It was one of the defining races of the original running boom era, a veritable Who’s Who of the sport coming together for a competition that came… Read more “MIDLAND RUN 1980 – WHERE HAVE ALL THE RACERS GONE?”
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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CARLSBAD 5000 CHANGES COURSE
Carlsbad, CA. — While it was the inaugural San Diego Rock `n` Roll Marathon that set Elite Racing off onto its national manifest destiny in 1998, a… Read more “CARLSBAD 5000 CHANGES COURSE”
A WEDDING TO REMEMBER
Today, March 24, 2015, is the 25th wedding anniversary of Jim and Helena Barahal of Hawaii. Jim is the president of the Honolulu Marathon Association, and one… Read more “A WEDDING TO REMEMBER”
BIG 3 DOWN TO 1
When high school seniors Dathan Ritzenhein, Alan Webb, and Ryan Hall met at the 2000 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships in Orlando, Florida, America’s running fans were… Read more “BIG 3 DOWN TO 1”
2015 ASICS LA MARATHON MEN’S PREVIEW
Though Southern California gives the impression of soft, off-shore breezes and bronzed sun-screened skin, the actual weather in the massive L.A. basin is quite parochial to its… Read more “2015 ASICS LA MARATHON MEN’S PREVIEW”
ASICS LA Marathon – Hot Weather Warning!
Call it what you will, but while the Boston Athletic Association is dealing with the effects of too much snow on the starting grounds of the Boston… Read more “ASICS LA Marathon – Hot Weather Warning!”
RACING RULES AT USATF INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
In our time-conscious athletics world we sometimes forget that a championship — hell, any race – is first and foremost a competition amongst athletes, not simply a… Read more “RACING RULES AT USATF INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS”
FRIDAY IN THE PARK WITH MEB
San Diego, Ca. — It’s been a busy week on top of a busy year for 2014 Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi. After accepting two awards this… Read more “FRIDAY IN THE PARK WITH MEB”
RITZ AND RHINES TAKE GASPARILLA TITLES IN TAMPA
Tampa, Fl. — Finishing under a warm butterscotch sun three-time U.S. Olympians Dathan Ritzenhein and Jen Rhines captured top honors today at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic… Read more “RITZ AND RHINES TAKE GASPARILLA TITLES IN TAMPA”
RITZ AND ABDI SQUARE OFF IN TAMPA
Tampa, Florida — For native Floridians 43F might feel a tad chilly, but for the thousands of snowbirds watching Weather Channel reports of record cold and snow… Read more “RITZ AND ABDI SQUARE OFF IN TAMPA”
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