There are a number of famous miles.

  There’s “The Green Mile,” the Stephen King novel (which I recommend). 

  There’s “8 Mile,” the Eminem film (another personal favorite).

  And there’s “The Four-Minute Mile” (something I’ve never been anywhere close to accomplishing).

  But now it turns out there will be the John McDonnell Mile.

  Arkansas officials announced Monday afternoon that they’ll honor their former men’s track and field coach by naming the mile run at this week’s Tyson Invitational after him.

  “It’s a great honor, especially how it has come around (and) how much I’ve done for the sport here at the university. And I’m honored to have my name on the mile,” McDonnell said at a news conference Monday inside Bud Walton Arena. “I just hope that an Arkansas guy wins it.”

  McDonnell’s name is synonymous with Arkansas track, and it’s no surprise that there is already John McDonnell Field and the John McDonnell Invitational. What’s next after the John McDonnell Mile? The John McDonnell javelin throw?

  Here is more about the John McDonnell Mile, which should make for a great race on the first night of the Tyson Invitational (9:55 p.m. Friday).