Sir Roger Bannister, 85, on the day he made history - and why he'd rather be remembered for his neurology than his running
By Jane Graham, The Big Issue
At 16 I was focused on getting to Oxford. No member of my family had studied there. It was quite difficult to get into Oxford then. I was...
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I became a runner; and I can do hard things: even running the Mile
By Emmilie Whitlock, Standard Journal
I am not a runner. I have painful memories of running the Mile in elementary school. Our gym coach would pass out grimy, sweat-filled popsicle sticks for each lap completed around the...
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Exercise is a promise that isn't easy to keep. It is sometimes glorious, sometimes hideous, but always valuable.
By Liz Margolies, The Huffington Post
The evil NYC winter finally departed and it took my excuses with it, leaving me sitting at home, still lazy, flabby and tired. I was moved...
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Media director of Running USA and BBTM Founder, Ryan Lamppa, is determined to bring the Mile back into prominence
By John Zant, Santa Barbara Independent
Roger Bannister broke through the 4-minute barrier in the Mile run on May 6, 1954. It remains the most memorable performance in track...
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