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Physical

2-Mile Timed Run (Fitness Test 1)

All fit players complete a 2-mile run on a measured course

Theme

Physical

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

29–29–29

Equipment

stopwatch, cones, clipboard

Set-up

All fit players complete a 2-mile run on a measured course. Record every time. Doubtful players (Nguyen) do a light jog at their own pace and report any discomfort.

Coaching points

  • Record individual times — this is baseline data, not a trial by fire.
  • Watch who leads, who quits, who encourages teammates — tells you more than the stopwatch.
  • Remind lads this is information, not selection — run honest.

Progressions

  • Compare to midpoint and final test results to track aerobic improvement across camp.
  • Use results to inform conditioning load for low-stamina players (Curry, Berdecia when he returns, Dougherty).