We had the first big indoor meet of the year last night at BU, the John Thomas Terrier Classic. Named for the great Olympic high jumper. Lots… Read more “LESSONS”
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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TONI WITH AN “i”
As the fastest kid in my grade school class, I had already discovered the thrill of speed—the wind cutting across my face, the sound of my heart… Read more “TONI WITH AN “i””
Remembering Tommy Leonard: The Patron Saint of Running
R.I.P. TOMMY LEONARD (1933 – 2019) The great Tommy Leonard passed quietly from our midst six years ago today (17 Jan. 2019) at JML Care Center in Falmouth, Massachusetts at… Read more “Remembering Tommy Leonard: The Patron Saint of Running”
EARLY MEMORIES OF A LIFE IN SPORT
Advanced age brings its own rewards, even as it reminds us there’s more behind than there is ahead. As we embark on yet another lap… Read more “EARLY MEMORIES OF A LIFE IN SPORT”
MARATHON – 2024 vs 2018
I ran across the following data while looking over past notes in my iPhone. Wanted to see how the marathon year 2024 compared with 2018 after reading… Read more “MARATHON – 2024 vs 2018”
STILL FIGHTING TO BELIEVE IN 2024
It has been quite an emotional 2024 in the marathon world. We lost one world record holder early in the year, then discovered another one late. It… Read more “STILL FIGHTING TO BELIEVE IN 2024”
ATHLOS 2024 PROVED PROMISING
One of the major track-based stories of 2024 was the Athlos’ 2024 Women Run New York meet at Icahn Stadium on Roosevelt Island on September 26th. Funded… Read more “ATHLOS 2024 PROVED PROMISING”
RECONFIGURING MARATHON EXCELLENCE IN 2024
Kahana, Maui – As so-called Super Shoes and advanced nutritional supplements continue to re-order the running record books, and now that the 2024 marathon season has been… Read more “RECONFIGURING MARATHON EXCELLENCE IN 2024”
THE BEST WE CAN BE
Honolulu, HI – I’ve always thought running was the best teacher I ever had. While at pace, I never felt better, then again, never felt worse either,… Read more “THE BEST WE CAN BE”
HONOLULU MARATHON 2024
After losing two years to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the Honolulu Marathon has risen, Phoenix-like, to regain its place among the major world marathons. … Read more “HONOLULU MARATHON 2024”
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