On The Run With Beards And Dun

This week Beards and Dun get together to talk about Beards' performance at the 1982 Grandma's Marathon in Duluth MN. Expectations are high after Beards' incredible finish at Boston just a few months prior, even Dun is ready to set a PR. Also, Dun recounts how a 1979 8 miler resurfaces and makes the headlines in Rock Rapids IA: Boston Runner Was Here.

On this weeks episode of the podcast Beards and Dun get together to discuss the aftermath of the 1982 Boston Marathon. From the podium to the press room and back to the Land of 10,000 Lakes, hear the inside scoop of the whirlwind following Beards' incredible finish in Boston.

The long awaited for epic has finally arrived! Join Beards and Dun as they discuss the historic 1982 Boston Marathon, the Duel In The Sun. From the night before and every step to the finish, listen in as Beards' recounts one of the most famous marathons ever run.

Beards and Dun sit down to discuss Beards' training leading up to the incredible 1982 Boston Marathon. Does a stomach bug lead to disaster or a blessing in disguise? Beards tackles Heartbreak Hill in a blizzard, gives a false name in Nashville, and sees signs pointing to victory. Beards and Dun also take a moment to remember legendary runner and coach to many greats, Bill Squires.

Beards returns after a two week hiatus and gets things kicked off with stories from the 1981 Oslo half marathon as well as learning a valuable lesson at the 1981 Stockholm marathon. How hard could it be to travel with a pocket full of cash? Beards and Dun also trade stories of not so friendly encounters with dogs, as well as remembering a good ol' fashioned hog roast on the Beardsley homestead...

Beards is still unavailable for this weeks episode, so we put together a selection of our favorite stories from our first fourteen episodes. We hope you enjoy and hope to return to our normal format soon.

Beards is taking a sick day this week so we're taking a trip down memory lane with our very first episode and seeing how far Beards and Dun have come since their first aspirations of running back in high school. Dun gets us started with a quick recap of their accomplishments. We hope you enjoy this look back at our very first episode!

Beards and Dun get together to chronical Beards' record setting finish at the 1981 Grandma's Marathon, from training to race day. Beards' sees premonitions and makes sure his racing outfit gets a good night sleep before the race.

Beards and Dun take a trip down memory lane with the first ever London Marathon in 1981. Beards recounts his historic win hand in hand with Inge Simonsen from preparation to the finish line.

Beards and Dun take a break from the usual format to take some time to remember Al Straatmeyer, a good friend and fellow runner who is no longer with us. Al's energy, enthusiasm, and infectious positivity left an impact on everyone who knew him.

Beards and Dun sit down to chronical some more events from early 1981. Beards travels to Japan for the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon where he has an exhilarating race against the So brothers and achieves yet another PR. Both Beards and Dun head to Lincoln Nebraska for the Statehood Days 10 Mile. Beards gets a write up in Track And Field News leading to a phone call from New Balance.

On this weeks episode of the podcast Beards takes the reigns to lead the conversation with himself, Dun, and his buddy, the one and only "Boston Billy", Bill Rodgers. They discuss Bill's lifelong passion for running, shared memories of running together, insights into what made Bill a champion, and the value of an active life.

On this episode of the pod Beards and Dun recount their experiences from the early '80s. Dun partakes in the Longest Day, Beards falls victim to an imposter in Houston, and the two of them relive Urban Cowboy at Gilley's Honkytonk Bar. Stay tuned to the end for some exciting news!

Beards and Dun sit down to discuss the start of Beards' ascension to the big leagues in the early '80s. A trip to the doctors office, a history lesson on the Wall Drug 15 mile road race, an uncrossable river, a continued string of personal bests, and the 1980 New York Marathon are just a few topics in this weeks episode.

This week Beards and Dun round out the 1970's with aspirations to qualify for the Olympic Trials, a soapy sponge in Canada, a hootenanny a stone's throw from Nebraska, an abnormal "obstruction" in the Black Hills, and the pursuit to break a 2:20:00 marathon.

This week Beards and Dun talk about redemption in Kansas City, an engagement in Florida, winning a road race in track spikes and the most exciting 1500 meter race.

Beards and Dun talk with former SDSU Cross Country and Track Coach Scott Underwood about their 1978 Team, among other things.

Beards and Dun reminisce about their 1978 cross-country season, the good and the not so good.

On this week's episode of the podcast, Beards and Dun sit down to discuss their first encounter, becoming friends, training principles and a whole lot more.

Dick Beardsley (Beards) and Mike Dunlap (Dun) sit down to discuss the beginning of their college running days as well as their first marathons.

Dick Beardsley (2:08 marathoner) and Mike Dunlap (2:18 marathoner) sit down for the first episode of their podcast to discuss how they both got started running.

Dick Beardsley (Beards) and Mike Dunlap (Dun) take a minute to discuss what their listeners can expect from their upcoming podcast.