OKC Marathon Convention

The day prior to the marathon we went to go pick up our race packets. Marathons usually have a one or two day convention prior to the day of the marathon. You can always pick up a lot of great stuff at a marathon convention. There's normally a lot of freebie stuff too. Last year, my bru and I got these sweet running hats. I somehow lost mine and was hoping to pick up another one this year. Unfortunately, the company wasn't a sponsor this year so no freebie hat. I ended up buying a hat which I didn't realize makes my head looks weird. Oh well....

So anyway, we're at the running convention looking around and we come across the table of celebrity runners. One of the runners at the table was Dick Beardsley. Beardsley is a professional marathoner and one of America's best. He is now around 50 but can still smoke you in a heartbeat. I got him to autograph a tee and I got my picture taken with him.
My autographed T and finisher medal. The medal with the yellow ribbon is for the half-marathon finish. The medal with the blue ribbon is for the 5K Memorial Walk which my wife did.

Me and Dick Beardsley.

The convention had quite a few treats. Mostly granola type stuff. We made out with about 20 Quaker Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast cookies. Those were good, but I don't think I'd actually buy them.

~Kratos