Mile News


Mental Toughness Leads Kate Murphy to Big Wins

May 11, 2015

The Lake Braddock High School sophomore has her sights set on fast times in upcoming post-season races.

By Marc Bloom, Running Times

Athlete: Kate Murphy

Year: Sophomore
School: Lake Braddock High School
Location: Burke, VA
1000m PR: 2:53.78
1600m PR: 4:46.99
3000m PR: 9:32.82
2 Mile...

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THOUGHTS ON THE RUN: It’s only a Mile

May 10, 2015

A Mile is something almost everyone can accomplish. As a part of the Healthy Kids Running Series, parents and friends are asked to run a Mile race.

By Andrew Shearer, Middletown Transcript

“I’m not sure how far it is from here, but if you go back to that intersection, it’s about a Mile.” That...

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Sir Roger reminisces about breaking Mile record

May 09, 2015

“We would always have a reunion with our wives and meet up on the anniversary. That’s what it used to be. Unfortunately I’m alone now.”

By Oxford Mail

Sir Roger Bannister celebrated the 61st anniversary of the day he broke the 4 minute Mile barrier in Oxford.

He made sporting history on...

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HS runner Matthew Maton runs a historic sub-4 Mile

May 09, 2015

“This week I couldn’t sleep, I kept thinking about 4 minutes. I know you aren’t supposed to think about it, but I couldn’t stop.”

By Christopher Keizur, Daily Emerald

At the bell, three athletes sprinted around the curve, spurred on by the cheering of the Hayward faithful. The runners were...

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