The aftershocks of Tigst Assefa’s 2:11:53 women’s marathon world record in the Berlin two weeks ago still reverberate. But this coming weekend in Chicago, her effort will… Read more “CHICAGO WILL CONTEXTUALIZE BERLIN”
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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LONGEST LASTING RECORDS
Last weekend’s women’s world record at the BMW Berlin Marathon got a lot of tongues wagging, including mine. Amidst the post-race babble ran the full panoply of yeas… Read more “LONGEST LASTING RECORDS”
WOMEN’S MARATHON PROGRESSION
(Update: 13 October 2024 – Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smoked Tigst Assefa’s marathon world record by 1:57 in Chicago, running history’s first sub-2:10 women’s marathon at 2:09:56) In… Read more “WOMEN’S MARATHON PROGRESSION”
WHAT THE PERCENTAGES SHOW
As expected, there was much ballyhoo, both pro and con, following Tigst Assefa’s stunning women’s world record at yesterday’s BMW Berlin Marathon. Her 2:11:53 winning time decimated… Read more “WHAT THE PERCENTAGES SHOW”
IS IT TIME FOR A NEW DISTANCE?
The Marathon and half-marathon are the only two foot races designated by name rather than time (one-hour run, 24-hour-run, etc.) or distance (100 meters, 5000 meters, etc.).… Read more “IS IT TIME FOR A NEW DISTANCE?”
MEET THE AUTHOR
Over her 40 years of teaching, Madame Elzbieta Reavis was one of the most beloved teachers at two Sacred Heart Academies in St. Louis: City House (1955-1968)… Read more “MEET THE AUTHOR”
IN SIR ISAAC’S HOLD
It forms, in its silent dominion, the boundaries of our physical expression, making manifest the shape of our limbs and that of our limitations. It takes its… Read more “IN SIR ISAAC’S HOLD”
LYLES RILES
Noah Lyle’s comment about track and field being a true world championship sport while the NBA is “World Champion of what? The United States?” continues to make news… Read more “LYLES RILES”
SHARING GOLD
As I have been watching coverage of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, I thought to myself, whatever else you want to say about track and field,… Read more “SHARING GOLD”
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