...some comments
from our participants...
Marla-
Thanks for an amazing tri! This year was
my first - I was "volunteered" by a co-worker (two weeks before
the race!) to be on a relay team because another of our
co-workers was unable to do the entire race due to medical
reasons. Even for this non-athlete who hadn't been in the water
in 5 years, the Valley Girl was such an amazing encouraging
experience and I look forward to running my own entire race next
year.
Thanks so much, Jessica
Hi Marla,
Wow, what a
great day yesterday! Thanks so much to you and everyone else
that made it happen...truly awesome!
Thanks again
for all of your hard work! We had an absolutely wonderful time!
Michelle
Marla,
Yesterday’s
race was great fun! Thanks for all your hard work!!! Well done
by all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you
again!!!!!!!!!
Peggy
Dear Marla,
Thanks to you and all your VGT crew for once again setting up a
fantastic event. I LOVED the new bike route. Those long
straights made it easier to work up speed verses the short
turn-a-rounds and neighborhoods. Thanks again!
Cheers,
Chelsea
PS The shirts were the BEST material and fit yet!!!
Hi Marla,
I just
wanted you to know what a great event the Valley Girl was. It
was my first Triathlon. I know if is only a sprint, but felt
like an iron man to me.
You have to
start somewhere, and what a wonderful event to have for a first
tine experience. The volunteers were so nice. Everything was
just perfect. I loved the bike course. How nice that there
were volunteers out on the path making sure we were okay if we
had a flat or any other
Emergency.
It was so
very well organized. Thank you again, my daughter and I had so
much fun.
Brenda
Thank you,
Thank you! It was a wonderful day and so well run!
Carol
Dear Marla, I
have been meaning to write this thank you letter for a long
time. I just completed my second valley girl race and had to
say thank you to the bike support tent. Last year I REALLY
needed them before the race. I had installed a new tube in my
tire incorrectly and they fixed it for me the morning of the
race in a few moments and let me keep my spare tube. I was so
impressed with how nice they were and how they said they wanted
everyone to be successful in the race. Yesterday I looked over
at the tent and was grateful they were there even though I
didn't need them. Thank you so much for calming my huge fears
by providing such solid help. I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Alicia
Hey Marla,
The race was
GREAT and you are fantastic organizer!!
See you at Wunderwoman
Darcy
Marla-
Congrats on a great race on Sunday- I had a
fabulous time. Just wanted to provide you with some feedback
for future races.
The new start time: AWESOME (nice to get
going and not so hot!)
The new bike course: MUCH BETTER- like it
The shirts: YAY! love 'em
Thanks to you and Robyn for all your hard
work!
Kelly
I would like
to thank you and all the other volunteers for making this an
outstanding event.
Thanks for your
time.
Janet
Marla,
I am now in the advanced stages of
degenerative disc disease, with nerve root compression and a
fair amount of burning pain all the time. I recently have been
diagnosed with Degenerative Joint Disease and Osteoarthritis.
My physical therapist and primary care
doctor are amazed that I am still walking and not in a wheel
chair by now. The only place and time that I do not experience
any pain is when I am in the water swimming. So I am now making
swimming my primary sport.
The Valley Girl Tri is an awesome
event. It is this event that has given me the motivation to
continue fighting for my independence. And it is also given me
a goal to work towards during the fall, winter and spring
months.
There are no words that I can say that
would adequately express my gratitude to you for all that you
have done to organize and keep this event going each year,
except to say "thank you". You truly have been an inspiration
to me and have helped me grow in self confidence and in living a
healthy, active lifestyle, no matter what the obstacles have
been.
Sincerely,
Carol
