Everyone knows it will be a special year at the 2014 Boston Marathon, as the grand old race and its host city commemorate last year’s tragic… Read more “BAA ANOUNCES PLANS FOR MARATHON TRIBUTE”
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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SIZING UP LONG DISTANCE SERVICE
Phone rings the other day. Guy on the other end says his name is Allen, and that he represents Such & Such Long Distance Company which… Read more “SIZING UP LONG DISTANCE SERVICE”
CONVERSATION COACH ALBERTO SALAZAR ON STAR PUPILS GALEN RUPP & MARY CAIN
Boston, Ma. — Had a nice sit down with old friend and Nike Oregon Project coach Al Salazar today after hosting the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix… Read more “CONVERSATION COACH ALBERTO SALAZAR ON STAR PUPILS GALEN RUPP & MARY CAIN”
B.A.A. Increases Prize Money Structure and Institutes Performance-Based Bonus Incentives for B.A.A. Distance Medley Events
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today (Feb. 6, 2014) a new prize money structure for B.A.A. Distance Medley events, which will award nearly $150,000 in… Read more “B.A.A. Increases Prize Money Structure and Institutes Performance-Based Bonus Incentives for B.A.A. Distance Medley Events”
USATF MEN’S LDR CHAIR CALLS ON L.A. TO MATCH HOUSTON’S OLYMPIC TRIALS MARATHON PRIZE PACKAGE
On January 29th USA Track & Field, the U.S. Olympic Committee, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and LA MARATHON LLC announced that Los Angeles had been awarded… Read more “USATF MEN’S LDR CHAIR CALLS ON L.A. TO MATCH HOUSTON’S OLYMPIC TRIALS MARATHON PRIZE PACKAGE”
LUKAS VERZBICAS EYES RETURN TO TOP
The award ceremony for yesterday’s San Diego Super Run 10Km was about to start in South Shores Park (just east of Sea World), but the men’s winner… Read more “LUKAS VERZBICAS EYES RETURN TO TOP”
TERROR, THE NEW JOBS CREATOR
The sporting question to be answered Sunday in Super Bowl XLVIII is whether the best defensive in the league can stop the best offense. But what is… Read more “TERROR, THE NEW JOBS CREATOR”
LOS ANGELES AWARDED 2016 OLYMPIC MARATHON TRIALS
It must have been the toughest of tough calls, but it’s LA over Houston in 2016. Here some background on the selection from a previous post. LOS… Read more “LOS ANGELES AWARDED 2016 OLYMPIC MARATHON TRIALS”
BATTLE LINES DRAWN IN KENYAN TAX REVOLT
Taxation can impoverish as well as replenish, overturn empires or elevate kings. It is getting the balance right that counts. Last Wednesday 400+ members of Kenya’s running… Read more “BATTLE LINES DRAWN IN KENYAN TAX REVOLT”
COMPETITOR GROUP REVERSES COURSE ON ELITE COMPETITION
Admitting error isn’t easy, but it can be cathartic. In light of the strong, some might even say vehement, reaction to its decision last September to… Read more “COMPETITOR GROUP REVERSES COURSE ON ELITE COMPETITION”
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