straight from the race participants......

The 14.06, July 11, 2010

• I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful first tri experience!  After battling knee injuries/surgeries for the past few years, I randomly decided I needed a pick me up and signed up for the 14.06 10 weeks out because a co-worker was raving about the triitnow tris.  Thanks so much for building my confidence and putting on a great race!  I look forward to decades more of triathlons :)
   
  Take care,
  S.

• Thanks for a great race yesterday--I really enjoyed myself!  This was the 3rd Tri It Now race that I have done, and they are always fun and well organized.                 --H. W.
   

• Great race today, thank you for all the hours you spent putting it together...........
  .....And again, thank you for a  great race, it was well organized, fun, and most of all safe!  Can’t wait to do it again next year!!  

  Thank you,
       --L.H.

TRI IT on Fathers Day, June 20, 2010

• I want to thank you for a well run event and what a terrific location for a race and my first Tri. 
   
  The park setting was  beautiful and the race was big enough to make it competitive but not to big
  to be overwhelming. You and your staff of volunteers  were super.  Also, I met some really nice people
  racing as well, just a great rewarding experience overall.   I couldn't have picked a better race
  for my first Tri, and with Tri it now.   Thanks again,                --B.

   

• This was so much fun. Thanks!      --NC
   

Manassas Mini Tri, June 13, 2010

• Thanks for another great race.  We always enjoy your races!    --D.Y.

•  it was a well organized and fun tri! We'll be back, again    --BQ
   
• Hello Ina,
  What an awesome day!  My first one, and I'm HOOKED!  Gotta do more!  Have no idea how I did. When do results get posted?
  Cheers,     --ZH
   
• You guys did a great job on the race. My daughter had a great day and I couldn't have asked for more doing our "Mother/Daughter" Inaugural Triathlon!
  
                              Thanks Again,    --N&J S
• 
  My thank you to you and all the volunteers today for an incredible event.  You did a phenomenal job.  The event was fun and very organized.  I was so happy to find something that allowed me to "try out" a trialthon. 
  
  Today's event had more meaning to me than when I initially signed up.  Two weeks ago today, my right lung collapsed and I had surgery just over a week ago to correct it.  Having my running (favorite form of exercise) and first-time triathlon taken away from me was very disheartening.  However, I started feeling better several days before the race and with my surgeon's blessing, decided to do the triatholon - just to see if I could do it. 
  
  Words cannot describe the feeling I felt when I crossed the finish line. It was a huge mood booster and was definitely a sign that I can get myself back up to speed without limitations!
  
  Thank you again for all of your time and effort to make today's race an enjoyable experience.
                                                                                                                          --D.

6/8/10

Y Tri, May 16, 2010

I had a great time and can’t wait for the next one!                --A.M.

 

Tune Up Tri, March '10

.... i competed and was kinda in my zone.....thanks and what a great event!!!  we had a blast!!! thank you!              --AR

 

I had a wonderful time and am energized for my other triathlons this year!!!  You definitely put on a great event!
                                                                                                                                                                                      --Regards,  PQ

 

Hi,

I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone involved in organizing 
and staging the tune up tri this weekend.

It was my first, and will not be my last.

thank you for a great experience.

                                                                                           --David
 

 

Thanks and my sons placed 3rd and 4th in their age groups (13 and 11)!  We had a blast as always.       --Diana

 

Race feedback from the athletes...

The 14.06, July '09

Thanks for another great Tri It Now Race.  This was my third Tri It Now race and as always, you organized and produced a fantastic event. It was fun, safe, on time and wll-managed. Having just directed my first 5K event in Burke this Spring, I have a new appreciation for how much effort it takes to put on an event, especially a multi-sport one!

--PS

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I just wanted to drop a note to thank you for running such a wonderful event on Sunday in Manassas. The 14.06 was the first triathlon that I have ever done, and it was a wonderful and exhilarating experience.......You clearly put a ton of time and effort into running the 14.06 - it shows and it is very much appreciated (especially for this newbie)! .......[photo attached] I thought I would share the genuine smiles that we had on our faces! We called ourselves winners because it was such a nice accomplishment. You had so much to do with that- thanks!

We look forward to seeing you on August 9^th for the next event.

Thank you again for making my first experience in a triathlon a wonderful one.                        --ML

 

Manassas Mini Tri, June '09

I participated in the Manassas Mini Tri on June 7.  I just wanted to say
I had so much fun and was very grateful to have a chance to participate
in a triathlon with these distances.  It was a perfect way to get my
feet wet (Pun intended).  The event was well put together and was truly
so much fun!! Thank you for holding this event.      --F. P.

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...It was so fun!  Your volunteers were absolutely great!  Directions were well marked.

What a wonderful experience, and the clinic in January helped me tremendously.   -M. R.

 

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Just wanted to say thank you for a great race experience.  Yesterday's triathlon was my first one and I really enjoyed myself!  I'm going to sign up for the next one that you're doing in August.   --HW

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Thank you so much for a fantastic event!  I was completely blown away by the organization and effort given by you, your staff, and all of the volunteers.  This was so much fun!  There are so many great people involved....

....Look forward to seeing you at future events!  Thanks for everything!                          --CS

 

Tune Up Tri, March '09

Ina,  Just wanted to send you an email and say thanks for another great race. It was so much fun again. You and your volunteer staff do such a great job.....These have brought so much fun and excitment to the department. Thanks again for all the hard work to put these races on. Walter
 

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My wife and I had a great time at the race.  Thanks for a fun event.....Thanks,  J. R.

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Thank you for a wonderful introduction to the sport of triathlon!  I feel much more confident now that I have my first experience under my belt, and I can't wait for my next race in a couple of weeks down at Lake Anna!.....

.....Thank you again for all of your hard work and organization to make this possible for newbies!        -Karla
 

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Ina and rest of group organizing Tri It Now, thank you for the awesome event.

My family enjoyed the sense of accomplishment and participating together in the race...

...I feel super proud of my children's accomplishment but also of myself. Toward the 5th lane in the swim leg I had a panic attack (deep water phobia) and had to hang onto the rope to pull myself together. At some point in the midst of that panic I thought this would be my last triathlon but once I was together I promised myself that I will continue fighting this phobia and one day hope to finish a tri without giving the swim part a second thought.

Thank you again and warm regards,
~M. A. M.

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Wanted to share with you my 10 year-old's observation during the race. During the bike portion (this is his 2nd tri) he said: "You know, it LOOKS dreary out today, but Triathlon cures the drearies!"


Many thanks for a fun event!
Patty T.
 

Summer Super Sprint, August '08

Thanks so much for a great race! It was a great 1st time experience. I
had a blast.

Thanks again for everything!
A. S.

 

Tune Up Tri, March '08

I participated in my first triathlon event on March 30, 2008 at the Tune Up Tri.  Thank you very much for making this experience awesome!  I was very impressed with the organization and preparations that were made for this event.  The pre-race packet pickup at the Freedom center on Saturday afternoon was very smooth.  There were plenty of friendly volunteers to move us through the line quickly.  Great sponsors and t-shirts!  Saturday's pre-race meeting was especially helpful as a review of the rules and super advice on what to expect in the transition area and on the course. 

 

I know it is difficult to coordinate with hundreds of participants along with the facilities and volunteers that are necessary to make such an event a success.  You did a great job! 

 

This has been such a great first time triathlon experience that I have nothing but positive feedback for the sport and for the Tri It Now organization.  I will definitely consider another Tri It Now event and recommend these races to friends! 

 

Thank you so much...

--Daniel M.

Summer Super Sprint '07 

This is the first one of these I've ever done and I had a blast. You all did a tremendous job of running the event, explaining what was going to happen and where to go. It made my first experience a lot of fun. I can't wait to do it again!

--William T.

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I officially have the Tri bug.

I know that this is just the beginning of my tri career but YOU have 
been instrumental in making it a smooth process.

Thank you so much for your guidance!

Angel

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I just wanted to say that I was totally impressed by your race yesterday. It went great! And it was so much fun being out on the bike course cheering people on - so many newbies!! all sorts of bikes and body types - I loved it! .................

......Anyway - I think you did an awesome job and I was so happy to be there to help out.

 Well done !!

 - Shannon