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Jenny Simpson hits her stride as U.S. distance running’s new leader

July 15, 2015

Her goals this season include winning the World Championship 1500m crown again, this August in Beijing, and, at some point, making another run at Slaney’s record.

By Christopher Chavez, Sports Illustrated

Jenny Simpson watched the 2004 Women’s Olympic Marathon on television. She was 17 then...

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6 Reasons Middle Distance Runners Are Kicking Marathoners’ Butts

July 15, 2015

Never before have there been more than a dozen American women competing at the same time who are hovering around the 4-minute mark for 1500 meters. 

By Sarah Barker, Outside

American marathoners are floundering. While Kenyan and Ethiopian runners regularly sweep the top 10 spots at major...

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Statue commemorating Miracle Mile unveiled at Hastings Park

July 14, 2015

The repatriation is part of the Park Board’s work to revitalize all of Hastings Park. A celebration of the re-opening will take place Saturday, July 18.

By Justin McElroy, Global News

A famed Vancouver statue was brought a little closer to the location where it was inspired.

The Miracle...

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Grunewald, McNamara to Defend GNC Live Well Liberty Mile Titles

July 13, 2015

4th edition in downtown Pittsburgh offers $25,000 prize purse; third stop on BBTM Grand Prix Tour 2015

From P3R Events

Defending GNC Live Well Liberty Mile champions Jordan McNamara and Gabriele Grunewald will return to the Steel City to defend their titles at the 2015 race, scheduled for...

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