"I wanted to tell you that I have done a lot of races. I also work for a race organizer myself. This is the best race I have ever been to in my life. There was not a moment in my 140.6 journey that I didn't feel supported. You guys ROCK!" (2008)
…The Redman has raised the bar and set new standards of racer support and friendliness. 2006
Thank you for the best organized triathlon I have attended.
- Matthew K. Berry (2007)
It was absolutely an Honor to be a witness to such amazing performances all day (and night!) and to work alongside some really great people. There are no words to describe Saturday. It's a feeling really. It created this huge feeling that touched everyone - and it sticks around…. (2006)
Thank you very much for such a well run event. Your staff of volunteers was incredible. I did not pass any volunteer or aid station that did not offer words of support and encouragement.
- Bryan P. Lyons, D.M.D. (2007)
Methuen, MA
Excellent race !!! Excellent support !!! Overall a great effort put on by entire race staff !!!
- Fred Northern (2007)
I wanted to thank you, your staff and volunteers for the excellent job at organizing, putting together, and running an amazing race. This was my second half-iron distance race. My first one was an m-dot race. Your race equals, if not surpasses them. (2006)
Race morning was organized!...
The swim was well marked, and not crowded…
The run was scenic and beautiful…
The shirts and medals were beautiful. (2006)
…. They screamed words of support. I felt like I was on the tour de france! - Anon (2006)
JOB WELL DONE. Everyone was wonderfully nice. I felt like a NASCAR driver with a pit crew.
- Traci Johnson (2007)
I just wanted to send you a note, to let you know what a wonderful job… you have done. Many times in our lives our hard work goes unnoticed…. I noticed, and will be back in the future years to come. THANK YOU! - Anon (2006)
I want to thank you guys for such a great experience. This was my first iron distance triathlon and it was a wonderful experience. It was well worth the drive from South Carolina.
- Clark Davis (2007)
It was the best organized race I have ever been to.... Not to take away from any races that I have done, but the Redman takes the cake, it is the best I have raced in.
- Fred Whitaker (2008)
I was impressed from the moment I signed up for this race. I can't believe the man-hours that went into pulling this off - it was definitely a labor of love…. - Anon (2006)
Thank Dave the Director again for bearing the burden of this humongous undertaking and all it means to us participants. Y'all are the best I have witnessed since 1979! THANKS!
- John Clements #208 (2008)
…The venue is great….
…Everything was organized, easy to understand, and very well run….
…The volunteers brought me to tears - they were so incredible….
….The hospitality of the city was warm and welcoming….
…Everything was wonderful - except for miles 2 through 26.2 on the run. :-)… - 2006
…You have all touched my life along the way. I hope to return to others what you have given to me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. The experience was priceless. 2006
Incredibly WELL DONE to David Wood and all the REDMAN Triathlon organizers, officials, volunteers, and associates.
You did the impossible again, I suspect. What great personalities and attitudes you displayed! This was the best large scale activity I have ever seen........ Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS!
You are all incredible.... simply wonderful!
With great admiration,
James E. Whinnery Ph.D., M.D. (2007)
This was my second iron distance event. My first being Ironman Florida in 2003…I have to say that while Florida has all of the bells and whistles and the big Ironman name, Redman has what is most important, great volunteers. I want to congratulate you, your staff, and ALL of the volunteers for putting on a top notch event…. (2006)
… At no point during the race did I encounter a volunteer that wasn't cheering me on, or asking me what they could do for me. Anything I needed, they had, and gladly brought it to me. I signed up for this race because of a recommendation…He told me how great the volunteers were and how great the race was. I can honestly say that what he said held true. 2006
I want to personally thank you for one of the most incredible days of my life. Words are inadequate to express my gratitude. I will forever cherish the memories of that day.
Respectfully,
Angela Stewart - Race # 1553 (2007)
I'm writing to make sure that you know that you put on an awesome race. We came up from Austin and did the iron distance race and it was great. It was very well organized, great support from the law enforcement, parking was no problem, and the staff in your medical tent was great,etc. However, without question, the biggest benefit was who you chose to staff the aid stations. They were awesome!! 2006
I have done many triathlons and marathons, but the race staff and volunteers at Redman were several rungs above anything I have experienced elsewhere. I am indeed grateful.
Boyd Seevers (2007)
Minneapolis, MN
The Redman triathlon is a world-class event, managed by wonderful, caring people who work extremely hard to make it a supportive, beginner-friendly event.
(2008)
… From Start
to Finish I was impressed with the volunteers and the course. I have done many
sprints and Olympics and a couple of ½’s and 2 marathons (not too shabby). Your
volunteers and leadership is unsurpassed…
… The people all smiled, encouraged, cheered on, and helped more than could be anticipated... (2006)
…The run course is by far the best course I have ever ran…
- Anon (2006)
Redman is truly a premier event.
Gratefully,
Frank Chenoweth (2007)
"…I have told everyone that I have never seen such kindness, servitude, and encouragement in all my hundreds of races. Ya'll were the best!! P.S. Thank the path chalker man too...."
- John Clements #208 (2008)