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Phil,
thank you for a great weekend in Dartmoor. The challenge of the race was in the conditions a real test to say the least. Personally I had forgotten how lovely the area is; however, must admit, as we watched teams of hot tired marines in full kit slogging across the moor on Sunday, old memories of how hard the moor can be returned.
The race was a great experience and the cheerful support by all your team of helpers was fantastic. Please pass on my thanks and appreciation to all helpers and the people of Princetown. We were all made to feel welcome.
hope to see you next year
Brendan Cradden
Bearbrook Joggers.

> Hello,
>
> I had to e-mail to say thank you very much for a lovely run yesterday!!
> Maybe a little warm but me and Reg were very impressed with the
organisation
> and the friendliness of all those involved!! The marshalls and cadets were
> very supportive and had a cheery face!!
>
> I have run 50 or so races in the past 5 years and I think that yesterdays
> was one of the best organised, thanks again and keep up the good work!!
>
> Adrian Holloway (88) and Reg Chapman (89)

Phil

Just writing to say thanks once again for a great race/day on Saturday,
it was my second time I have done the race and conditions were certainly
a bit different from last year.The marshals out on the course were
fantastic as were all the people at the finish, please can you pass on a
big thank you from me to all involved in making this race possible.
Once again you have done a fantastic job and delivered a brilliant race.

This race has now been pencilled in on my race calander for many years
to come and as soon as next years entry forms are available I will be
filling mine in.

Once again a massive thanks to you and all the support team involved in
the DD.

Wishing you and everyone a happy next 12 months till we meet again

Best wishes

Kevin

> Hi there
>
> I just wanted to say what a fabulous day I had on Saturday. I've rarely
been
> to such a well organised, friendly and beautiful race. My legs are
> complaining a bit now, but it was well worth it!
>
> Thank you so much for all your hard work - it really paid off on the day.
I
> think I'll be back (as will most people) next year for more punishment!
>
> Best Wishes
> Rachel Bright (102)

> Hi Phil
>
>
> Many, Many thanks to everyone, for such a fantastic race, it might have
been
> hot, but the scenery was superb, and the marshals etc were great, the
whole
> atmosphere was brilliant, the support on rout by everyone was second to
> none. I was only sorry we were unable to stay for the presentations and
> evening fun. Please pass on my sincere thanks to all concerned.
>
> Tina Caunter
> Teignbridge Trotters

Hi Phil
> I would just like to say thankyou to you & your team of
helpers,
> marshals, waterstation crew, jellybaby disher outerers & everybody else
who
> was involved in saturdays Dartmoor Discovery. I have never been to
Dartmoor
> before, nor have I taken part in an ultra marathon so the Discovery seemed
> like a good idea. It was a really well organised & friendly event &
despite
> the hills, which I should have expected but naively did'nt & the weather,
> which made the scenery great but the hills even worse, I actually enjoyed
> the run/walk. In the end I was glad to finish but never thought "never
> again". Thanks for the tips you E mailed, the ones I followed worked &
the
> ones I did'nt I probally wish I had (not sure about the salt
tablets).Good
> t/shirt, bargain hat, souvenir programme to keep & a nice trophy at the
end.
> Sorry I missed the presentations (we were camping about half an hours
drive
> away & once we had got back to the tents & had a beer the days events
> suddenly took there toll ) Anyway overall one of the best events I have
> taken part in so once again Thankyou all very much
> Reg Chapman
> PS it was much more difficult than I expected that last six miles took me
> nearly as long as the first twelve

Many thanks for all your hard work and hints/tips.
>
> The best think we did was buy a box of J Cloths...they were great for
> dipping in water/streams and tying round our necks boy scout style. They
> are also easy to tie to your bottle belt so no need to carry it! That has
> to be my handy tip of the year!! That and never underestimate the distance
> and challenge.
>
> I can't thank the marshalls and supporters enough and the general
> consideration given to everyone was beyond the call of duty.
>
> The girls from my club spent time talking about the young cadets and how
> enthusiastic and encouraging they were...please send our thanks. Usually
> we're lucky to get a grunt out of most teenagers.
>
> Coming in 45 mins slower than last year, I was just pleased to finish, at
> one point I swore I would never run again...but now..well I might well be
> back again! It remains my most favourite event so if I don't run next year
> I will certainly come and help.
>
> Many thanks again
>
> Brigitte
> Brighton and Hove Running Sisters.

> Dear Phil
>
> Thank you to everyone for a brilliant day. Despite a dismal
> performance (part injury, part idleness) that the 100+% put in by all
> the volunteers made me even more ashamed of, I couldn't have had more
> fun! It was my first visit to Dartmoor and it is just to die for
> (thought I was going to a couple of times), a very special place.
> Shame on the rude and grumpy runner, it wasn't just the humbling run
> that has determined me to come back next year fit enough to take it on
> with the respect it deserves, but the people just made it for me: from
> the cadets, to the farmers not minding being held up on the road and
> being gracious with a smile, fellow runners (except stinker), and,
> just everyone else.
>
> Very, many thanks, hope to be back next year, fighting fit, to stuff
> the bugger.
>
> Dawn

Hi Phil
Just to say, thank you so much to you, and all your wonderful team for making Saturday such a great and memorable day out.
Everyone was so encouraging, friendly and just BRILLIANT in every way.
Definately a recommended run to do,....... despite the fact that I can now hardly walk!
Can't wait for the 2007 event.
Thanks again Phil.
Lesley (and all The Bearbrook Joggers)


Lesley Yearley

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