Mile News


On the Brink of Greatness: Gabriele Grunewald

January 27, 2014

"It's undeniable that the depth of American mid-distance running is incredible and unprecedented right now."

By Scott Bush, RunnerSpace.com

Ranked U.S. #4 in the 1500m each of the past two seasons, Gabriele (nee Anderson) Grunewald is on the cusp of smashing through the brick wall that is a...

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How Hungarians Launched America’s Greatest Track Era

January 27, 2014

Mihály Iglói's coaching led to brilliant U.S. racing.

By Rich Elliott, Running Times

On the night of Feb. 10, 1962, the world of distance running shifted on its axis.

The scene was the Los Angeles Sports Arena. American miler Jim Beatty was racing in the featured event of the night, the...

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A Talk with Garrett Heath

January 26, 2014

"Overall though, it seems to be a lot easier to get a community or city into a road Mile, which makes the atmosphere for racing in them especially great."

By Down the Backstretch

"Yeah, it's been a fun but crazy week up in Seattle with Brooks meeting the team, working with marketing, and...

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Conley Surprises with Record Run at New Balance Games

January 25, 2014

2012 Olympian sets Mile PR and facility record; Lee Emanuel wins men's Mile in a meet record

By Chris Lotsbom, Race Results Weekly

NEW YORK -- Here at the 19th New Balance Games, an afternoon of fast times and close races brought fans to their feet at The New Balance Track & Field Center at...

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