January 07, 2016
2008 Olympic silver medalist has his sights on John Walker's long-standing New Zealand outdoor Mile record (3:49.08) this year.
From NZ Herald
New Zealand middle distance runner Nick Willis says he's getting in the most training he's ever done as he prepares for his fourth Olympics later in...
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January 06, 2016
For some reason, in my mind, I wanted to run it as fast as I could so I asked mum to buy me spikes, a jersey & shorts, and I ran the timed Mile as hard as I could. I was timed at 6:30.
By Steve Landells, IAAF
A new series called first impressions starts today and who better to get matters...
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January 05, 2016
Mile legend will be looking back at his own personal achievements, including the first sub-4 minute Mile and more.
By Slough & South Bucks Observer
British athletics legend, Sir Roger Bannister, will be the first Reading 2016 ‘An Audience With…’ at Reading Town Hall on Monday, January 18.
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January 04, 2016
His running started with 8-plus minute Mile and now his son Israel Villarreal Jr. and his grandson Israel III now participate with him.
By Maricela Rodriguez, Valley Morning Star
Eighty-one-year old Israel Villarreal loves to run.
Villarreal was born in San Benito in 1933 and worked in the...
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