I was on my … I was on my honeymoon during this Boston. I and the little lady watched it on Hereford Street. I actually saw Alberto Salazar turn around and look for Beardsley who was just about 15 yards behind him.
I dont know about … I dont know about that haha Alberto is the one getting carried around while Dick is walking around unassisted. Dick also went for a run the next day and because Alberto didn’t drink nearly enough water during the race he had to recieve special treatment after the race. I’m not tryin to be a ass… just providing some background info. which i learned from the book “Duel in the Sun”
It never is like … It never is like that. Each runner runs his/her own race. Beardsley had always the choice to fold back and save some energy for the end, try to loose Salazar a mile before and countless other strategies. Together, they made the race.
I heard Beardsley … I heard Beardsley speak last night to my running group, it was the best talk I have ever heard in my life. To now see this video, only adds to the drama of the story that he shared with us about all the turmoil that was going on in his head during the last 2 miles. Truly amazing.
I think both Dick … I think both Dick and Albeto are true gentleman of the sport. That bit at the end when Salazar holds up Beardsley’s hand, He’s the man! Yea inspirational for someone in recovery. Running needs more people like these two!
Boston’s finest … Boston’s finest screwed up the race. The cops and their motorcycles…my gawd….I ran Boston 1983 (2:14) and apparently cops had learned that they are not in the race. Did see a one…….
Ordinarily, I would … Ordinarily, I would agree it is chickenshit to let someone else lead the whole way. However, I read the book, “Duel in the Sun”, and Beardsley tried to stay ahead of Salazar’s shadow the whole race. Salazar was also having hamstring pain, so he was just hanging on and gutting it out.
Boston Marathon 1982: Dick Beardsley and Alberto Salazar race neck and neck to the finish
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Who knows what …
Who knows what could’ve happened if the motorcycle wasn’t in the way…
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
look at those guys. …
look at those guys. bet they couldn’t bench press 300lbs.
ACTUALLY, I’m KIDDING, whenever I watch powerlifting videos some person will always remark, bet that guy can’t even run 100 yards…I KNOW STUPID HUH?
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
WAY too many …
WAY too many motorcycles, cars, bikes, etc. what the hell? salazar is a champ
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Alberto Salazar is …
Alberto Salazar is de grootste runner aller tijden.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I was on my …
I was on my honeymoon during this Boston. I and the little lady watched it on Hereford Street. I actually saw Alberto Salazar turn around and look for Beardsley who was just about 15 yards behind him.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Go Dick! cant wait …
Go Dick! cant wait to see him at the 2010 Tacoma Marathon
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
heard Dick speak …
heard Dick speak tonight in Frenso. Neat story.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
thats me i won thaat
thats me i won thaat
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
i go to st michaels …
i go to st michaels. Yea he talked about his life and drug addiction too.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
which school did u …
which school did u go to
i in victoria, BC canada
i go to oak bay
he talked about he taking drugs
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
same!
same!
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
dick went to my …
dick went to my school today
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I dont know about …
I dont know about that haha Alberto is the one getting carried around while Dick is walking around unassisted. Dick also went for a run the next day and because Alberto didn’t drink nearly enough water during the race he had to recieve special treatment after the race. I’m not tryin to be a ass… just providing some background info. which i learned from the book “Duel in the Sun”
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
cops me off
cops me off
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
motorcycle exhaust …
motorcycle exhaust its like gatorade for the lungs! plus the noise from the motorcycles must have been nice.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
What’s the point of …
What’s the point of all the motorcycles?
Anyways, great race. Salazar makes it look so easy.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
What a circus with …
What a circus with the motorcycles….geez. Incredible race…
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
It never is like …
It never is like that. Each runner runs his/her own race. Beardsley had always the choice to fold back and save some energy for the end, try to loose Salazar a mile before and countless other strategies. Together, they made the race.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I heard Beardsley …
I heard Beardsley speak last night to my running group, it was the best talk I have ever heard in my life. To now see this video, only adds to the drama of the story that he shared with us about all the turmoil that was going on in his head during the last 2 miles. Truly amazing.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
wow if those …
wow if those motorcycles weren’t in the way, I think it would have ben even closer in the final kick.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I think both Dick …
I think both Dick and Albeto are true gentleman of the sport. That bit at the end when Salazar holds up Beardsley’s hand, He’s the man! Yea inspirational for someone in recovery. Running needs more people like these two!
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Boston’s finest …
Boston’s finest screwed up the race. The cops and their motorcycles…my gawd….I ran Boston 1983 (2:14) and apparently cops had learned that they are not in the race. Did see a one…….
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
You do what you got …
You do what you got to do to win. If you are runner you would know.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
those cops need to …
those cops need to get out of the way wtf. they were like in the way the whole time.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Ordinarily, I would …
Ordinarily, I would agree it is chickenshit to let someone else lead the whole way. However, I read the book, “Duel in the Sun”, and Beardsley tried to stay ahead of Salazar’s shadow the whole race. Salazar was also having hamstring pain, so he was just hanging on and gutting it out.