Fitness assessments to temporarily relocate Published Oct. 3, 2014 By Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden 15th Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Beginning Oct. 20 the 1.5 mile run for the Air Force Fitness Assessment will be administered at the track at Quick Field. Though Airmen will still report to the Fitness Center on Hickam Field for check-in procedures and to complete the sit-up and push-up portion of the test, the run will no longer take place at Earhart Field Track. Quick Field is located behind the police station on Pearl Harbor. Despite the difference in location, Senior Airman John Ribbins from the 15th Wing Fitness Assessment Cell said the transition to the new site should be a relatively smooth one. "We've known this was coming for a long time," he said. "We've planned for this. We've done some mock PT tests ... there shouldn't be any problems." However, Airmen may notice one large difference between the two tracks: six laps are no longer required to reach 1.5 miles. The run at Quick Field will only take three and a half laps. "This isn't the traditional 400 meter track so it's not going to be six laps," Ribbins said. "Runners may have to prepare themselves mentally. How you pace yourself may need to change but it is still just the mile and a half." Ribbons suggests those preparing for their fitness assessments to try a few practice runs on the new track to acclimate themselves. Meanwhile, the track at Earhart Field will be under construction. According to Tina Lui, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Athletic Office assistant athletic director, over the next two months, the grass at the track will be upgraded to turf. The area is currently used for soccer and flag football games but is open to all JBPHH personnel. Once the turf is installed, Earhart Field will be the only location on base with the feature. For more information on the relocation of the fitness assessment, contact your unit fitness program representative.