Mike Across America

Dick Beardsley and I have known each other since 1978. We were team-mates at SDSU and became best friends. Dick and I have shared many great experiences together and some not so great. Dick is well known for his “Duel In the Sun” Boston marathon in 1982 when he and world record holder, Alberto Salazar, pushed each other to one of the closest and fastest marathons ever. Dick was on my crew when I qualified for RAAM last year. His support was critical to my success. When things were not going well for me, Dick’s positive spirit and energy kept me going. He has agreed to be on my RAAM crew this summer. He is also coming to Sioux Falls on Feb.23 through the 25th to help promote my ride and aid in fund raising. Dick and I will be at SDSU – Rotunda D on the campus – Feb. 23 at 7:00pm. We will be at Sanford Wellness Center from 11-1 and Family Wellness from 5:00-6:30 on Feb. 24 and Schroeder Auditorium in Sanford Hospital at 6:45pm on Feb. 25. If you want to be inspired/motivated/entertained come and meet Dick. When people ask me how I’m going to be able to ride 3000 miles in 12 days or less, I tell them – “I have Dick Beardsley on my crew”.