Mile News


Miles Milestone Unmarked

February 15, 2013

By Len Johnson, Runner's Tribe

As the USA approaches one four-minute milestone, it appears we here in Australia might have been asleep at the wheel as we passed another.

As of last weekend, 393 Americans had broken four minutes for the Mile. Speculation is mounting as to who will be the 400th...

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In Running, It Pays to Be Short (Sometimes)

February 15, 2013

By Sara Germano, The Wall Street Journal

It goes without saying that to be a track champion, you have to be swift. But running pros will tell you that, especially for indoor races, it also helps to be short.

Dozens of Olympians and world champions will toe the line Saturday at the 168th...

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Catching Up with Miler Patrick Casey

February 15, 2013

By Scott Bush, Runnerspace

After transfering from Montana State University to the University of Oklahoma just over a year ago, middle distance star Patrick Casey is ready for a big senior track season. After running a collegiate #1 Mile time of 3:56.28 at the Razorback Invitational back at the...

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Jacob Burcham Trains for a Sub-4

February 15, 2013

In his final season of high school track, the West Virginia standout hopes to join an elite group

By Joel Wolpert, Running Times

 
Running Times correspondent Joel Wolpert follows West Virginia senior Jacob Burcham as he trains for his final season of high school track. In "Horses+Fire"...
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