EVENTS AND SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED FOR NATIONAL RUN A MILE DAY—MAY 9
The American Running Association and its partner Youth Runner Magazine have selected 16 sites that will be showcased as participating schools and organizations for the 2nd Annual RUN A MILE DAY. Schools, track clubs, and organizations in over 25 states have responded and will run the mile on Saturday, May 9th, as participants in the nationwide event. View the list of sponsored schools.


ARA Mini-Documentary to Debut: Bannister Breaks the Barrier
American Running Association Executive Director Dave Watt and Geoff Hollister, a retired Nike pioneer and ARA Board Member, ventured to the site of the historic sub-four minute mile to film an interview with Sir Roger Bannister. His personal comments offer a unique perspective on what it was like to break the seemingly impenetrable barrier. Original BBC footage from the race is also included. The 23-minute DVD costs only $15 for ARA members, plus $6 S&H. Contact Dave Watt for ordering information. (Mention the recent Hallmark special "Chasing a Dream" and pay only $4 for S&H.)
GEOFF HOLLISTER TELLS THE STORY OF NIKE FROM THE FRONT LINES
Hollister was a small-town Oregon farm boy who went on to
the now-legendary University of Oregon to run for coach Bill
Bowerman, the man behind Nike.
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SPEAKING OF RUNNING....
(A blog by Dave Watt)
We've been observing recent attendance numbers for road races. Have economic woes affected the sport? Find out by reading "Runners as a Stimulus."

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Joan Samuelson's final marathon in Boston.
Joan Samuelson's American Record in the 5K.
USA Track & Field Olympic Trials highlights.



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