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Hi John, | Just wanted to thank you for another great year at SP. It never gets any easier, snow or no snow!! But it has got to be my favorite race of the year. A big thanks to all the volunteers at the aid stations. And to Marcy for the great shirt design! Wendy and I are ready to be bowl girls again if you need us for the drawings, and next year I will call earlier to see if you need help earlier in the day! When will online registration start for next year? Best, Anita John, I want to take a minute and thank you for this race. Also MILLION THANKS to all the volunteers and sponsors that made this race so enjoyable. It has been a life changing experience for me: -it made me be more healthy by losing 65lbs for the race and exercising more; it also gave me more confidence in myself. Nothing can scare me now, I can take on any task. -Just want to let you know how much this race improved my life. Thanks again, Adrian Gustal Hi John Thanks for the best ultra to date. What an awesome day to be alive! Thanks a ton and I'll be back next year! Joni Fontana Hi John, I wanted to thank you again for such a perfectly run race. As always the race seemed to be well organized and nicely done. The aid stations were wonderful. Thanks for the beautiful trophy (2nd place masters) and 5-year vest. Susan Anderson-Ayers John, Thanks for organizing such a great event. This was my first ultra and I have to admit the fact that I am totally hooked. Other than a few blisters I feel much better than expected. I can only imagine the amount of work you put into the event and I just wanted to say thanks. I have a couple of questions. I wanted to get the email address of one of the runners. Colby Manscill shared some of his water with me during the climb up Windy Pass. Without his generosity I think I would have cramped up on the climb and been stuck there for awhile. I had packed three bottles of water but ran out of water about half way up the pass. He had packed appropriately and carried enough water for him and some extra. I want to get his email address so I can send him something for his generosity. Thanks Again! The race was amazing and I can't wait to do it again. Sincerely, Cameron Quayle John, I know I told you at the race but again, great job to you and your team as well. You all did an excellent job and I made sure to thank all the aid station people for their help and for taking the time to be there but please pass along my thanks to them again if you can and an extra thanks to Windy pass station for packing all the stuff up there that was a huge effort. Again great job and race- see what rain dance you can do next year to keep the temperature down though. Take care. John Maack thank you John! You and your crew once again did a great job- thanks for a great day! eve and mesa John, No need to send the team award to the Dance team... you allready have enough to do. Save it for next years winner. We had a great time and were really blown away by how well organized the run was and how much fun we had. Thanks...and no curses to your name up to Windy pass... just joyous exhaustion! The dance team Dave, Tom, Dallin and Jevonne John, I just wanted to say thanks for a great job. This was my first official ultra run and I can say it was overall a good experience. Best regards, Douglas Denys. Hey john, thanks for a great race, sorry I couldn’t make it for the dinner and awards. I had to make it back to IDAHO. After a day or two of rest and contemplation I would definitely run it again. Thanks again, Nephi Gold I ran in the 11th annual Squaw Peak 50 mile Trail Run in Utah. Read my report at: http://www.crockettclan.org/running/sp50-2007.html Davy Crockett Saratoga Springs, UT Hi John, I want to THANK YOU for the very well run race and all your hard work and many many hours planning and sleepless nights. I was so impressed by the organization and the aid stations were wonderful with very nice, helpful staff. Thank you for making my first experience a good one! Thanks again, Lori Hogue John, Thanks for the great race. Denise Baker Hey John, GREAT race! I can see why people rave about SP50 - it was a blast. Thanks, Shawn PS - hope the other runners enjoyed the bottles of Recover-Ease, we got a lot of questions about what it was and how it worked, etc... Hey John, I just finished your Squaw peak 50, that was an awesome race. I was so impressed with the volunteers and organization on that race I decided to join the ranks for Katcina Mosa. Let me know how I can help. I have a friend that might also join me but for now it is just me. Pete Vanderlinden John, Thanks for putting on another great Squaw Peak this year. It continues to be one of my favorite all-time races and is always a ton of fun! Thanks for all you do. Jeff LaMora 2006
Dear John | As always thanks for a great event. Even if we were the only Team it was still great to win. Go Team Holdaway.
Now my husband knows why I get home from your race so wiped out.
And finally thanks for the certificate for Keen shoes, what a nice little touch, even if it did get left on the plane in a tired stupor-rats! Guess I´ll just have to wait til next year. John, I would like to applaud you for a job well done. In my opinion, the race flowed effeciently and without flaw. I couldn't have asked for the aid stations to have been positioned any better. I certainly struggled in one part of the course right before aid station mile 40. That was not a trail but instead a accident waiting to happen - for me. I do not do well with such unstable footing in grass and rocks. But that doesn't matter because I was willing to take on whatever came my way. And I did. The reason I am writing to you is that I feel someone should be recognized for his unselfish participation in this race. As you probably know this was Rick Reimer's second year at the SP 50. He could easily have gone out and beat his last years course PR seeings how there was 8 miles less snow to crawl through. Instead, he gave back to a running community by helping a beginner. I called him my "pacer" as we met runners and aid station volunteers. He simply said he was taking it easy in that he was beginning his Leadville training. Bottom line is, he helped several runners to accomplish new PR's and motivated a lot of people along the way. He is quite talented and humble at the same time. When asked if I would run again next year my comment was "thanks but no thanks". Maybe that is true and maybe not. But if I don't run it again I would certainly want to come back and volunteer at an aid station and give back to the running community what little or lot I have to offer. It is a breath of fresh air to be surrounded by people that want to truely help others be successful and yours is a race that I would want to participate in again whether it be running or volunteering. Best Regards, Melissa Dahlen John, Thanks for a great race. Both Darcy and I had a blast and felt it ran very smoothly. Hope to see you next year! Best, Bob John, Thanks for putting on such a quality race -- one that I won't forget as my first 50 miler. Being part of the Park City late crew (which was a Utah DOT issue, not something you could have prevented), I was very nervous that I would have to run much of the first half of the course on my own. I was concerned that I would get lost since I am not familiar at all with the terrain. After running several miles solo on the trails, I realized that you had the course extremely well marked and there was no way I could get lost. Coming from Georgia, it's sort of ironic that the heat is what did me in, but it just hasn't been that hot for us in the SE yet. After those brutal miles up to Windy Pass, I was glad to be on my way to the finish. Your aid stations were all extremely well stocked and the volunteers very helpful and enthusiastic. I would definitely recommend this race to anyone. Keep up the good job! --John John, I want to take a minute and thank you for a completly perfect day you did a amazing job, I wish I could personally thank every aid station person you had. I thank them the best I could Saturday but I know I missed some. I am sure you meet with them so if you could let them all know that they are the absoulate best I have ever seen. Again thank you for a great day I will never forget the emotions I was feeling between aid 10 and the finsih it was amazing. Thank you Brent Hi John-- WOW, what an incredible race. I've had some experience putting together events too, so I have first-hand knowledge of just how tough your job can be. But you sure pulled the race off with a great deal of cool and calm. A terrific race. And some great life-long memories. Thank you! See you next year-- Ramsay Wall John, As always, great race. After helping you out last year with the Windy Pass aid station, I can sympathize with the difficulty of putting this event together. You do a great job and I for one appreciate the ability to compete in an event like this. I know there are always things that can go wrong and you can't plan for everything, but keep up the fine work and I look forward to next year. Thanks again, Todd Schmidtke John, Thanks for all your hard work!! I enjoyed the run beyond words! Sometimes even the best planning leaves a few unexpected holes in what happens, but I think everyone had a great time. As one of the "old guys", I'm doubtful for running it again, but I'd love to help out in some way. I have a good amount of experience with aid stations, course marking, or whatever. Let's be in touch for 2007. Thanks. Kenny Sorensen John, As a first-timer, I am amazed by the amount of effort required from you and all the support staff to cover an event that spans so much territory so well. Please let all of them know that the runners on the course were very appreciative of each and every station and the support they gave. They were outstanding. Thanks for a unique experience. Pat Cartwright John, You're the greatest. I appreciate all the work you and the volunteers did. I was really excited to do my second Squaw Peak. New training plan... I improved my time about 90 minutes over last year. I had a terrible (stomach) middle 1/3 again, but really cranked out of Little Valley. I'll be back next year. Thanks for a great race - - Joe John, Chris Anderson writing you. First, thank you for including me in the event. It was terrific terrain, amazing aid station crews, great food, wonderful people. I left aid station 8 at 2:45, arrived at 12:15 or so. My plan was to take the very end of the train to the top of Windy Pass and then sift through the runners ahead of me looking for and attending to any problems. I walked with Grant Holdaway to within a few hundred yards of the ridge, he was actually getting stronger and going faster as he went on, although from talking to him you wouldn’t have that impression. “I wish I was running this part” he would say. I just checked the finishers and I’m glad to see that several people I passed E caps and fluids to finished. Paul Schmitz told me that he was going to “Bail” at station 9 and “get a ride out.” I figured that if he just drank more fluids, got over windy pass, took a few Electrolytes in he would be OK. There was a woman named Laura, and another fellow who had just vomited when I caught them at Windy Pass, with some electrolytes they both started looking better at station 9 and I watched them pick up speed heading down the home stretch. I ran into Grant’s daughter and son in law on the way down the hill, both of whom were not the least worried about the 75 year old man behind us, who, I see from results, actually passed several of the people ahead of him on Windy Pass. I got to hear about his gardening business, marine corps service, work as a biology and science teacher, and life in the Provo area. It was a great chat. Thanks again. Chris Anderson John- Just wanted you to know what an awesome race Saturday was. Last year I had a really difficult time and didn't think I would ever think about doing it again. However, Saturday my Dad and I had such a good time and can't wait to do it next year. You do a great job! It is one of the best organized races I have ever seen, the aid stations were awesome and in just the right places. I'm planning on doing Katcina in August if nothing interferes. See you then. Abbie Hawkes John, Thank you for another spectacular adventure. It never ceases to amaze me how you can pull off such a complex and unpredictable extravaganza year after year. This was a special year for me because I got to run with Karl and Kevin. We all expressed the same thoughts about the unique and challenging character of the Squaw Peak 50. It was also a chance to observe the master, Karl. I gained an appreciation of how much I have to learn about running ultras, and about his strength of character. Even while he was not firing on all cylinders he was gracious and offered me helpful advice. I am truly sorry I could not stay for the awards ceremony, but my ride was leaving and running back to Salt Lake was not an appealing option. If mailing the award is feasible, I will send you a check for shipping. Otherwise, I will try to meet up with you at another race (Katchina Mosa, maybe?). In any case, thank you again for all your hard work. Happy trails, Allen 2004
Greetings, John. | Congratulations and thanks for another great Squaw Peak run. I would like to offer a special thank you to the brave woman at aid station 9 who volunteered to massage my dirty, sweaty, cramping leg. She deserves a medal! The volunteers at all of the other aid stations were fabulous as well. I too want to thank John Bozung and all his great volunteers for putting on the Squaw Peak 50.They couldn't do enough for the runners. The aide stations were first class with a nice touch where the stations alternated between peanut butter and turkey and cheese. Couldn't beat the smoothie popsicles either. A tough loop race with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and loss in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The worse is a 1300 ft gain in a mile and a quarter. So steep even the winners are forced to walk this stretch at around mile 37. The number of snow banks we had to cross the last part of the race was a curse and relief. Slipping and falling caused the cussing but snow packed in the hat brought cool relief. Thanks John. matt broomfield , co John Many thanks again to you and your crew for another superbly run Squaw Peak. Not only is Squaw one of the 3 toughest 50s, it's also one of the 3 best produced runs, hands down. Have a great summer - I'll see you next year. Kirk Apt John - thanks for a great race on Saturday. I finished an hour faster than in 2000. I appreciated the early start. It let me get in at a reasonable time, and it put me on the course with a lot of other racers (the commaraderie helps). Thanks again, Paul Burnham John, thanks for another perfect race. Everything was so well organized and the volunteers were both helpful and inspirational. Even though this was not the best day for me I will probably cherish this finish more than any other. I was the second to last finisher, the guy everyone went by (I mean everyone) on the way up to Windy pass. I became sick about two miles from the big climb and was unable to keep anything in my stomach to recover. Trying to refuel I depleted my water supply with the 1300 foot climb still ahead. IM not really sure how I would have made it to the top if it had not been for the encouragement of other runners who told me I looked fine not having the heart to tell me the truth. Once I hit AS #9 I was able to recover and actually run the next seven miles to AS #10. From there to the finish was slow and a little painful but one of the most rewarding stretches I have ever run. Where I placed in the race was not even a concern, I had finished! Thank you for making this race something special and for making me, the guy who was nearly last feel as though I crossed the finish line in first place. Scott Estes Hi John, I wanted to thank you for the great event you put on and to thank all the volunteers at the aid stations, it was very well done. I look forward to next years race. Thanks again, Scott McPherson John, Thanks once again for the tremendous job you do with this race! It was so good to come back and see everyone again. It gets better every year! Your race may only be the 3rd most difficult 50 miler, but it is definitely the most beautiful and well organized. We are already making plans for next year's return. Get some rest. Dan Schmidt Denver Hi John, Just a quick note to say thank-you to you and all your wonderful volunteers. I personally had a sub-par day as far as my time, but what a great day in the mountains! I want to especially thank the Aid station personel @ windy pass, as I felt terrible there and they really took great care and allowed me to go on and finish. I apologize for having to leave a little early. I will wear my five year finishers vest proudly. See you next year. Thanks again! Troy John, Great race, nice job. logistics get better every year. Yes, I will be at KM 100 again this year. Cant help myself. Are you doing early start again? like last year? See you at Park City. Bruce Thanks to you John: Your staging of the event and volunteers were superb. The aid stations were well stocked and the cold fruit and ice, plus popsicles at #6 really hit the spot. Thanks for hosting such a class event. This was my sixth, and despite being one tough course, I find myself returning just for the challenge it presents. See you next year. Respectfully, James S. McGregor Examiner Hey John, Thanks again for another great event! Sorry I didn't get to thank you after the race, but I got on the road while you were gone. Despite the heat, I had a great time, so thanks for all your work. Justin CO Dear John, This year was a memorable run. I was prepared for the heat and after a debilitating injury last year that kept me from running for 4 months, I felt stronger than ever. I was grateful to be back on the course. I've run a few races over the years and this is my favorite of all. Thanks for all the work you do and to the volunteers to make it worth coming back to every year. Cheers, Troy Marsh Dear John, Just a note to Thank You for an awesome, awesome experience! The race was just as I had remembered it (except, a little warmer!) and all I expected it to be! You lived up to all the hype I created in order to get my friend to join me! As someone who survives on "knowing what's around the corner" your Squaw Peak 50 does not dissappoint! From the perfectly marked trails to the delicious, well-staffed/stocked, FRIENDLY aid stations... it was the only place I wanted to be on that Saturday! It was a happy, hard, wonderful day! Thank you, thank you to you and your staff for all your time, hard work and love that you put into that event. Your dedication is admired and appreciated! I'll be back next year... gotta break 12! Cheri Farnsworth Hi John, Just wanted to say thanks a ton for putting on such a class act event. Everything and everybody was superb. Amazing volunteer staff from the registration, through every aid station to the finish line. Your helpers seemed to be having as much fun as I was and that was inspiring. Thanks for the warning about the final climb to Windy Pass. I had a good time up there but I think it was safer for you at the finish line. Judging by some of the comments I overheard on the way up you might have been subject to some abuse while it was so fresh in people’s minds. Cold Towels at aid stations 6 and 10!!!!??? It took me a minute to figure out what to do with them because I was so surprised but they were saviors in the heat. I look forward to another round in the future. Please see if you can do something about the quicksand I felt like I was running through on the pavement from 5 to 6. Cheers till next year, Allen Hadley in Crested Butte John, Just a quick note to say thanks for another great race and thanks for the sun glasses. They will indeed come in handy for Badwater, Thanks again, See you soon. Jim E Nelson John, thank you for putting on a great trail race. It was well run with great support. My family and I enjoyed the Provo area immensely, even though my original plan was to get out of the Phoenix heat and have a nice cool run in mountains. Who would have thought early June temps in the mid 90's!! You truly live in a great area to live and run. Do you know if anyone is posting pictures of this years race? I would like to relive that day some more. Thanks again. Kevin Higgins Phoenix, Arizona 2003
Hi John, | I wanted to thank you for a great run on Saturday. I caught up to Brian just before the top near Windy Pass. We were just jogging and talking when he mentioned the Spring. We were already well past it, so we just kept going down. We hit the parking lot 3 hours after we began and figured that you and the back of the group were 1-2 hours behind us. That is when we decided to leave. Hope this was okay for everyone. We did not really know how to contact you and figured that everyone would make it back one way or another. The course was beautiful and I am very excited for race day. Thanks for the pre-run and all of your hard work on this race. See you Friday night for the briefing. Namaste, Larry I would like to thank John Bozung,the race director,and all his great volunteers for putting on the Squaw Peak 50 in Provo Utah.This is the third time I have run this race and highly recommend the race.It is the first Saturday in June. The aid stations are second to none and the course a beautiful loop in the Wasatch mountains.It is one of the tougher 50's in the country. Since the start and finish are at the same location there is no net elevation loss or gain but in between there are some ups and downs. ;) Thanks, matt broomfield, co John, Just a note to thank you for such a great race. Everything was simply top notch. Everyone from the blister popper to the photographer were some of the nicest people I have ever encountered. The food and aid stations were great, the scenery unmatchable. Best of all, you are a great race director. It was so nice to have someone who cared so much, not just about the race, but about the participants. I was really nervous to do an ultra (one this hard no less), but I felt so supported all the way it really eased my fears. Thank you for the royal treatment. I felt like a princess--a dirty, smelly, salty, princess. Thank you so much, Angela Hanks (one of the Draper girls) Thank you so much for the great Ultra! It was my first. My only problem was running out of water before the hill right before AS 9! Bad time to run out of water! Anyway, I'm not up to another ultra in August, but I sure can man an aid station, as can my family... Let me know. -Marian Niedrauer I too, must say how AWESOME Squaw Peak 50 was! This was my first Ultra. I was nervous taking on such a difficult course. But I didn't need to worry at all! John Bozung has a reputation of a very organized, thoughtful, detail oriented RD and he surpassed my every expectation! The course was beautiful (beyond words), the aid stations well stocked, volunteers and staff qualified and friendly, and the overall atmosphere of all racers and personnel was like coming to a warm-family gathering! I couldn't have felt more welcome, encouraged and supported. (The prizes were also of high quality, value and there were MANY!) I will be back for years to come. Thank you, John for all your hard work, time, attention to detail, follow-through and most of all for the love you put into the race! Cheri Farnsworth Draper, UT JOHN, Thanks for an incredible race. Your efforts are to be applauded. The aid station personnel and your entire staff made this the best 50 mile race that I've had the pleasure to run. I had a fantastic time. Utah is one of my favorite places to run ultras. Three cheers!!!!!!! Mark Williams St. Louis MO John, Thanks for an excellent race. My wife and I had a great time. Everything was so well organized. We appreciate the hard work you and all the volunteers put into the event and admire the way you were able to keep your cool under extremely stressful circumstances. The reason I run is because of the things I learn every time I go out. Your race came filled with MANY great lessons! What an awesome course! If I wasn't so sore, I'd do it again tomorrow. By the way, this was my first 50, and my first will always be the best! I'll be back next year. Dan and Jan Schmidt Denver John- Thanks for putting on a great race. Wonderful aid stations, great folks at them and I loved how things seemed low key. Thanks again, Patricia Beaty Dear John, Thank you and all the volunteers, etc.. involved with the race. You put on a GREAT race, certainly went all out! I am so glad I came to your event and plan to come back in the future! PS- Did get my waistpack from your house. Figured you may be sleeping so didn't want to bother you. Someone mentioned that you have something for me for setting the new course record? Not sure about that. Thanks again! Take care, Anthea to: John thanks for letting us help. it is just as fun to volunteer at an aid station as it is to run the race. see you next year. jimb (Sheep Canyon - Aid Station #7) John Thanks again for hosting such a great event. It's first class in every detail! Hope to see you again next year, and bring a few more friends along. Have a great summer, Kirk Apt John I wanted to thank you for hosting an excellent event. Great course, very well supported and marked and stunning scenery! Given my back problem the day before the race, I was happy to just finish so that I could experience the entire course. Congrats. Thanks again and keep up the great work! Terri Schneider Thanks, it was great! Bryan B. Todd, Esq. Nicely done, again. Thanks! Thanks, Greg Stevens Hi John, I wanted to thank you for a great race on Saturday. The whole event was very organized and planned out very well. Great job on a great race! I hope to do it again. Side note: I was checking out where the other "Rookies" finished on their first Ultra. The next rookie racer was Leo in 25th. I guess I should be pretty damn happy with a 3rd in my first Ultra. Everything went very well for me and I ran almost a perfect race. Getting lost for 5 minutes sucked, but it could have been worse, just ask Rob Macal. Again, thank you very much. Good luck to you in your other races. If my schedule works out, I may join you for the 100K. Have a wonderful week and recover well. Namaste, Larry Hello John! Hey it was a great race this year! And I look forward to the next one - I want that five year vest next year! See you on the trails! Ellen Ives Hello! Thank you for yet another great day at Squaw Peak!!!! I'm so glad you continue to organize this race. It keeps getting better and better. How do you do it?!! Have a wonderful summer and good luck to you in your running and life endeavors. Smiles, Debbie Wagner John, thanks for the great views and weather, I can't believe the finish rate, but once you leave Little Valley what other choice do you have. Thanks for the buffalo statue (The Carolyn Erdman Spirit Award). If there are any photos of me at the finish, my surgeon would like to blow one up to show to his other patients. Again thanks for putting up with us and I'll be working the finish line at PC Marathon if you are there. Harley 2002
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I wanted to thank you again for a most excellent day. That is one heck of a course! I had nightmares about that hill between 33 miles and 40 miles. Phew! Have you come up with a name yet? I hope the rest of the race day festivities went well. I hope everyone had fun out there. So have you ever considered putting your race into the pot for the USATF Championships? You are centrally located (in the western US anyways) you have an accurate course measurement and seem to have the event logistics nailed. Thanks again man! I'll be back next year...knowing what to expect! Take care, Ian Torrence
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Thanks for putting on a great race! You set a high hurdle for any other 50 milers I decide to do in the future (although I think I'll let my body recover before putting any more on the calendar!!). At this point I am planning to run the 100K in early August. Hopefully, I'll see you then. Thanks again, Jim Huffman
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I just wanted to tell you that I thought you put on a wonderful race. The volunteers at the aid stations couldn't have been nicer, and were really great at working quickly to get us out of there so we could keep going. Best of all however, were the course markings. They were absolutely impeccable. Thank you for that. I hate getting lost in ultras, especially one that's this tough, as I didn't want to run a step longer! I hope you got some sleep last night. I'm off to Rustic Canyon (no joke!), right by your mom's old house, to tutor a high school student. All the best and thanks again! Jana Gustman
Hi John,
I just want to commend you on a great race. Well marked, great aid stations, tough course. I will be back.
If it matters for your UR article, here is the scoop on the how the race unfolded from my perspective. Karl and I ran virtually together all the way to 35 miles, only separating occasionally when one or the other had to pee, etc. We were having a great time, talking alot, etc, and around 25 miles we agreed to finish together if we could make it to the top together. I was feeling good. Then I made a mistake: I went through aid station #8 without grabbing my gels and caps from my drop bag. A mile or so later, Karl was pushing and I realized I need to eat in order to keep up...I reached down and discovered I had forgotten my fuel. One thing led to another, and a few miles later I felt like a hypoglycemic zombie. At one point I fell onto my chest (just below the ridgeline trail) and my hamstrings and calves immediately cramped into tight balls...they felt like rocks. I couldnt stand up, so I just lay there on my belly with my face in the dirt massaging my hams and then my calves. After ~5minutes I was able to stand up. Although it hurt alot, I couldnt help but laugh...it just seemed so comical. Anyway, I finally made it to the Windy Pass aid station, completely wasted, downed a bunch of potatoes, gels, and powerade from the gracious aid station personnel, then proceed to run downhill, got sick from eating too much a 1/2 mile later, then recovered.
I think, had I not made the fuel/electrolyte mistake at AS#8, I would have run 15/20 minutes faster. However, I couldnt have kept up with Karl. There is no way. He truly is a great runner.
Thanks again. Good luck with the 100k.
Nate McDowell
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Hi John:
Wow! What a time at Windy Pass. The storm hit just as I was at the highest
place on the course, just descending into Windy Pass. Did everyone survive?
There were some very cold runners huddled under trees and shivering. To add to
the fun, the trail just before aid station 10 turned into a mud party.
All in all, a beautiful day with great folks to run with. Hope you weren't
overly stressed over the weather, and I hope every one was OK. Thank you so
much for your labor in putting on such a great run. It has become a Utah
favorite.
John Moellmer
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John,
Thanks for putting on a great race.
This was my second ultra and it was another great challenge.
Also, thanks for giving my wife Eileen directions to all of the aid stations.
She crewed for myself, Garrett Ford and Chris Fall and did a fantastic job.
Garrett and I wished we had taken her advise when she offered us our jackets at mile 33. Got pretty cold up there.
Thanks Again,
Bob & Eileen Redwanc
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Thanks for putting together a great race. Squaw Peak was my first Ultra but I
can't imagine any other race being better organized or on a better course.
Thanks for the training runs. I went on both of them and they really helped me
know what to expect and how to run my race. If you need more help next year
marking the trail be sure to let me know. Just wondering, when will the results
be posted on the website? Unfortunately, I had to leave before the awards
ceremony.
Thanks again, |
Dan Spencer
John,
Thanks for carrying me over to this year. You put on a fine event. I enjoyed the course it was all I expected it to be and more. It was definitely a challenge and of course that beautiful Wasatch scenery.Jan Gnass
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Hi John
Again I wanted to tell you and all your volunteers "GOOD JOB" Believe me, I know how much work goes into a quality event like Squaw Peak.
Did you name that infamous climb yet. I won't forget that climb or the thunder storm. Maybe Thunder would be a good name.
Again, thanks.
Karen Powers/RD
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John --
Thanks for a fantastic event. Beautiful scenery, great aid stations and a
classic thunderstorm... I definitely got my money's worth! I also realized
that I left my one drop bag in the pile. Nothing too valuable in there but
if it is convenient I'll see if I can pick it up from you in Sept. when I'm
out for Wasatch.
Hope your recovering from the logistical effort.
Thanks again, I'm looking forward to next year.
Charlie Crissman |
Seattle, WA
Hello, |
Thanks to the race organization at Squaw Peak, you did a superb job! The aid stations had quite the spread, from potatoes to guacamole to home-made cookies. Wow! I really liked the course, it was very scenic. The weather was fine but I did fall victim to the thunderstorm just as I started the climb up "the ridge." I was better prepared than some and had a waterproof jacket that made things more comfortable. For my first official 50 I think I did pretty good on this course and finished in 13:20. Not fast, but steady. I plan to be back next year and shoot for a 12:00 finish. Tim Erickson Littleton, CO
Hi John,
How's it going? Thanks for getting that wonderful massage therapist at SQ
this year. He really helped me, and was extremely knowledgable.
Thanks again for all the hard work you and the volunteers put forth in the
race.
See you next year without IT problems, |
Perhaps even at Leadville, People think it's crazy to want to run Badwater, but I think people(won't mention any names) who want to run Grand Slams or crazy mountain runs like Wasatch and Leadville are nuts. Talk to you later, Anita
John
Thanks for putting on the Squaw Peak 50 miler. I really enjoyed the run and
the race volunteers were great. The mud just made for an extra unexpected
adventure
coming down from windy pass.
I am considering your 100k in August. Will there be a place on the last part
of the course
where pacers can be involved ? Also will we be going up the road to Windy
Pass that
we come down for Squaw Peak ?
Good Luck at Western States.
Matt Watts, |
Boulder CO
Hi John,
I thought I'd wait a couple days before sending you a note, figuring
you would have had a chance to catch up on sleep by now.
Congratulations on pulling off another Squaw race. Although I am
bummed I didn't get to run, it was nice seeing all my friends pass
through the aid station. Kinda cool since normally during a run I only
see one or two of them.
I don't know if you de-briefed with Dennis (or
runners) about the Windy Pass aid station. I realize the squall that
hit was perhaps unusually nasty, but none the less, the crew's tents at
the aid station, and the use of their sleeping bags, saved several
runner's butts. Several runners were so hypothermic that they were
having system shutdown - tooth chipping shivers, unable to move
fingers/hands, incoherent, ... I grew up doing alpine stuff, so we
always joked about 'taking our gear for a walk'. But getting caught
out in a storm and getting whomped on made us realize that it was
better than death. I was surprised how many people in the run didn't
have a single piece of extra clothing, despite clear warning of
thunderstorm potential. Anyway - Thanks and kudos to the Eagle scouts
and Dennis for having hauled up tents and then letting a bunch of muddy
runners muck up their tents and gear.
Hope to see you on the trails, |
Regards, Dan Haesloop, SLC, UT
John-
Just a quick note to thank you for putting on such a fabulous event. This
was my first ultra and I was very nervous. Once into the race my nerves
were quickly calmed as I realized I would not get lost; lack for food or
drink; or run out of encouragement along the way. The course was beautiful
and very well marked. The aid stations were wonderful. Where did you get
those people? I'll definately be back for more, either as a participant or
a volunteer. Thank You!! |
Jodi
...we had a great time.
You do a nice job with prize give aways. I will be using the weather station
again this weekend. The day was definitely a memorable weather experience! I
am so grateful for the aid station volunteers. They were so well prepared
and stocked. They were crutial at windy pass in the storm by knowing how to
help those with the onset of hyperthermia. Please give them lots of
appreciation from us. The race seems to continue to grow.
Thanks again for all of your efforts. |
Jill Bohney and Roger Adams
John- Great Run. All the Arizona people had a blast.
Garrett Ford, RD |
Tucson, AZ
John:
Thanks for a great day in the mountains. The course was really well marked.
Your aid station people were the greatest, and Debbie Moss's ham sandwiches
tasted especially good. The storm just added some character to the run,
although I will admit to being frightened by the lightning and thunder. Our
group had the presence of mind to drop our wind jackets and pick up gore-tex
jackets, at aid station 8, along with plenty of snacks for energy. There is
no doubt however that the the storm and muddy conditions did slow us down,
but that just gave us more time to enjoy the setting and the challenge of
the course. Just one question, did a runner really encounter a bear along
the way??????
Thanks again for a great event. I rank Squaw Peak as a tough 50, but a most
scenic course.
Jim McGregor |
Salt Lake City
Dear John,
Wind story from the race. Lori and I were approaching Berryport Pass when the largest gust hit. Lori was about 5 feet in front of me wearing a bright yellow poncho. Lori doesn't weigh much and the poncho had a lot of surface area. The wind actually picked her up and blew her back toward me. If I had not been there to catch her there is no telling what County she would have ended up in.
True story, Harley |
Park City
John,
Thanks to you and all the race volunteers for an outstanding run. The aid stations were fantastic, and the course was well marked throughout. You all did a great job. This was my first 50-miler, and if this is the third hardest 50-miler in the U.S., then I'd hate to see the first two. That hill at mile 39 turned my legs to jello. Several other runners probably remember me as the guy sitting down on the trail halfway up the hill. It was certainly a challenging course, but I survived the hill and made it to the finish feeling relatively strong with no injury more serious than a toe blister and a few small scratches from tripping on the trail and landing in a scrub oak.
I was about halfway down the descent between Aid Stations 9 and 10 when the storm hit. I had ditched my long sleeve shirt way back at Hope Campground, so I had no protection at all from the rain. I was pretty much soaked and frozen within a couple of minutes. I hesitated to cross the large meadow near the bottom of the descent. I figured I made a pretty good lightning rod in the middle of that meadow, but my urge to finish overcame my normal common sense and I crossed anyway. I don't know if I'll be back next year, but thanks again for a great run.
Matt Hatch |
Mesa, AZ
At AS #7 I felt like I would finnish but it was not to be. The wind
storm did me in. On the trail between AS7 and AS8 there is a section with
birch trees. When the storm hit me the trees started falling all around
me. A humungus birch fell across the trail in front of me and then I saw
a deer running to a clearing. I then followed the deer and had to wait
in the clearing under a downpour until the wind subsided. I returned to
the trail and proceeded to AS#8. Just as AS#8 was in sight, I slipped
and fell on my back into the mud. At this point I was cold, coated with
mud and un-nerved to proceed any further. I still love this race.
Bill |
(72 year old from NH)
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2001
Just a small word of thanks that doesn't begin to compare with the awesome run Saturday. As a first timer, I was very impressed with the way this run was organized. A beautiful and very challenging (last 10 miles brutal)! Ultra. Thanks for making it such a great experience. From the trail markings to the volunteers, thanks for all you did to make it happen. |
Troy Marsh Bountiful, UT John |
I ran and finished my first 50 miler on your course this year. I have run several ultra's since then and all the other run's are trying for second place. The race you and your volunteers put on is second to none. Thank you for putting the event on. Do you plan on having it again in 2002 ? Thanks, Matt
Wow! You pulled off another great race!! You've got the crews so well
trained you may have to run yourself next year!! I don't know if you even
make a profit with all of those wonderful awards, pictures for runners to
bring home, food etc etc etc. But you sure do a great service for the
ultrarunners! It's so wonderful to have a quality 50 mile run here in Utah.
The amazing times by Carl and Ruth bring a real credibility to the race.
Thank you so much for spending the time to make this the great event that it
is. Dave and I got the kinks out with a ride on our horses this morning,
and now I'm off to do a few errands. Can't wait to wear my new jacket!! It
is a prized possission!! I can't even tell; you how much I love it! |
Thanks again, Debbie
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I want to thank you for putting on a great race. I am upset to say that I had to drop out of the course after taking a big fall at mile ~17 and bruising my whole left side. I spent the afternoon getting 11 stitches above my hip and getting rocks scrubbed out of my hand and buttocks. The aid stations (especially aid station #5) were just wonderful helping me after running 5 miles all banged up, and I really owe them some gratitude. Unfortunately, I didn't feel up to the dinner party and didn't go. However, I did drop some stuff off, a Hind shirt and a drop bag for aid station 8, all marked with my name, Carrigan, and number, 148. I will be going by Provo next weekend, most likely Saturday morning. Is there a convenient time and place for you to hand over my belongings? I apologize for the inconvenience of not attending the dinner where I could have picked these items up. I sure hope the overall event was a success for you and the runners! Thank you again for organizing a great race. I am hoping next year, I can run the whole thing in one piece! Christina Carrigan Hi John, |
I just wanted to thank you personally for the effort and hard work you and the volunteers put into this race. Aid station 10 was a spread like I have never seen in this type of a location. The power aid saved me and I hear the home made cookies were a big hit. Thanks again for a successful race this year keep up the hard work. This is a good time of year to have a 50 in Utah. Thanks, Ruth John - |
What a great event you put together. It gets better every year. I'm afraid that as word spreads about SP50 and participation continues to grow, just getting in will become as tough as the race itself! Anyway, I hate to bother you as the dust is settling and I know you're trying to get the results posted and all, but you asked me to email you with a written reminder that I still need to get a tank top in size "large" since they shorted you on the delivery. Congrats on a great race. Steve Westlund Hello John, |
I hope all is going well with you, and thanks again for holding the Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run on June 2nd. I'm slow with this but wondered if you would let me know how I can get in contact with the medical support people (a nurse and her daughter) at the finish line of the Squaw Peak 50 at Vivian Park. I was rather faint and weak when I finished, and they took special pains to make sure I was stabilized and OK before they would let me go. I really feel grateful and impressed with their extra effort in my behalf. I did a write-up of my experience, including a version in poem form, and they were praised for their conscientiousness and service in both accounts, and I wanted to get them a copy. As I recall, the nurse said she works at a new hospital in Orem and commutes from her home in Spanish Fork. They told me their names, but I didn't write them down and now can't remember them. Please let me know how I can reach the medical support people who were so helpful to me, so I can get them a copy, too. Thanks very much. Regards,
Dave Mecham John, |
Thanks for all the time and effort you and the many volunteers put in the Squaw Peak 50. The coarse is the most beautiful I've had the good fortune of running, every aid station well stocked, and well managed. My calendar is marked for next year! Thanks for your hospitality, Robert Tavernini
The race this year was incredible. I can't believe how well supported and
smoothly it ran. To the folks who took watermelon and cantaloupe to Aid
Station 9 I am forever indebted (my body was rejecting everything else at
the time). Thanks for your hard work to make this event possible, it was a
great 1st ultra experience for me. |
Thanks again. Rolf Thompson PrimeWave Communications
John, |
I wanted to write you and say thanks for such a wonderful race that you put on Saturday. The course was well-marked, food was plentiful, aid stations fantastic, prerace meal, etc. John McAward and I came from Durango and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. I am President of the running club here in Durango, Durango Motorless Transit, and I direct races as well. (I know that is often a thankless job!) Perhaps we'll hire you out for your organizational capabilities next time! Thanks again to all, Marc Witkes PS If you ever need a place to stay when visiting Durango, please give me a holler. I have hosted many ultrarunners passing through the area for Hardrock. John, |
You did a great job this year! I don't know how you got the cloud coverage, but it worked for me! Please pass on our thanks to all of the volunteers. Especially the aid station and photo folks. Jill Bohney John - |
I just wanted to let you know what a great race that was on Saturday. This was my first ultra-marathon. During the race, I thought it would also be my last. But within a few hours of the finish I was already planning for next year. I thought the aid stations were well organized and well staffed. The food was great & the people at the stations were helpful & observant of runners' needs. I felt like you and the staff were concerned about runners' safety and health. I finished last with Larry and Jeff...it took three of us to win the crown that my cousin, Bruce Burnham, usually earns. Thanks again for a great race. I hope to see you next year. Also, I thanked the people at #9 for the wonderful food, but I couldn't thank them enough for those raisin & white chocolate cookies. I had eight of them & I think that's what let me finish the race. Paul 2000Hi John |
Just wanted to pass along my thanks to you and your awesome crew for all your hard work in putting on Squaw Peak. I had a great time, and think it to be one of the best run ultra events I've ever been to. I hadn't run in the Wasatch since '92 Wasatch Front 100, and had kind of forgotten what a beautiful range she is. Thanks for reminding me. See you next year. Best wishes at WS, too. Kirk Apt Hi John |
I want to take a minute to tell you how much I appreciate your work in putting on the great event that Squaw Peak has become. Both as a crew member and as a runner, I recognize that you put in more time and effort than anyone could possibly know. Congratulations on a wonderful job! I really appreciate the opportunity to take part in such a fun, tough, and terrific race. Julie Nelson John, |
I want to say thanks for a great run! The course was beautiful - being from Texas, I definitely do not get the chance to see that type of scenery. It was also difficult - very if you ask me. I am a relative novice at the ultra world - this was my 6th - and this was definitely the most challenging. I can imagine what it must be like with a good snow cover! You are right about that last climb - it is a bear!! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks to you for coordinating such a super event. I can only imagine the time it takes, and you and the rest of the volunteers did a terrific job in making this run a memorable one. Thanks again, and I hope to see you next year!! Bill John: |
You did a wonderful job! The race was excellent and the scenery was spectacular. The shirts are also very cool. I will definitely be back next year. I would like to share the beauty of the course with runner friends who did not run this year. How can I get in touch with the guy who videotaped the race (I neglected to get one of his cards at the pre-race dinner)? Thanks again. Neil Blake Albuquerque
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Just wanted to drop a note to thank you for all the hard work you put into Squaw Peak this year. This was my first year doing it. I've done other 50's and thought this race was very well organized. You could tell it was put on by a "runner" in support of "runners". Everything was great! Unfortunately, I missed the pre race festivities. The race itself was absolutely beautiful and very challenging. Aide stations had a good variety of goodies. The post race spread was awesome. The trail was very well "marked". You really did go all out. I plan to come back, year after year. It's a great prep for any 100 that a person has planned. On the trail, I met quite a few first timers at the "ultra" distance. They certainly picked a good one for their first impression. Thank you again, Candy Lavicky Park City, UT Dear John, |
I was trying to corner you right after the race last Saturday, but I wasn't quite fast enough (and I was a little too fatiqued??) Just wanted to thank you for the TERRIFIC race . I throughly enjoyed the whole thing: course, people, scenery, weather, food, commaradie. It was all wonderful. The Aid Station crews were Class 1. All 10 of them! I made lots of new friends along the way and got encouragement from everyone (so, did I look like I needed it?!) But, most of all, thank YOU for all of your hard work and great concern for all involved in this race. I had a wonderful time. I even saw a photo of myself at Aid St. #3 with something stuck in my mouth (banana?) and grappling for a water cup.I will never forget your kindness at the finish line. The Popsicle did the trick. My husband, Gerry Roach, had a great time, too. I really appreciated the way EVERY finisher was honored. This was not the case at this years ---- ---- Trail Run in ------, CO. I finished just 5 minutes over the 12:00 cut-off time and I was basically treated like a second class citizen. No one from the race crew even came out and said anything or even offered me a lousy cup of water! It was disheartening. But you gave every racer the royal treatment and that is commendable. The day after Squaw Pk, we hiked 4000' feet up the trail from Aspen Grove to Emerald Lake. Needed ice axes for over half of the trip, but the snow was nice. We did not have a rope and Gerry was not wearing leather boots-just trail shoes. The last 700' to Timpanogos looked too steep so we decided to do Roberts Horn, which sufficed nicely. We will come back a little later this summer for Timp. and also Mt. Nebo. You are certainly welcome to join us for either or both peaks. After Hardrock 100, I may need something a little "easier!" Thank you again for a wonderful time, Jennifer Roach Boulder, CO. hey john, |
excellent job on the race and a-thousand thanks to the superb aid station people!!!! thanks, chris miller slc, ut
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1999John: |
Thanks so much for putting on an excellent race. The pre-race food was good, the post race food was even better. What a great day for a run. Although there was a big threat of rain, the weather held and all went well. Thanks for such great aid stations. The crews at the aid stations were all excellent, excited, and very helpful. The communications were excellent, as well. Thanks again John for such a great race. John Moellmer John, |
This years race was great! It was my first time on this course. I found it very challenging, especially the last ten miles. I loved the snow fields because it put a fun twist in the race. The down hill at the end was brutal. The aid stations and support were great. Thanks to the volunteers. Congratulations on a great race. I look forward to next year. Kim Olsen Morgan, Utah That was a mighty fine course, John! Especially the trail and off-trail/snow sections! Awesome!
And we ended up with super weather for running it. |
Thanks for a great race. Stephen Mitchell John, |
Thanks for the weekend! You've set up an awesome course! I especially thought the Windy Pass climb was a great twist. I think we ought to get a 10 mile bonus for all the climbing and snowfield crossing we did. Anyways, we were well taken care of and I appreciate all your trouble. Kevin Dickerson John, |
Really enjoyed the "show". I found the course well marked and VERY, repeat, VERY challenging. Some of the greatest real estate to ever be seen is on that long , long road. Next year, I plan on wear trail shoes, and see if I can actually get some traction on that snow. Sorry, I couldn't stay for the dinner and awards, but I was fading fast, and felt the need of immediate hot tub therapy. Did I get anything in my age group. I've checked the web site but you are probably catching up on some much needed rest. Once again, it was a great race. Well done. larry cawthon
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I didn't envy you running around like a chicken with it's head cut off all day Sat, and I'm sure it was a lot worse than I can imagine. But you did a great job. Congrats!! Even with the late food, you had the best "feed" of any race I've ever been to. It was worth the wait. And what a course!! One of the very best, by far. You probably didn't realize it but I'm the guy that kept the rain away most of the day. You see, I've never run of ridden [bicycles] a race that had bad weather, and I have run scores of races here in the Rocky Mountain West and Wisconsin [Ice Age last month]. All my racing buddies will vouch for that. So if you want to have good weather, make sure I get into your race next year. Hey, I'll be there anyway and I'll be bringing as many friends as I can. Shouldn't be hard to convince them when they hear what a fine race it is you put on. Take care and get some needed rest! Kurt
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The SP50 was my first ultra. Thanks for directing such a fine race. I loved the course, the weather, and the people. I was extreemly happy with my time and can assure you I will be around to run again next year, the year after that, the year after that ...... Thanks, Matt Baker
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I just had to take a moment and express my thanks for putting on a very difficult but awesome 50. Difficult from two perspectives, one as a runner just trying to finish and one as an observer who saw how hard you worked to pull this whole thing off and allowed it to be enjoyable in a sadistic way. It was kind of amazing how the weather ended up being just perfect for a run after watching thunderstorms roll through the night before. I know there were a lot of runners this year, but I think you did a great job, and I just wanted to thank you and your entire crew. I especially would like you to relay to all of the people who worked the aid stations that they are great. Without those volunteers who do this out of kindness the event could not happen. I can't tell you how much I appreciate them. I know the dinner was a bit off schedule, and the cold wind blew at the finish line making it a tough place to stand around, but nothing's perfect and it only leaves room for it to be even better next year. Thanks again for taking the time to put on a great race. Todd Schmidtke 1998John: |
I want to thank you for the excellent Squaw Peak 50 race you put on Saturday. It was a beautiful and challenging course. Volunteers and course markings were great. The only question I have is how you arranged such perfect weather. Please pass on my appreciative thoughts to all those people involved in this great event. I will definitely be back.
Regards,
John: |
Looking back to June 6, that was one great race. Thanks. I've had the chance to tell some of those who chose to skip it this year and I think that they have heard nothing but praise for the event this time around. I don't know if you heard, but there was not only the bear that Alan saw going down the wrong drainage, but there was clear track on the lower snow on the trail heading up towards Windy Pass. Well, just wanted to say hi and thanks again for making my first Ultra so fun, John. See you. - Dale Heisler, SLC, UT John: |
Thanks for a great race!.....It was so different from last year......YOU did a great job!.....I look forward to next years event being even better...............Hughes Martin, Park City, Utah Hi John: |
Sorry I wasn't able to run the Squaw Peak 50 this year. It sounds like it went really well. Below is a comment I received from your run by a friend who ran it. I thought you may be interested in his comments. Also, Phil Lowry called me to tell me how great the run was organized. Congratulations on an outstanding run. Anonymous, Utah
Ok guys...here the Deal! John, |
you did a heck of a job. The really gnarly parts of the course were very well marked. So finding the way was not a problem. My suggestion would be that you be a bit more explicit in warning folks what to expect about the snow conditions. I suspect you are a good runner and very used to running across those chutes coming down from Windy Pass, so you didn't think much of that section. But I was scared to death! I've run on snow all my life, having come from Minnesota, and the thought of snow didn't scare me. I'm also a very experience ultrarunner, having finished all the major mountain 100's. But I have acrophobia and hadn't put together the idea that crossing steep chutes of snow would scare me out of my wits. Now, mind you, I'm not sure it would have sunk in if you had been more specific in describing what the snow was like. But I think it would be a good idea for you to mention in your ultrarunning ad that there is snow combined with vertical exposure that presents some danger and could be a problem for folks with problems with vertical exposure. I know you fast guys skip across that stuff without thinking about it, but there are those of us who really struggle. I had trouble, but there was a guy (he probably finished just ahead of Suzanne and me) who was in a total panic. He was completely frozen (not from cold) crossing a chute and couldn't move. The rest of us tried to cross below him and I slipped and went down. Luckily there were bushes that stopped my slide. It was a scare. Anyway, I loved most of the course and you did a great job. Just a bit more warning might be in order if there's similar snow conditions next yeat. Thanks again. Janice O'Grady. Los Gatos, CA Thanks, John. |
I've had fun telling the stories. I saw the results--my gosh, I thought I was slow! Those poor folks that were out there after dark! You had a long wait at the finish line. Thanks again for all the support. Janice.
I wanted to second Janice's message to you. You really did do an excellent
job. The aid stations were well stocked (although you did run out of coke
early on in the race) and the markings were clear, aid stations friendly and
helpful, and the food at the end was fabulous. You also gave away wonderful
prizes at the end (I'm the lucky recipient of a PUR water filter!!)..... |
....All in all, a well run, beautiful course, that I would like to run again. Thanks for your efforts in making it a memorable event for me. Suzanne Williams, San Francisco, Calif.
Hey there,
Have you gotten any sleep yet? |
I wanted to say thank you...but it doesn't seem enough. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all that you did. I'm always so impressed with the caliber of people who participate in these events, and the RD's are the cream of the crop. You really gave a great gift to the runnng community. The course was hard but pay no attention to the whiners...those two guys thought they were going to win and when it turned out to be a little tough, they resorted to whining...not typical of ultrarunners. Your event was one of the best organized I've been to. The volunteers were excellent, the boy scouts were impressive...the food was absolutely great. I couldn't believe your composure...all that stress...no sleep...people pestering you endlessly... you are a kind person, an asset to the running community. Thank you so much. I also made two new friends while I was there, hopefully for life. God bless you and best wishes.... steve keith, las vegas, NV
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It was a great race! You've done a really nice job with it and all your hard work is appreciated! The course is beautiful and keeps a runner interested from start to finish. The volunteers were also the greatest! I look forward to doing it again! Thanks for giving us a terrific local 50! Ellen Ives, Salt Lake City
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Many thanks for putting on a great race. My only regret is that I wasn't able to finish the whole thing. Next year, I promise. Your work and efforts were awesome. Any flaws in preparation were purely from exhoustion on your part, I'm sure. You worked very hard, and I hope everyone else was as appreciative of your efforts as I was. The course is difficult but breathtaking. The view from the top of the mountains and the lake and city below made me stop and realize , if I hadn't come to run this race, I never would have seen this great beauty. Thank you very much. Kudos are in order for you. Larry Cawthon. See you in '99, Rio Rancho, New Mexico |