| Myriam, What a beautiful day yesterday and a really fun race. The course was rather challenging but I finished and that's all the really matters. (much slower than I wanted but it's incentive to do better next time) I wanted to say "thank you" to you and everyone who helped make a sign for my friend, Kristen Milligan. It meant so much to her to know I was running for her. I wore the sign and one of the ribbons. (I saved a ribbon for her) Prayers and blessings to you. All the best, Lois Hicks-Wozniak |
| From: Marilyn
& Robert It was a great day and you guys did a great job. Congratulations on so many runners for the race. |
| Dear Myriam, I had a great day and really appreciate what you and Kathleen did for CROC and the community. You are an inspiration to many people, myself included. Sincerely, Dennis Toscano |
| You both did a
terrific job
on this event. It was a great race and
a great day. It takes a lot of work to put on that event and
raise the
money that you do. You have a good team. Kathleen we did
find the jacket and thanks for looking. Richard Robillard |
| You ladies put
together and
run a super event! Nice job. I bet you're glad it's over and you
can concentrate on your marathon.
Good luck to you both. Kate |
| Great
race,seemed to be a
lot of happy people. Beyond the help of the wind, conditions were
perfect. I really like the towel,classy touch. Now you can relax and
learn how to BREATH again. Kathy Davis |
| Myriam, You and Kathleen do a real nice job putting the half together. I like the emails.Steamtown did that also last year. The Dodge Inn is a great host facility and the food was the best!!! Thanks Bill Grennille |
| Hello! My first 1/2 Marathon - I (was) really looking forward to it! I did have a good time! thankyou!!!! -Marian Morris |
| Hi Kathleen and
Myriam, It’s been a great privilege to volunteer for your 2004, 2005 races, and a bit for this years race too. Last year, while on my way to the Yankee Lake intersection to lend support, it was easy to see the genuine enthusiasm by the on-course support personnel already in place. When the last runner past I then headed back up through the course and was so favorably impressed with the continued on-course support and even the runners showed their enthusiasm and cheer for the support volunteers. This year, I had the opportunity to run the race and was simply blown away by the tremendous support on the course. The water/Shaklee (I think) stops were adequate and well placed. Best of all, they were well-manned by enthusiastic and supportive volunteers. CROC of course, were well represented and added uniquely to the runners’ experiences. Tom Eanelli and “The Numbers Lady” did a superb job with their renegade “comfort” station. Large full cups of water and energy drinks, gels, engaging conversation (yes, even during the race!) I got caught up in conversation that I could not possibly take in the myriad of running products at the table. Every intersection was well managed by the volunteers not only keeping runners on track and keeping drivers aware of the race, but they were very enthusiastic as well! The course was very well marked with the arrows, mile marker signs, and even the mile award winners. The mile timers were superb! I noticed that they were mostly manned by very experienced runners including several race directors. That gave me such as positive feeling in addition to lending credibility to the race, knowing that you placed the right people in the right places. I especially appreciate the mile timer efforts by Rich Hujus, Valerie Kilcoin, Frank Fivek, and Dave De Costa who each magnificently managed two separate miles. Suzy Loughlin and Jack (your son) were other mile timers that I much appreciated. And I want to give a call out to Fast Finishes for the timing and scoring. Al, Cathy, and Karen Sutcliffe deftly handle so many unique demands at each race they take on, and this was no exception with the waves of early starters. While so many people helped with the race, I just wanted to say thank you so much for ensuring a top-rate on-course support program. It’s one of the areas that sets your race apart from the vast majority of the others! I know you’ll review this years’ race and see how to modify the event for next year. Please, keep up your brilliant efforts on the course. I know I am not alone in truly recognizing the value this provides the runners. A lot of work? “Yes.” Keep doing? “Yes.” Thanks much. -Steve H. 3-6-2006 |
| Kathleen
& Myriam,
I have
to thank you both for the awesome job you did with the Celebrate Life
Half-Marathon. It was very organized, you had outstanding "goodie
bags", good food, and great giveaways (and not just because I won at
mile 6), etc, etc.
You
both should be very proud of yourselves,
and I appreciate all of your hard work!
Love,
~ Kim
Regensdorfer |
|
Hi Kathleen and Myriam,
I just want to congratulate
you and
thank
you both for putting on an outstanding event. I
understand what it entails and have a lot of respect for the task
you've undertaken for the last 3 years. I sometimes say to the
question, "Why do you run and race?", because it feels so good when
it's over. I'm sure that it's a great relief to be unburdened by the
race being behind you. Thank you, again, for your generosity. Take care.Walter Johnston |
| Myriam,
Just wanted to thank you again and
tell you what
a
great job that both you and Kathleen Rifkin did in putting together the
half-marathon. As always the race was great and very well
organized, a first class race all the way. I know that the race
will continue to grow as the word of mouth about how good a race is
gets around. Please tell Kathleen that without people like
yourselves the runners would not have these races to run!
Andy Latincsics |
| Another fabulous half marathon put on by the best team in the county. You guys should be real proud of yourself. EVERYONE had fun, everything perfect. Thank you so much for a great day Myriam. You're going to run fabulous in your marathon! Love, Colleen Hujus |
| Hi Myriam, Thanks for the wonderful race today. It was a perfect day. Again, thanks for everything. Denise Serrano |
| Myriam, you're a
sweartheart! As always, my pleasure to do two things I enjoy: run & help people with cancer. Be well- Suzy (LaBurt) |
| Dear Myriam, Thank you for putting on a wonderful race on Sunday! You and Kathleen, again, did a fantastic job. You make it look so easy - everything works so smoothly! I can only imagine the amount of time & planning, hard work and energy you both have put into this event for it to so quickly turn into one of the areas' favorite races. An applaud also to all the volunteers who cheered us on along the way - very supportive and very enthusiastic! Again, congratulations and thank you. Karin |
| Hi Myriam, Great race!! Thanks again for organizing! I loved the idea of “mile prizes”….it gave you incentive to get to the next mile!!! Judy Stobbe |
| Dear
Myriam, Thank you so much for the photo. we all look awesome!!!! Thumbs way up you and Kathy do an amazing job organizing that race. hugs and kisses Lily |
|
Myriam and
Kathleen: The race
was well organized in all aspects. There were plenty of
volunteers on the course and it was well marked. This is a
tribute to both of you as Co-Directors and your team of
volunteers. Congratulations on a well organized race!
Kevin Pasterchik |
|
Myriam,
You and Kathy did a great job - it was a
pleasure running
your
race. Alex Smith |
|
I
enjoyed your race in the past and I think it's one of the most beatiful
races in the world as the Wursboro 30K.
Young
Kim from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Myriam: I've enjoyed the half both years I've participated. Thank you for all of your hard work and great spirits. Jim Schilling |