Quiz: Are you ready for the 2008 Triathlon Season?

Fellow multi-sport athletes! The holidays have passed - gone are the decadent gatherings where we over-eat and under-train. We have tapered and recovered as far as we could have for the end of 2007. It's time to get our asses in gear and put those whimsical fitness plans into action. IT IS OPEN SEASON AGAIN.

Take this quiz to find out if you're ready for battle or if you're cruisin' for a bruisin':

1. My USAT membership is:
a) platinum status - active for life!
b) active through next year (which is now 2009, remember)
c) expires sometime this year
d) buried under some junk mail

2. I have gained ___ pounds since my last race of 2007:
a) less than 2
b) 2-5
c) 5-10
d) 10+

3. Average number of weekly weight workouts in December 2007:
a) 3
b) 2
c) 1
d) You're funny

4. My road bike is:
a) ready to ride tomorrow
b) dirty, but at least within eye sight
c) needs tune up, new tires, grips and brakes
d) locked up in basement housing spiders

5. My pantry is stocked with:
a) bars, Gu, Electrolytes and Recovery mixes
b) some free stuff I got during races last year
c) one Cliff Bar and a spoonful of Cytomax
d) assorted cookies, crackers, chips and candy

6. I can run:
a) nonstop for 90 minutes easily
b) on flat surfaces for 60 minutes
c) on treadmill for 30 minutes
d) to the fridge and back

7. My race preparation for this year is:
a) etched in stone - I've already registered for my races
b) written down - I have a list of races I want to do
c) with my crew - friends have told me which races are hot
d) nonexistent - to race, or not to race...?

8. My core can________ in 1 day:
a) do 100 sit ups
b) do 50 crunches
c) sit really still
d) expand 4 inches

9. Yoga is:
a) my morning meditation and core workout
b) a great way to relax and rejuvenate on weekends
c) something I should start doing soon
d) that bear who steals picnic baskets

10. I drink more ____ than anything during the week:
a) Water
b) Coffee / Juice
c) Soft Drinks
d) Beer / Wine / Spirits

SCORE:
Mostly A's: You're a pure blood triathlete who has adopted a lifestyle centered around multi-sports. Congratulations, you're starting off 2008 well ahead of most!
Mostly B's: You've maintained a reasonable amount of all the hard work you put into last year's triathlon season. Consider yourself lucky - you have a decent base from which to build upon this year.
Mostly C's: Don't worry you're human. Try not to beat yourself up too much. But note, there are A's and B's in front of you so get yourself to the gym, soon!
Mostly D's: You are a disgrace to the sport. Just kidding! You're either new to the sport, or are part of a unique breed known as the 'recreational athlete'. You work hard, but play hard, too. Print this quiz out and use it as a check list to get a leg up on your competition - and then take this quiz again next month. You'll likely jump up 2 categories!