It’s summer in this classic college town, and though the USATF Nationals have filled the local hotels, it is still off-season as For Rent signs hang… Read more “YOUNG LOVE”
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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USATF NATIONALS BEGIN
Eugene, Oregon – USATF Nationals began today at historic Hayward Field in a dry run for next year’s Olympic Trials. Accordingly, Tracktown USA is packed with the… Read more “USATF NATIONALS BEGIN”
THE CYNICAL SHOPPER
I bought a new laptop computer on-line the other day, and the sales person treated me well – even saved me 50% on next-day delivery charge.… Read more “THE CYNICAL SHOPPER”
WE AWAIT THE START
We await the start in crooked stance, Anxious hearts beating true, Pulsing blood coursing through, With hopes that haste will Carry us to, The goal we set… Read more “WE AWAIT THE START”
AYSO SHOWS RUNNING THE ROAD AHEAD
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) registration signs have sprouted up all over San Diego County roads like summer mums. So, as Running USA, Road Runners Club… Read more “AYSO SHOWS RUNNING THE ROAD AHEAD”
NEW FLAG DAY 5K TO WAVE IN FALMOUTH
While the eyes of the running world will focus on the New York Mini 10k and the Adidas Grand Prix in New York City this Saturday… Read more “NEW FLAG DAY 5K TO WAVE IN FALMOUTH”
NBC RULES OLYMPIC AIRWAVES
It was announced today that NBC has retained the U.S. television rights to four more Olympic Games spanning the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia through to… Read more “NBC RULES OLYMPIC AIRWAVES”
WEEKEND THOUGHTS
Everyone was happy for Meb Keflezighi’s 62:46 win at Sunday’s Dodge Rock `n` Roll Half-Marathon in his hometown of San Diego. Though he’d run the nearby… Read more “WEEKEND THOUGHTS”
NEEDLES & NEEDLES
I was at the doctor’s office this week to get some minor stitches in my arm. As he approached with his hypodermic, the doctor and I got to talking. … Read more “NEEDLES & NEEDLES”
FESTIVAL OF MILES PRODUCES FAST TIMES
The 1300-person crowd rose along the front stretch as hip 5, Jordan McNamara of the Oregon Track Club, made his move. The St.Louis Track Club Men’s Mile… Read more “FESTIVAL OF MILES PRODUCES FAST TIMES”
