Question

ross is training for a half marathon, which is 13.1 miles long. withinfour months, he has progressed to an 11 mile practice run. if ross takes two months off from training, what will most likely occur

Answer 1

He would wouldn't be able to do the 11 again because his stamina has weakened from the two months break

Answer 2

The correct answer is - fitness level be less in comparison to what it was 2 months ago.

Explanation:

Ross trained for the marathon and progressed by training for the four months to progress to an 11-mile practice run during this period and his body achieved and develop such ability to achieve this,

If Ross takes 2 months off from training his fitness level must diminish in comparison to the fitness level it was 2 months ago as the body needs to continue to practice to maintain the ability and fitness level. In the absence of the same level of training, the body tends to forget what it develops during previous training.

Thus, the correct answer is - fitness level be less in comparison to what it was 2 months ago.