Mile News


Webb, Flanagan give Portland State coaching staff star power

September 22, 2013

"I like being around the positive energy and the enthusiasm of young guys who want to do well and want to get better," said Webb.

By Ken Goe, The Oregonian

It's not clear how good the Portland State cross country teams will be this year, but there isn't a Division I program with more star...

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Simpson, Willis Win NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile

September 22, 2013

At 33rd edition, 16 men go sub-4 minutes and 12 women sub-4:30; more than 5,100 finishers race down famed thoroughfare

By Barbara Huebner, Marathon News Service

NEW YORK – For Nick Willis, it was a season marred by injury; for Jenny Simpson, it was another year on the medal stand and a...

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A life spent running: Brenda Martinez

September 21, 2013

"Athletics saved my life.”; "I belong here and know I can run with these girls."

By SPIKES Magazine

If you wanted to create a textbook to give to parents about why their kids should take up athletics, then pay attention to the story of Brenda Martinez.

From “humble beginnings” in the...

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Uceny Coming Back to USA to Train Under Mahon

September 20, 2013

#1 ranked Miler in 2011 looks for top performance at Sunday's NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile

By Chris Lotsbom, Race Results Weekly

NEW YORK -- American miler Morgan Uceny is on the move once again. The 28-year-old 2012 Olympian arrived at JFK Airport last night carrying extra luggage, knowing that...

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