“I think the 4:00 barrier is still something special to accomplish. It’s been such a benchmark in the world of distance running for such a long time, and even if more people are breaking it now, I still think it’s special — maybe not to outsiders looking in, but to the individual, it’s such an...
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"This is my year to make the required time. I may not be chosen for the varsity team, but it will not be because of my Mile time."
By David Bereck, Plumstead Christian School
The sun beats down as we run the Mile, completely draining our energy. The sweat trickles down my face as I look over...
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“In the Olympics, I think the hardest race is the 1500 – close to a Mile, and I think people like watching it.”
By Adam Birt, Keep Me Current
The TD Beach to Beacon returns to Cape Elizabeth on Aug. 6 for its 19th annual running. This year, organizers have added another facet to the event:...
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At Franklin Central High, Indiana's top Milers get a taste of what football feels like.
By Sarah Lorge Butler, Running Times
The music blares, cymbals crash courtesy of a pep band, and fans crowd the field, forming a narrow tunnel for the athletes to pass through as they jog into view. One by...
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By Evin Mangan, note by Larry Eder, RunBlogRun
Since its inaugural running in 2011, the Brooks PR Invitational has been all about showcasing. The fastest prep athletes are flown to Seattle to race on the fastest track and to put on an early season showcase of who to expect big things from once...
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High School Athlete of the Week
By Marc Bloom, Running Times
Athlete: Trevor Gilley
Year: Senior
School: Southlake Carroll High School
Location: Southlake, TX
800m PR: 1:52.99 (outdoors)
Mile PR: 4:08.24 (indoors)
After his 4:08.24 Brooks Invitational Mile victory in Seattle on Feb....
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By Joel Wolpert, Running Times
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High School Athlete of the Week
By Marc Bloom, Running Times
Athlete: Laura Leff
Year: Junior
School: West Genesee High School
Location: Camillus, NY
1500m: 4:33.96
Mile: 4:48.96
3000m: 10:07.14
After everything that had gone haywire for New York distance star Laura Leff during the...
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By Aaron Rich, MileSplit
MileSplit: Your XC fitness has certainly paid off. 9:07 for 3200 and 4:11 and 2:30 for 1600m and 1000m. How does this set up the rest of your senior campaign?
Sean: I think these times are great starting points. I was thrilled with these times so early on because I am...
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Bronxville runner earns sixth place with a finish of 4:11.01
By The Journal News
Bronxville track star Mary Cain continued to shine Sunday at the International Association of Athletics Federations World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain, setting another United States record in the...
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