I think this past weekend’s Ryder Cup in Chaska, Minnesota might have taught our little running sport a valuable lesson. America kicked Europe’s ass 17-11 to win… Read more “TALKING TRASH IN CHASKA”
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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NO LONGER SIMPLY A MAN’S WORLD
“This is a man’s world,” James Brown sang as sweat poured down his face and his voice cut with a plaintive soul that only he and maybe… Read more “NO LONGER SIMPLY A MAN’S WORLD”
ON WOBBLING PLATES AND HAIL MARYS
The real questions in this election are 1) who are we? And just as importantly, 2) who does the international community think we are? The world is… Read more “ON WOBBLING PLATES AND HAIL MARYS”
MONDAY NIGHT RAW
What were they thinking — or not thinking, as the case may be? In a race that close, the stakes so high, I mean, why didn’t Wilson… Read more “MONDAY NIGHT RAW”
KNOWING WHEN TO SAY WHEN
The Fancy Bear hackers have been at it again, releasing their fifth batch of Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) records. Included in the latest dump of 41 athletes… Read more “KNOWING WHEN TO SAY WHEN”
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS
There’s something about road racing that makes you feel like a kid again, don’t you think? It’s one of the sport’s major attractions. And with each passing… Read more “TAKING IT TO THE STREETS”
MOCKING MATTERS
How often did your parents freeze you with, “Don’t take that tone with me!”? In that same vein, mocking the two current major party presidential candidates is so… Read more “MOCKING MATTERS”
HOW TO GO METRIC
Ever notice how when you ask new moms how old their babies are they always say 2 1/2 months, or six months, or 13 months, whatever? Until… Read more “HOW TO GO METRIC”
TIME TO CALL A MULLIGAN
It’s never going to end, is it? No matter who gets elected it’s gone too far, become too personal, the sides have been split too far apart.… Read more “TIME TO CALL A MULLIGAN”
FAD OR LIFESTYLE?
Where lies the line between fad and lifestyle? Who knows if, how, or when one switches from one to the other? So what will history make of this… Read more “FAD OR LIFESTYLE?”
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