Durban, South Africa — The coastal winds blew hard across the rolling grass hills surrounding the Sibaya Casino and Entertainment complex yesterday as the inaugural Global Athletics… Read more “GAC 2014 WRAP”
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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SOUTH AFRICA STAGES GLOBAL ATHLETICS CONFERENCE
Durban, South Africa – In this year of 2014 South Africa has been celebrating the 20th anniversary of its transition from apartheid state to non-racial democracy. On December… Read more “SOUTH AFRICA STAGES GLOBAL ATHLETICS CONFERENCE”
THE ELIOT LOUNGE PRE-BOSTON MARATHON 1978
In recent months my friend Matt Taylor has launched a new clothing line called TrackSmith whose influences harken back to a simpler, more rudimentary time in the… Read more “THE ELIOT LOUNGE PRE-BOSTON MARATHON 1978”
2014 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON REVIEW
New York, New York — A cold, blustery day welcomed the 50,0000 runners at the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon. Once again I was aboard the… Read more “2014 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON REVIEW”
JEPTOO DRUG POSITIVE CASTS PALL OVER NEW YORK CELEBRATION
New York, New York — With a new title sponsor, a new logo, and a new mayor on board, the TCS New York City Marathon’s mood leading up… Read more “JEPTOO DRUG POSITIVE CASTS PALL OVER NEW YORK CELEBRATION”
EARLY NEW YORK LINE
As the marathoning world turns its attention to New York City, final stop on the 2013-2014 World Marathon Majors tour, we again hear goals expressed in terms… Read more “EARLY NEW YORK LINE”
MORNING RUNS
Morning runs `cross fields of green, Where the hills rolled high and low, When the sun’s slant glazed with honeyed light, and the dew was all aglow,… Read more “MORNING RUNS”
RUNNING FLAT RADIO
I delivered the keynote address at last week’s first Athletics Canada National Race Directors Summit in Toronto before an attentive audience of event directors, federation officials, suppliers… Read more “RUNNING FLAT RADIO”
TRANSCENDING HIS SPORT
Chicago, IL. — There is a deep vein of giving associated with the distance running community. It can be seen not just in the billion dollars plus… Read more “TRANSCENDING HIS SPORT”
OLD SCHOOL MEETS NEW WAVE
Chicago, IL. — The sport of marathoning is changing very fast around us. This Sunday at the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon the 5000 & 10,000… Read more “OLD SCHOOL MEETS NEW WAVE”
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