What did the team do every weekend?, A) relax, B) drink beer, C) train, What was the "Cho Oyu" expedition?, A) A mountain in the Himalayas used as a "test" run., B) A local mountain in England., C) A charity event to raise money., What was the main reason they ate porridge and pasta?, A) It was the cheapest food they could find., B) To build up energy and physical fitness., C) They were the only foods available in Wales., The team had to carry heavy backpacks while walking uphill., True, False, Training on a "wobble board" was to help them with their breathing., True, False, The climbers were allowed to eat as much chocolate as they wanted., True, False, Raising £54,000 each was an easy task for the team., True, False, Climbing Everest is a very _________ challenge., safe, risky, The team needed to be at their _________ physical fitness., peak, lowest, What was the main purpose of the training trips to mountains like Mont Blanc and Kilimanjaro?, A) To go on a relaxing holiday., B) To test themselves at high altitudes., C) To save money for the Everest trip., Which of these foods was part of the "strict diet" to help their fitness?, A) Mars Bars, B) Porridge , C) Chocolate chip cookies, The team spent their weekends relaxing at home in London, True, False, Dr Roberts said they needed to be as fit as top athletes., True, False, Companies were happy to sponsor the trip because it was very safe., True, False, They reached their total money goal only one week before leaving., True, False, Wobble boards are, Used to improve balance and footing for climbing., Hooks used by climbers to attach themselves to ropes, Devices that record how high they were on the mountain., The author used to live in London., True , False, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in ..., France, Asia, Himalayas, Africa, The author won a £25,000 bursary from a national women's magazine., True, False, Who didn't make it to the summit of Cho Oyu?, Lhakpa Tundu,, Ben, Tori, Which two companies finally provided the sponsorship the team needed?, A) British Exploring and Mountain Hardware, B) Investec Asset Management and Find.co.uk , C) Cotswold Outdoor and DMM, Why did Omar have to turn back at 7,000 m during the Cho Oyu climb?, recovering from glandular fever, lack of oxygen, What was the name of their coach?, Ben, Lhakpa Tundu, Dr Roberts, Tori was happy to leave her job., True, False, How many days a week did Tori spend in the gym?, 3, 7, 5.

Peak Performance - Chapter 3

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