How militant will the pace be? Boston 2022 celebrates the 50th anniversary of women being officially accepted into the grand old race. And what a half-century it’s… Read more “Boston Women To Celebrate In Style in 2022”
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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BOSTON 2022 PROMISES TO BE EPIC
We don’t want to go out too hard here, but as we enter Boston Marathon week 2022, there is an almost giddy anticipation for the 126th running… Read more “BOSTON 2022 PROMISES TO BE EPIC”
2022 LOS ANGELES MARATHON: THE CHALLENGE IS BACK!
Ah, the marathon, that hoary old event. We just saw another in Los Angeles yesterday, presented by ASICS. And a lovely (though a bit breezy) day it was. … Read more “2022 LOS ANGELES MARATHON: THE CHALLENGE IS BACK!”
AND THE BEAT GOES ON – Eliud Kipchoge in Tokyo 2022
It’s not that he wins, or that he runs fast, both of which are impressive enough in themselves. For me, it’s been the mastery of his opposition… Read more “AND THE BEAT GOES ON – Eliud Kipchoge in Tokyo 2022”
HAS THE MILE RUN ITS COURSE?
News arrived overnight that Australia’s legendary runner, John Landy, the second man to break four minutes in the mile and 26th Governor of Victoria (2001 – 2006),… Read more “HAS THE MILE RUN ITS COURSE?”
WOMEN’S FIGURE SKATING SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON OLYMPIC IDEAL
In the aftermath of the soap opera that was the women’s figure skating competition at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, a few things became crystal clear. Las… Read more “WOMEN’S FIGURE SKATING SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON OLYMPIC IDEAL”
STEALING THE MOMENT
Like everyone else, I’m still trying to put my arms around this Court of Arbitration for Sport‘s (CAS) ruling on Monday (Feb. 14, 2022) that allowed 15-year-old… Read more “STEALING THE MOMENT”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HENRY RONO
With synonyms like ‘improvement’, ‘sweetening’, and ‘augmentation’, the word ‘enhancement’ swings easily through positive, neutral, and slightly pejorative connotations. While you can sweeten deals, improve skills, and… Read more “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HENRY RONO”
ON THE TOM BRADY RETIREMENT
I have a brother blog to Wandering In a Running World called Specks In A Jaundiced Eye. In it, I take on the non-running topics that pique… Read more “ON THE TOM BRADY RETIREMENT”
MISSING THE MARK
I feel so sorry for those poor officials who mis-positioned the shot put laser measurement device at the 114th Millrose Games in New York last weekend. Amidst… Read more “MISSING THE MARK”
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