100%! It suuuuuuucks to do but plenty accurate https://marathonhandbook.com/the-cooper-test. Don't do it unless you already love running or it will take the joy out of it (more people would run consistently if they ran somewhat slower/longer to start). I love skiing and am interested in how well the cross country skiers rank in this test (honorable mention to rowers).
For VO2 Max there's the Cooper test. No appointment necessary.
100%! It suuuuuuucks to do but plenty accurate https://marathonhandbook.com/the-cooper-test. Don't do it unless you already love running or it will take the joy out of it (more people would run consistently if they ran somewhat slower/longer to start). I love skiing and am interested in how well the cross country skiers rank in this test (honorable mention to rowers).