Distance Run

Male Female Sex Age 1.5 mile (2414 m) 2 mile (3218 m) Distance Minutes Seconds

METs VO2 Max Population Average Score Rating

Instructions

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After a warm up, the subject runs as fast a possible for 1.5 miles (2413.5 meters) or 2 miles (3218 meters). Tester records time to completion. Evaluates cardiovascular fitness for adults using the 1.5 mile run or the 2 mile run.

SEE ± 5.0 ml/kg/min

Cooper KH (1977). The aerobics way, New York: Bantam Books.

(1992) Calculation of VO2max. FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training. Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC.

Altitude Adjustment

Altitude (feet / meters)	<5000 / <1524	5000 / 1524	6000 / 1829	7000 / 2134	8000 / 2438
Subtracted Seconds	0	30	40	50	60

Sharkey, BJ and Gaskill, SE (2007). Fitness & Health, 6, 84 (Available at ExRx.net Store).