Mile News


O’Mara’s tribute to Irish Mile legend Niall O’Shaughnessy

September 19, 2015

Much like George Harrison, Niall was the forgotten member of the Irish Milers club; likely because he walked away from the sport at the pinnacle of his abilities at just 24.

From Frank O'Mara, posted by Athletics Ireland

Former two-time world indoor 3000m champion Frank O'Mara has penned a...

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Run the Kilted Mile at the Highland Games Sunday

September 18, 2015

The 40th New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival celebrate Scottish music, athletics, dance, food and drink and the Mile on Sept. 18 through Sept. 20 held at Loon Mountain Resort.

By Paula Tracy, WMUR

Ever run a kilted Mile?

You can on Sunday at the NH Highland Games at Loon Mountain.

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Anti-Marathon Training: The Fifth Avenue Mile

September 18, 2015

Sometimes it's a good idea to break away from your training plan. Here's why I did it!

By Ali Nolan, Runner's World

Before the Fifth Avenue Mile on Sunday, it had been over a decade since I raced a single Mile. I signed up on a whim when a coworker emailed me an invitation to be part of the...

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96-Year-Old Finishes His 16th Fifth Avenue Mile

September 16, 2015

Bill Benson completed the one-Mile race through Manhattan for the 16th time. He's on a quest to run 1,000 lifetime races.

By Kit Fox, Runner's World

Competition at the Fifth Avenue Mile in New York City became a little tougher this year when the 70-year-old age group ran in Bill Benson’s...

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