The world record holder of the men's 5000m is Kennedy Bekkerel, with the score of 12:37.35, from Ethiopia, on May 3, 20041.
The world record holder of women's 5000m is Tiruneh Shi Dibaba, with the score of14:1.15, from Ethiopia, in Oslo on June 6th, 2008.
Refer to the benefits of long-distance running
First, fitness long-distance running can improve the function of respiratory system and cardiovascular system. Scientific practice has proved that long-term rhythmic deep breathing can make people inhale a lot of oxygen. If the oxygen intake exceeds 7-8 times of usual, it can inhibit the growth and reproduction of human cancer cells. Secondly, long-distance running also improves the oxygen supply state of myocardium, accelerates myocardial metabolism, thickens myocardial fibers and enhances myocardial contractility, thus improving the working ability of the heart.
Second, fitness long-distance running is conducive to disease prevention. Fitness long-distance running accelerates blood circulation and cleans up harmful substances in the excretory system, making it difficult for harmful substances to stay and spread in the body. According to the determination,/kloc-running 3000m in 0/6 minutes or 5000m in 25 minutes can reduce blood cholesterol. This has a good preventive effect on the elderly who are prone to different degrees of hyperlipidemia, which in turn leads to arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease.
Third, fitness long-distance running is conducive to a comfortable mood and a happy spirit. Because this kind of long-distance running does not pay attention to the outcome of the competition, it only seeks to exercise in a relaxed and happy way, so it is very conducive to alleviating the mental and psychological tension brought about by high-tempo and high-intensity sports in modern society. According to medical experts, this kind of relaxed and pleasant exercise can best promote the release of endorphins, a polypeptide substance in the body, thus causing lasting euphoria and sedation. In addition, because long-distance running makes people full of optimism, it helps to increase appetite, strengthen digestive function and promote nutrient absorption.
reference data
Long-distance running comes from Baidu Encyclopedia.