Maui, HI – As the year comes to a close, it’s always interesting to take note of the top performances over the last 12 months. I did… Read more “RANKING THE BEST OF THE BEST”
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 HONOLULU MARATHON
After Ethiopia’s Asefa Mengstu (2:14:40) and Asayech Ayalew (2:30:58) broke Kenya’s 14-year lock on the Honolulu Marathon victory stand at last year‘s golden anniversary race, two Kenyan… Read more “2023 HONOLULU MARATHON”
2023 KALAKAUA MERRIE MILE
Pacer versus rabbit They seem like interchangeable terms, pacer and rabbit, but they are subtly different. A pacer is a confederate who is there to establish your… Read more “2023 KALAKAUA MERRIE MILE”
2023 MARATHON YEAR – WOMEN
Honolulu, HI—In tmy last post, I broke down the top marathon performances by men in 2023 (as of 3 Dec.), then compared those totals to data taken… Read more “2023 MARATHON YEAR – WOMEN”
2023 MARATHON YEAR – MEN
Honolulu, HI—Except for this weekend’s 51st Honolulu Marathon, which has rarely seen sub-2:10 men’s performances due to the warm conditions and double climb over Diamond Head at… Read more “2023 MARATHON YEAR – MEN”
R.I.P. MIKE FANELLI
When I first heard of Mike Fanelli‘s passing, my first instinct was to go for a run. Not only to honor Mike as a lifelong lover of… Read more “R.I.P. MIKE FANELLI”
MARATHON DAY VERSE
Bleeding Nipples, cramping quads, blackened toenails, what are the odds? That such debasements of the body would be displayed as if honors, badges of courage, by other… Read more “MARATHON DAY VERSE”
WHAT’S ARTIFICIAL, WHAT’S NOT?
New records ennoble us all, for they represent the best of who we are. And when they come in our own time, some of that greatness attaches itself… Read more “WHAT’S ARTIFICIAL, WHAT’S NOT?”
A BIT OF A PONDER
We all know what we believe, what our gut tells us, and what we hope will be. But before we get too comfortable with even consensus reality… Read more “A BIT OF A PONDER”
CHICAGO MARATHON 2023 BY THE NUMBERS
Kenya’s 23-year-old Kelvin Kiptum announced his arrival as the new king of the marathon today with his 2:00:35 world record at the 45th BofA Chicago Marathon. The… Read more “CHICAGO MARATHON 2023 BY THE NUMBERS”
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