Coming into the 1996 Boston Marathon, history draped the centennial of the grand race like the bunting atop the finish line structure. That Patriot’s Day, a record… Read more “PRE-BOSTON 2023 – A HISTORY LESSON”
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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KIPCHOGE’S BOSTON DILEMMA
With marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge making his Boston Marathon debut next Monday, the anticipation for the 127th edition of the grand old race has rarely… Read more “KIPCHOGE’S BOSTON DILEMMA”
THE LURE & THE LORE OF THE BOSTON MARATHON COURSE
As we continue the week-long countdown to the 127th Boston Marathon, we offer something new to augment something old. First, we welcome back to the blog the… Read more “THE LURE & THE LORE OF THE BOSTON MARATHON COURSE”
RECORD WATCH FOR BOSTON
After the announcement that men’s marathon GOAT and world record holder, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, would be coming to run the Boston Marathon for the first time… Read more “RECORD WATCH FOR BOSTON”
RESPONDING TO THE TIMES
On 2 March 2023, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced changes to the 2024 PGA Tour season that look suspiciously like a riposte to the challenge coming from… Read more “RESPONDING TO THE TIMES”
SOMETHING NEW(ER) CELEBRATES SOMETHING OLD. SOMETHING OLD CELEBRATES SOMETHING NEW
“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.”
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”
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