How to Survive Running in a Pack—and Break Free

"It's tit-for-tat, so you're not making a lot of decisions. When they go, I go. When they slow down, I slow down. Finally, you're preparing for when you're going to strike. It's empowering to determine when to strike. It's a much more predatory position than leading a race and having to fend...

Phil Knight: I would have tried to sign Roger Bannister

“A lot of people said it was impossible. I was a junior in high school [when Bannister broke the 4 minute barrier] and my history teacher says, ‘The stopwatches were wrong, a human being can’t run that fast.'”

By Nick Zaccardi, NBC Sports

It’s no surprise that Nike co-founder Phil Knight,...

4 Fall Military Races to Test Your Running Mettle in DC

The Navy Mile on Pennsylvania Avenue presented by USAA is a community celebration, kicking off the United States Navy's 240th birthday week. The inaugural race includes a prize purse of more than $14,000 including $12,500 for elite Milers.

By Jason Devaney, RootsRated

As the Nation’s capitol,...

St. Ninians primary school makes pupils run a Mile a day to cut childhood obesity

‘It’s a common sense approach to children’s fitness, which is free and easy. The most important thing is that the children really enjoy it, otherwise you couldn’t sustain it."

By Eleanor Harding, Daily Mail

A primary school is making all children run a ‘daily Mile’ in a bid to improve their...