Davenport, Iowa – The 39th Quad City Times Bix 7 Road Race goes off tomorrow, one of the summer’s top races on the U.S. road tour. Preparing… Read more “AGENT RESPONDS TO KENYAN CRITICISM”
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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SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER – DARN
“I want to stay in first grade,” Kaylyn Rodriguez told her dad as she walked up for her final day of the school year at San Diego’s… Read more “SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER – DARN”
THE BANALITY OF PREJUDICE
Since 9/11 targeted all Americans regardless the color of their skin there were some who thought the racial rift that has marked this nation since its birth… Read more “THE BANALITY OF PREJUDICE”
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL
What are we asking of our parents and teachers these days? Where is the “right thing” to be found in a world of moral relativists and sinners,… Read more “TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL”
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Following the high profile mass shootings in Aurora, Colorado and Newtown, Connecticut the nation’s on-going gun debate has now moved south to Sanford, Florida. There, neighborhood… Read more “ARMED AND DANGEROUS”
NEW RUNNING FAN SITE PREMIERS
After Meb Keflezighi won the 2009 New York City Marathon – the first American win in 27 years – it was frustrating to many of Meb’s fans… Read more “NEW RUNNING FAN SITE PREMIERS”
2nd RECESS – PUTTING KIDS IN MOTION
By 6 p.m. the casual pace of early evening dog walks had been replaced by the high spirited strides of the San Diego Track Club on… Read more “2nd RECESS – PUTTING KIDS IN MOTION”
SLAYING THE DRAGON – COACH CRUZ ON LUKAS VERZBICAS
San Diego, Ca. — By the time the “Meb Keflezighi 10,000 meters” was called to the Mesa College track around 8:30 p.m. last night, most of… Read more “SLAYING THE DRAGON – COACH CRUZ ON LUKAS VERZBICAS”
USATF.TV TO DEBUT AT NATIONALS IN DES MOINES
If we can bitch and moan when things aren’t being done well — and God knows I have — then we must salute when something is. … Read more “USATF.TV TO DEBUT AT NATIONALS IN DES MOINES”
“HAPPY WEDNESDAY” AT DUFF’S
This isn’t a running story other than I ran that day. In fact, I did a rare double. But running isn’t central to the memory, though perhaps… Read more ““HAPPY WEDNESDAY” AT DUFF’S”
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