Mile News


The Thriller That Invites You to Run a Mile in Roger Bannister’s Shoes

May 01, 2013

Paul Collicut's graphic novel The Murder Mile was inspired by the split second in 1954 when John Landy looked over his left shoulder and Roger Bannister passed him on the right

By Sam Humphrey, The Guardian

Ever since our ancestors began painting on the walls of caves, running has been a...

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Catching Up with Middle Distance Standout Kate Grace

April 30, 2013

By Scott Bush, Runnerspace

What a season it's already been for middle distance standout Kate Grace. The former Yale All-American, and current NJ-NY Track Club athlete, is taking her talent to a new level in 2013, running U.S. top three times in the 1500m and Mile during the indoor season. Under...

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The Underdog

April 30, 2013

Leo Manzano's Olympic silver medal hasn't changed his perspective

By Phil Latter, Running Times

Leo Manzano's silver medal in London last summer might have been the American dream come true, but it didn't change his perspective: He's still the immigrant kid, working hard and clawing his way...

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Elise Cranny Joins the High School Elite

April 30, 2013

The Niwot High junior has Mary Cain in her sights.

By Marc Bloom, Running Times (Image by Victor Sailer/PhotoRun)

Recipe for outstanding high school distance running: parents who are Ironman triathletes, years of youth swimming for a huge reservoir of cardiovascular fitness, coaching that...

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