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Mile wire #3-02-13 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. ‰ÛÓ The Mile wire is a regular update on the best stories, exclusive interviews and everything Mile-related. (Photo by Victah Sailer/photorun.net) Mile Guide: Wanamaker Edition By Bring Back the Mile First held in 1908 and known as the Wanamaker Mile from 1926 on, the …

Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein Will Return to Site of Breakthrough Performance for 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Top American to Headline Chicago’s Kick-Off to the Outdoor Running Season at 2013 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that U.S. Olympian Dathan …

Top Junior Milers, Relay Squads Set for New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston New England vs. New YorkRivalry Renewed in Relay Match-ups BOSTON (Jan. 24, 2013) ‰ÛÓ The Patriots and the Giants will be watching the Super Bowl on television but the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix will keep …

KASTOR TO RUN USA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS THEN LA MARATHON By Chris Lotsbom (c) 2013 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (used with permission) (22-Jan) -- Today was a very big day for three-time Olympian Deena Kastor, as the 39-year-old from Mammoth Lakes, Calif., was announced to be running both …

CHICAGO – Registration for the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will open at noon (CST) on Tuesday, February 19, at www.chicagomarathon.com. The 36th annual event will be held on Columbus Day weekend, Sunday, October 13, starting and finishing in Chicago’s Grant Park. Registration will be open to the first …

BOSTON, MA, January 15, 2013‰ÛÓIn its 28th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced the elite field for the 117th running of the Boston Marathon on April 15. A complete field list follows. Reigning champions Wesley Korir and Sharon Cherop, both of Kenya, return …

                                                                                                                                                                                                       For Release: Friday, January 11, 2013   B.A.A. Distance Medley Registration to Open January 23   Exclusive Three-Race Registration Window Will Extend for One Week.     BOSTON ‰ÛÒ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that registration for the 2013 B.A.A. Distance Medley will …

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Mile News State of the Mile Report: 2012 December 28, 2012 And the future looks bright for the iconic distance in the USA By Bring Back the Mile On January 18, 2012, Bring Back the Mile launched with a cardboard sign and video: the start of a movement to return America‰Ûªs …

Providence Student-Athletes Honored at City Hall Students hear from Olympic distance runner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer   PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Tuesday, December 18, 2012) ‰ÛÓ The Taveras Administration and Providence Public School District (PPSD) hosted a pizza party for student-athletes from across Providence today at City Hall. Superintendent Dr. Susan …