RUN

 There are many types of races.

- Sprints: Races over short distances, or sprints, are among the oldest running competitions.
SPRINT USAIN BOLT 100 METERS
60 m.
100 m.
200 m.
400  m.

Middle distance: This middle distance length is rather uncommon, and is mainly run by sprinters wishing to test their endurances at a longer distance.

MIDDLE DISTANCE RACE

800 m.

1500 m.

3000 m.

Long distance: require runners to balance their energy. These types of races are predominantly aerobic in nature and at the highest level, exceptional levels of aerobic endurance is required more than anything else.

 

                                  Men's seasons best (outdoor track)

YEAR	TIME	ATHLETE	PLACE
1960	13:38.1	Pyotr Bolotnikov (URS)	Kiev
1961	13:38.2	Murray Halberg (NZL)	Stockholm
1962	13:38.4	Murray Halberg (NZL)	Auckland

Women's seasons best (outdoor track) YEAR TIME ATHLETE PLACE 1976 16:04.2  Nina Holmén (FIN) Pietarsaari 1977 15:37.0  Jan Merrill (USA) Ingelheim 1978 15:35.52  Kathy Mills (USA) Knoxville 1979 15:33.8  Jan Merrill (USA) Durham