May 31, 2013
Two-time Olympian at 1500 meters is in the Prefontaine Classic 5000.
By Peter Gambaccini, Runner's World
Shannon Rowbury, two-time Olympic 1500 meter finalist and bronze medalist in the 1500 at the 2009 World Championships, may be in an unfamiliar position at 3:22pm Central Time on Sunday,...
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May 31, 2013
Thousands of Americans to take part in a nationwide celebration; Bring Back the Mile encourages everybody to run a Mile or two
For the fifth consecutive year, runners will use National Running Day to get inspired and motivated, and to celebrate the reasons and people that make running a special...
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May 29, 2013
Franz Stampfl coached Roger Bannister to the 4 minute Mile, but he had an extraordinary backstory, including surviving a U-boat attack
By Paul Connolly, The Guardian
Ralph Doubell began running in the hope of seeing the world. Spindly, 17, scraping by at the University of Melbourne, Doubell...
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May 29, 2013
High school athlete of the week
By Marc Bloom, Running Times
Athlete: Ben Saarel
Year: Senior
School: Park City High School
Location: Park City, UT
Mile PR: 4:02.72
3200m PR: 8:45.74
Ben Saarel (right, PhotoRun), a senior at Park City High in Utah and last Saturday’s Dream...
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