Mile News Tagged Running Institute Mile


A Mile to Remember

August 06, 2013

The view from the pack at the Running Institute Mile in Saline, Michigan; 3,000-plus witness the magic of the Mile

By Liam Boylan-Pett, RunningTimes.com

Twenty-something elite runners in the U.S. are famous for bemoaning the lack of track racing opportunities in the United States. But New...

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Willis Wins Inaugural Running Institute Mile

August 05, 2013

Olympic 1500m silver medalist just misses Michigan State record in front of 3,000-plus fans

By Matt Durr, AnnArbor.com

All that was missing from Saline High School’s athletic fields Sunday night was the pep band as an estimated 3,000 people showed up to watch for the Running Institute Mile....

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Olympian Nick Willis Organizes Running Institute Mile

July 29, 2013

Inaugural track event draws top U.S. and international Mile field in Saline, Michigan on Sunday, August 4; Kevin Sullivan's 3:55.87 state record could be challenged

By Steven Marcinkowski, RunMichigan.com

On Sunday, August 4, a field of national and world class men's Milers will assemble at...

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