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    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. *****

    TRACKTOWN FREEZE OUT

    So there’s this story on LetsRun.com today talking about how Dallas SportsRadio 1310/96.7 The Ticket was mocking the TrackTown Summer Series final last Friday, which they evidently… Read more “TRACKTOWN FREEZE OUT”

    July 13, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    LONDON DIAMOND LEAGUE COVERAGE

    Though it has always seemed to be something of a cottage industry in this sport, personally I am always loath to criticize how others may cover the… Read more “LONDON DIAMOND LEAGUE COVERAGE”

    July 9, 2017July 10, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    BASS FISHING

    I was sitting at gate A6 in Lambert St. Louis airport heading to Atlanta for the 48th AJC Peachtree Road Race, the biggest foot race in America with… Read more “BASS FISHING”

    July 8, 2017July 8, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    KIPCHOGE TO ATTEMPT OFFICIAL WORLD MARATHON RECORD IN BERLIN 2017

    To nobody’s surprise Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge will make a world record attempt this September 24th at the BMW Berlin Marathon, site of the last six men’s marathon… Read more “KIPCHOGE TO ATTEMPT OFFICIAL WORLD MARATHON RECORD IN BERLIN 2017”

    July 6, 2017December 21, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    SIMPLE, PURE, AND HEARTLESS

    The 10,000 meter finals at the USATF Outdoor Nationals ran late last night in Sacramento due to the steamy weather that is coating much of the western… Read more “SIMPLE, PURE, AND HEARTLESS”

    June 23, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    TEAMING UP

    IAAF President Sebastian Coe gave an interview to the British newspaper The Guardian this past Tuesday June 13th to discuss the unsteady state of the sport of… Read more “TEAMING UP”

    June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    TIME TO GET UP!

    People wonder where the next Steve Prefontaine is, that runner who can both race with charismatic elan while simultaneously challenging the status quo to the point where… Read more “TIME TO GET UP!”

    June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    MEMORIAL DAY 2017

    Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have given their lives in the service of the country.  I wrote about Memorial Day last year on a… Read more “MEMORIAL DAY 2017”

    May 29, 2017May 29, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    GRETE’S PLACE

    We learned last week that the apartment building Grete Waitz (nee Anderson) grew up in in Oslo, Norway had been fitted with a plaque recognizing the place… Read more “GRETE’S PLACE”

    May 18, 2017May 20, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    EXERCISE SHMEXERCISE

    We in the running world contain variants of every political persuasion, making the sport the true Big Tent, an open flap for everyone. One reason the sport… Read more “EXERCISE SHMEXERCISE”

    May 17, 2017May 18, 2017 by Toni Reavis

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