You Challenged Us to the Ultimate Fitness Test | Beep Test

Welcome to Challenge Accepted - the series where we let YOU, the Running Channel viewers, decide which challenge we should take on, as we go head-to-head for the ultimate prize - bragging rights!
Watch as Andy, Anna, Sarah and George Miller from dhb take on an old-school fitness classic, The Bleep Test. It’s a race against the beep as the competitors have to make the distance before the next beep sounds, but it gets faster each time! Who will win and walk away as The Bleep Test champion?
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[@liammilk5802]

Inaccurate, it has to be done in a massive crowd of people in a cramped, sweaty gym with a slippery floor while wearing crappy shoes with almost no grip

[@sebsmith1321]

I don’t think Sarah can do anymore “Average” runner videos, she is getting so good!

[@runningchannel]

Yeah, she’s pushing it a bit now. Might need to Jess to do more videos.

[@smally8499234]

Don't feel bad Anna, level 7.5 is a pass for the initial fitness test into the Australian Army. Good effort

[@anna.the.runner]

Ah that’s awesome to know! Makes me feel way better, thank you! 🙏

[@kellyfrey2651]

It is so good to see Rick with the group again! I can't wait until Rick is up and running once more!

[@runningchannel]

Hopefully soon!

[@chrisjones5192]

Awful test used to hate these, but you can't start the new leg before the beep from the last leg has happened.

[@hollyandersen9394]

Love Rick's excitement with the commentary!

[@christinaclementson2685]

Love Rick’s commentary! Good effort everyone 💪💪

[@pennnnny]

This was a fun video!! Watching the running channel always makes me so happy

[@pepperminttea2460]

Brought back so many memories - although difficult, I did enjoy the beep test at school. It was an event where people couldn’t pick their team mates (me usually being last!) and it was just you against yourself. Having said that, I think I’ll leave giving it a go again at my age 😂 well done to all involved, including Rick (amazing to see you!). Sarah’s running has improved so much since she trained for her marathon - keep it up, lady! 💪🏻

[@MrTigerlilly68]

Please do the 12 min Cooper test as the next challenge 🌞😁

[@runningchannel]

Ooh that’s an interesting one Martin, we’ll have to give that a go.

[@MrTigerlilly68]

@@runningchannel ❤️

[@Lockhart2000]

They should definitely do this.

[@kortex628]

Yes

[@TommiBerg]

This!

[@FooFloyDon]

Sarah’s 10 was quite impressive there.

[@Kelly_Ben]

Loved this, and Rick made a great commentator! There were a few questionable moments where I don't think feet quite reached cones before turning, but it's all in good fun! I'd love to try this!

[@ricd2821]

Sarah's marathon training programme has made her into a really good runner, improving at a fast rate now

[@doc5avage]

Classic! How many times have we heard Andy say “I feel sick”. When we do, we know he has gone hard.

[@disemvowel4846]

I think my record in school was level four before tapping out 😅 There's a part of me that would love to try this again, as an adult who actually enjoys running, but it seems like one of those ideas that's a lot more fun in theory than in practice.

[@DevonPixie1991]

I was level 3.7... I did it immediately after a warm up so was still recovering from that! It was then used in to sort us into ability groups for PE for year 9... I was put in the bottom set and the ability groups resulted in the entire class hating PE even more than we did before as we were treated as the fat unfit kids by the teachers - It put me off exercise big time - until I was in my mid 20's! - Most of the girls that were in my PE class still don't do any form of exercise even now. I was fortunate to find the fun in exercising as I got older - cycling to wonderful places with wonderful views and running in beautiful places and in a social way not in a way that made sure those who were not sporty were pushed out and bullied. I exercise for myself now not to be graded by teachers

[@runningchannel]

We’ll have a video coming soon on how to set this up and some easy hints so make sure you’ve subscribed.

[@orangew3988]

@@DevonPixie1991 my school pe classes are such a similar experience. I'm 30 and love exercise. It's great for my mental health I love feeling strong and trying stuff. I HATED pe. The teachers, I'm pretty sure hated children. I'm actually really angry in hindsight that they took something that should be joyful and turned it into something I cried about regularly. Same as you, I started walking just to get out of town, and wanted to go further and started cycling, and realising that it can be fun and social, and let you see new places. I found out the countryside existed. And parkrun. And group sports without passive aggressive school bullying.

[@Fury851]

@@runningchannel was the video made on how to set up the bleep test? Can I find the audio somewhere? Thanks

[@clivewitcomb2839]

Andy nurturing Anna through, coaching as he runs - he's such a sweetheart! X

[@CorruptionBuster1]

Absolutely sensational guys and gals!!!.....so much fun to watch --- interesting and hilarious. Keep these types of video coming!....Matt -- Raleigh NC

[@runningchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Matt!

[@zeshan144]

Can I just say Rick made this video, what a performance! He’s genuinely cracks me up so much

[@PatrickHRoss]

When I played soccer in college this was the standard fitness test. It is absolutely brutal in the late stages. Loved the video.

[@xXhogarthXx]

I loved the beep test at school, but it always happened in the off-season, when I was not very fit. Would love to have done it in year 13 when I was very fit from ultimate frisbee. Might try it this week now that I'm running most days!

[@daizie9466]

I have always wanted to do one of these! Good video!!!😁👍

[@Eightfathorses]

To get on the show SAS who dares wins you need to be able to do a bleep test of level 10.1. Sarah just made me think this is achievable. I am however a long slow miles runner like anna.

[@kevnlinz1]

Great work by all, well done

[@urban2153]

Olympic athlete won you say? Looks fun! Well done to all. Rick.. Best wishes for your recovery.

[@Meta-Drew]

Just was introduced to the beep test on another channel and I loved getting to see what Andy could manage against it, great job from everyone.

[@rechtubUK]

Love these challenge videos. Would you consider devising a run-bike-run duathlon challenge? Example; you have two hours to complete the challenge, furthest distance reached wins. You must sandwich a bike ride between two runs. Use tactics to calculate optimum activity length within the two hour window. Would be great to see some duathlon content.

[@karlaromero3292]

Never heard of this! What fun! This would be great for runners in general!

[@djcarter85]

Great video guys! Which app or MP3 did you use to track the levels?

[@JH-Wood]

Great video - the beep test is a classic. Has Andy ever beaten all 21 levels?

[@sarag4743]

Andy's mental stamina is amazing to me. What a role model!

[@elbowache]

Nobody waits for the beap.

[@fabsterun]

Editor:"can we use the special filters ? ". Producer:"Wich one" Editor:"yes!"

[@jens1924]

I wanted to Sarah for the win, but went by Andy. We did not do this pacer thing in school in Finland. Well, we had a version but it was for sit-ups not running. We did cooper test every bloody year. Over all at least my class didn't do a whole lot of running. Most of the running was either track or hurdles. Autumn was for track & field as well as some Finnish baseball. Winter was skating, ice hockey, or skiing mostly if too cold then inside playing something. Spring was for inside activities like basketball, floorball, gymnastics, swimming, trying different sports etc.

[@jocky2]

The judge forgot his glasses. lol Great video guys, loved it.

[@ReyDereli]

If they were doing this test for military, they could have been disqualified way early. Almost all of them started running the line before the beeps. It was a fun video to watch though.

[@markfinlay422]

Excellent work guys and congratulations to everyone. It's funny how you suddenly reach the point of no return and miss the beep! When I was playing rugby (and about 10kg of muscle heavier) I was always over level 13 with my best 13.8. I tried the test last year and I was a disappointing 12.6. But I am 30 years older than that best score.

[@brookeworm18]

I hated this stupid test! However, between the contestants, editing, and Rick the host, it was so fun to watch!!! Any more fun school days competitions would be so fun! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@runningchannel]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it Brooke!

[@xtegen]

Got to be some good military entrance tests I’d love to see the group do! A bit like Natacha Oceanes challenge videos!!

[@julietwistguernsey]

Well done Andy - good to see you win a challenge! 👏

[@RivalGem53]

I was never a runner when I was in school. Now I’m learning how to in my thirties. I use to give up after the first or second level, even when our teacher would yell for me to keep going. I’d just sit down like a tired dog and not move. 😂 I should give it a go sometime and see how I do now.

[@julietaandr]

Team Sarah here!! haha..well done all of you!!

[@thenayancat8802]

Worst day of school? I loved it, ended up running on my own for ages and clocked in around 10 or 11 something by the end!

[@Mascha_Eleonora]

I remember my classmate at the age of 13/14, getting to level 12. That was impressive.

[@Stevenc1984]

I remember doing this a couple of times in the mid-late 90's, I was that one kid who loved it🤣

[@runningchannel]

You are one of the few Steven!

[@daanlinders7997]

haha same I also really loved it especially because I really could go to my limit. With a cooper test it in my opinion much harder to pace if you don't run that much and don't have a running watch.

[@marky59]

Hated the bleep test in the Army snd still hate it now :). - good vid

[@FreeLancerLondon]

Andy is a former Olympian and unbeatable. Fantastic performance 🙂👍

[@SD-gm8oi]

Where’s Kate? 😊 Fantastic video as usual 🎖

[@josiegjackson]

Oh the memories *shudders* I got to level 5.5 in year 8 by giving up but now I wonder how much I would have got to now I run! Probably level 8? What a great challenge!

[@charlesamos1230]

Favorite quote, “I feel sick.”

[@MrPabb77]

U guys rocks.

[@robertaartro-morris5505]

Chapeau to Sarah for that 10.2 as well as Andy for winning.

[@debbiehall6951]

Well done all. As a physio we use a walking version to test patients fitness 🙈. Yes we are that evil. If you are looking for a new challenge why not take part in doddieaid. Its a great way to stay active at the start of the year and raise money for a great cause. You could see which presenter clocks the most miles.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for the recommendation Debbie!

[@speedy3138]

I finished school in the 1970’s so this wasn’t even a “thing”! However, it was part of my hockey fitness regime & can’t say it was enjoyable, but did get the competitive juices flowing!! As well as being eliminated for missing a bleep, our coach eliminated us if we got to the turn too early! Perhaps the team ought to repeat the challenge in 6 months time?!

[@deanstanley5799]

No bleep test for me in the 1980s in school it was the dreaded cross country run ! Which I love doing now more than ever 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@davidarana3232]

I finished high school in the mid-80's here in the U.S. and this wasn't even a thing back then. However, I ran Cross Country & Track for four years so I never did a standard P.E. class (if you were in an organized school sport or marching band, you were excused from standard P.E.). My daughter has told me about these pacer tests as she's in high school now and as much as I love running, this does NOT appeal to me. Then, heading out in the pitch black of the early morning for a run before work on a Sunday probably does not appeal to most people either.

[@welcomewellnesscoaching4043]

I don't know if you have done my idea or not yet, but how about a challenge where you run as far as you can with 5 to 10% battery life left on your watch. Just got back from my run, and the idea popped in my head.

[@mahbubhossainshamol9362]

From the very beginning I was supporting Andy 👏🏻👏🏻

[@danielll5571]

Great performance Andy! Way to go, Anna, Sarah and George. Question, has Andy done an Ultra? I challenge him to do an Ultra.

[@stephensangar6453]

Andy has the pace, but George has the turn technique.

[@paulbeckwith4359]

Where can I get or download the beep test audio track?

[@robcaseyire]

I remember getting level 17 when I was 15 or so, I wasn't especially in training for anything, just playing soccer everyday, running around. I miss being so fit!

[@kortex628]

What was ur 5K that time

[@sandsy2248]

Did you mate? One away from the world record did you?

[@iggalan]

Never did this test in school, only recently learned about it. Not a thing on Barcelona at least. Having to stop and turn around makes it extra spicy 🌶🏃🏻‍♂️ .

[@runningchannel]

🌶🌶🌶🌶

[@ayrshirerunner]

Would love to see one of you guys take on the 4x4x48 challenge. It was one of the hardest things that I've done in my life. Which lucky presenter would take it on?

[@runningchannel]

Ooh that might be an idea for our 2022 Challenges! Good suggestion Allan, thanks!

[@kellyfrey2651]

I'm Team Andy all the way with this one!

[@cozmic_baller]

LOVED the beep test when I was younger, got 13.4 when I was 12

[@emmastollery1648]

I’ve never heard of this before :)

[@paultopham8626]

Do a bronco test next! 😈

[@fatrunner]

Looks like a form of torture 😂

[@mountaingoat3012]

I use this with my U12 football team and I just watch as they gradually flake out ha ha

[@flissabeth]

Love Andy Badders. Hate the bleep test. Well done team, hardcore

[@bennyking572]

Got to 7.6. Any tips to help improve this?

[@DonGivani]

Andy is a two time Olympian (Beijing 2008, London 2012). Of course I put my bet on him

[@lexington476]

I don't ever remember doing this in high school in the early to mid 90s. Maybe this was something that came out after school for me.

[@runningchannel]

It might just be a British exercise but it’s a fairly standard fitness course for secondary school children.

[@lexington476]

Is there a clock right timer showing the runners how much time they have? we know it gets faster, but do they know how much time they have to run across that Gap?

[@disemvowel4846]

Not when I was in school - not knowing how much time you had was part of what made it so awful

[@deanachildress4255]

Oof. I'm from the American south and I definitely remember (and hated) this test. Lol

[@EggsForDessert]

Brings back memories of school PE. It sucked!

[@cantworkitout]

I used to enjoy the beep test back in school; I was pretty competitive when it came to stuff like this, and there were a few others in the same class as me who we were all competitive with each other about when it came to who was the better athlete, haha... Been a long time since I last did one; might have to try and give it a go for nostalgia sake... I think my best was 12.4, though not too sure i'd be hitting that these days, haha

[@petermorgan5519]

To make it a more even test, set the cones to different distances based off their fitness and performance in this one. A sort of “handicap” system, to allow others to compete with Andy on a more even playing field.

[@runningchannel]

We did consider that but Anna and Sarah wanted to pitch themselves against the other.

[@jassaljs]

Incredible 🤨

[@christopherwilliams2]

Andy is just a boss!

[@aaronwhite3298]

Go Sarah go Sarah ❤️Level up Level 10

[@aggrobomb5650]

Yeah but what of starting speed and is it increased by 0.5 each level?

[@orangew3988]

As a teenager, sweating was like the most embarassing thing you could do at school. The only week worse than the bleep test week was 'cross country', where the teachers put ten cones around the field, and basically sacked off the whole week, just told us to run round the cones and count how many laps we could get in 45 minutes. I remember in year 10, I was so over this piss poor 'physical education' that I set off walking. Who knew that 15 years later I'd have a decade of rugby under my belt!

[@shafiquememon7042]

Great

[@Pshady]

‘I feel sick’ - congratulations

[@jamesclare4097]

Andy came second he carried on even though he missed the beep so it wasn't a draw 🤔

[@MrSergecj]

My favourite day in school, what are you talking about. And its not a sprinting test. Its endurance test.

[@jasonree]

Sarah for the win, obviously!

[@lexington476]

1:52 I think Sarah does have this🤘.

[@stuartwalker6786]

Anna needs to look at her running form on the Marathon WR pace treadmill challenge....SHE HAS GREAT SPRINTING FORM!!!

[@Fidgottio]

I have to do the 15m version for work, which is arguably harder. It's evil

[@Mark-cn2sp]

what are the Vo2 scores

[@fodder9812]

That Andy is a machine

[@galeriestrasbourg2527]

This looks like a government secret experiment! And at some point, someone said: you know what, I bet kids would enjoy that, as part of their PE class! Ha!Ha!

[@MariaJonesGutierrez]

And us US folks think that dodge ball was playground trauma. This beep test seems worse!

[@mathilde569]

I have never done this test at school, maybe it is just a British thing. What are the paces for each level ? Rick, your commenting / refereeing was great, really funny :D

[@shafiquememon7042]

It is necessary for health dear mathila

[@shafiquememon7042]

Love it

[@23Zakira]

It's not just a British thing. My class did it in school was well.

[@runningchannel]

Rick was great commentating on this one.

[@JH-Wood]

It starts out ar around 5mph for level one and finishes at 11.5mph on level 21

[@marcleong80]

1.52 who will win 🤔🤔🤔 team Sarah

[@franciswinrow8348]

what about the bronco which rugby players do

[@richardm80]

The RAF still use this as part of their annual fitness test

[@runningchannel]

It seems a lot of police forces around the world still use it too.

[@Fidgottio]

@@runningchannel British police use the 15m version, which is arguably harder because of the more frequent acceleration and deceleration. It's more difficult to get into a rhythm

[@Rubix78]

I’ve done it recently, hated it as much as I did back in the day