Run a mile and make history this spring

Sceptics said it couldn’t be done, but back in 1954 Sir Roger Bannister became the first person to run a sub-four-minute mile.

Sixty years on, the mile is firmly back in vogue thanks to the Bupa Westminster Mile, which takes place on Saturday 24 May in central London.

 In 2013, thousands of people of all ages and abilities took part in the inaugural Bupa Westminster Mile and the 2014 event looks set to be even bigger and better.

 There will be races for everyone – from fun runners and families to elite juniors and seniors and wheelchair users. The series of 30 one-mile races will be held on Saturday 24 May 2014, starting on The Mall and finishing outside Buckingham Palace.

 So whether you’re a Bannister wannabe or simply want to run a mile for fun this spring, sign up for this exciting event today and you too can become a part of British mile history.

Race entry is just £8 for adults and £6 for juniors – with a £1 discount for Westminster residents. Children under nine go free.

The Bupa Westminster Mile will also act as the official UK Road Mile Age Group Championship and sponsorship contracts from adidas will be awarded to the winners of the Junior Championship races. Entrants to the Junior Championship events should email Elaine Rayner: [email protected]

To help you with training for this event we have updated our Training Wizard who can now give you a schedule each week as you train towards your mile race.

Simply tell the Wizard that you want to:

Run a mile

Your target

• Get round
• 8 minutes
• 7 minutes
• 6 minutes

Your training focus for the week

• Build aerobic base - if you are starting from a low fitness level
• Build strength-endurance - if you start quickly but can't keep the pace to the end of the mile
• Build speed-endurance - if you can get round and now want to make your legs turn over to hit your target time
• Improve running economy - if your running technique could be better

Whether you want an easy, moderate or hard week

The Wizard will then set you a bespoke programme for the week. All you have to do is follow the instructions and you will be raring to go on 24th May!

For more advice on how to develop endurance, speed and strength visit our Training Zone