Dick Beardsley
Dick is a native Minnesotan and bleeds Minnesoooota! He has a passion for the outdoors and has been a fishing guide since the age of 12. Ever since he was a little boy he dreamed he would eventually live in Bemidji.
Dick also was an elite marathon runner and was fortunate enough to win the 1981 London Marathon and 1982 Grandma’s Marathon. In 1982 he came in second place at the Boston Marathon, losing by 1.6 seconds.
Dick, is a Motivational/Inspirational Speaker, traveling worldwide to share his gift of making people laugh, cry and most importantly, think and appreciate life to the fullest, despite any ups and downs that may come along.
Dick also was an elite marathon runner and was fortunate enough to win the 1981 London Marathon and 1982 Grandma’s Marathon. In 1982 he came in second place at the Boston Marathon, losing by 1.6 seconds.
Dick, is a Motivational/Inspirational Speaker, traveling worldwide to share his gift of making people laugh, cry and most importantly, think and appreciate life to the fullest, despite any ups and downs that may come along.