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?”
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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MIKE LONG TROPHY TO BE AWARDED AT HAILE MARATHON
This Sunday, October 20th, marks the inaugural running of the Haile Gebrselassie Marathon in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Hosted by the legendary distance runner who set 27 world records… Read more “MIKE LONG TROPHY TO BE AWARDED AT HAILE MARATHON”
TOP EAST AFRICAN RUNNERS EARN LIKE MAJOR CEOs
Stats are like bible quotes, got one for any POV. So while Spanish statistician Miguel Calvo sifts through the splits from Berlin three weeks ago (translation by… Read more “TOP EAST AFRICAN RUNNERS EARN LIKE MAJOR CEOs”
MY CITY, MY TEAM
When a small band of Eritrean-Americans who live in Chicago heard that national hero Zersenay Tadese was competing in their adopted city’s most famous race, they came… Read more “MY CITY, MY TEAM”
NOTES FROM CHICAGO
Chicago, Ill. — Kenya’s Dennis Kimetto ran the fourth fastest record-legal marathon in history today at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, taking the win under ideal… Read more “NOTES FROM CHICAGO”
HALF-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER TADESE HOPING TO DOUBLE HIS PLEASURE IN CHICAGO
Chicago, Ill. — His name tops a glittering list of champions who have gone on to top another list he hopes to join this Sunday in Chicago. … Read more “HALF-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER TADESE HOPING TO DOUBLE HIS PLEASURE IN CHICAGO”
CONVERSATION WITH CHICAGO MARATHON EX. DIRECTOR CAREY PINKOWSKI
The 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon kicked off today with the elite athlete press conference at the Chicago Hilton. Before the official goings on got underway,… Read more “CONVERSATION WITH CHICAGO MARATHON EX. DIRECTOR CAREY PINKOWSKI”
KENYAN CHAMPION REACHING OUT TO BACK OF THE PACK
Perhaps it took Competitor Group’s two-by-four to the frontal lobe to get people’s attention, but now that CGI has eliminated appearance fees and (by running’s standards) appreciable… Read more “KENYAN CHAMPION REACHING OUT TO BACK OF THE PACK”
MONEY NOT THE ISSUE AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Money is the issue today. But first, congratulations go out to Flagstaff-based Nick Arciniaga for his first national championship, an exciting 2:13:12 win over Mammoth Track Club’s… Read more “MONEY NOT THE ISSUE AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP”
WILL 1500m SPEED DETERMINE MARATHON LIMITS?
The ink isn’t even dry on Wilson Kipsang’s 2:03:23 world marathon record in Berlin last Sunday. Already. speculators wonder what might be next for the iconic distance… Read more “WILL 1500m SPEED DETERMINE MARATHON LIMITS?”
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