LSAT 111 – Section 1 – Question 10

LSAT 111 - Section 1 - Question 10

October 2001

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QuickView		 Type Tags Answer
Choices		 Curve Question
Difficulty		 Psg/Game/S
Difficulty		 Explanation
PT111 S1 Q10
+LR
Except +Exc
Resolve reconcile or explain +RRE
Causal Reasoning +CausR
A
1%
151
B
96%
165
C
1%
154
D
1%
148
E
1%
160
127
135
144
 +Easier 147.471 +SubsectionMedium

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Although marathons are 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) long and take even world-class marathoners over 2 hours to run, athletes who train by running 90 minutes a day fare better in marathons than do those who train by running 120 minutes or more a day.

"Surprising" Phenomenon
Why do runners who train by running for shorter periods of time every day perform better than those who train by running longer periods of time?

Objective
The correct answer will present an unsatisfactory hypothesis, one that fails to explain why athletes who train on shorter times perform better in marathons. Every wrong answer, meanwhile, will state a difference between runners who train by running 90 minutes a day and those who train by running 120 minutes a day that explains this discrepancy.

A
The longer the period of time that one runs daily, the greater the chances of suffering adverse health effects due to air pollution.
This would explain why runners who train on shorter times achieve better results. Those who run for shorter periods are less likely to suffer consequences from air pollution that would hinder their training or slow them down during a race.
B
The longer the period of time that one runs daily, the easier it is to adjust to different race lengths.
This would explain the opposite discrepancy. If runners who train on longer time periods can adjust more easily, then if anything they should perform better than runners who train on shorter time periods.
C
The longer the run, the more frequent is the occurrence of joint injuries that significantly interfere with overall training.
This is a reason runners who train on shorter periods achieve better results. Less time spent training means a lower risk of injury, which means a higher chance of training consistently.
D
Runners who train over 90 minutes per day grow bored with running and become less motivated.
This would explain why runners who train on shorter time periods achieve better results. Those who run 90 minutes a day are less likely to lose motivation, and thus more likely to maintain their training and perform to their abilities.
E
Runners who train over 90 minutes per day deplete certain biochemical energy reserves, leaving them less energy for marathons.
This would explain why runners who train for 90 minutes a day achieve better results. They do not deplete their energy reserves before race day, while those who train on longer time periods use some of those reserves in training.

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