Mile News


State of California Physical Fitness Test Includes Mile Run

October 25, 2013

Mile part of aerobic capacity, one of six fitness areas developed by the renowned The Cooper Institute

The State Board of Education (SBE) designated the FITNESSGRAM® as the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for students in California public schools. The FITNESSGRAM® is a comprehensive, health-related...

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Throwback Thursday: Sheila Reid

October 24, 2013

The Canadian standout and 2013 NYRR Wanamaker Mile champion explains why getting to college was easier after the club experience north of the border.

By Liam Boylan-Pett from Running Times

Who: Sheila Reid
High School: Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newmarket, Ontario, Class of 2007

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Geneva kids run for health, charity fundraising

October 24, 2013

Completing the Mile wasn't easy, Ally Ward said, but her mother said she was glad for the opportunity for her kids to get out and run.

By Alexa Aguilar, Special to the Tribune

More than 100 Heartland students took off for a dash around their school building on a recent blustery afternoon.

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Mile silver medal for ultra distance runner

October 22, 2013

Mark Horsman earns hardware at Welsh Mile Road Race Championships

From Tivy Side Advertiser

Keen ultra distance runner Mark Horsman, a native of Aberporth, is always one for a challenge. He recently took part in the Welsh Mile Road Race Championships in Cardiff and was awarded a silver medal...

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