Throughout the summer I jogged 3-5 miles daily. To cut a long story short, hurt my knee > Medics > Selly Oak > Royal Orthapedic Hospital (MRI Scan) > SMO debrief = torn cartilage. Damage irrepairable, though keyhole surgery could help if pain persistant. Surgery not required as exercise now managed.
Now I do not have very long left in service before age 55 retirement after a very long job (refuse to use "career" nowadays). ...and am therefore understandibly concerned about medical fitness / status long after I have hung up any uniforms or flying suits. Somewhat concerned that the beep test turning with a torn cartilage may make a bad situation long term worse. Incidently, I would be very comfortable with a timed track based run.
Medics answer... It a test, get on with it, or be grounded.
I will formally have a medical review before my next test and get my 'fit to complete the test' in writing. I will then store document in the 'sue the military file' for as long as is required. FWIW I do not believe that logical response is being applied or at least one with long term thought.
I am quite sure I could achieve blue levels in sit ups and press ups, mainly because I do the standard required daily. I am equally sure that the beep test as an entity puts me at unacceptable risk. An option (be it bike or track) should be available.