Mile News


Childhood obesity crisis in UK could be overcome – thanks to the Daily Mile plan

October 05, 2015

Primary head Elaine Wyllie devised the Daily Mile scheme, where pupils run or walk a Mile every day, and virtually eliminated obesity at her school

By Georgina Stubbs, The Mirror

Britain is in the grip of a childhood obesity crisis, with more than a third overweight by the time they leave...

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Kenyetta Iyevbele, Sam Penzenstadler win inaugural The Navy Mile

October 05, 2015

Both champions took home $2500 in prize money for winning the BBTM Featured Event that kicked off the U.S. Navy’s 240th birthday week in nation's capital.

By Kelyn Soong, The Washington Post

Kenyetta Iyevbele lowered her head and spread her arms out to the side as she crossed the finish line...

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What Athletes Eat: Miler Shannon Rowbury’s Salmon and Kale Salad

October 03, 2015

I have this meal the night before a race, but also pretty regularly. It's my go-to favorite. I had it in Portland before leaving for Asia.

By Kelly O'Mara, espnW

Two-time U.S. Olympian Shannon Rowbury, the U.S. record holder in the 1500 meters, knows exactly what she likes to eat. So much so...

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Meet Ben Blankenship

October 03, 2015

Blankenship had a heartbreaking fourth place finish at the 2015 USA Outdoor Chamionships missing the World's team by 0.02 seconds. Now he is looking towards 2016 in Rio.

From CTolleRun.com

Carrie Tollefson interviews professional runner and fellow Minnesota native Ben Blankenship. They chat...

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