Mile News


Rio Olympians Mathews, McEntee to compete in the Mile races in Devonport & Burnie

December 19, 2017

"I’m looking to use these Mile races as a stepping stone to what will be a quality 1500 meter field come Trials time."

By Alex Fair, The Advocate

The Christmas Carnivals Series will welcome two more of the big names of the Australian athletics scene in Rio Olympic middle-distance running duo...

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Why running the Mile is still the perfect distance

December 15, 2017

It’s interesting how the Mile has always stood the test of time, still embraced worldwide, an anomaly alongside the standard Olympic distances.

By Sonia O'Sullivan for The Irish Times

There’s really only one good way to get warm in this weather, and that’s to go for a run.

Last Monday I...

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Gary Patton, 71, Sets Blazing Fast Indoor Mile World Record — on Low Mileage

December 14, 2017

“The fact that I mix up my training is why I don’t get injured, which is probably my primary advantage over my competition.”

By John A. Kissane, Runner’s World

Gary Patton of Rock Rapids, Iowa, gave himself a fitting early birthday gift: a world record in the indoor Mile for the 70–74 age...

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Gabe Grunewald on Running, Cancer Treatment & Looking Ahead

December 13, 2017

“Throughout all of it, I believe something will work for me eventually. In the meantime, I gotta live my life.”

By Erin Strout, Runner’s World

During the past year, Gabriele Grunewald, 31, has tried to maintain her presence as a professional middle-distance runner while pursuing all available...

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