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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. *****

    WHERE TO NOW?

    IAAF president Sebastian Coe is said to be seriously considering a proposal outlined at a recent European Athletics Council meeting which would erase all track & field records… Read more “WHERE TO NOW?”

    May 10, 2017May 13, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    BREAKING 2 STILL ALLURING?

    And so the grand experiment has come to a conclusion. And, oh, so close did it come to its vaunted goal, just one second per mile short… Read more “BREAKING 2 STILL ALLURING?”

    May 6, 2017May 12, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    HEADING BACK TO BEEF STEW?

    What is it with money in this game?  While purses and contracts in every other sport have continued to grow well into seven figures, in this fish market… Read more “HEADING BACK TO BEEF STEW?”

    April 26, 2017November 3, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    2017 LONDON MARATHON: A VIEWER’S PERSPECTIVE

    This is a strange game, isn’t it?  Here we see the great Mary Keitany winning her third Virgin Money London Marathon in 2:17:01, and for the rest… Read more “2017 LONDON MARATHON: A VIEWER’S PERSPECTIVE”

    April 23, 2017April 25, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS: MAKING AN “IS” OUT OF AN “ARE”

    Before America’s Civil War people said, “these United States of America ARE’, in referring to their country, seeing the country as primarily an aggregate of individual states… Read more “ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS: MAKING AN “IS” OUT OF AN “ARE””

    April 21, 2017November 4, 2024 by Toni Reavis

    TOM FLEMING (1951 – 2017)

    Tom Fleming was always a hard charger, a larger than life presence whether on the road in competition or at the post-race party where stories flew as… Read more “TOM FLEMING (1951 – 2017)”

    April 20, 2017April 21, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    PRE-BOSTON 2017: THIS, THAT, THE OTHER

    Boston, Ma. –  Boulder Wave sports agent Brendan Reilly is back on his old home turf. The former Greater Boston Track Clubber from the 1980s and his… Read more “PRE-BOSTON 2017: THIS, THAT, THE OTHER”

    April 17, 2017April 18, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    THE QUESTIONS OF A GREAT MARATHON

    Boston, MA. – How’s the weather going to be? Will my foot hold up? Have I done enough long runs? The questions before a marathon add up… Read more “THE QUESTIONS OF A GREAT MARATHON”

    April 16, 2017 by Toni Reavis

    JOCK SEMPLE – BOSTON’S HEART & SOUL

    The quest to find his office, tucked away in the labyrinth of the old Boston Garden, was a journey unto itself. Yet to say his office was… Read more “JOCK SEMPLE – BOSTON’S HEART & SOUL”

    April 13, 2017January 28, 2025 by Toni Reavis

    TESTING: PUTTING THE MONEY WHERE IT NEEDS TO BE

    We see a version of the honor system every weekend at road races across the globe where thousands of strangers align themselves into a solid grid behind… Read more “TESTING: PUTTING THE MONEY WHERE IT NEEDS TO BE”

    April 11, 2017April 12, 2017 by Toni Reavis

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