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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.
Standard long-distance events
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 03 Sept 2004
For women:
Gulnara Samitova 9:01.59 Heraklion 04 July 2004
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 12:37.35 2004
For women:
Elvan Abeylegesse 14:24.68 Norway 11 June 2004
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:
Kenenisa Bekele 26:17.53 Bruxelles 26 August 2005
For women:
Wang Junxia 29:31.78 1993
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