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What is persistence hunting, and how did it shape human evolution?

A type of marathon race, which helped humans develop their competitive spirit

A type of training program for endurance athletes, which helped humans develop their physical capabilities

A hunting technique where prey is chased down over long distances, which helped humans develop their natural talent for endurance running

A technique for improving mental toughness in athletes, which helped humans develop their mental resilience

What is the significance of the legend of Pheidippides in the history of endurance running?

It laid the foundation for the modern marathon race

It inspired the development of new training techniques for endurance athletes

It introduced the concept of mental toughness in sports

It highlighted the importance of nutrition and recovery in endurance running

What was the original distance of the "Dolichos" race in the Ancient Olympic Games?

100 meters

400 meters

5,000 meters

10,000 meters

How has the history of endurance running influenced the development of modern endurance sport and coaching?

It has provided a foundation for the many innovations and advancements in the field

It has hindered the progress of modern endurance sport and coaching

It has led to a decline in the popularity of endurance sport and coaching

It has had no impact on modern endurance sport and coaching

What is the goal of holistic, personalized coaching, and how does it benefit athletes?

To focus exclusively on physical training

To provide nutrition and recovery guidance to athletes, using a holistic approach to optimize their physical capabilities

To address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of training, using a personalized approach to optimize athletes' performance

To provide emotional support and guidance to athletes, using a personalized approach to improve their mental resilience

What is community coaching, and how does it benefit athletes?

Coaching provided by a group of coaches to a single athlete, allowing for a wide range of expertise and perspectives

Coaching provided in, by, or to a community of athletes to each other, using social media and other platforms to share knowledge and support

Coaching provided by a community of coaches to each other, allowing for ongoing professional development and collaboration

Coaching provided by a single coach to a group of athletes, using a team-based approach to training and performance optimization

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