Why is 2.4km run 2.4km?

last SG · 2006-07-08T12:10:06+00:00

Now half my life gone... My Silver taker...this year i want the 400!!!!! *cross finger ahhhhhh*

colateral13 SG

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??

monoslayer SG

is tis a trick qus? Laughing

MohamedF SG

No really sure, but guessing too short = can sprint... too long = cannot tahan... 2.4km = just nice....

poon cho tang SG

exactly 6 rounds on a standard track and a standard measure of aerobic fitness

d3rF SG

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. <> Mr. Green Neutral

mhcampboy SG

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. Cool

monoslayer SG

Shocked Shocked *clap clap clap* campy speaking like a pro sia.. lol..

mhcampboy SG

thank u thank u.

eh. pro means professional ar. wait sum ppl get wrong idea later. Laughing Mr. Green

monoslayer SG

Laughing

tt3 SG

bcoz last time those israel commanders can onli tahan 2.4…

alfagal SG

1.6 = 1 mile
2.4 = 1.5mile....

prob they measured it this way?

Quirinus SG

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.

|-|05| SG

My Sir also asked this Qns…..so i guess now i can tell him the answer! hahaha

gnoik SG

Why not 2.4km walk instead? Laughing

tankee1981 SG

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? Very Happy

ProudlySingaporean SG

lol...hmm....but once run across causeway liao then all 'tire puncture' also no use wad Razz

jianfish9 SG

2nd link leh??? How long?

Gordonator SG

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.

SexyChin SG

Run on routes very bumpy.

Don't like.

fudgester SG

Agreed. A change of scenery along the way's nice. It makes the run more interesting and less monotonous.

But you have to admit, running around the track makes it easier for you to keep track of your pace.

Oh well... pros and cons to each mode of running.