Let’s just cut to the chase, shall we? The Abbott World Marathon Majors just gave up, right? By announcing they have slashed their top series prize from… Read more “WORLD MARATHON MAJORS SLASHES TOP PRIZE”
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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IN SEARCH OF HIS GOLDILOCKS PACE
Once upon a time, there was a small runner named Eliud Kipchoge. He went for many runs in the city of Berlin, five in all. From his… Read more “IN SEARCH OF HIS GOLDILOCKS PACE”
HE’LL BE RUNNING THE MARATHON HE ONCE DIRECTED
When TCS New York City Marathon Race Director Peter Ciaccia announced his retirement on May 30, 2018, it felt too soon. But after 18 years with the New… Read more “HE’LL BE RUNNING THE MARATHON HE ONCE DIRECTED”
VISIONARY RACE ORGANIZER TIM MURPHY PASSES IN SAN DIEGO
Tim Murphy, founder of San Diego’s Elite Racing, Inc., the man who reinvented running, not once but three times, succumbed to pneumonia Wednesday night (August 17, 2022)… Read more “VISIONARY RACE ORGANIZER TIM MURPHY PASSES IN SAN DIEGO”
FALMOUTH AT 50
Falmouth, MA – Each August when Falmouth Road Race weekend came around on old Cape Cod, traffic along the town’s picturesque Main Street clogged tighter than an… Read more “FALMOUTH AT 50”
TRACKSMITH ASSIGNMENT: MUNICH ‘72
A piece I wrote for the good folks at Tracksmith was put up on their website yesterday (11 Aug. 2022). Frank Shorter: Memories of Munich ’72. It’s a… Read more “TRACKSMITH ASSIGNMENT: MUNICH ‘72”
EUGENE AND BEYOND
In the wake of what has to be judged an exciting, successful World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, where the host nation won a record 33 total medals,… Read more “EUGENE AND BEYOND”
MAKING AMERICA LOVE TRACK AGAIN
Even as the World Athletics Championships are being staged for the first time on American soil in Eugene, Oregon, there is a move afoot by USA Track… Read more “MAKING AMERICA LOVE TRACK AGAIN”
WHY?
It’s an old question, and a frustrating one, too. But maybe a moot one, just the same: why can’t Athletics (track & field) break through into the… Read more “WHY?”
FALSLEY STARTED
In 2011, Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt false started in the 100m final at the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Bolt’s teammate, Yohan Blake, won the gold… Read more “FALSLEY STARTED”
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