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Helping to prepare you for the Boston Marathon
Welcome to the Boston Marathon Training Plan. Developed by the Boston Athletic Association(B.A.A.), these plans will help guide you to success in April. These training plans are specifically suitable for the 2019 Boston Marathon participants. The plans kick off on Monday, November 26, and end at the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2019.
There are four levels of training plans designed to help you whether you are running over five hours or going for a subthree hour marathon：
•Level One is designed around running an average of four days per week.
•Level Two will have you run an average of five days per week.
•Level Three will be an average of six days per week.
•Level Four will have you training six to seven days per week.
The stepbystep increase in daily and weekly distance is designed to challenge you while also reducing the risk of training too hard. All four plans build a solid base of running fitness, and will help try to maximize your race potential. As with any training plan, what is outlined is merely a guide on how to build and structure your weekly running routine.
The B．A.A. Boston Marathon Training Plan material is intended to be of general informational use and is not considered to be any fitness or medical advice. You should always consult a qualified and licensed medical professional before beginning or changing any exercise program. Please use personal judgment when participating in any training or exercise program. Information contained within the B．A.A. Boston Marathon Training Plan may not be copied or adapted without approved written permissions from the B．A.A.
Best of luck to all runners!
语篇导读 本文介绍了2018年11月26日至2019年4月15日波士顿马拉松训练方案的相关内容。
1．How long do the training plans last?
A．5 weeks． B．10 weeks.
C．15 weeks． D．20 weeks.
解析 D 数字计算题。根据第一段最后一句可知，2019年波士顿马拉松训练方案的时长是140天，即20周，故选D项。
2．What do we learn about the four levels of training plans?
A．They are popular with runners of all ages.
B．They are designed to keep runners healthy.
C．They require little personal judgment in training.
D．They are organized with flexible training hours.
解析 D 细节理解题。根据文中描述可知，第一等级训练方案的训练时间为每周平均4天，第二等级为5天，第三等级为6天，第四等级为6至7天，即这些训练方案的训练时间是灵活安排的，故选D项。
3.What is the purpose of the Boston Marathon Training Plan?
A．To prepare runners for the Boston Marathon.
B．To offer runners changeable training plans.
C．To provide runners with medical information.
D．To assess the training risk for participants.
解析 A 细节理解题。根据文章标题Helping to prepare you for the Boston Marathon可知，该训练方案是为了帮助参赛选手备战波士顿马拉松而制定的，故选A项。
