On that bright but chilly (38°F) November morning, I had the catbird seat aboard the NBC lead men’s TV motorcycle as the 2002 New York City… Read more “AMERICAN MASTER MEB SAYS SO LONG”
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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WHY RUN MARATHONS? POINT – COUNTERPOINT
Hello, hello, hello, hello. So we got ourselves another big marathon coming up this weekend in New York City, 50,000 strong going the distance through all five… Read more “WHY RUN MARATHONS? POINT – COUNTERPOINT”
CONSIDERING CHICAGO 2017
People have been asking why I hadn’t written anything on the outcome of this year’s Chicago Marathon after the historic win by Galen Rupp in the men’s… Read more “CONSIDERING CHICAGO 2017”
LEAD PACK: FINDING THE CATBIRD SEAT
Do top marathoners ever watch tape on their opponents? You know, like American football teams do, studying film from one game to prep for the next? They… Read more “LEAD PACK: FINDING THE CATBIRD SEAT”
BEKELE STILL TRYING TO FIND HIS GROOVE
Strange to see Kenenisa Bekele still having issues in his marathons after such a long run of success on the track and cross country. After being widely… Read more “BEKELE STILL TRYING TO FIND HIS GROOVE”
MOTHER NATURE SAYS NEIN IN BERLIN
You can’t fool Mother Nature. If she doesn’t sanction it, nothing else matters. So despite the great field assembled by race director Mark Milde – including the Big… Read more “MOTHER NATURE SAYS NEIN IN BERLIN”
BERLIN 2017: IS PAST STILL PROLOGUE?
In the past, it was the pure strength men, or those who couldn’t quite finish fast enough on the Olympic track to earn medals, who sought solace… Read more “BERLIN 2017: IS PAST STILL PROLOGUE?”
BERLIN’S DREAM RACE
This is one of those everyonevhasanopinion races. Like the prize fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor August 26, or Triple G vs Canelo Alvarez last Saturday… Read more “BERLIN’S DREAM RACE”
STANFORD CARDINAL SWEEP USD INVITATIONAL XC
San Diego, Ca. – National power Stanford headlined the 2nd USD Cross Country Invitational today at Mission Bay Park, convincingly winning both the men’s 8k and women’s… Read more “STANFORD CARDINAL SWEEP USD INVITATIONAL XC”
GOING SOFT
GOING SOFT
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