Mile News


Andrews headed to Beijing for track World Championships

July 17, 2015

“I have more potential in the 1500. It plays to my strengths.”

By Tim Morris, News Transcript

When Robby Andrews made an appearance at the Youth Running Camp hosted by Manalapan Parks and Recreation, he had a message for the runners of the future.

“I want to make sure that they understand...

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Aragon, Peterson highlight BSSG Montana Mile fields

July 16, 2015

With top female and male runners in the state expected, event records could fall on Friday, July 17

From Billings Gazette

Christina Aragon and Robert Peterson highlight the women’s and men’s fields for the annual Montana Mile, one of the most anticipated events for the Big Sky State Games...

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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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