Long-distance track event

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Long-distance track event races require runners to balance their energy. Because of these types of races are very energy-consuming, one requires mental determination and aerobic conditioning, since stamina is a bigger factor than speed. A person may be considered to be minimally trained if one has trained consistently for over 10 weeks prior to running the race.

1 Standard long-distance events
2 Other distance events
3 Notable long-distance track athletes
- 3.1 Men
- 3.2 Women
4 See also

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Standard long-distance events

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3,000 meter steeplechase

The 3,000 meter Steeplechase is a distance event requiring greater strength, stamina and agility than the flat 3,000 meter middle distance event. The world record for men is:

Saif Saeed Shaheen 7:53.63 Bruxelles 3 September 2004

For women:

Gulnara Samitova 9:01.59 Heraklion 4 July 2004

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5,000 meters

The 5,000 meters is considered a premier event that requires tactics and superior aerobic conditioning. Training for such an event may comprise of a total of 60-200 kilometers a week. The world record for men:

Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia 12:37.35 2004

For women:

Elvan Abeylegesse of Turkey (Ethiopian-born) 14:24.68 Norway 11 June 2004

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10,000 meters

The 10,000 meters is the final standard track event. Most of those running such races also compete in road races and cross country running events. The world record for men: