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Jake Edwards: The Relatability of the Mile

September 24, 2014

Jake Edwards, a 3:58.09 Miler and recent graduate of Ohio State University, organized a sub-4 minute Mile attempt at his Delaware High School alma mater on Friday, August 22, 2014 during halftime of a football scrimmage. Below is Jake’s story as to the “why” and the importance of the Mile for the...

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Finding Life, Death and the Afterlife in the Mile Run: The Greatest Teacher in Life

September 22, 2014

“No words could be invented for such supreme happiness, eclipsing all other feelings,” Bannister wrote, adding that he felt bewildered and overpowered after becoming the first man to break 4 minutes in the Mile.

By Michael E. Tymn, The Journal of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies, July 2012

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Wonderful, Magical, Magnificent Mile!

September 20, 2014

Other Mile races will increase awareness and participation overall...as the old saying goes – “A rising tide lifts all boats.”

By Teri Saylor, Running Journal

When I was in college, all freshmen were required to pass a physical education exam that ensured we could swim, tread water or float...

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Jenny Simpson recounts epic season

September 19, 2014

"There's two really high-level goals: Running faster than I ever have, which would place the American record in my sights, and winning medals."

By John Meyer, Denver Post

Jenny Simpson returned to Boulder on Thursday after completing an epic season on the international track circuit, winning...

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