4 laps. 1609 meters. 5,280 feet. On the anniversary of Roger Bannister breaking the 4-minute barrier we take a deeper dive into the track event that has captured the distance runner's mind and spirit more than any other. Our two-part series begins with an update on recent mile race results as the spring track season builds toward Tokyo, then we share book recommendations, coaching history, and training tips specific to the mile. Next time we'll drill down on race day: warmup ideas, racing strategy, and how to run your personal best.

Check out the Downville Mile in Greenville on June 11! This debut race is your opportunity to take advantage of a net downhill course for a lightning fast mile time:

https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/DownvilleMile