I’m a 66 year old female NASM and ACE fitness trainer. I could pass that test. What a farce. I don’t let my own clients off that easy, although I will say this: depending upon your muscle type, slow twitch or fast, some people are better sprinters, others better at long distance running. As for walking...I am a runner, but due to an injury once I power walked a 5K. It was more challenging to me than running...whole different set of muscles used. But really, we are talking about young, healthy people being trained for military service. I can’t believe they’re being this lax.
I’m 70 with two metal hips...and *I* would pass it!