Do the APFT's alternate aerobic events allow for age groups? If so, what are they for passing/maxing?

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 May 2019 22:33:14 -0400

I'm about to be on profile for the run part of the APFT. If I do the walk or the bike, will allowances for age be made as they are for the normal APFT events? If so, what are the minimums and maximums?

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made May 14 at 2019 11:32 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Tue, 14 May 2019 23:32:18 -0400

Yes

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made May 15 at 2019 1:01 PM

SGT Dave Tracy — Wed, 15 May 2019 13:01:23 -0400

To parrot what the other said, yes. (Real helpful to repeat what someone said right? ha!)

On a personal sidebar, I have done alternate events to the run, and trust me, they DO require effort to pass. For some reason, people seem to think otherwise.

I did the walk once, and hated it with a passion, because in order to pass I had to speed-walk (while ensuring one foot remains on the ground at all times, otherwise that's "running", and that's a no-go). It was effort! When all was said and done, my shins felt like someone was kind enough to hit them with a hammer in order to put out the burning fire I was feeling. The bike was a better cardio workout and less painful; not that I think its better than the run. Your experience may vary.

Good luck.