The 2.4km Run Test

The objective of this test is to monitor the development of the athlete’s aerobic endurance.

Required resources

• 400m track
• Stop watch
• Assistant

How to conduct the test

• Athlete to complete a 10 minute warm up
• Athlete to run 2.4km(6 laps of a 400m track) as fast as possible
• Assistant to keep athlete informed of the number of laps remaining to complete the test
• Assistant to record the time taken for the athlete to run 2.4km.

Target group

Suitable for all active athletes.

Reliability

Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual’s level of motivation to perform the test.