THE CONNING TOWER by Keith Conning: Bring Back The Mile

Mile wire #05-05-16

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Mile wire is a regular update on the best stories, exclusive interviews and everything Mile-related. Friday, May 6, 2016 marks 62 years since Roger Bannister became the first man to break 4 minutes in the Mile, clocking 3:59.4 at Oxford’s Iffley Road track to cement his achievement forever in sports history and beyond. Bravo, Sir Roger!

Lessons from László Tábori

By Bring Back the Mile, for Meter Magazine
Five things we can learn from the third man to break 4 minutes for the Mile; Issue #04 of Meter Magazine featuring artice on László Tábori out now.

Meter Magazine Issue #04 is now available for purchase. Featured in the issue is a BBTM article on the 3rd man to break 4 minutes in the Mile, Hungarian László Tábori. Purchase your issue by clicking here.

Pledging Now Open for Global Running Day & First-Ever Million Kid Run on June 1

Runners of all ages and abilities can pledge to run on June 1, and add their name to the list of runners from all over the world who are coming together to celebrate the sport. Groups and individuals, kids and adults, able-bodied runners and athletes with disabilities can all pledge to be a part of Global Running Day.

Happy Bannister Day! Through Sunday, May 8 receive FREE shipping & handling on all BBTM Store products, including $5 off the "It Starts Here" package. Visit the BBTM Store and order today!

Jenny Simpson takes shot at ending U.S. 1500 Olympic drought

By Andrew Logue, Des Moines Register
Simpson won a gold medal at the 2011 World Championships: “What that shifted for me is, I believed I could win any race ever. I have the medal to go home to, to remind myself that you don’t have to have a perfect season to win at the world level."

Leo Manzano hopes to repeat Olympic success

By Jacob Martella, The Daily Texan
The 2012 Olympic 1500 meter silver medalist currently spends about six hours training daily, but most of that time is spent away from the track... where the focus is on recovery, getting massages and taking ice baths to keep him going each day.

Next Stop on the BBTM GP Tour: Medtronic TC 1 Mile & USA Road Mile Championships, May 12
Stay tuned for next week's Pick-the-Winner contest presented by Running Warehouse!

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