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Dick Beardsley announced as Guest Speaker for 2010 Marathon Pasta Dinner
Dick is a compelling motivational / inspirational speaker, and oftentimes the keynote speaker at many events, including races, schools, corporations, non-profits, prisons and drug treatment centers. Really, anywhere motivation and inspiration is needed.
For a brief moment in the early '80s Dick Beardsley became the most famous runner / athlete in the world - by losing a race. In the 1982 Boston Marathon, Beardsley, foiled by a motorcycle that cut him off near the end, finished two seconds behind Alberto Salazar in a contest often called one of the most memorable in marathon history. It was the closest finish ever at the world's premier marathon, and both runners broke the course and the American records.
The story of Dick's running career alone is the stuff of legends, but it is the story that comes after that draws people in and keeps them listening. Dick is a true survivor. After retiring from running, Dick had a series of near fatal accidents that left him addicted to painkillers. His story of overcoming extreme obstacles speaks to anyone who loves competition, who has survived catastrophe, or who has pursued a seemingly impossible goal.
To find out more about Dick Beardsley, visit the Dick Beardsley Foundation online at http://dickbeardsleyfoundation.org/home
New location for Pasta Dinner and Race Expo
TCU Place, Saskatoon’s Arts and Convention Centre will host this year’s pre-marathon activities on Sat. May 29th – Race Expo from 10am-5pm and Pasta Dinner at 5:00 p.m.
Charity of Choice For 2010 Event
The Meewasin Valley Authority is the conservation organization in Saskatoon dedicated to preserving the natural resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley. The Meewasin Valley Trail follows the South Saskatchewan River through the heart of Saskatoon offering joggers, runners and walkers opportunities for recreation and training through beautifully landscaped parks and natural areas. Help Meewasin to build more trails by donating to Meewasin through the Sask Marathon registration process. THANK YOU!
