Lap It Up In Birmingham
The only question you need to ask yourself about this new event is how many laps can you do?
We're back at the NEC in Birmingham for today's news item as we find out more about a new event for Run For All - the Cooper Run Birmingham. Hosted within the UK’s one and only fitness festival for fitness competitors and enthusiasts – Fitfest, the Cooper Run will see runners go all out to be crowned the Cooper Champion over the weekend 7/8 December.
The Cooper test was designed by Kenneth H. Cooper in 1968 for US military use is a physical fitness test, the point of the test is to run as far as possible within 12 minutes and it is a popular running test of aerobic endurance.
A spokesperson from Run For All told us: "At Cooper Run Birmingham, runners of all levels are invited to test their speed and endurance on a dedicated indoor 200m track, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within a 12-minute time limit.
"This exciting event provides a unique opportunity to push your limits. It is perfect for those seeking a personal benchmark or just looking to have fun."
FitFest will offer a weekend of non stop action at the NEC Birmingham and is expected to have 15,000 people in attendance, along with over 60 leading fitness brands.
If you'd like to know more, visit the Run For All website.
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