What is the average run distance for young men?

• A. 1.53 miles
• B. 1.37 miles
• C. 1.60 miles
• D. 1.45 miles

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is using normative test values to benchmark fitness performance. For young men, the reference data for a standard 1.5-mile run shows the average distance completed is about 1.53 miles. This figure is the mean from a representative sample of men in the young age group, so it serves as the typical target against which an individual’s performance is compared. The other distances are close but do not match the average value in the normative table, and they could represent variations in percentile rankings or different age groups. In short, 1.53 miles is the reported average distance for young men on this run test.