  
1.   < 10 ng/ml  4%  
2.   10 - 19  0%  
3.   20 - 29  8%  
4.   30 - 39  0%  
5.   40 - 49  8%  
6.   50+  0%  
7.   Don't know  24%  
8.   What is serum ferritin?  56%  


September 17, 2007:
"What is your coaching situation?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Self-coached  78%  
2.   Club coach  11%  
3.   Internet  6%  
4.   Other  6%  


September 10, 2007:
"If you could get guaranteed entry into ONE of the following marathons, which one would you pick?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Boston  31%  
2.   Chicago  0%  
3.   London  50%  
4.   New York  19% 


September 3, 2007:
"How many positive drugs tests will be revealed after the World Athletics Championships in Osaka, Japan?"
Answers Percent 
1.   One  0%  
2.   Two  6%  
3.   Three  61%  
4.   Four  22%  
5.   Five  0%  
6.   More than five  11%  


August 27, 2007:
"At what age bracket did you start running?"
Answers Percent 
1.   < 12  0%  
2.   13 - 16  24%  
3.   17 - 19  15%  
4.   20 - 29  32%  
5.   30 - 39  18%  
6.   40 -49  9%  
7.   50 -59  3%  
8.   60 -69  0%  
9.   70+  0%  


August 20, 2007:
"What is your level of interest in the World Athletics Championships in Osaka, Japan August 25 - September 2, 2007?"
Answers Percent  
1.   High  59%  
2.   Moderate  23%  
3.   Low  13%  
4.   No interest  5%  


August 13, 2007:
"How do you intend to follow the Beijing Olympics?""
Answers Percent 
2.   Television  41%  
3.   Print media  25%  
4.   Internet  34% 


August 6, 2007:
"Have you paid or would you pay to watch a webcast of a sporting event?"
Answers Percent 
1. Yes 59% 
2. No 41% 


July 30, 2007:
"Which of the following events have you completed?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Marathon  16%  
2.   Half-Marathon  19%  
3.   5/10K running road race  21%  
4.   Ironman triathlon  3%  
5.   Olympic distance triathlon  8%  
6.   Sprint triathlon  15%  
7.   Duathlon  12%  
8.   Cycling road race  5%  


July 23, 2007:
"What percentage of riders in the Tour de France do you believe are drug free?"
Answers Percent 
1. 100% 4% 
2. 80 -99% 12% 
3. 60-79% 4% 
4. 40-59% 4% 
5. 20-39% 19% 
6. <20% 58% 


July 16, 2007:
"Do you agree with the USATF's Rule 144.3b, which prohibits the use of portable electronic devices by participants competing in long-distance road races?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  69%  
2.   No  22%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  9%  


July 9, 2007:
"Which sport(s) has the highest prevalence of drug use?"
Answers Percent 
1. Athletics 7% 
2. Cycling 22% 
3. Swimming 1% 
4. Triathlon 2% 
5. Baseball 16% 
6. Basketball 11% 
7. Football 19% 
8. Hockey 12% 
9. Soccer 10% 


July 2, 2007:
No poll this week.

June 25, 2007:
What is the highest entry fee you have paid to enter an event?
1.   <$30  7%  
2.   $30 - $49  2%  
3.   $50 - $69  13%  
4.   $70 - $89  7%  
5.   $90 - $99  9%  
6.   $100 - $149  27%  
7.   $150 - $199  7%  
8.   $200 - $299  2%  
9.   $300 - $399  4%  
10.   $400 or higher!  23%  


June 18, 2007:
What is your favourite race distance?
 Answers Percent 
1. Mile/1500M 9% 
2. 5,000m 21% 
3. 10,000m 9% 
4. 20k/Half-marathon 29% 
5. 30k 0% 
6. Marathon 24% 
7. Other (email:polls@emailias.com) 9% 


June 11, 2007:
Will you follow the Tour de France this year?
	Answers Percent 
1. Yes 85% 
2. No 15% 


June 4, 2007:
"Have the ongoing doping admissions in cycling turned you off the sport?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Totally  13%  
2.   Partially  56%  
3.   No  25%  
4.   Don't care  6%  


May 28, 2007:
"Do you run with an iPod?
Answers Percent 
1. In training 29% 
2. In races 10% 
3. In warm-ups and cool-downs 3% 
4. No 58% 


May 21, 2007:
"What is the longest period you have been unable to run as a result of an injury or illness?"
Answers Percent  
1.   One week  0%  
2.   Two weeks  16%  
3.   Three weeks  11%  
4.   One month  5%  
5.   Two months  0%  
6.   Three Months  5%  
7.   Four months  0%  
8.   Five months  0%  
9.   Six months or more  63%  


May 14, 2007:
Do you keep a training diary?
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes, training notebook  23%  
2.   Yes, notebook  37%  
3.   Yes, calendar  9%  
4.   Yes, online log  9%  
5.   No  21%  


May 7, 2007:
"Should the use of "rabbits" at major marathons be eliminated, as the New York
City Marathon has done?"
Answers Percent
1. Yes 68%
2. No 27%
3. No opinion, don't care 5%


April 30, 2007:
"Which of the following shoe brands do you use? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Asics  18%  
2.   adidas  9%  
3.   Brooks  8%  
4.   Fila  0%  
5.   Mizuno  7%  
6.   New Balance  21%  
7.   Nike  20%  
8.   Puma  4%  
9.   Reebok  1%  
10.   Saucony  12%  


April 23, 2007:
"Did you run or watch the Boston Marathon?""
Answers Percent 
1.   Ran it  15%  
2.   Watched it in person  0%  
3.   Watched it on TV  62%  
4.   No interest in it  23%  


April 16, 2007:
"Do you agree with the earlier start times for the Boston Marathon?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Yes  42%  
2.   No, they should be earlier  31%  
3.   No, they should have remained as they were  19%  
4.   No opinion, don't care  8% 


April 9, 2007:
"What do you think of Boston's qualifying standards?"
Answers Percent 
1.   They're perfect  23%  
2.   Too tough  12%  
3.   Too easy  58%  
4.   I don't believe in qualifying standards  8% 


April 2, 2007:
How many miles per week did you average prior to your last marathon? 
Answers Percent  
1.   0 - 39  39%  
2.   40 - 49  17%  
3.   50 - 59  17%  
4.   60 - 69  11%  
5.   70 +  17%  
6.   Have not run a marathon  0%  


March 26, 2007:
What is the longest distance you've raced in the past year? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Mile  3%  
2.   5000M  9%  
3.   10K  6%  
4.   20K  26%  
5.   Marathon  14%  
6.   Ultra  3%  
7.   Sprint Triathlon  0%  
8.   Olympic Distance Triathlon  6%  
9.   Ironman  17%  
10.   Did not race  17%  


March 19, 2007:
"Which is the top U.S. marathon?"
Answers Percent 
1. Boston 47% 
2. Chicago 20% 
3. Los Angeles 3% 
4. Marine Corps 3% 
5. New York 27% 
6. Other - email: 0% 


March 12, 2007:
"Which of the following magazines do you read on a regular basis?
Answers Percent  
1.   Runner's World  32%  
2.   Running Times  18%  
3.   Triathlete Magazine  20%  
4.   InsideTri  14%  
5.   Competitor  2%  
6.   Sports Illustrated  14%  


March 5, 2007:
"What effect will the acquisition of Running Times by Rodale (publisher of Runner's World) have on the sport of running?"
Answers Percent 
1.   Negative  68%  
2.   No impact  32%  
3.   Positive  0%  


February 26, 2007:
"Have you run in any of the events in Ottawa Race Weekend?"
Answers Percent 
1. Yes 48% 
2. No, but I plan to 5% 
3. No, no plans to 48% 


February 19, 2007:
"Have you run the Boston Marathon?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  49%  
2.   No, but I plan to  20%  
3.   No, no plans to  31%  


February 12, 2007:
What is your favourite season for running?
Answers Percent  
1.   Winter  5%  
2.   Spring  17%  
3.   Summer  14%  
4.   Fall  64%  


February 5, 2007:
"Do you support the lottery system for entry into races such as Ironman Hawaii, the New York and London Marathons?"
Answers Percent
1.   Yes  29%
2.   No  71%


January 29, 2007:
Have you considered moderating your exercise routine as a result of the recent news headline - "Athletes' heart condition linked to exercise-induced damage"? [Read the story at: https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/22012007/3/athletes-heart-condition-linked-exercise-induced-damage-study.html]
Answers Percent 
1. Yes 30% 
2. No 70% 


January 22, 2007:
How frequently do you visit the Runner's Web? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Multiple times per day  19%  
2.   Daily  37%  
3.   Multiple times per week  19%  
4.   Weekly  7%  
5.   Multiple times per month  7%  
6.   Monthly  4%  
7.   First time  7%  


January 15, 2007:
What should be the waiting period before an athlete is allowed to compete for a country other than the one of which he was originally a citizen?
Answers Percent  
1.   No waiting period  17%  
2.   The next Olympics  11%  
3.   He/she must sit out one Olympics  11%  
4.   12 years or more  61%  


January 8, 2007:
"In which of the following distances will we see a new men's world record in 2007? (current records in brackets)"
Answers Percent  
1.   1500M/Mile (3:26:00/3:43:13)  9%  
2.   3000M SC (7:53.63)  29%  
3.   5,000M (12:37.35)  9%  
4.   10,000M (26:17.53)  9%  
5.   Half-Marathon (58:55)  11%  
6.   Marathon (2:04:55)  34%  


January 1, 2007:
During the winter months where do you run?
Answers Percent  
1.   Roads  33%  
2.   Trails  16%  
3.   Cross-country  5%  
4.   Outdoor track  4%  
5.   Indoor track  8%  
6.   Treadmill  33%  


December 25, 2006:
"Which of the following events do you plan to do in 2007?
Answers Percent  
1.   Track Race  5%  
2.   5/1-K road race  25%  
3.   Half-Marathon  24%  
4.   Marathon  19%  
5.   Olympic triathlon  4%  
6.   Ironman  3%  
7.   Duathlon  6%  
8.   Ultra  4%  
9.   Adventure race  0%  
10.   None of the above  9%  


December 18, 2006:
"Do you plan to train on Christmas Day?"
Answers Percent  	
1.   Yes  75%  
2.   No  25%  


December 11, 2006:
 "Do you agree with the practice of some major marathons setting aside a large number of registration slots for charity groups?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  6%  
2.   No  89%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  6%  


December 4, 2006:
"What do you believe the weekly mileage should be to safely complete a marathon?"
Answers Percent  
1.   100  6%  
2.   80  2%  
3.   70  28%  
4.   60  17%  
5.   50  11%  
6.   40  17%  
7.   30 or less  19%  


November 27, 2006:
Should more marathons have time standards for entry to protect untrained runners from themselves? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  45%  
2.   No  55%  


November 20, 2006:
"What is your gender and age?"
1.   Female < 20  0%  
2.   Female 20 - 29  0%  
3.   Female 30 - 39  2%  
4.   Female 40 - 49  5%  
5.   Female 50+  5%  
6.   Male < 20  4%  
7.   Male 20 - 29  4%  
8.   Male 30 -39  12%  
9.   Male 40 - 49  19%  
10.   Male 50+  49%  


November 13, 2006:
"What do you do in your off-season? "
Answers Percent  
1.   No training  16%  
2.   Reduced training  34%  
3.   Cross-training  19%  
4.   No off-season  31%  


November 6, 2006:
"Which of the following distances did you race in 2006?"
Answers Percent  
1.   1500M/Mile  3%  
2.   5000M  21%  
3.   10K  26%  
4.   15K  13%  
5.   20K/Half-Marathon  15%  
6.   Marathon  13%  
7.   Ultra  3%  
8.   None of the above  5%  


October 30, 2006:
Which of the "World Marathon Majors" is the top marathon? 
Answers Percent  
1.   Berlin  7%  
2.   Boston  37%  
3.   Chicago  11%  
4.   London  30%  
5.   New York  16%  


October 23, 2006:
What is your level of interest in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii on October 21, 2007?
Answers Percent  
1.   High  43%  
2.   Moderate  14%  
3.   Low  12%  
4.   Nil  31%  


October 16, 2006:
"Are you a member of a running or triathlon club?" 
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  80%  
2.   No  20%  


October 9, 2006:
"What is the highest entry fee you have paid or would pay to compete in a road race or triathlon?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Under $25  16%  
2.   $25 - $34  2%  
3.   $35 - $49  8%  
4.   $50 - $74  16%  
5.   $75 to $99  14%  
6.   $100 to $149  16%  
7.   $150 to $199  4%  
8.   $200 - $299  0%  
9.   $300 plus  25%  


October 2, 2006:
"Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Outdoors  53%  
2.   Indoor track  18%  
3.   Treadmill  29%  


September 25, 2006:
Regarding China's record of human rights abuses, what is your opinion regarding a boycott of the Olympics?
Answers Percent  
1.   There should be one  64%  
2.   There will be one  0%  
3.   There should not be one  36%  
4.   No opinion, don't care  0%  


September 18, 2006:
Should altitude tents and similar training aids be banned? 
Answers Percent  
1.   No  55%  
2.   Yes  34%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  10% 


September 11, 2006:
"Will Paula Radcliffe regain her previous form after giving birth?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  82%  
2.   No  18%  


September 4, 2006:
"Which sport has the greater drug problem, athletics or cycling?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Athletics  6%  
2.   Cycling  9%  
3.   They're equally bad  84%  


August 28, 2006:
"What is behind the recent rash of positive drug tests?"
Answers Percent  
1.   More athletes are taking drugs  33%  
2.   The testers are getting smarter  34%  
3.   The drug users are getting dumber  33%  


August 21, 2006:
How should potential Olympic athletes be supported?
Answers Percent  
1.   Government  40%  
2.   Sponsors  27%  
3.   Self-financed  33%  


August 14, 2006:
"Has the threat of terrorism caused you to reconsider flying to competition sites?"
Answers Percent  
1.   No  63%  
2.   Yes  37%  


August 7, 2006:
"Should television be able to dictate the timing of finals in the Beijing Olympics?
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes, the North American TV audience is important  34%  
2.   No, the athletes needs should come first  55%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  11%  


July 31, 2006:
Do you believe Floyd Landis is guilty of doping?
Answers Percent  
1.   Innocent  42%  
2.   Guilty  42%  
3.   Don't care  17% 


July 24, 2006:
"How many miles per week did you average prior to your last marathon?"
Answers Percent  
1.   I have never run a marathon  15%  
2.   100+  0%  
3.   80 - 100  20%  
4.   70 - 79  0%  
5.   60 - 69  8%  
6.   50 - 59  17%  
7.   40 - 49  14%  
8.   < 40  25%  


July 17, 2006:
"What percentage of athletes use doping to enhance their performance?"
Answers Percent  
1.   100%  2%  
2.   75 - 99%  40%  
3.   50 - 74%  13%  
4.   25 - 49%  9%  
5.   10 - 24%  18%  
6.   5 - 9%  11%  
7.   < 5%  7%  


July 10, 2006:
"Which is the most challenging endurance event?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Adventure Race  7%  
2.   Decathlon/Heptathlon  24%  
3.   Ironman Triathlon  19%  
4.   Marathon  13%  
5.   Tour de France  33%  
6.   Ultra-Marathon  4%  


July 3, 2006:
Are you following the Tour de France?  
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Yes  39 78% 
2.   No  11 22% 
Total Votes: 50 


June 26, 2006:
Who will set a new world record in the men's 100M?
Answers Percent  
1.   Asafa Powell  60%  
2.   Justin Gatlin  23%  
3.   Other  17%  


June 19, 2006:
	"Which of the following events have you done or will you do in 2006?"
1.   Adventure Racing  1%  
2.   Bike Road Racing  6%  
3.   Duathlon  7%  
4.   Ironman Triathlon  9%  
5.   Marathon  32%  
6.   Mountain Bike Racing  0%  
7.   Olympic Distance Triathlon  7%  
8.   Running Road Racing (5K - 30K)  38% 


June 12, 2006:
"Which event did run/walk in this year's Ottawa Race Weekend?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   2K  0 0% 
2.   5K  2 6% 
3.   10K  1 3% 
4.   Half-marathon  4 11% 
5.   Marathon  10 29% 
6.   Have competed in the past but not this year  13 37% 
7.   Have never competed  5 14% 
Total Votes: 35 


June 5, 2006:
"Should there be temperature restrictions for long distance events such as the marathon and Ironman triathlon?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Yes  23 38% 
2.   No  35 58% 
3.   No opinion, don't care  2 3% 
 Total Votes: 60 


May 28, 2006:
"Should charities get guaranteed entries into marathons which have an entry limit?"
Answers Percent  
1.   Yes  13%  
2.   No  81%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  6%  


May 19, 2006:
"Should the use of altitude tents - which are used to boost an athlete's red blood cell count - be banned?"
Results at publication time: 
Not available


May 12, 2006:
"What should the cut-off time be for marathons?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   3 hours  16 13%  
2.   3 Hours 30 minutes  4 3%  
3.   4 hours  6 5%  
4.   4 hours 30 minutes  7 6%  
5.   5 hours  33 26%  
6.   5 hours 30 minutes  8 6%  
7.   6 hours  21 17%  
8.   6 hours 30 minutes  1 1%  
9.   7 hours  12 10%  
10.   As long as the LAST finisher  17 14%  
 Total Votes: 125 


May 5, 2006:
"What attracts you to a road race or triathlon?"
Results at publication time: 
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Prize money  17 8%  
2.   Size of field  27 12%  
3.   T-shirts  27 12%  
4.   Post event buffet  29 13%  
5.   Proximity to residence  40 18%  
6.   Vacation destination  18 8%  
7.   Race course  32 14%  
8.   Event distance  34 15%  
 Total Votes: 224 


April 28, 2006:
"Deena Kastor set a new American record of 2 hours 19 minutes 36 in winning the recent London Marathon. She was assisted by two male pacers one of which was her training partner despite the fact that the race was supposed to be a "women's race". Should pacers be allowed?"
Results at publication time: 
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   No  56 70%  
2.   Yes  22 28%  
3.   No opinion  2 3%  
 Total Votes: 80 


April 21, 2006:
Lance Armstrong has announced that he is running the NYC Marathon. What time will he run?
Results at publication time: 
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Sub 2:20  8 6%  
2.   2:20 - 2:29:59  17 14%  
3.   2:30 - 2:39:59  19 15%  
4.   2:40 - 2:49:59  27 22%  
5.   2:50 - 2:59:59  28 22%  
6.   3:00 - 3:09:59  9 7%  
7.   3:10 - 3:19:59  3 2%  
8.   3:30 - 3:29:59  4 3%  
9.   Over 3:30  10 8%  
Total Votes: 125 


April 14, 2006:
"Which marathon, Boston or London (England), has more stature in the running community?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Boston  30 58%  
2.   London  17 33%  
3.   They are equal  3 6%  
4.   No opinion  2 4%  
Total Votes: 52 


April 7, 2006:
"Which race entry methods do you use?"
Results at publication time: 
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   Postal  27 26%
2.   Online  46 45%
3.   In person  30 29%
Total Votes: 103


March 31, 2006:
"Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Long runs  48 20%  
2.   Tempo runs  34 14%  
3.   Hill training  34 14%  
4.   Pace intervals  24 10%  
5.   Speed intervals  29 12%  
6.   Running drills  15 6%  
7.   Pilates, yoga, etc.  28 12%  
8.   Other  24 10%  
 Total Votes: 236 


March 24, 2006:
"If you are unable to run, what do you do?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Cycle  55 27%  
2.   Pool run  20 10%  
3.   Swim  29 14%  
4.   Row  10 5%  
5.   Use elliptical trainer  16 8%  
6.   XC-ski  22 11%  
7.   Other  16 8%  
8.   Watch TV  35 17%  
Total Votes: 203 
	


March 17, 2006:
"How days per week do you run?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   One (1)  3 3%  
2.   Two (2)  7 7%  
3.   Three (3)  13 12%  
4.   Four(4)  19 18%  
5.   Five (5)  32 30%  
6.   Six (6)  21 20%  
7.   Seven (7)  11 10%  
Total Votes: 106 


March 10, 2006:
"In which of the following competitions are you interested?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   IAAF World Indoor Championships - Moscow, Russia  25 20%  
2.   NCAA I Indoor Championships - Fayetteville, AR  18 15%  
3.   Commonwealth Games - Melbourne, AUS  39 32%  
4.   World Cross Country Championships - Fukuoka, JAP  40 33%  
Total Votes: 122 


March 3, 2006:
"Which of the following changes to triathlon and duathlon do you support?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Allow drafting  24 16%  
2.   Allow fixed times for transitions and do not count it  32 22%  
3.   Change the swim/cycle/run distances to equal duration  40 27%  
4.   Make the duathlon a run/cycle instead of run/cycle/run  26 18%  
5.   None of the above  25 17%  
 Total Votes: 147 



February 24, 2006:
No poll this week

February 17, 2006:
"Which of the following injuries (conditions) have you had:
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Patellofemoral Syndrome  42 14%  
2.   Pulled Hamstring  26 8%  
3.   Iliotibial Band Syndrome  45 15%  
4.   Shin Splints  41 13%  
5.   Stress Fractures  27 9%  
6.   Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome  25 8%  
7.   Achilles Tendonitis  31 10%  
8.   Plantar Fasciitis  29 9%  
9.   Hip Bursitis  31 10%  
10.   Mononucleosis  12 4%  
 Total Votes: 309 


February 10, 2006:
Should women's road race records("best times") be allowed to be established in mixed (men and women) races?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Yes  32 60%  
2.   No, women only races  21 40%  
Total Votes: 53 


February 3, 2006:
"Do you support Women's Only races?"
Answers Votes Percent
1.   Female - Yes  23 27% 
2.   Female - No  19 22%
3.   Male - Yes  29 34%
4.   Male - No  14 16%
Total Votes: 85


January 27, 2006:
"What is your favourite post-race activity?"
Answers Votes Percent
1.   Massage  26 21%  
2.   Ice bath  8 6%  
3.   Swimming  8 6%  
4.   Walking  21 17%  
5.   Drinking a beer  24 19%  
6.   Chilling out  23 18%  
7.   Other  16 13%  
Total Votes: 126 


January 20, 2006:
"Do you listen to an MP3 player (or equivalent) when working out?"
Answers Votes Percent
1.   In the gym  19 13%  
2.   On the treadmill  28 20%  
3.   Cycling indoors  26 18%  
4.   Running outdoors  31 22%  
5.   Cycling outdoors  9 6%  
6.   None of the above  29 20%  
Total Votes: 142 


January 13, 2006:
"How much money did you spend on your sport in 2005, including gear, entry fees, travel, memberships, etc.?"
Answers Votes Percent
1.   < $500  19 23%  
2.   $500 - $999  13 16%  
3.   $1,000 - $1,999  12 15%  
4.   $2,000 - $2,999  13 16%  
5.   $3,000 - $3,999  3 4%  
6.   $4,000 - $4,999  6 7%  
7.   $5,000 - $5,999  4 5%  
8.   $6,000 - $ 6,999  2 2%  
9.   $7,000 - $9,999  2 2%  
10.   $10,000+  7 9%  
 Total Votes: 81 


January 6, 2006:
"How much money did you spend on your sport in 2005, including gear, entry fees, travel, memberships, etc.?"
Answers Votes Percent
1.   < $500  19 23%  
2.   $500 - $999  13 16%  
3.   $1,000 - $1,999  12 15%  
4.   $2,000 - $2,999  13 16%  
5.   $3,000 - $3,999  3 4%  
6.   $4,000 - $4,999  6 7%  
7.   $5,000 - $5,999  4 5%  
8.   $6,000 - $ 6,999  2 2%  
9.   $7,000 - $9,999  2 2%  
10.   $10,000+  7 9%  
Total Votes: 81 


December 30, 2005:
"Does prize money enhance a race?"
Answers Votes Percent
1.   Yes  40 53%  
2.   No  36 47%  
 Total Votes: 76 

December 23, 2005:
"Which aspects of race organization are important to you?"
The results at publication time:
Answers Votes Percent
1.   Certified course  27 12%  
2.   Accurate timing  31 14%  
3.   Traffic-free course  41 18%  
4.   Aid stations  24 11%  
5.   T-shirts  24 11%  
6.   Finisher medals  22 10%  
7.   Prize money  8 4%  
8.   Medical services  14 6%  
9.   Large field  7 3%  
10.   Other  26 12%  
Total Votes: 224 

December 16, 2005:
"Do you work out on Christmas Day?"
The results at publication time:
Answers Votes Percent
1. Yes 54 73%
2. No 20 27%
Total Votes: 74

December 9, 2005:
"Which of the following events are you planning for 2006:
5/10K races
Half-marathon
Marathon
Ultra
Ironman
Olympic distance triathlon
Sprint triathlon
Adventure race
Cycle race?"
The results at publication time:
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   5/10K races  60 21%  
2.   Half-marathon  53 18%  
3.   Marathon  43 15%  
4.   Ultra  19 7%  
5.   Ironman  33 11%  
6.   Olympic distance triathlon  29 10%  
7.   Sprint triathlon  23 8%  
8.   Adventure race  11 4%  
9.   Cycle race  16 6%  
Total Votes: 287 

December 2, 2005:
Could Lance Armstrong win the Ironman?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Yes  63 61%  
2.   No  36 35%  
3.   No opinion  4 4%  
Total Votes: 103 

November 25, 2005:
"What is/are your favourite medium(s) for getting the latest news on athletics and multisport?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Internet  49 56%  
2.   Television  8 9%  
3.   Radio  6 7%  
4.   Newspapers  7 8%  
5.   Magazines  17 20%  
6.   Other  0 0%  
Total Votes: 87 

November 18, 2005:
"On which of the continents have you run?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Africa  12 9%  
2.   Antarctica  1 1%  
3.   Asia  16 12%  
4.   Australia  14 11%  
5.   Europe  31 24%  
6.   North America  48 37%  
7.   South America  7 5%  
Total Votes: 129 

November 11, 2005:
A number of charity "runners" were found to have taken some shortcuts in the Marine Corps Marathon. What would be a suitable punishment?
1.   The runners should be banned from future MCMs  15 19%  
2.   The runners should be banned from all running events  10 12%  
3.   The association should be banned from future MCMs  14 17%  
4.   The association should be banned from all running events  35 43%  
5.   They have suffered enough embarrassment  7 9%  
Total Votes: 81 

November 4, 2005:
"Olympic team selection in athletics and the triathlon should be based on what criteria"
1.   One competition (Trials)  31 53%  
2.   Best result over multiple competitions  13 22%  
3.   Average result over multiple competitions  12 20%  
4.   Ranking over the previous year  3 5%  
Total Votes: 59 

October 28, 2005:
"Winter is coming! Where do you run during the winter months?"
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   Cross country  9 9%  
2.   Roads  48 50%  
3.   Outdoor track  1 1%  
4.   Indoor track  14 15%  
5.   Treadmill  24 25%  
Total Votes: 96  

October 21, 2005:
" Paul Tergat set the current world marathon "best" (as of October 14, 2005) of 2:04:55 in the Berlin Marathon in 2003. When will the 2:04 mark be broken?"
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   This year  3 7%  
2.   2006  13 30%  
3.   2007  4 9%  
4.   2008  3 7%  
5.   2009  4 9%  
6.   2010+  6 14%  
7.   Never  11 25%  
Total Votes: 44   

October 14, 2005:
"Should there be an age restriction for the marathon?"
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   No restriction  15 22%  
2.   12+  1 1%  
3.   14+  0 0%  
4.   16+  23 34%  
5.   18+  16 24%  
6.   21+  13 19%  
 Total Votes: 68 

October 7, 2005:
"What is your favourite running workout?"
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   Drills  3 4%  
2.   Fartlek  2 3%  
3.   Hills  10 13%  
4.   Intervals  23 30%  
5.   Long run  27 36%  
6.   Tempo  8 11%  
7.   Time trial  3 4%  
Total Votes: 76 

September 30, 2005:
"What is your favourite running workout?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Drills  3 4%  
2.   Fartlek  2 3%  
3.   Hills  10 13%  
4.   Intervals  23 30%  
5.   Long run  27 36%  
6.   Tempo  8 11%  
7.   Time trial  3 4%  
Total Votes: 76 

September 23, 2005:
"In which of the following events have you competed?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   100M  23 6%  
2.   Mile/1500M  43 10%  
3.   5,000M  75 18%  
4.   10,000M  80 19%  
5.   Marathon  73 17%  
6.   Sprint triathlon  43 10%  
7.   Olympic distance triathlon  27 6%  
8.   Ironman  12 3%  
9.   Off-road triathlon  2 0%  
10.   Duathlon  40 10%  
Total Votes: 418 

September 16, 2005:
"A "real marathoner" is someone who completes the 42.195 Km distance in?"
1.   Any time  41 29%  
2.   Sub 5:00  4 3%  
3.   Sub 4:30  3 2%  
4.   Sub 4:00  18 13%  
5.   Sub 3:30  15 11%  
6.   Sub 3:00  50 35%  
7.   Sub 2:30  8 6%  
8.   Sub 2:15  2 1%  
Total Votes: 141 

September 9, 2005:
"When you are unable to run, what do you do for exercise?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Cross-country ski  7 7%
2.   Cycle  45 45%
3.   Pilates or yoga  1 1%
4.   Pool run  7 7%
5.   Stairmaster or elliptical trainer  15 15%
6.   Swim  15 15%
7.   Other  10 10%
 Total Votes: 100

September 2, 2005:
"Which of the following marathons gives the winner the most significant status?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Olympic Games  27 32%  
2.   World Championships  2 2%  
3.   Amsterdam  1 1%  
4.   Berlin  2 2%  
5.   Boston  21 25%  
6.   Chicago  2 2%  
7.   Fukuoka, Japan  0 0%  
8.   London, England  24 28%  
9.   New York  6 7%  
10.   Rotterdam  0 0%  
 Total Votes: 85 

August 26, 2005:
"Do you believe Lance Armstrong is guilty of using EPO in the 1999 Tour de France?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   No  52 58%  
2.   Yes  29 32%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  9 10%  
Total Votes: 90 

August 19, 2005:
The most outstanding performance(s) in the recent World Athletics Championships was/were:?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Justin Gatlin's 100M/200M double  13 8%  
2.   Rashid Ramzi's 1,500M/800M double  19 12%  
3.   Craig Mottram's bronze medal in the 5,000M  16 10%  
4.   Carolina Kluft's Heptathlon Gold  13 8%  
5.   Ethiopia's 1-2-3-4 sweep in the women's 5,000M  15 9%  
6.   Paula Radcliffe's Marathon Gold  36 22%  
7.   Bryan Clay's Decathlon Gold  12 7%  
8.   Tirunesh Dibaba's 10,000M/5,000M double  24 15%  
9.   Yelena Isinbayeva's 5.01M world record in the pole vault  12 7%  
10.   Other  1 1%  
 Total Votes: 161 

August 12, 2005:
Which is the hardest running double in athletics?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   100M/200M  3 3%  
2.   200M/400M  2 2%  
3.   400M/800M  9 10%  
4.   800M/1500M  10 12%  
5.   1500M/5,000M  8 9%  
6.   5,000M/10,000M  3 3%  
7.   10,000M/Marathon  51 59%  
Total Votes: 86 

August 5, 2005:
What is your level of interest in the Athletics World Championships being held in Helsinki, Finland from August 6th to 14th?
1.   High  36 55%  
2.   Moderate  16 24%  
3.   Low  7 11%  
4.   No interest  7 11%  
Total Votes: 66 

July 29, 2005:

What is your level of interest in the Athletics World Championships being held in Helsinki, Finland from August 6th to 14th?

1.   No  51 65%
2.   Yes  25 32%
3.   No opinion, don't care  2 3%
Total Votes: 78

July 22, 2005:
"What is your feeling in regards to charity fund raising involvement with a race?"
1.   More likely to run it  21 34%  
2.   Less likely to run it  15 24%  
3.   No effect  26 42%  
Total Votes: 62 

July 15, 2005:
What is your level of interest in this year's Tour de France?
Answers Votes Percent
1. High 51 62%
2. Moderate 19 23%
3. Low 8 10%
4. What's the Tour de France? 4 5%
Total Votes: 82

July 8, 2005:
Do you support the selection as London for the site of the 2012 Olympic Games?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Yes 41 80%
2. No 5 10%
3. No opinion, don't care 5 10%
Total Votes: 51

July 1, 2005:
Which of the following magazines do you read on a regular basis? The results at publication time were: Answers Votes Percent Competitor Magazine 1 1% 2. InsideTri 18 14% 3. Runner's World 48 37% 4. Running Times 28 21% 5. Sports Illustrated 12 9% 6. Triathlete Magazine 24 18% Total Votes: 131

June 24, 2005:
"Which of the following is the biggest doping threat facing sports today?"
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   EPO  9 22%
2.   Genetic Engineering  13 32%
3.   Human Growth Hormone  7 17%
4.   Steroids  12 29%
5.   Other  0 0%
Total Votes: 41

June 17, 2005:
"Do you agree with the decision by the New York City Marathon to award higher prize money to women than to men?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   No  42 58%  
2.   Yes  22 31%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  8 11%  
Total Votes: 72 

June 10, 2005:
 "Which city will win the 2012 Olympic Games?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   London  22 39%  
2.   Madrid  2 4%  
3.   Moscow  0 0%  
4.   New York City  8 14%  
5.   Paris  25 44%  
Total Votes: 57 

June 3, 2005:
Will Marian Jones ever regain her former performance standard?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Yes  3 4%  
2.   No  61 80%  
3.   No opinion  1 1%  
4.   Don't care  11 14%  
Total Votes: 76 

May 27, 2005:
Which of the following is your favourite running (athletics) movie?
1.   Chariots of Fire  26 37%  
2.   Golden Girl  1 1%  
3.   Marathon  1 1%  
4.   On The Edge  0 0%  
5.   Personal Best  2 3%  
6.   Running Brave  3 4%  
7.   See How She Runs  0 0%  
8.   St. Ralph  20 28%  
9.   The Jericho Mile  6 8%  
10.   Have not seen any of the above  12 17%  
Total Votes: 71 

May 20, 2005:
Which of the following US marathoners has had the greatest impact on running in the USA?
1.   Alberto Salazar  9 11%
2.   Bill Rodgers  26 32%
3.   Deena Kastor  5 6%
4.   Frank Shorter  29 36%
5.   Meb Keflezighi  4 5%
6.   Joan Benoit-Samuelson  8 10%
Total Votes: 81

May 13, 2005:
Would you pay $250.00 for the new adidas 1 computerized shoe?
1.   No  74 80%  
2.   Yes  13 14%  
3.   Possibly  5 5%  
Total Votes: 92 

May 6, 2005:
These marathons were rated the top 10 in the world by Runner's World. Which of them belong in your top ten?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Amsterdam  16 6%  
2.   Berlin  19 7%  
3.   Boston  45 17%  
4.   Chicago  29 11%  
5.   Honolulu  20 7%  
6.   London  46 17%  
7.   New York City  43 16%  
8.   Paris  16 6%  
9.   Rotterdam  16 6%  
10.   Stockholm  17 6%  
Total Votes: 267 

April 29, 2005:
No poll this week
April 22, 2005:
Do the shoe companies provide a fair level of support to the sports of track and field, and triathlon?
1.   Yes  19 22%  
2.   No  42 49%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  25 29%  
Total Votes: 86 

April 15, 2005:
"How many years have you been a runner?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes Percent
1.   30+  24 24%  
2.   20 - 29  16 16%  
3.   10 - 19  19 19%  
4.   5 - 9  16 16%  
5.   1 - 4  15 15%  
6.   < 1  3 3%  
7.   I am not a runner  5 5%  
Total Votes: 98 

April 8, 2005:
 "Do you plan on watching OLN's live coverage of the Boston Marathon on April 18th?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Yes  29 64% 
2.   No  16 36% 
Total Votes: 45 

April 1, 2005:
Which of the following have your purchased ONLINE in the past year?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Books, Magazines  20 21%  
2.   Coaching Services  6 6%  
3.   Clothing  18 19%  
4.   Heart Rate Monitor  9 9%  
5.   Running Shoes  20 21%  
6.   Speed/Distance or GPS Watch  7 7%  
7.   Sports Drinks, Bars, Gels, etc.  8 8%  
8.   Sports Watch  8 8%  
Total Votes: 96 

March 25, 2005:
"In which of the following events will you compete this year?"
nswers Votes Percent
1. Adventure Race 5 3%
2. Cycling - Mountain 5 3%
3. Cycling - Road 10 6%
4. Running - Marathon 39 24%
5. Running - Road race 52 33%
6. Running - Track 13 8%
7. Triathlon- Ironman 6 4%
8. Triathlon - Olympic 12 8%
9. Triathlon - Sprint 18 11%
Total Votes: 160

March 18, 2005:
When training for a marathon, how far is your longest run?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   26.2 miles  6 4%  
2.   20 - 26.2 miles  73 53%  
3.   15 - 20 miles  37 27%  
4.   10 - 15 miles  6 4%  
5.   < 10 miles  4 3%  
6.   Don't run marathons  11 8%  
Total Votes: 137 

March 11, 2005:
Will Lance Armstrong win a 7th Tour de France this summer?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Yes  38 44%  
2.   No  36 42%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  12 14%  
Total Votes: 86 

March 4, 2005:
"What is your fastest (all-time) mile performance?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   Sub 4 minutes!  5 3%
2.   4:00 to 4:29  26 17%
3.   4:30 to 4:59  53 35%
4.   5:00 to 5:29  22 15%
5.   5:30 to 5:59  14 9%
6.   6:00 to 6:29  12 8%
7.   6:30 to 6:59  6 4%
8.   7:00 to 7:29  4 3%
9.   7:30 to 7:59  4 3%
10.   8:00 plus  5 3%
Total Votes: 151

February 25, 2005:
"Which of the following technologies have you used?"
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Chronometer  24 24%  
2.   Fitsense  14 14%  
3.   Nike Triax  7 7%  
4.   Timex GPS  7 7%  
5.   Heart Rate Monitor  49 49%  
Total Votes: 101
February 18, 2005:
"Should marathons restrict entry to serious runners by imposing time standards similar to those at the Boston
Marathon?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   No  66 53%  
2.   Yes  54 44%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  4 3%  
Total Votes: 124 

February 11, 2005:
Are you male or female and do you support women-only races? 
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Female - Yes  12 15%  
2.   Female - No  11 14%  
3.   Male - Yes  35 43%  
4.   Male - No  23 28%  
Total Votes: 81 

February 4, 2005:
 "How many days per week do you train?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Seven  20 14%  
2.   Six  55 40%  
3.   Five  25 18%  
4.   Four  21 15%  
5.   Three  10 7%  
6.   Two  3 2%  
7.   One  0 0%  
8.   I don't train  4 3%  
Total Votes: 138 

January 28, 2005:
Which of the following major marathons have you run?
1.   Chicago  19 16%  
2.   Honolulu  16 14%  
3.   London  4 3%  
4.   Los Angeles  5 4%  
5.   New York  15 13%  
6.   Ottawa  28 24%  
7.   Paris  2 2%  
8.   Toronto  20 17%  
9.   Quebec City  5 4%  
10.   Vancouver  4 3%  
Total Votes: 118 

January 21, 2005:
"Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   Cushioned  28 24%
2.   Motion Control  33 28%
3.   Neutral  14 12%
4.   Performance  9 8%
5.   Racing  7 6%
6.   Stability  17 15%
7.   Trail  9 8%
Total Votes: 117

January 14, 2005:
"Why did Paula Radcliffe choose to run the London Marathon over the Boston Marathon?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   Appearance money  44 50%  
2.   Patriotism  12 14%  
3.   Both  20 23%  
4.   Other  7 8%  
5.   No opinion  5 6%  
Total Votes: 88 

January 7, 2005:
"Should the Ironman triathlon be added to the Olympics?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   Yes, added  34 31%  
2.   Yes, replace Olympic distance  7 6%  
3.   No  68 61%  
4.   No opinion, don't care  2 2%  
Total Votes: 111 

December 31, 2004:
"What sport will be your prime focus for 2005?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes  Percent
 1.   Adventure racing  14 7%  
2.   Athletics (track & field)  18 9%  
3.   Ironman triathlon  30 14%  
4.   Marathon  31 15%  
5.   Mountain biking  15 7%  
6.   Olympic distance tri  24 11%  
7.   Road cycling  20 10%  
8.   Road racing  37 18%  
9.   Other  20 10%  
Total Votes: 209 

December 24, 2004:
What should the penalty be for doping in sport? 
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Next Olympics ban for athlete  1 1%  
2.   Next Olympics ban for federation/country  1 1%  
3.   Fine for athlete  2 3%  
4.   Fine for federation/country  0 0%  
5.   Lifetime ban for athlete  45 61%  
6.   Lifetime ban for federation/country  10 14%  
7.   Fine and next Olympics ban for athlete  9 12%  
8.   Fine and next Olympics ban for federation/country  6 8%  
Total Votes: 74 

December 17, 2004:
Do you train on Christmas Day?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Regular workout.  47 56%  
2.   Abbreviated workout.  19 23%  
3.   No  15 18%  
4.   I don't train any day.  3 4%  
Total Votes: 84 

December 10, 2004:
Who do you believe in the BALCO affair, Marion Jones or Victor Conte?
Answers Votes  Percent
1.   Marion Jones  7 7%
2.   Victor Conte  64 67%
3.   Neither one  17 18%
4.   No opinion, don't care  7 7%
Total Votes: 95

December 3, 2004:
Would you support the concept of a permanent site for the Olympic Games?
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Yes  40 47%  
2.   No  43 51%  
3.   No opinion, don't care  2 2%  
Total Votes: 85 

November 26, 2004:
Which of the following marathoners has had the greatest impact on the sport?
 
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Derek Clayton  17 18%  
2.   Paula Radcliffe  23 24%  
3.   Bill Rodgers  23 24%  
4.   Joan Benoit Samuelson  12 13%  
5.   Frank Shorter  11 12%  
6.   Paul Tergat  3 3%  
7.   Grete Waitz  6 6%  
Total Votes: 95 

November 19, 2004:
"Which city should host the 2012 summer Olympics?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes Percent
1. London 47 52%
2. Madrid 3 3%
3. Moscow 4 4%
4. New York 25 27%
5. Paris 12 13%
Total Votes: 91
November 12, 2004:
"What would be the best way(s) to manage the excessive demand for entry into many of the major marathons and triathlons?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes Percent
1. Time stamped on-line entry 29 22%
2. Geographical quotas 20 15%
3. Performance standards 57 44%
4. Lottery 24 18%
Total Votes: 130
November 5, 2004:
Which of the following women played the greatest role in advancing women's distance running globally?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Grete Waitz 37 38%
2. Joan Ullyot 0 0%
3. Kathrine Switzer 30 31%
4. Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 28 29%
5. Lynn Jennings 2 2%
6. Nina Kuscsik 0 0%
Total Votes: 97
October 29, 2004:
"Will Paula Radcliffe win the women's race at the New York City Marathon on November 7th?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes Percent
1. Yes 50 62%
2. No 28 35%
3. No opinion, don't care 3 4%
Total Votes: 81
October 22, 2004:
The U.S. Olympic Committee has filed an appeal with the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to block a decision that would strip Michael Johnson and the rest of the U.S. men's 4x400 relay team members of their 2000 Olympic gold medals because of a positive drug test by relay team member Jerome Young.
Should the entire team lose their medals? October 22, 2004:
1. Yes 61 77%
2. No, only Jerome Young 17 22%
3. No opinion, don't care 1 1%
Total Votes: 79
October 15, 2004:
"Following her Athens disappointment in the marathon (and 10K), how will Paula Radcliffe perform in her next marathon?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. New world record! 7 11%
. 2:16 - 2:18 22 36%
. 2:18:01 - 2:20 12 20%
4. 2:20:01 - 2:25 20 33%
Total Votes: 61
October 8, 2004:
"Which of the following sports deserves more television coverage?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Adventure Racing 22 11%
2. Athletics 34 16%
3. Cycling 39 19%
4. Road Racing (Running) 70 34%
5. Triathlon 43 21%
Total Votes: 208
October 1, 2004:
Which is your favourite running season?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Summer 17 23%
2. Fall 46 62%
3. Winter 3 4%
4. Spring 7 9%
5. No opinion 1 1%
Total Votes: 74
September 24, 2004:
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   High  4 5%  
2.   Moderate  7 9%  
3.   Low  62 82%  
4.   No opinion  3 4%  
Total Votes: 76 

September 17, 2004:
"Which of the following events have you competed in during 2004?
The answers at publication time were:
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Cycling - Mountain BIke  9 3%  
2.   Cycling - Road Race  15 5%  
3.   Running Road Race - 5/10K  75 27%  
4.   Running Road Race - Half-Marathon  64 23%  
5.   Running Road Race - Marathon  29 11%  
6.   Track Race - 800M to 10K  6 2%  
7.   Triathlon - Ironman  18 7%  
8.   Triathlon - Olympic Distance  17 6%  
9.   Triathlon - Sprint Distance  29 11%  
10.   Ultra/Adventure Race  13 5%  
Total Votes: 275 

September 10, 2004:
Which of the following services do you use on a regular basis
 
Answers Votes  Percent  
1.   Chiropractor  10 13% 
2.   Massage  31 41% 
3.   Physio  15 20% 
4.   Podiatrist  1 1% 
5.   Sports doctor  18 24% 
Total Votes: 75 

September 3, 2004:
Do you think it was wise for Paula Radcliffe to have started the Olympic 10K after not being able to finish the marathon?
Answers Votes Percent
1. No 62 68%
2. Yes 24 26%
3. No opinion 5 5%
Total Votes: 91
August 27, 2004:
Have the Olympics inspired you to train harder?
Answers Votes Percent
1. No 37 36%
2. Yes 63 62%
3. No opinion 2 2%
Total Votes: 102
August 20, 2004:
Which of the following sport(s) should be dropped from the Olympics?
1. Archery 30 6%
2. Bowling 73 14%
3. Equestrian 54 10%
4. Fencing 45 9%
5. Roller sports 54 10%
6. Shooting 49 9%
7. Softball 54 10%
8. Synchronized anything 65 12%
9. Taekwondo 45 9%
10. Water skiing 52 10%
Total Votes: 521
August 13, 2004:
Should countries use the IOC standards for athlete selection for the Olympics or create their own tougher criteria?
Answers Votes Percent
IOC standards 40 58%
2. Create their own 27 39%
3. No opinion, don't care 2 3%
Total Votes: 69
August 6, 2004:
Which is/are your favourite event group(s) within athletics at the Olympic Games?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Sprints/hurdles 12 8%
2. Middle distance 55 36%
3. Long distance 65 43%
4. Steeplechase 15 10%
5. Jumps (high, long, triple jump) 1 1%
6. Throws (shot, discus, javelin) 0 0%
7. Pole vault 3 2%
Total Votes: 151
July 30, 2004:
Rate Lance Armstrong's six, consecutive wins at the Tour de France.
Answers Votes Percent
1. One of the greatest sporting achievements of all time. 52 59%
2. One of the greatest cycling achievements of all time 30 34%
3. No opinion, don't care 6 7%
Total Votes: 88
July 23, 2004:
Which are your favourite places to run?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Cross-country 21 17%
2. Indoor track 7 6%
3. Outdoor track 11 9%
4. Road 40 32%
5. Trail 45 36%
6. Treadmill 1 1%
Total Votes: 125
July 16, 2004:
"Which is/are your primary sport(s)"
Answers Votes Percent
1. Adventure racing 0 0%
2. Athletics (T & F) 29 18%
3. Duathlon 20 13%
4. Mountain biking 18 11%
5. Road cycling 23 15%
6. Road racing (Run) 52 33%
7. Triathlon - Ironman 5 3%
8. Triathlon - Olympic 11 7%
Total Votes: 158
July 9, 2004:
"If Lance Armstrong wins a sixth consecutive Tour de France, should he try for a seventh?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. Yes 38 53%
2. No 26 36%
3. No opinion, don't care 8 11%
Total Votes: 72
July 2, 2004:
"Will Lance Armstrong win his sixth-straight Tour de France this year?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. Yes 53 60%
2. No 27 31%
3. No opinion, don't care 8 9%
Total Votes: 88
June 25, 2004:
"What are the odds for terrorist activity at the Athens Olympic Games?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. 0 - 14% 24 25%
2. 15 - 29% 16 17%
3. 30 - 49% 7 7%
4. 50 - 64% 14 15%
5. 65 - 79% 9 9%
6. 80 - 100% 25 26%
Total Votes: 95
June 18, 2004:
"Will Marion Jones be allowed to compete in the Athens Olympics?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. Yes 38 54%
2. No 22 31%
3. No opinion, don't care 10 14%
Total Votes: 70
June 11, 2004:
What is/are your favourite sport(s) of the summer Olympics?
1. Athletics - track 63 30%
2. Athletics - marathon 48 23%
3. Cycling - road 25 12%
4. Cycling - track 20 9%
5. Swimming 11 5%
6. Triathlon 40 19%
7. Other 6 3%
Total Votes: 213
June 4, 2004:
How will you follow the Athens Olympics this summer?
Answers Votes Percent
1. In person, at the Games 5 6%
2. Television 20 25%
3. Print Media 3 4%
4. Internet 8 10%
5. Combination of above 42 53%
6. No interest 1 1%
Total Votes: 79
May 28, 2004:
The women's world record for the mile is 4.12.56 set by Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. Will a woman ever break 4 minutes for the mile?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Never 22 21%
2. 50 years 8 8%
3. 25 years 20 19%
4. 10 years 23 22%
5. 5 years 7 7%
6. 1 - 4 years 25 24%
Total Votes: 105
May 21, 2004:
Should Transgender Athletes Be Eligible for the Olympics?
Answers Votes Percent
1. No 94 93%
2. Yes 3 3%
3. No opinion 4 4%
Total Votes: 101
May 14, 2004:
What is the probability of terrorist attacks at the Athens Olympics?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Zero to 9% 17 16%
2. 10 to 24% 17 16%
3. 25 to 39% 13 13%
4. 40 to 54% 12 12%
5. 55 to 69% 7 7%
6. 70 to 84% 9 9%
7. 85 to 99% 6 6%
8. 100% 23 22%
Total Votes: 104
May 7, 2004:
"Do you believe Marion Jones has taken illegal performance enhancing substances?"
The results at publication time were:
Answers Votes Percent
1. No 22 18%
2. Yes 70 58%
3. Don't care 20 17%
4. No opinion 8 7%
Total Votes: 120
April 30, 2004:
"Do you stretch?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. Before exercise. 9 7%
2. After exercise. 33 27%
3. Before and after exercise. 53 43%
4. On occasion only. 22 18%
5. Never. 6 5%
Total Votes: 123
April 23, 2004:
Which marathon has the greatest stature?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Boston 73 59%
2. London 18 15%
3. New York 3 2%
4. Olympic 28 23%
5. World Championship 1 1%
6. Other 1 1%
Total Votes: 124
April 16, 2004:
What is your favourite drink after a race or hard workout?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Beer 20 17%
2. Juice 15 13%
3. Soft drink 4 3%
4. Sports drink 31 26%
5. Water 44 38%
6. Other 3 3%
Total Votes: 117
April 9, 2004:
What is your 'coach' status?
Answers Votes Percent
1. In person coach 11 15%
2. Internet coach 2 3%
3. Internet program 2 3%
4. Peer group 3 4%
5. Self coached 45 60%
6. Combination of above 12 16%
Total Votes: 75
April 2, 2004:
What is you all-time personal best marathon time?

Answers Votes Percent
1. Never run one 43 26%
2. Sub 2:20 5 3%
3. 2:20 to 2:30 8 5%
4. 2:30 to 2:40 5 3%
5. 2:40 to 2:50 24 15%
6. 2:50 to 3:00 12 7%
7. 3:00 to 3:20 22 13%
8. 3:20 to 3:40 14 9%
9. 3:40 to 4:00 15 9%
10. 4:00 Plus 15 9%
Total Votes: 163


March 26, 2004:
Which of the following marathons would you run if you had an unlimited amount of time to train and cost was not an issue?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Berlin 21 8%
2. Boston 47 18%
3. Chicago 20 7%
4. Honolulu 39 15%
5. London 46 17%
6. Los Angeles 17 6%
7. Marine Corps 13 5%
8. National Capital (Ottawa) 17 6%
9. New York 26 10%
10. Rotterdam 21 8%
Total Votes: 267
March 19, 2004:
Which of the following distance running events is the most demanding?
Answers Votes Percent
1. 1500M / Mile 12 10%
2. 3000M Steeplechase 10 8%
3. 5000M/10000M 6 5%
4. Marathon 65 52%
5. Cross-Country 33 26%
Total Votes: 126
March 12, 2004:
What was your level of interest in the recent World Indoor Athletics Championships?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Very high 28 31%
2. High 7 8%
3. Moderate 14 16%
4. Slight 15 17%
5. No interest 26 29%
Total Votes: 90
March 5, 2004:
No Poll This Week
February 27, 2004:

How should Olympic athletes be selected?
Answers Votes Percent
1. A formula based on performance over a year 32 28%
2. Multiple trials events 42 37%
3. One trials event 37 33%
4. Picked by the coaches 2 2%
Total Votes: 113
February 20, 2004:
When did you set your last PR (Personal Record)?
Answers Votes Percent
1. 2003 - 2004 34 38%
2. 2 years ago 6 7%
3. 3 years ago 4 4%
4. 4 years ago 1 1%
5. 5 years ago 4 4%
6. 10 years ago 10 11%
7. 20+ years ago! 30 34%
Total Votes: 89
February 13, 2004:
What was the greatest running achievement(s) of all time?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Emil Zatopek wins the 5K, 10K and Marathon at the 1952 Olympics 65 29%
2. Roger Bannister breaks 4 minutes for the mile 46 20%
3. Abebe Bikila wins the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Marathons 18 8%
4. Lasse Viren wins the 5K and 10K in 1972 and 1976 Olympics 27 12%
5. Flo Jo runs 10.49 in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials 18 8%
6. Joan Samuelson wins the first Women's Olympic Marathon 24 11%
7. Michael Johnson runs 19.32 in the 1996 OIympics 27 12%
Total Votes: 225
February 6, 2004:
What is the toughest feat to accomplish in track and field?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Sub-10 seconds for 100m 10 8%
2. Sub-4 minutes for the mile 9 7%
3. Sub-13 minutes for 5km 29 23%
4. Sub-2 hours, 10 minutes in the marathon 35 28%
5. Pole vault 6m+ 14 11%
6. Shot put 20m+ 2 2%
7. Score 8500+ points in the decathlon 16 13%
8. Run the steeplechase sub 8:30 2 2%
9. Throw the javelin 80m+ 3 2%
10. Triple jump 17m+ 5 4%
Total Votes: 125
January 30, 2004:
"Which category of athlete are you?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. Elite 11 11%
2. Fitness 29 29%
3. Recreational 13 13%
4. Recreational - competitive 46 46%
5. Other ? 1 1%
Total Votes: 100
January 23, 2004:
Which shoe(s) are your favourites?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. adidas 37 11%
2. Asics 46 13%
3. Brooks 25 7%
4. Fila 17 5%
5. Mizuno 32 9%
6. New Balance 55 16%
7. Nike 46 13%
8. Reebok 25 7%
9. Saucony 49 14%
10. Avia, Diadora, Etonic, Puma, Other 18 5%
Total Votes: 350
January 16, 2004:
"What is an acceptable level of the use of drugs in sports?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. There is no acceptable level 104 90%
2. <10% 5 4%
3. 10 to 30% 1 1%
4. 31 to 50% 1 1%
5. 51 to 70% 0 0%
6. 71 to 90% 0 0%
7. 100% 4 3%
Total Votes: 115

January 9, 2004:
"Which events will you do in 2004?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. Adventure race 16 7%
2. Cycling (road race) 19 8%
3. Cycling (mountain biking) 15 6%
4. Ironman Triathlon 26 11%
5. Marathon 56 23%
6. Road race (non-marathon) 65 27%
7. Triathlon (Olympic or sprint) 45 19%
Total Votes: 242
December 19, 2003:
"What was your favourite athletic moment(s) of 2003?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. Cycling: Lance Armstrong's 5th TDF win 72 33%
2. Marathon: Paula Radcliffe's new marathon record 68 32%
3. Ironman: Peter Reid and Lori Bowden win Hawaii 39 18%
4. Athletics: IAAF Championships in Paris 6 3%
5. Marathon: Paul Tergat's new marathon record 20 9%
6. Triathlon: Emma Snowsill's ITU Championship win 7 3%
7. Athletics: Talk of a re-run of the Seoul Olympics 100M 3 1%
Total Votes: 215
December 12, 2003:
"What are the chances of Lance Armstrong winning the 2004 Tour de France?"
Answers Votes Percent
1. 100% 1413%
2. 90% 2321%
3. 80% 1917%
4. 70% 2018%
5. 60% 44%
6. 50% 1614%
7. 40% 55%
8. 30% 22%
9. 20% 11%
10. 10% or less 76%
Total Votes: 111
December 5, 2003:
Which of the following runner(s) has made the greatest contribution towards the marathon?
Answers Votes Percent
1. Joan Benoit (Samuelson) 15 11%
2. Khalid Khannouchi 1 1%
3. Paula Radcliffe 43 32%
4. Bill Rodgers 22 16%
5. Frank Shorter 37 27%
6. Kathrine Switzer 18 13%
Total Votes: 136
November 28, 2003:
Which of the following event or events will be your primary focus for 2004?
Th results at publication time were:
Answers Votes Percent
1. Adventure Racing 4 3%
2. Bike Road Racing 7 5%
3. Duathlon 17 11%
4. Ironman Triathlon 19 13%
5. Marathon 33 22%
6. Mountain Bike Racing 8 5%
7. Olympic Distance Triathlon 16 11%
8. Running Road Racing 48 32%
Total Votes: 152
November 21, 2003:
Vote for your "Athlete of the Year"
Answers Votes Percent
1. Lance Armstrong 45 27%
2. Greg Bennett 2 1%
3. Lori Bowden 7 4%
4. Hicham el-Gerrouj 5 3%
5. Barb Lindquist 4 2%
6. Paula Radcliffe 70 43%
7. Peter Reid 11 7%
8. Paul Tergat 20 12%
Total Votes: 164
November 14, 2003:
Which sport has the greatest drug problem?
1. Athletics (Track & Field) 29 23%
2. Baseball 20 16%
3. Basketball 1 1%
4. Cycling 30 24%
5. Football 36 29%
6. Hockey 2 2%
7. Soccer 2 2%
8. Swimming 4 3%
Total Votes: 124
November 7, 2003:
The difference between the men's and women's world 'records' for the marathon is currently 10 minutes and thirty seconds (2:04:55 - 2:15:25). What do you think this difference will become over the next ten years?
1. Stay at 10:30 18 16%
2. < 10 minutes 14 13%
3. < 9 minutes 12 11%
4. < 8 minutes 14 13%
5. < 7 minutes 33 29%
6. < 6 minutes 3 3%
7. < 5 minutes 10 9%
8. < 4 minutes 3 3%
9. < 3 minutes 1 1%
10. < 2 minutes 4 4%

Total Votes: 112


October 31, 2003:
"What City do you think should win the 2012 Olympic Games?"
The results at publication time were:
1. Havana 8 6%
2. Istanbul 3 2%
3. Leipzig 4 3%
4. London 45 36%
5. Madrid 6 5%
6. Moscow 1 1%
7. New York 23 18%
8. Paris 9 7%
9. Rio 16 13%
10. No opinion, don't care 11 9%
Total Votes: 126
October 24, 2003:
"Will sport ever rid itself of drug cheats?"
1. Yes 6 7%
2. No 77 93%
3. No opinion, don't care 0 0%
Total Votes: 83
October 17, 2003:
Where do you do the majority of your winter training? [multiple choices allowed]
1. Outdoors 97 51%
2. Indoor track 20 10%
3. Treadmill 39 20%
4. Wind Trainer 9 5%
5. Stationary bike 25 13%
6. Rollers 1 1%
Total Votes: 191 Total Votes: 191
October 10, 2003:
In the past 20+ years the men's marathon best time has progressed from 2:08:28 (Derek Clayton) to Paul Tergat's recent 2:04:55. What do you think the men's best time will get under over the next 20 years?
1. Sub 2:04 20 18%
2. Sub 2:03 27 24%
3. Sub 2:02 23 21%
4. Sub 2:01 7 6%
5. Sub 2:00 !! 35 31%
Total Votes: 112
October 3, 2003:
Which of the following magazines would you rank the highest?
1. Runner's World 38% 43
2. Running Times 22% 25
3. Triathlete Magazine 14% 16
4. Inside Triathlon 6% 7
5. 220 Magazine 7% 8
6. Other 13% 15
Total Votes: 114





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