From event press release.

A Chance to Run With the Fourth-fastest U.S. Marathoner

On Monday, February 24th, Dick Beardsley, will be at Universal Sole, 3254 N. Lincoln Ave., for a fun run and motivational talk .

The evening will start at 6:30 with a 3- to 10-mile fun run (all paces and abilities are encouraged to attend). Afterward everyone is encourage to stay and listen to Beardsley talk about running, life and his famous "Dual in the Sun" with Alberto Salazar at the 1982 Boston Marathon. There will be a short question and answer session afterward.

Beardsley will also be selling and signing his book "Staying the Course: A Runner's Toughest Race." The book recounts Beardsleys' stunning running career plus his ability to overcome extreme obstacles.

"Dick is such an amazing speaker, plus, if you are going to run the Boston Marathon, his talk will give you some insight to one of the world's greatest marathons," said Paul Peters, owner of Universal Sole.

Beardsley Background:
* Marathon PR-2:08:53
* 2 time champion and course record holder Grandma's Marathon 2:09:37 1981
* Course Record Holder Napa Valley Marathon 2:16:20 1987
* London Marathon Champion 2:11:48 1981
* 2nd Place Boston Marathon "Dual in the Sun" 2:08:53 1982
* Fourth Fastest American Marathoner
* Winner Robert E. DeCelle Award 1982, outstanding U.S. distance runner.
* Comeback runner of the year 1990, Runners, World Magazine
* Road Runners Club of America Hall of Fame
* Guinness Book of World Records "longest consecutive string of faster marathon times (thirteen).

The evening is sponsored by: Chicago Athlete Magazine, Marathon and Beyond, Running Network and Universal Sole.
For more information, call Universal Sole at 773-868-0893 or check www.universalsole.com.