Mile News


Endurance: Cramming it in

August 10, 2015

With his British and European Mile record having lasted 30 years, Matt Long and David Lowes look at the training philosophy of legend Steve Cram

By David Lowes, Athletics Weekly

On a late summer evening on July 27, 1985, in the Norwegian capital city of Oslo, a 24-year-old in the club vest of...

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Peter Callahan wins FloTrack Throwdown Mile; Canadian Fiona Benson runs world leading 4:25.79

August 09, 2015

The comparatively unknown Peter Callahan upset a good field in the men's Mile, kicking to victory in the final 200, clocking 3:58.43. Canadian Fiona Benson beats women's field by nearly five seconds in 4:25.79

By Ken Goe, The Oregonian

There were thumbs up all around Saturday at Duniway Park...

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Book Review: “How to Race the Mile” by Jeff Hollobaugh

August 08, 2015

"The jewel of this book is the race history. It is a comprehensive look at the event from the 19th century to the present. Drawing on over 50 races from the professional and collegiate ranks, Hollobaugh dedicates each chapter to a specific style of race."

By Jonathan Gault, LetsRun.com

If,...

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Sir Walter Miler provides best glimpse of future growth for American track

August 08, 2015

In a time when the sport seeks to find a return to prominence, a small meet in North Carolina provided a glimpse of what the future of American track & field can look like.

By Christopher Chavez, Sports Illustrated

The community races kicked off at 8:00pm and more than 2,000 fans were already...

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