Why is 2.4km run 2.4km?
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was asked this by my SG..a rather stupid but interesting question..Well..he doesnt really knows the answer..so i tot i'll ask the forumers =)
Why is 2.4km run 2.4km? Why not 2.5km 2.3km?? -
is tis a trick qus?Originally posted by colateral13:was asked this by my SG..a rather stupid but interesting question..Well..he doesnt really knows the answer..so i tot i'll ask the forumers =)
Why is 2.4km run 2.4km? Why not 2.5km 2.3km??
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No really sure, but guessing too short = can sprint... too long = cannot tahan... 2.4km = just nice....Originally posted by colateral13:was asked this by my SG..a rather stupid but interesting question..Well..he doesnt really knows the answer..so i tot i'll ask the forumers =)
Why is 2.4km run 2.4km? Why not 2.5km 2.3km?? -
exactly 6 rounds on a standard track and a standard measure of aerobic fitness
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Round up to the nearest 400m, so that it can be measured on a running track. 2km will be too short.. 2.8km will be too long. <>Originally posted by colateral13:was asked this by my SG..a rather stupid but interesting question..Well..he doesnt really knows the answer..so i tot i'll ask the forumers =)
Why is 2.4km run 2.4km? Why not 2.5km 2.3km??
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Its a Universal Run. Most countries adopt the 2.4KM run for their own armed forces,for thier version of ippt. Scientist and reseachers studied that 2.4km is the ideal adult distance of run in a certain timing to see their fitness level. Too much and one will get tired easily. Too little, the maximum of energy asserted is not reached.
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Originally posted by mhcampboy:Its a Universal Run. Most countries adopt the 2.4KM run for their own armed forces,for thier version of ippt. Scientist and reseachers studied that 2.4km is the ideal adult distance of run in a certain timing to see their fitness level. Too much and one will get tired easily. Too little, the maximum of energy asserted is not reached.
*clap clap clap* campy speaking like a pro sia.. lol.. -
thank u thank u.Originally posted by monoslayer: *clap clap clap* campy speaking like a pro sia.. lol..
eh. pro means professional ar. wait sum ppl get wrong idea later. -
Originally posted by mhcampboy:thank u thank u.
eh. pro means professional ar. wait sum ppl get wrong idea later. -
bcoz last time those israel commanders can onli tahan 2.4...
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1.6 = 1 mile
2.4 = 1.5mile....
prob they measured it this way? -
Correct.Originally posted by mhcampboy:Its a Universal Run. Most countries adopt the 2.4KM run for their own armed forces,for thier version of ippt. Scientist and reseachers studied that 2.4km is the ideal adult distance of run in a certain timing to see their fitness level. Too much and one will get tired easily. Too little, the maximum of energy asserted is not reached.
A slightly more cheem answer is that the distance is 2.4 because it's used to test Aerobic fitness. Aerobic fitness is where your body needs lots of oxygen for longer periods of exertion e.g. for long runs etc... Anaerobic fitness is where you need less oxygen but go for a short period e.g. short sprints (notice you still breathe normally after shuttle run?).
The minimum amount of time it takes for a typical human being to go from Anaerobic to Aerobic exertion is 8 minutes. 2.4 km was chosen since even the fastest runner usually takes around 9 minutes to complete that distance, safely over the 8 minute barrier. -
My Sir also asked this Qns.....so i guess now i can tell him the answer! hahaha
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Why not 2.4km walk instead?
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There is another version. I have heard 2.4km is chosen because of the length of the causeway is around there. What you guys think of this explanation?
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lol...hmm....but once run across causeway liao then all 'tire puncture' also no use wad
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2nd link leh??? How long?Originally posted by tankee1981:There is another version. I have heard 2.4km is chosen because of the length of the causeway is around there. What you guys think of this explanation? -
2.4 i prefer to run a designated route instead of 6 rounds round the running tracks. running in tracks is boring and u will get bored easily.
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Run on routes very bumpy.Originally posted by Gordonator:2.4 i prefer to run a designated route instead of 6 rounds round the running tracks. running in tracks is boring and u will get bored easily.
Don't like. -
Agreed. A change of scenery along the way's nice. It makes the run more interesting and less monotonous.Originally posted by Gordonator:2.4 i prefer to run a designated route instead of 6 rounds round the running tracks. running in tracks is boring and u will get bored easily.
But you have to admit, running around the track makes it easier for you to keep track of your pace.
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|-|05| same company as me.. guess is the same person who asked me.well, can answer tat to my SG liao..but i think he also dun understand coz too chim for him liao
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i always wonder why during IPPT, we hv to complete static stations then come 2.4km run last...
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Hmm???
Why is 100cm = 1 metre?
Why not 90cm or 110cm? -
runners from other countries are doing at near 7 minutes...but they are still using 2.4...Originally posted by Quirinus:Correct.
A slightly more cheem answer is that the distance is 2.4 because it's used to test Aerobic fitness. Aerobic fitness is where your body needs lots of oxygen for longer periods of exertion e.g. for long runs etc... Anaerobic fitness is where you need less oxygen but go for a short period e.g. short sprints (notice you still breathe normally after shuttle run?).
The minimum amount of time it takes for a typical human being to go from Anaerobic to Aerobic exertion is 8 minutes. 2.4 km was chosen since even the fastest runner usually takes around 9 minutes to complete that distance, safely over the 8 minute barrier.
btw for sprints, the energy mainly comes frm an energy system called ATP-PCR, nt anaerobic energy system.... -
'cos it is the barrier to gold for most people.Originally posted by Ah Cek:i always wonder why during IPPT, we hv to complete static stations then come 2.4km run last...