Mile News


Children run in Mile dash for Huntington’s Disease Association

July 12, 2015

Michelle Carlaw ran the London Marathon to raise funds for the Huntington’s Disease Association. Now she has organised a Mile for school children.

From Northamptonshire Telegraph

Michelle Carlaw ran the marathon in April because her aunt had the disease, and died in May.

The race, at Higham...

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Wilton’s Spencer Brown leaves a lasting legacy

July 11, 2015

2015 All-Area Boys Track MVP: "I'd love to break 4 minutes in a Mile...I'd love to become one of the best guys at Georgetown as well."

By Bob Birge, The Hours

Earlier this year, Wilton High School unveiled a new record board inside the Zeoli Field house for its indoor and outdoor track and...

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Jenny Simpson’s Winning Streak Ends with 3rd Place Finish in Lausanne

July 10, 2015

"Simpson is still in a good position for the World Championships. But Dibaba, Hassan, Kipyegon all represent very real threats to Simpson’s supremacy, and she will have to be at her very best if she is to hold them off at Worlds."

From LetsRun.com

It’s rare to see someone pull away from Jenny...

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Steve Prefontaine was great, but Rod Dixon was better

July 10, 2015

Kiwi had incredible range: Olympic 1500 bronze medalist, 3:53 Miler, two-time World Cross Country medalist, NYC Marathon champion and more!

By Christopher Kelsall, Athletics Illustrated

A collective outburst of veneration followed the all too early death of Oregon running legend Steve...

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