We have so obviously entered a new historical cycle that what came before, even two days ago, no longer merits close inspection. It’s just another weigh-station on… Read more “ANOTHER WORLD RECORD, ANOTHER HISTORIC TIME”
Author: Toni Reavis
TONI REAVIS is a veteran broadcaster/writer who has been informing and entertaining audiences for over four decades with his signature baritone pipes, encyclopedic knowledge, and sharp wit.
One of the most respected names in running journalism, Reavis today mixes his passion for sport with his wide-ranging interest in politics, media, and culture.
Currently residing in San Diego, California where he writes his influential tonireavis.com blog, Toni also serves on the board of directors of the Entoto Foundation, a 501C3 charity that brings needed health care to Ethiopia.
In 2009 Reavis was inducted into the Running USA Hall of Champions.
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TOKYO OLYMPIC DILEMMA
The Tokyo Games are coming at us like Noah Lyles around the turn in the 200 meters; they’ll be on us in a blink. Now imagine being… Read more “TOKYO OLYMPIC DILEMMA”
VERDICT
In April 1989, ironically at the onset of Boston Marathon week, I fell seriously ill with a high-spiking fever that immobilized me for several days. Sick as… Read more “VERDICT”
FUKUOKA R.I.P.
It was like April Fool’s Day came a week early. On Friday (26 March), Japan Running News reported that the estimable Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship will… Read more “FUKUOKA R.I.P.”
WORLD ATHLETICS LAUNCHES GLOBAL CONVERSATION
On March 22, World Athletics launched a new initiative – a Global Conversation about the Future of the Sport. “For the first time in our history, “begins… Read more “WORLD ATHLETICS LAUNCHES GLOBAL CONVERSATION”
G-L-O-R-I-A
The women pioneers of the Boston Marathon and running movement are legion. Their names ring out: Bobbi Gibb, Kathrine Switzer, Sara Mae Berman, Micki Gorman, and many… Read more “G-L-O-R-I-A”
MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING
My Country of Running exists on no map, Nor holds to any written constitution. Yet her citizens are many, And there is room enough aplenty, For… Read more “MY COUNTRY OF RUNNING”
GAUGING A RUNNER’S MECHANICS
There was some back and forth on social media last fall regarding the efficacy of using new technologies like wattage meters or other stride measuring metrics in… Read more “GAUGING A RUNNER’S MECHANICS”
OBLIVION WORKS
A word about walking unwittingly into a swarm of bees while listening to an engaging podcast amidst a raging pandemic in a public park and not getting… Read more “OBLIVION WORKS”
TAKING ON 2021
I watched the Netflix film Mank recently, the story of Citizen Kane co-screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, a former member of the famed Algonquin Roundtable. Mank in his prime was once called… Read more “TAKING ON 2021”
