“Bank of America saw us a different,” said new BAA CEO Jack Fleming in a text message following the announcement. “And sees opportunities in the future, more than just with the marathon, but in everything we do.”
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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2023 LOS ANGELES MARATHON REVIEW
Los Angeles, CA – Ethiopia’s Jemal Yimer and Kenya’s Stacey Ndiwa came to Southern California with one goal in mind: to kick-start their marathon careers by winning… Read more “2023 LOS ANGELES MARATHON REVIEW”
2023 LOS ANGELES MARATHON PREVIEW
Los Angeles, CA- The 38th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS takes off out of Dodger Stadium tomorrow morning at 6:29 a.m. with the… Read more “2023 LOS ANGELES MARATHON PREVIEW”
FIGURING OUT FAST
Considered the fastest player in the NFL, 29-year-old Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, running his first track competition since 2014, when he ran for Oklahoma… Read more “FIGURING OUT FAST”
WORLD RECORD ERAS
Just messing around here on a coolish SoCal morning. This past week we saw two field event world records go down (or up, as the case may… Read more “WORLD RECORD ERAS”
MAHOMES V. BRADY
I guess the rest of the world does it too, but America’s recency bias is particularly impressive. So now, after only six years as a starter in… Read more “MAHOMES V. BRADY”
BROADCAST OR NARROWCAST, THAT IS THE QUESTION
Nicholas Kosimbei (1:00:36) wins the 2022 Publix Atlanta Half Marathon in fastest time in GA. history With a goal of ensuring “track and field, road racing and… Read more “BROADCAST OR NARROWCAST, THAT IS THE QUESTION”
ADDING UP BOSTON 2023
All things being equal, like injuries, illness, and travel visas, 13 men with marathon personal bests under 2:06 will line up in Hopkinton, Massachusetts on April 17th… Read more “ADDING UP BOSTON 2023”
DAMAR HAMLIN EMERGES WHOLE, HOW ABOUT US?
The good news, of course, is that doctors have removed Buffalo Bill safety Damar Hamlin‘s breathing tube, he has communicated with his teammates via FaceTime, and though he has… Read more “DAMAR HAMLIN EMERGES WHOLE, HOW ABOUT US?”
2022 MARATHON YEAR
We begin, as always, wishing everyone the Best New Year possible, one full of health, hope, satisfaction, and caring, for ourselves and others less fortunate. Now, with… Read more “2022 MARATHON YEAR”
WANDERING IN A RUNNING WORLD 