| PAST POLL QUESTIONS- 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| Poll questions asked in 2010 here at NEPARunner.com: |
What is Scranton Running Company? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| The name of the company for the TV show "Office" | ||
| A new running club in Scranton. | ||
| A new bar in Scranton. | ||
| A new store in Scranton catering to are runners needs. | ||
| Don't know | ||
What is more important for you? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Receiving your award at the race in front of your peers | ||
| Seeing you name in the paper listing you as an award winner. | ||
| Seeing your name in the lists of award winners on a running web site like NEPA Runner | ||
| I don't care about awards | ||
| I never win an award | ||
Your fastest mile in a 5k race- | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| First | ||
| Second | ||
| Third (2-3) | ||
| Last (~2.1- 3.1) | ||
| All about the same | ||
| Have not ever ran one! | ||
| I don't know (or care) | ||
Which type of running shoe(s) do you wear for training? from Runnersweb | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Cushioned | ||
| Motion | ||
| Control Neutral | ||
| Performance | ||
| Racing | ||
| Stability | ||
| Trail | ||
| other | ||
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 | ||
| Yes and notify if any error | ||
| Yes, but only notify if wrong sex or age groups is listed. | ||
| not all the time | ||
| Not at all | ||
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 | ||
| Yes | ||
| No | ||
| No opinion, don't care | ||
| A few races would be nice! | ||
What's the key to longevity in running? (From RunningTimes.com, with few added) | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Lifestyle: Balance, positivity, nutrition, sleep | ||
| Maintaining a daily running streak | ||
| Rest days and post-race time off | ||
| Desire for Fitness | ||
| Pure enjoyment | ||
| Desire for competition | ||
| I am still trying to figure that out | ||
What is your running cadenece rate? (Steps per minute) | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Don't know, don't care! | ||
| under 140 | ||
| 140-150 | ||
| 151-160 | ||
| 161-170 | ||
| 171-180 | ||
| 181-189 | ||
| 190 or more | ||
This weeks poll from Runnersweb.com- Which of the following workouts do you incorporate into your training on a regular basis? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Long Runs | ||
| Tempo Runs | ||
| Hill Training | ||
| Pace Intervals | ||
| Speed Intervals | ||
| Running Drills | ||
| Pilates, Yoga, etc. | ||
| Most, if not all, of the above! | ||
| Other | ||
| None, what so ever | ||
How important are age group awards to you? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Not really | ||
| Yes, prefer 5 year | ||
| Yes, prefer 10 year | ||
| Yes, would like moree for groups under 19 | ||
| Yes, with 70 and over | ||
Which aspects of race organization are important to you?" | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Certified course | ||
| Accurate timing | ||
| Traffic-free course | ||
| Cost | ||
| Aid stations | ||
| T-shirts, other swag | ||
| Finisher medals | ||
| Prize money | ||
| Large field | ||
| Small field | ||
What is your "coach status? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Coach at school | ||
| In person coach (non student) | ||
| Internet coach | ||
| Internet program | ||
| Peer group | ||
| Self coached | ||
| I just do it! | ||
Do you make it a rule to run facing traffic? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Yes | ||
| No | ||
| Most of the time, depends on site of view | ||
Where do you usually purchase your Running (Walking) shoe? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| National Running Center (online) | ||
| National Running Center (store) | ||
| Holabirds | ||
| other online source | ||
| Finishline | ||
| Foot Locker | ||
| Shoe Department | ||
| Sneaker King | ||
| Walmart/Kmart/Target | ||
| other | ||
What kind of shirt you would like from a event? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Short Sleeve | ||
| Long Sleeve | ||
| No shirt option | ||
| No Sleeve | ||
| Tank Top | ||
| Hi-Tec Fiber | ||
| Rather other swag | ||
What is your favorite distance to RACE? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Track & Field Events | ||
| Mile | ||
| 2 mile | ||
| 5k | ||
| 4-5 mile | ||
| 10k | ||
| 10 mile | ||
| Half marathon | ||
| Marathon | ||
| Ultra-Marathon | ||
What's your top motivation for running? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| FOR RACING! | ||
| Just love to do it! | ||
| Losing weight/weight control | ||
| Stress busting | ||
| Improved fitness | ||
| Improved self-esteem | ||
What part of the day do you run? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Morning | ||
| Lunch or Afternoon | ||
| Evening/Night | ||
| Evening but Mornings on weekends | ||
| Run twice a day | ||
| Run only weekends | ||
| other | ||
| Whenever I could | ||
How many miles a day do you normally run? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 4 | ||
| 5 | ||
| 6 | ||
| 7 | ||
| 8 | ||
| 9 | ||
| 10 or more | ||
How many days a week do you run? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| 7 | ||
| 6 | ||
| 5 | ||
| 4 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 1 | ||
| only on weekends | ||
| occassionally | ||
How long have you been running? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Just started this year | ||
| Started last year | ||
| 2- 3 years | ||
| last 5 years | ||
| 5 to 10 years | ||
| 10 to 15 years | ||
| 15 to 20 years | ||
| 20 to 30 years | ||
| 30 to 40 years | ||
| more than 40 years | ||
A recent theory in the Running world suggests running without shoes is better for you. Would you consider running barefoot? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Yes | ||
| No | ||
| Maybe, when it gets warmer. | ||
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 | ||
| Colts | ||
| Saints | ||
| Colts by 5.5 | ||
| Saints with 5.5 | ||
| Colts by 5.5 over 56.5 | ||
| Colts by 5.5 under 56.5 | ||
| Saints with 5.5 over 56.5 | ||
| Saints with 5.5, under 56.5 | ||
| No bet, will watch old running movies. | ||
As a runner, do you feel less susceptible to colds, flu’s & virus? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Yes | ||
| Somewhat | ||
| No, not at all | ||
| I feel more vulnerable | ||
| I have not been running/walking long enough to notice any difference | ||
| TOTAL | ||
What do you think of the H1N1 vaccine? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Favorable | ||
| Skeptical | ||
| Unfavorable | ||
| TOTAL | ||
Do you ever tell white lies (to your boss, colleague, spouse, etc.) in order to run/walk/race? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Yes | ||
| Sometimes | ||
| Only during marathon training | ||
| No | ||
| TOTAL | ||
Most likey New Years resolution for 2010? | ||
| ANSWER | ||
| Run a half or full marathon | ||
| Run more races | ||
| Run more | ||
| Run faster. | ||
| Train harder | ||
| At least 3 of the above | ||
| Cross train more | ||
| Run less | ||
| Be less competetive | ||
| Spend more time volunteering | ||
| TOTAL | ||