Mile News


The Mile: Do the Right Thing, More Opportunities for Women Needed, Good for the Sport

December 17, 2015

2016 Olympic Trials qualifying standards include Mile times for 1500: Thank you USATF! 3:54.00 or better for men and 4:28.43 for women to race at storied Hayward Field in Eugene, OR

By Bring Back the Mile

December 18 update: The USTFCCCA coaches voted in favor of the proposal to run the Mile...

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Olympian Steve Spence Runs Sub-5:00 Mile for 40th Consecutive Year

December 16, 2015

World marathon bronze medalist keeps amazing and incredible streak alive with a 4:55.

By Scott Douglas, Runner's World

You might not think that a guy with a 2:12:17 marathon PR running a 4:55 Mile is a big deal. After all, running 2:12:17 means averaging just under 5:03 per Mile for 26.2...

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Practice Makes Perfect, Even for Elites

December 15, 2015

In a grueling Mile workout, the author works on preparing her body and mind for race day.

By Liz Costello, Running Times

The obvious purpose of practice is to work on pacing, strength building, and speed development, but it is also the time to work on visualization, positioning, and parts of...

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The Mile and the NCAA: A Major Opportunity

December 14, 2015

USTFCCCA Convention this week in San Antonio votes on the Mile being run again at the NCAA Outdoor Championships

By Bring Back the Mile

December 18 update: The USTFCCCA coaches voted in favor of the proposal to run the Mile at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships 221-169 with 17...

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