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Cardiorespiratory

1.5-Mile Run

Measure aerobic capacity (Navy PRT standard cardio).

Navy · PRT
Muscles trained
Cardiorespiratory system, Lower body
Equipment
Measured 1.5-mile course or track
Starting position
Standing start.
Step-by-step execution
  1. 1Run 1.5 miles for time.
Timing
Continuous.
Valid repetition
Complete the full distance.
Invalid repetition
Course cutting or physical assistance.
Common mistakes
  1. 1Sprinting the first 400 m.
Safety
  1. 1Pace evenly.
  2. 2Warm up 10 minutes.
Training progression
  1. 1800-m repeats.
  2. 2Tempo runs 15–20 min.
Related exercises
Two-Mile Run (2MR)
Measure aerobic capacity and lower-body endurance.
Three-Mile Run
Measure aerobic endurance specific to Marine Corps PFT.
Independent educational platform

ISHOT Military Academy is an independent educational preparation platform. Fitness standards can change and may vary by age, sex category used in official scoring, occupational specialty, component (Active / Reserve / National Guard), medical status, command policy, altitude, and authorized event option. Always confirm your official requirements with your recruiter, command, or the applicable military branch.