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Race the Mile: America’s Distance

June 14, 2014

There is something approachable and achievable in the Mile. The race is hard, but it's over quickly. It's achievable for both adults and kids alike.

By BoulderRunning.com

Roger Bannister of England was the first to break the 4 minute Mile barrier in 1954. Fifty years ago last week, 1960's...

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Right place at right time for Portsmouth photographer

June 14, 2014

It appears all three men took photographs as Bannister neared the tape, but Norman Potter’s iconic photograph was the one chosen to make history.

By Bob Hind, The News

On May 5, 1954, a 25-year-old athlete went to bed unknown. The next night he was world-famous having become the first man to...

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GO! Mile Interviews – Cortney Allison

June 13, 2014

Cortney Allison is at home in the marathon, so the GO! Mile is a definite challenge for this effervescent long distance runner.

By Joe Jacobs, Arkansas Outside

Cortney was too close for comfort in the Boston bombing last year, just a few minutes separated them. Now she’s back running road...

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Dream Mile makes Nick Willis’ bucket list

June 13, 2014

"It shows that the 5000m training I've been doing hasn't impacted on the shorter distance. If anything, it probably helps it; I'm very happy.''

By Tony Smith, Stuff.co.nz

Nick Willis is ''stoked'' at achieving a ''huge career bucket list item'' by cracking the 3 minute-50 second Mile barrier...

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Return the Mile to prominence on the American & worldwide sports and cultural landscape by elevating and celebrating the Mile to create a movement.

ELEVATE
Bring Back the Mile as the premier event in the sport, and increase interest in and media coverage of the Mile for both those who love the distance as well as the general public.

CELEBRATE
Bring Back the Mile to celebrate the storied distance and to recognize the people who made and make the Mile great and to promote Mile events and the next generation of U.S. Milers.

NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Bring Back the Mile to create a national movement for the Mile as America’s Distance,
to inspire Americans to run the Mile as part of their fitness program and to replace the 1600 meters at High School State Track & Field Meets across the country.

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