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Guestbook People often write to Dick to share stories about how reading his book or seeing him speak has impacted their lives. If you want to tell the world about your experience, or give a shout out to Dick feel free to leave a note. Betty frydrychowicz: MrsMet you many years ago with the ALARC training group in Minnesota, you spoke at the class, and the spoke personally with my granddaughter who was running Grandmas for the 1st time, along with myself and my son...Anyhow after talking with you yesterday at Running Wild in Pensacola, wanted to tell you again thanks!! keep up the wonderful work, you are a runners inspiration...Stay well and keep that great attitude...life is truly a blessing Friday, 05 February 2010 Ashley Peterson: Fargo fanHello Dick, I applaud you for staying the course and telling your story publicly. i live in Fargo and take part in the DBRC marathon and half marathon training, and some of the group runs on Thursdays. It has been such a positive thing for my friends and me... thank you again for all the inspiration! Tuesday, 26 January 2010 Sarah Johnson: Today at Whole FoodsDick, You are inspirational, and I thank you for sharing your story with us today at Whole Foods. It is so nice to hear from someone who has "made good" of a less than perfect life. Good luck with your foundation and future endeavors! May God Bless you. Thursday, 07 January 2010 Jeff Neltner: Thank You for Speaking in PeoriaHi Dick, Thank you for coming to Peoria to talk about your life experiences and providing inspiration to us all. I also enjoyed the opportunity to have breakfast with you and our New Balance Rep the next morning. It is always great to talk with other runners and have conversation about topics other than running. God Bless Friday, 23 October 2009 Mary Toomey: York High School TalkDick, Thank you for coming to York High School last night to speak. I was so humbled by your story and want to thank you for sharing your life with us. It is quite amazing all that you have endured and I am glad that there is people in this world like you who are making a difference. All the problems in my life that I am facing seem so little now when I compare them to what you have encountered. Thank you for your words and helping others. In the long run, that is what life is truly about. I sincerely wish you all the best. May God Bless you as you do your work. You definitely have a great gift and you are such an inspiration! Thank you! Mary Toomey
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 Barb Moorhead, MN: InspirationHi Dick, I want to thank you for running with us this week and talking with me about training for altitude, I am so excited to be going out to run the Boulder Half Marathon in September! Although the prep training will be a challenge the reward will be the scenery and the finish! You have been an inspiration to me in the last year and have brought the love of running into my life. By opening your store in Fargo I have been able to connect with other runners through the classes offered and have enjoyed getting to know the fine staff as well. Hope to see you again in September in DL. Take care, Barb Thursday, 16 July 2009 Kenneth Brown: CoachGreat message at the Cross Country Coaches of Texas clinic! Thank you for being there and sharing.
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Monday, 29 June 2009 Russ: Hey HeyI has the pleasure of hearing you speak the day before Grandma's marathon. It was my first marathon and your words rang true!!! I'm 6 years into recovery and have a cardiac pacemaker. Thanks for keeping it real Wednesday, 24 June 2009 Ron Ramer: Hello from OKCHello Dick, it was an honor to run with you and Bill Rodgers and the other legends in the "Legends Run" at the OKCMM. You guys are very inspirational for a begginner like me....an 47 year old beginner! Thanks....hope to see you again next year! Ron Ramer Thursday, 04 June 2009 Julie Brower: THANK YOU, DICK!A good friend of mine just ran the Boston (my dream), and got your autograph for me! I have already framed it, and I tear up every time I look at it...knowing that you've overcome many humbling moments to get where you are....a fantastic runner, and an even better person! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just need to shave 7 minutes off my marathon time to qualify for Boston....running the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon this Sunday....you'll be in my thoughts! Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Tom NolanWe saw you last fall with the Arthitis Foundation in Chicago (for the 3rd year). I am getting ready to run the Boston Marathon, so we are thinking about you, and looking forward to the whole experience. Laura's arthritis is under control. We hope to see you in Chicago again. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Lori WahpetonIt was very exciting to listen to you in Fargo last Thursday night. I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you so much, I would have listened to you all night. I wish the kids at our high school would have the opportunity to listen to you. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Kim HarkinsWe really enjoyed having you on the Cruise to Run last week. Your inspiring story and cheerful personality made a great addition to the group. I also enjoyed stretching with you in the mornings! At the library yesterday I checked to see if they had your book and was delighted to find it in the catalogue and then laughed when it turned out to be a romance novel! All the best with your knee. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 OwenHiya Dick, As a youngster in 82' you were a huge inspiration to me in my running & it wasn't until recently that I stumbled upon you again via the age grouper podcast. I have since discovered this excellent website, read Duel in the Sun & am looking foward to reading Staying the Course. I am still lacing up the shoes at age 42 & you are still an inspiration today as you were when I ran the 82' Honolulu marathon as a 16 year old. Dick, all the best for your knee op & a speedy recovery. cheers, Owen Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Angelathanks for being such an inspiration!! Its stories like yours that I will draw my own inspiration and courage from as I run my 2nd marathon, the Minneapolis Marathon on May 31st 09! I am by no means fast but its a dream of mine to BQ...would love to come to one of your running camps one day! Keep doing what you're doing and inspiring us all. God bless! Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Ashley AberdeenHey, well i thought i would ocme to your page and leave something. so here i am leavig something. when you were here in aberdeen, you like a one of my HEROES now. i am always going to think back to you when i say i can't do something and everything. you like have made an impact on my life. so thank you for coming and speaking to everyone. we all appriciate it all so very much! Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Matt Aberdeen, SDI want to thank you for coming to speak to our team here at Northern. It sounds funny, but as a runner I have just never kept up on the elite guys as far as who they are and what they run, although I had heard your name before you came. After hearing you talk and watching your Boston video I can't tell you how rejuvinated I am to be a runner. Your story is one that is moving and inspirational and you have lit a fire under this kid who has only an outdoor season and a cross country season left. Thank you so much. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Heather DallasJust wanted to let you know how much I admire you! I too am a runner with addiction problems. I am also from MN! I missed you at the Dallas Whiterock Marathon Expo in 2007 but hope I get to see you in 2008 (or at the KC marathon expo!!). Anyways, keep up the good work! Love ya! Tuesday, 30 November 1999 jason pine city, mnI come from a land called Pine City. Im sure you know the area I am running Grandmas this year. Was hoping maybe you could email me some of your favorite runs in the area. Personally I like to run out by government road and stevens point. Its really an inspiration to know that someone like you came from the same pinkyfinger town I did. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 len schleh lacrosse wisc...Dear Dick Hi i read in papers a lot of about your drug problem.Its been 21 years this july you came to laCrosse and ran in Chileda Classic. That meant a lot to us at Chileda. Then you came back and talked and ran in 1990 and was great. Hopefully we can get you back in 09 to run and talk. Your amazing person especially your come back. Thanks again for coming to laCrosse The Best to you Len Schleh Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Katie Kramer Oklahoma Cit...Hello Dick!! It was great to see you and run with you again at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon! It was an awesome funfilled weekend. Thank you so much!! Happy Running!! Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Eric Larsen Eagle River, ...Hi Dick. I don't know if you remember me. I've run with you at Bemidji and Walker. You have always been an inspiration to me. I've had my problems with smoking and alcohol and now am trying to run again. I have a picture of you and me on my wall taken after the Walker Marathon. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 S. Wayne Baldwin Paragoul...Recently finished your book really enjoyed. Thank you for not giving up. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Kevin New Bedford, MAI just attended your event at Whirlaway, and I just wanted to drop a quick note on how lucky I was to attend and meet you. Your story is amazing and inspirational. It sometimes takes the story of another for someone to open up their own eyes, and believe me you have opened mine as to what really matters in this life. Thank you for telling us your story, I know I will never forget it for the rest of my life. Kevin Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Greta CaliforniaDear Mr. Beardsley: I started running in 1980 after watching my son do his first marathon (he is the same age as you) As I got involved in running, I read everything I could get my hands on and remember reading about your marathon with Salazar and later seeing an article in Runner's World about you. At that time you had a dog named Molly. (I too am a dog lover so remember things like that) I just wanted to say you are a real inspiration and I am looking forward to reading your book. All the best to you and your family! Greta Jones Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Natalie Beardsley Minneap...Dick, Thanks for coming out to Wayside House to speak to the clients! What an honor it was to have you stop by and make time for us with your hectic schedule! Your message of inspiration and determination is one that will stay with us through the struggle for sobriety. Thanks again! Natalie Beardsley Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Paul Mooter Spokane, WA ...Hey Dick! I finally found your blog site and now this site, awesome! I have listened so many times to the "Staying the Course" podcast you did for "TheAgeGrouper.com" site that I just about have it memorized! Do you have any more podcast that you do? Would love to give them a listen as I'm sure EVERYONE would! Thanks for all you do! Paul aka: TriMoot. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Jerry Sellars Plainfield ...It was a pleasure to meet you when you were in Chicago last week. Your stories about your life humbled me. You are a Great Inspiration to many of us. Thank You, and I wish you the Best with your Foundation, and your Health. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Angela Twin Cities, MNthanks for being such an inspiration!! Its stories like yours that I will draw my own inspiration and courage from as I run my 2nd marathon, the Minneapolis Marathon on May 31st 09! I am by no means fast but its a dream of mine to BQ...would love to come to one of your running camps one day! Keep doing what you're doing and inspiring us all. God bless! Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Kim Harkins Mississauga ...Hi Dick We really enjoyed having you on the Cruise to Run last week. Your inspiring story and cheerful personality made a great addition to the group. I also enjoyed stretching with you in the mornings! At the library yesterday I checked to see if they had your book and was delighted to find it in the catalogue and then laughed when it turned out to be a romance novel! All the best with your knee. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Tom Nolan Mokena, ILHi Dick, We saw you last fall with the Arthitis Foundation in Chicago (for the 3rd year). I am getting ready to run the Boston Marathon, so we are thinking about you, and looking forward to the whole experience. Laura's arthritis is under control. We hope to see you in Chicago again. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Julie Brower Oklahoma Cit...THANK YOU, DICK! A good friend of mine just ran the Boston (my dream), and got your autograph for me! I have already framed it, and I tear up every time I look at it...knowing that you've overcome many humbling moments to get where you are....a fantastic runner, and an even better person! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just need to shave 7 minutes off my marathon time to qualify for Boston....running the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon this Sunday....you'll be in my thoughts! Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Ritchie Lavene New Egypt,...Hey Dick, I was privelleged enough to meet you this year in Boston, and I'll always remember it (my first sub-3 marathon!) but I was really so genuinely touched how down to earth and friendly you are. With the celebrity status and the hustle and bustle of that busy expo, it would have certainly been "ok" to push me on through, but you stopped to talk and take a picture with me, and i was really excited by your effort. I'm sure it helped on Monday! Thanks again, and I hope our paths will cross again! Sincerely, Ritchie Lavene 2:59:07, Boston 2009! Tuesday, 30 November 1999 TriMoot Spokane, WAMr. Beardsley, Where do I begin? I just listened to your talk that your gave at “The Runner's High 'N Tri†in Arlington Heights, IL and presented on "The Age grouper’s" web site, “** I must say it touched in me in so many ways. When you talked about the Boston in '83, I was there. That was my 1st marathon. What an amazing story and to think I was there at the say day running the same course, albeit, a tad slower (3:25). And then at the end to hear about your addiction to methadone, we, my wife and I, are experiencing that same issue with my youngest daughter, Beth, age 20. You've given me hope and hopefully a direction to go as we attempt to help our daughter. Thanks for your stories and prayers. Paul Tuesday, 30 November 1999 HenryHi, Great article in the recent National Masters News. I`ve always felt 82 Boston was a race between two guys each KNOWING he was going to win. Not thinking he would win. Not hoping he would win. KNOWING. Those of us who were in that race with you(I was 1869 places back)running way off our best times because of the heat, still marvel at those sub 2:09`s. The last of the great American marathoners still getting it done.26 years later another congratualation. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 donna nettleship washingt...Hi Dick, I ran the canyon marathon back in 2003,2004? So I remember you! What an inspirational speaker and story teller you are, May your passion thrive!!! Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Owen Auckland, New Zealan...Hiya Dick, As a youngster in 82' you were a huge inspiration to me in my running & it wasn't until recently that I stumbled upon you again via the age grouper podcast. I have since discovered this excellent website, read Duel in the Sun & am looking foward to reading Staying the Course. I am still lacing up the shoes at age 42 & you are still an inspiration today as you were when I ran the 82' Honolulu marathon as a 16 year old. Dick, all the best for your knee op & a speedy recovery. cheers, Owen Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Lori WahpetonIt was very exciting to listen to you in Fargo last Thursday night. I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you so much, I would have listened to you all night. I wish the kids at our high school would have the opportunity to listen to you. Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Randy Sturgeon Orangevale...Dick and Jill, Such a pleasure to meet you both this past weekend at the Napa Marathon. As a coach and writer I have met a number of running legends. Too many times the person does not measure up to the athletic image. Not the case with you. I found you to be the most enthusiastic, humble, honest, running icon I have ever met. It was an honor and a pleasure to chat with you and Jill. One complaint. I haven't run a marathon in 13 years and swore off them. You have inspired me to maybe try another. I ran 2:33 in my first back in 1981 and I have never run the Boston marathon. Maybe at age 56 I can qualify and maybe run a decent time. Congrats on helping those ladies to get their trials mark and your 2:49. God bless you and yours always, Randy Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Rob Edmonton, AlbertaHi Dick I am preparing to run the Boston Marathon in April 08 my qualifying time was 3:18 in Dec 07. Because of the cold climate in Edmonton I have had to do a lot of my training on a flat track. As a result my training times have reduced and now inconsistent, I am running 4 times a week. 11km, 14km, 17km, long run on Sunday. I am now up to 26km with a time of 2:03 and will complete my last long April 6th which should be 32km. I would really like to have an enjoyable marathon in Boston and finish in about 3:30 - 3:45. Any suggestions? Rob Tuesday, 30 November 1999 On the brinks of achillie...Hey Dick I know you have dealt with achillies problems in the past...you have told me about the stair stretch in all three directions. just curious if you have any other ideas or remidies for this Tuesday, 30 November 1999 RYANELL JOHNSON FOSSTON, ...HELLO FROM FOSSTON, MN -- MY WIFE AND I MET YOU BY HAPPEN-STANCE AT YOUR STORE IN FARGO EARLIER THIS SPRING. DURING OUR CONVERSATION WE DISCOVERED WE BOTH KNEW JERRY SLOUGH,ALSO OF FOSSTON. WELL, THIS MORNING DURING MY RUN WORK-OUT AT OUR LOCAL FITNESS CTR. JERRY ARRIVED AT HIS USUAL TIME AND HE MENTIONED THAT HE HAD FOUND YOUR BOOK AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF READING IT. HE OFFERED TO LOAN IT TO ME AS SOON AS HE WAS FINISHED. HE OFTEN TELLS OF THE HUMEROUS TIMES SPENT WITH YOU. WHEN I GOT HOME I GOOGLED YOUR NAME AND HERE I AM. SO GLAD TO HEAR(AND SEE) THAT YOUR LIFE IS GOING WELL. LOOK FORWARD TO PERHAPS MEETING AND SPEAKING WITH YOU AGAIN. OH, AND JERRY SAYS "HI". Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Dave Moorhead, MNDick - Happy anniversary today, February 12th. I met you at your store in Fargo on a Saturday back in January. Am I the luckiest guy in town. I went into the store to buy some shoes and didn't know you would be there, and here was Dick Beardsley himself helping me pick out a pair of shoes. I really enjoyed the book and just finished reading it on Friday noting your anniversary. Thanks so much for a day I won't soon forget. And, by the way, the shoes are working out great too. Happy trails! Dave Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Gary Rush Montreal, Canad...Dear Dick, It was an honor to meet you again, last fall in Toronto, and years earlier in Ottawa. I ran my first marathon (age 15), and have been running ever since...I admired you as a runner then, from your Grandmas wins, Napa races, and vast international experience. As I also age (yikes, 41!) I have listened to your words, and motivational speeches, and admire your talents both on and off the roads- in the "marathon of life". Thank you for signing a few souvenirs, posing with me after the pasta party, and chatting with Bart Yasso, about the 80's running scene...I was also glad to offer you a Montreal Canadiens hat, and Canada t-shirt as a "thank you" for all you have done for me and many in our country and around the world... Hope to see you on the roads in Canada soon... LONG MAY YOU RUN, Gary Rush photogary@sympatico.ca Tuesday, 30 November 1999 Chuck Davis Richmond Brit...Dick. I just wanted to thank you for coming to the Forerunners dinner last evening. Having walked down a few of the same roads as you, I found that life story was quite inspirational. Heres hoping we meet again in the future. All the best, and God Bless Tuesday, 30 November 1999
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