“I want it to be a grassroot program that people feel this is their home and that this is important.” - Matt Centrowitz
By Kelyn Soong, Washington Post
There were no shoe sponsorships or endorsement deals waiting for Sam Penzenstadler as he wrapped up his stellar but under-the-radar...
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Sam Penzenstadler to defend men’s title in nation’s capital; $15,000 Open prize purse; six athletes also vying for Tour grand prix prize money; Heather Kampf eyes Tour three-peat; Running Warehouse "Pick-the-Winner" contest
By Bring Back the Mile
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Navy Mile on...
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"There was no settling on hard days and when I bumped up that intensity, my speed increased and that brought out the potential I had."
By Daniel P. Smith, Running Times
As a prep runner in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Sam Penzenstadler set PRs of 1:57 for the 800m and 4:18 for the 1600m. His times...
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Every sport that can be quantified has them — sub-4-minute Mile, 50 goals, 50 points, 59 strokes, 20 wins, .400 batting average, 2,000 yards rushing …
By Philip Hersh, Chicago Tribune
Sam Penzenstadler was shocked.
The Loyola University junior had just lowered his personal best by nine...
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ELEVATE
Bring Back the Mile as the premier event in the sport, and increase interest in and media coverage of the Mile for both those who love the distance as well as the general public.
CELEBRATE
Bring Back the Mile to celebrate the storied distance and to recognize the people who made and make the Mile great and to promote Mile events and the next generation of U.S. Milers.
NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Bring Back the Mile to create a national movement for the Mile as America’s Distance, to inspire Americans to run the Mile as part of their fitness program and to replace the 1600 meters at High School State Track & Field Meets across the country.
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