Last Sunday morning November 3, 2013, mine was a Dickensian position, the best seat in town, the worst seat in town. I was riding aboard the broadcast… Read more “2013 NEW YORK CITY MARATHON IN PICTURES”
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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GEOFFREY MUTAI – WINNER NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2013
New York, New York — Alright, I’ve heard enough, I’ve seen enough, I’ve talked to all the players. And here’s the deal, they don’t have a prayer. … Read more “GEOFFREY MUTAI – WINNER NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2013”
WESLEY KORIR – NOT YOUR AVERAGE KENYAN MARATHONER
New York, New York –In the oven-like heat of the 2012 Boston Marathon eventual champion Wesley Korir found himself way off the pace just hoping to survive as… Read more “WESLEY KORIR – NOT YOUR AVERAGE KENYAN MARATHONER”
WORLD MARATHON MAJORS SHOWDOWN IN NYC
There is even more on the line than usual at this year’s ING New York City Marathon. From the city and New York Road Runner’s recovery… Read more “WORLD MARATHON MAJORS SHOWDOWN IN NYC”
PERILOUS PEAK OF PERFECTION
Runner’s World Newswire put out a story October 23rd by Peter Gambaccini – Former Elite’s Advice for Ryan Hall – after Hall pulled out of the November… Read more “PERILOUS PEAK OF PERFECTION”
BASEBALL IS LIKE THE MARATHON
Baseball, in some ways, is like the marathon. Both sports require the ability to endure a long, grueling task, be it months of training and 26.2… Read more “BASEBALL IS LIKE THE MARATHON”
Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. Adds American Development Program
In the past several years we have seen event organizers in several cities expand their portfolio of races in what can be seen as an ad hoc… Read more “Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. Adds American Development Program”
PICS FROM HAILE MARATHON
The inaugural Haile Gebrselassie Marathon was staged this past Sunday in Hawassa, Ethiopia. The previous post on this blog site contained the race report — Shetema and… Read more “PICS FROM HAILE MARATHON”
Shetema and Negede win inaugural Haile Marathon
The following is a news release written by Richard Nurerkar following the inaugural Haile Gebrselassie Marathon. Hawassa, Ethiopia — Former Berlin Marathon second placer Gudisa Shentema produced… Read more “Shetema and Negede win inaugural Haile Marathon”
DOES COMPETITION HELP OR HURT A RECORD EFFORT?
Make no mistake, in foot racing like war it is axiomatic that the best laid plans rarely survive the instant of engagement. That is also why in… Read more “DOES COMPETITION HELP OR HURT A RECORD EFFORT?”
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