Mile News


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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The Miracle Mile 1954: A Moment in Time Prints Available

December 12, 2017

Limited number of Bannister-Landy signed prints so order this Mile collectible today!

It has come to Bring Back the Mile’s attention that a limited number of autographed prints of “The Moment” when John Landy turned the wrong way as Roger Bannister passed him in the home stretch to win “The...

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Kickin’ with Katie: Giving Back in Abundance

December 10, 2017

Weekend camp for high school girls provides running tips & tools, life lessons and more!

By Katie Mackey, Brooks Beasts Track Club

Imagine that you have a toolbox, and you need to hang a picture on the wall. You’d need to grab a hammer, some nails and maybe a leveler, but when you look into...

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