As the biggest marathon of the year gears up for its 42nd running in New York City this Sunday, thought I’d post a video of an exotic… Read more “2019 KIGALI INTERNATIONAL PEACE MARATHON – VIDEO”
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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NEW YORK CITY 2011 – LOOK BACK AT A RECORD RUN
With cool weather expected and the nature of the current game where no record is safe, thought I’d bring us back to 2011, the year Geoffrey Mutai… Read more “NEW YORK CITY 2011 – LOOK BACK AT A RECORD RUN”
SOLES DISCRETION
First of all, the athletes out-trained the distance years ago. In that sense, the mighty marathon has been brought to heel. No longer a spirit draining test… Read more “SOLES DISCRETION”
FUTURE THOUGHTS
In this month of October 2019, the marathon world seemed to have turned a corner, or broken a barrier – however you want to put it –… Read more “FUTURE THOUGHTS”
RUNNING HISTORY LESSONS WITH RAMON
We had a guy come over to the house yesterday to install a backup device on our computer by the name of Ramon, a fast fingered tech… Read more “RUNNING HISTORY LESSONS WITH RAMON”
SUB TWO-HOUR MAN
(Set to Don McLean’s tune Vincent) Sub Two-Hour Man, With your pacers in their split array, Gazing out upon a misty day, As they lead you… Read more “SUB TWO-HOUR MAN”
WHO KNOWS WHAT’S A RECORD ANYMORE?
My old Runner’s World friend and long-time chronicler of the sport Peter Gambaccini wrote on my FB page in response to “WHAT A WORLD!” (RECORD) about the first… Read more “WHO KNOWS WHAT’S A RECORD ANYMORE?”
1:59 VIENNA REDUX
Early on Vienna’s Prater Park looked like a scene out of the Ken Burns’ Civil War documentary, light fog clinging to the trees half expecting a skirmish… Read more “1:59 VIENNA REDUX”
“WHAT A WORLD!” (RECORD)
I mean, what can you say at this point? There’s no winning here. If you embrace this weekend’s marathon performances in Vienna and Chicago at face value,… Read more ““WHAT A WORLD!” (RECORD)”
Eliud Kipchoge’s INEOS 1:59 Challenge
Here we go – again. But this time it’s different. This time it’s not only not improbable, it’s likely. 2:00:25 in Monza, Italy in May 2017 tells… Read more “Eliud Kipchoge’s INEOS 1:59 Challenge”
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