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A Select Group: Only 33 men have gone sub-4 and sub-2:10

October 08, 2023

Two-time Olympic Marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge fastest official Mile-marathon combined time; six Americans: Brian Shrader, Martin Hehir, Galen Rupp, Alan Culpepper, Ken Martin & Greg Meyer members of rare club; Meyer the first member

By Bring Back the Mile

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has...

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The Mile will never lose its magic thanks to unique history

February 23, 2023

"No other event has produced an equivalent of the recognized, coveted and still strongly resonating sub-4 minute Mile standard in the sport, in the media and in the public’s mind. Put simply, the Mile still matters."

By Duncan Mackay, insidethegames.biz

In 1994 I was lucky enough to be...

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The 4-Minute Mile is still worth celebrating

February 11, 2023

After outrcry, Track & Field News brings back its first U.S. sub-4 list for 2023; Fast Forest Project is honoring the fastest U.S. Milers as part of a broader sustainability initiative

By Martin Fritz Huber, Outside

Earlier this week, word got out on Twitter that Track & Field News, the...

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Magic of the Mile never fails to thrill

March 12, 2022

Something and everything about this imperial distance still brings a smile to Irish sport, particularly a sub-4

By Ian O'Riordan, The Irish Times

Depending on the length of drive up or down the mountain the low-fuel warning light on the 4-liter engine Jeep Wrangler can suddenly flicker on or...

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Yakima brings back the Downtown Mile this August

June 04, 2021

“This race is a chance for the community to come together to provide awareness and support the YWCA and its domestic violence initiatives."

By Carol Barany, Yakima Magazine

Early in the evening of May 6, 1954, after the rain clouds cleared and blustery winds finally died down, a rainbow...

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Ten Reasons to Say “Yes” to the Street Mile

August 22, 2019

“What’s really cool about it is that you get to run on the same course at the same time as the elites. After their own race, a lot of people stick around for the last heats of the day and they get to see what a 3:51 Mile looks like in person. And they get inspired.”

By Dave Hunter

When the...

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The Mile and Fleet Feet Liberty Mile are gaining in popularity

August 05, 2019

It’s the perfect distance for people just getting into the sport or don’t have time to train for a longer event.

By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Larry O’Neill took up running somewhat reluctantly in 2014 when his daughter, Andi, challenged him to sign up for the Pittsburgh...

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Tired of the marathon? Try the Mile!

February 14, 2019

“Training for a Mile, you get all sides of the spectrum. You train for speed and train for endurance."

By Andrew Gates, RunWashington.com

“I love the Mile,” said DC’s Henry Wigglesworth, who considers it his favorite race distance. The 61-year-old has fallen in love with the Mile after years...

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Making the Most of Your Mile: The Navy Mile

September 27, 2018

BBTM GP Tour final stop on Sunday, September 30 celebrates its 4th year of Mile races on Pennsylvania Avenue in our nation's capital

By David Monico, Bring Back the Mile

The 4th The Navy Mile, presented by USAA and final stop on the BBTM Grand Prix Tour 2018 can be broken up, much like the...

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Runners rejoice, the Mile is returning to Santa Rosa

September 21, 2018

“In general, across the United States, there is growing fever of ‘bring back the Mile.’ It’s just gaining momentum.”

By Kerry Benefield, Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Carlos Perez thought he had a bright idea for a new running race in Santa Rosa. But when he pitched a 5K or 10K (to be staged on...

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