POLL # 27    POLL ENDING:   July 16, 2010 What is Scranton Running Company?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
The name of the company for the TV show "Office"	6	8.8%
A new running club in Scranton.	8	11.8%
A new bar in Scranton.	13	19.1%
A new store in Scranton catering to are runners needs.	28	41.2%
Don't know	13	19.1%
TOTAL VOTES	68

POLL # 26    POLL ENDING:   July 9, 2010 What is more important for you?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Receiving your award at the race in front of your peers	15	15.5%
Seeing you name in the paper listing you as an award winner.	20	20.6%
Seeing your name in the lists of award winners on a running web site like NEPA Runner	21	21.6%
I don't care about awards	24	24.7%
I never win an award	17	17.5%
TOTAL VOTES	97

POLL # 25    POLL ENDING:   July 2, 2010 Your fastest mile in a 5k race-
ANSWER	VOTES	%
First	35	41.7%
Second	8	9.5%
Third (2-3)	6	7.1%
Last (~2.1- 3.1)	20	23.8%
All about the same	10	11.9%
Have not ever ran one!	0	0.0%
I don't know (or care)	5	6.0%
TOTAL VOTES	84

POLL # 24    POLL ENDING:   June 25, 2010 Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training? from Runnersweb
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Cushioned	37	39.8%
Motion	6	6.5%
Control Neutral	10	10.8%
Performance	3	3.2%
Racing	1	1.1%
Stability	20	21.5%
Trail	12	12.9%
other	4	4.3%
TOTAL VOTES	93

POLL # 23    POLL ENDING:   June 18, 2010 Do you as a rule, double check your race info on your tag and do you notify anyone of an error?Marathon? (From runnersweb.com, with one added)
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Yes and notify if any error	26	43.3%
Yes, but only notify if wrong sex or age groups is listed.	11	18.3%
not all the time	11	18.3%
Not at all	12	20.0%
TOTAL VOTES	60

POLL # 22    POLL ENDING:   June 11, 2010 Should marathons restrict entry to serious runners by imposing time standards similar to those at the Boston Marathon? (From runnersweb.com, with one added)
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Yes	46	36.5%
No	46	36.5%
No opinion, don't care	10	7.9%
A few races would be nice!	24	19.0%
TOTAL VOTES	126

POLL # 21    POLL ENDING:   June 4, 2010 What's the key to longevity in running? (From RunningTimes.com, with few added)
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Lifestyle: Balance, positivity, nutrition, sleep	97	75.8%
Maintaining a daily running streak	0	0.0%
Rest days and post-race time off	8	6.3%
Desire for Fitness	1	0.8%
Pure enjoyment	5	3.9%
Desire for competition	11	8.6%
I am still trying to figure that out	6	4.7%
TOTAL VOTES	128

POLL # 20    POLL ENDING:   May 28, 2010 What is your running cadenece rate? (Steps per minute)
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Don't know, don't care!	97	74.0%
under 140	0	0.0%
140-150	8	6.1%
151-160	1	0.8%
161-170	5	3.8%
171-180	11	8.4%
181-189	6	4.6%
190 or more	3	2.3%
TOTAL VOTES	131

POLL # 19    POLL ENDING:   May 14, 2010 This weeks poll from Runnersweb.com- Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Long Runs	14	17.5%
Tempo Runs	4	5.0%
Hill Training	11	13.8%
Pace Intervals	0	0.0%
Speed Intervals	8	10.0%
Running Drills	1	1.3%
Pilates, Yoga, etc.	1	1.3%
Most, if not all, of the above!	33	41.3%
Other	5	6.3%
None, what so ever	3	3.8%
TOTAL VOTES	80

POLL # 18    POLL ENDING:   May 7, 2010 How important are age group awards to you?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Not really	20	26.3%
Yes, prefer 5 year	44	57.9%
Yes, prefer 10 year	4	5.3%
Yes, would like moree for groups under 19	3	3.9%
Yes, with 70 and over	5	6.6%
TOTAL VOTES	76

POLL # 17    POLL ENDING:   April 30, 2010 Which aspects of race organization are important to you?"
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Certified course	6	5.4%
Accurate timing	26	23.2%
Traffic-free course	3	2.7%
Cost	15	13.4%
Aid stations	4	3.6%
T-shirts, other swag	29	25.9%
Finisher medals	20	17.9%
Prize money	4	3.6%
Large field	4	3.6%
Small field	1	0.9%
TOTAL VOTES	112

POLL # 16    POLL ENDING:   April 24, 2010 What is your "coach status?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Coach at school	13	21.7%
In person coach (non student)	2	3.3%
Internet coach	0	0.0%
Internet program	1	1.7%
Peer group	3	5.0%
Self coached	24	40.0%
I just do it!	17	28.3%
TOTAL VOTES	60

POLL # 15    POLL ENDING:   April 16, 2010 Do you make it a rule to run facing traffic?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Yes	60	63.2%
No	8	8.4%
Most of the time, depends on site of view	27	28.4%
TOTAL VOTES	95

POLL # 14    POLL ENDING:   April 9, 2010 Where do you usually purchase your Running (Walking) shoe?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
National Running Center (online)	6	6.2%
National Running Center (store)	45	46.4%
Holabirds	5	5.2%
other online source	12	12.4%
Finishline	2	2.1%
Foot Locker	2	2.1%
Shoe Department	0	0.0%
Sneaker King	2	2.1%
Walmart/Kmart/Target	4	4.1%
other	19	19.6%
TOTAL VOTES	97

POLL # 13    POLL ENDING:   April 2, 2010 What kind of shirt you would like from a event?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Short Sleeve	20	23.0%
Long Sleeve	19	21.8%
No shirt option	6	6.9%
No Sleeve	4	4.6%
Tank Top	2	2.3%
Hi-Tec Fiber	32	36.8%
Rather other swag	4	4.6%
TOTAL VOTES	87

POLL # 12    POLL ENDING:   March 26, 2010 What is your favorite distance to RACE?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Track & Field Events	3	3.0%
Mile	5	5.0%
2 mile	3	3.0%
5k	32	31.7%
4-5 mile	11	10.9%
10k	13	12.9%
10 mile	2	2.0%
Half marathon	18	17.8%
Marathon	7	6.9%
Ultra-Marathon	7	6.9%
TOTAL VOTES	101

POLL # 11    POLL ENDING:   March 19, 2010 What's your top motivation for running?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
FOR RACING!	28	35.9%
Just love to do it!	23	29.5%
Losing weight/weight control	8	10.3%
Stress busting	3	3.8%
Improved fitness	11	14.1%
Improved self-esteem	5	6.4%
TOTAL VOTES	78

POLL # 10    POLL ENDING:   March 12, 2010 What part of the day do you run?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Morning	18	27.7%
Lunch or Afternoon	14	21.5%
Evening/Night	6	9.2%
Evening but Mornings on weekends	15	23.1%
Run twice a day	4	6.2%
Run only weekends	0	0.0%
other	0	0.0%
Whenever I could	8	12.3%
TOTAL VOTES	65

POLL # 9    POLL ENDING:   March 5, 2010 How many miles a day do you normally run?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
1	1	1.5%
2	2	2.9%
3	6	8.8%
4	11	16.2%
5	16	23.5%
6	10	14.7%
7	4	5.9%
8	4	5.9%
9	6	8.8%
10 or more	8	11.8%
TOTAL VOTES	68

POLL # 8    POLL ENDING:   February 26, 2010 How many days a week do you run?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
7	21	29.2%
6	11	15.3%
5	14	19.4%
4	17	23.6%
3	1	1.4%
2	0	0.0%
1	1	1.4%
only on weekends	1	1.4%
occassionally	0	0.0%
TOTAL VOTES	72

POLL # 7    POLL ENDING:   February 19, 2010 How long have you been running?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Just started this year	4	4.9%
Started last year	9	11.0%
2- 3 years	8	9.8%
last 5 years	16	19.5%
5 to 10 years	11	13.4%
10 to 15 years	5	6.1%
15 to 20 years	9	11.0%
20 to 30 years	9	11.0%
30 to 40 years	7	8.5%
more than 40 years	0	0.0%
TOTAL VOTES	82

POLL # 6    POLL ENDING:   February 12, 2010 A recent theory in the Running world suggests running without shoes is better for you. Would you consider running barefoot?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Yes	42	64.6%
No	9	13.8%
Maybe, when it gets warmer.	0	0.0%
TOTAL VOTES	65

POLL # 5    POLL ENDING:   February 5, 2010 NEPARunner Annual Super Bowl Poll. You can either vote flat out winner, or with points spread- no over under, or with over and under.
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Colts	2	6.3%
Saints	3	9.4%
Colts by 5.5	2	6.3%
Saints with 5.5	2	6.3%
Colts by 5.5 over 56.5	0	0.0%
Colts by 5.5 under 56.5	0	0.0%
Saints with 5.5 over 56.5	1	3.1%
Saints with 5.5, under 56.5	5	15.6%
No bet, will watch old running movies.	0	0.0%
TOTAL VOTES	32

POLL # 4   POLL ENDING:  January 29, 2010 As a runner, do you feel less susceptible to colds, flu’s & virus?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Yes	49	59.0%
Somewhat	16	19.2%
No, not at all	6	7.2%
I feel more vulnerable	12	14.5%
I have not been running/walking long enough to notice any difference	0	0.0%
TOTAL	83

POLL # 3   POLL ENDING:  January 22, 2010 What do you think of the H1N1 vaccine?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Favorable	12	30.7%
Skeptical	13	33.3%
Unfavorable	14	35.8%
TOTAL	39

POLL # 2   POLL ENDING:  January 15, 2010 Do you ever tell white lies (to your boss, colleague, spouse, etc.) in order to run/walk/race?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Yes	3	7.7%
Sometimes	6	15.4%
Only during marathon training	0	0.0%
No	30	76.9%
TOTAL	39

POLL # 1   POLL ENDING:  January 8, 2010 Most likey New Years resolution for 2010?
ANSWER	VOTES	%
Run a half or full marathon	7	11.9%
Run more races	2	3.4%
Run more	6	10.2%
Run faster.	7	11.9%
Train harder	4	6.8%
At least 3 of the above	28	47.5%
Cross train more	2	3.4%
Run less	2	3.4%
Be less competetive	0	0.0%
Spend more time volunteering	1	1.7%
TOTAL	59