Mile News


Steve Spence’s 37 Years of Sub-5:00 Miles

August 23, 2012

By Peter Gambaccini, Runner's World

On Tuesday night as the sky was beginning to darken at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, head men’s and women’s cross country coach Steve Spence, the 1991 IAAF World Championships marathon bronze medalist, completed a Mile on the track in 4:52.9. It...

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Uceny Ponders Future After Heartbreaking Olympics

August 19, 2012

By Tim Creason, South Bend Tribune

Morgan Uceny doesn't really know what happened. All she knows is that one moment she was racing, the next moment she was lying on the track.

And now, she has a lot of decisions to make about her future.

It's been just over a week since the pride of...

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Riverbank’s Fernandez Starts Pro Running Career

August 19, 2012

Swooshing ahead: German signs with Nike

By Ron Agostini, The Modesto Bee

German Fernandez views his career as sunlight beaming between clouds after a heavy rain.

He is turning the page, as ballplayers say, after what he called a three-year "rough patch" at Oklahoma State. Time to start anew...

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GNC Liberty Mile Race Short Stretch of Fun for Runners

August 18, 2012

By Karen Price, Trib Live

The inaugural GNC Live Well Liberty Mile was billed as a race for everyone, a one-Mile run through the heart of the city Friday night that was open to ages 5 through 100.

Until recently, however, Christina Schuliger, 19, could only dream of being included among the...

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