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Pre-Race Pasta Dinner In conjunction with the Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pick-up Crown Center Exhibit Hall A, connected to Hyatt Regency Hotel Friday, October 17th 5:00-7:00 PM "I've been to many Pre-Race Pasta Dinners, having run 9 marathons, and not one of them can compare to the dinner the Kansas City Marathon has to offer. The dinner is prepared by the excellent chefs at the Hyatt, and is served steaming hot. It is absolutely delicious! Also, enjoy live entertainment while you dine! It's a fun evening, and a great way to carbo-load and relax before the big day!" -Lisa Fleming, KC Marathon participant Get your fill of precious carbs at the Pre-Race Pasta Dinner! Featured keynote speaker - TBD
Tickets are $15.00 for pre-registered (thru 10/13/08) and $20.00 at the Expo and at the door. You can purchase tickets while signing up for the race online, or you may purchase tickets at the pasta dinner. You may also purchase tickets anytime during the Expo by heading over to the Event Merchandise Booth! Food is catered by Hyatt Regency. Pasta Dinner Speaker Dick Beardsley—Marathon Champion, Motivational Speaker, Life “Survivor”• Two-time champion, 1981 & 1982—Grandma’s Marathon • Course record holder (2:09:37)—1981 Grandma’s Marathon • Champion and course record holder (2:16:20)—1987 Napa Valley Marathon • 1981 London Marathon champion • Second-place finish (2:08:53)—“The Duel in the Sun” at Boston 1982 • Has run fifth-fastest time in US men’s marathon history (2:08:53) • Two-time Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier—1980 & 1988 • Experienced fishing guide for more than 27 years • Member, Team New Balance
Words of Praise for Dick Beardsley “I’ve heard all the speakers on the running circuit. None has a better story to tell, or tells it better, than Dick Beardsley.”—Joe Henderson, On the Road columnist, Marathon & Beyond magazine
“I came to your running camp to become a better runner and left a better person.”—Pat Loebach, 2003 Dick Beardsley Marathon Running Camp participant
“Dick’s message received excellent evaluations and ranked as number one among the conference speakers. His easy-going, conversational style was very enjoyable. Few possess such talent.”—Linda Gifford, Family Activities Coordinator, Minnesota Farm Bureau Association
“Dick’s enthusiasm and passion for long-distance running is incredibly inspiring. He truly knows how to impact the audience with his message.”—Scott Keenan, Grandma’s Marathon race director
“Find out Dick Beardsley’s speaking itinerary and go to the nearest location. His enthusiasm for running—and life—is contagious.”—Cathy Troisi, Marathon & Beyond charter subscriber
“Washington County employees were enlightened and motivated by Dick’s sparkling presentation. They unanimously agreed that Dick is perhaps the finest speaker they’ve ever had the pleasure to hear. His energy and enthusiasm will fill a room.”—Chris Bohrer, Office of Administration, Washington County
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