Event Testimonials
Here is what some of the athletes had to say about the 2009 event:
“!t was great to meet you guys and the people around your ideas. Yesterday was a wonderful accomplishment, my little boy even had a wonderful time. As for feedback…..I would like to see the run grow to a 10K. give a mountain biker a chance to get back up front!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys.”
-Steven Swick
“The event was amazing!!!”
-Sarah Doneth
“Great Job guys! I was most impressed with the level of organization & planning, especially for a first year event. The staff was terrific and I have already circled the date to be back next year, God willing, but w/a real bike……thanks.”
-Charlie
“Congratulations!!!!! What a great day. Looking forward to being a big part of next years event. Please keep us in the loop. After party is a must so that we don’t have to keep hearing Mike talk about it over and over again. He needs a place to be around other Challengers afterwards. Just kidding about Mike, but we do want to host next year. Thanks For Everything.”
-Becky
“Very nice job over the weekend. The event flowed well and was a lot of fun. I don’t think there has ever been so many people in that park on little glen before.”
-Brent Wiersema
“You guys really nailed it!”
-Andrew McFarlane
“Thank you Keegan! You and your brother and volunteers did a great job for your first ever tri!!! Congrats! Very well organized and run. I’m talking to a bunch of my friends to all come up and do it next year! What charity did the money benefit? It’s nice to know that some of the entry fee helped someone/group in need.
Thanks again for the personal email….. I could’ve checked it online today! Have a great week!”
-Lisa Mize
“You guys did an *amazing* job and this event is such a wonderful thing for our community. THANK YOU for everything – for your support, for including the Conservancy, having big dreams, for making them happen (and for finding a way to include me!!).
On a personal note, Saturday was the first time I felt like an athlete again in a long time… Motherhood can really take it out of you – but it was great fun to train again and to show my girls something about who I was before they arrived! 
I’m already looking for tri #2… looks like Dan Brady and I might tackle the Bowers Harbor one in August (in your neighborhood!).”
-Anne Shoup
“Congratulations on organizing such a well-run race. Everyone sure seemed to have a great time, & I heard many comments about competing again next year!!! We certainly enjoyed being a part of your race as “traffic controllers.”
We patronized Pangea’s Pizza on Front St. today when we were in TC, & I thanked the owner/manager for all the pizzas she donated. Told her we wanted to patronize some of the M22 sponsors since it’s such a great thing to do for the community.
Good luck on next year’s event………………hopefully you’ll reach the 500 mark I heard everyone mention.”
-Stan & Lorraine Kuk
“I had such a blast! I was so happy, thrilled and proud to finish only 15min longer than my 2hr goal. And even though I came in last place, I received a trophy — to say the least, it was very humbling and inspiring to stand on the podium with The Best Athletes. Overall, it was a truly wonderful event: the people (from organizers to volunteers, athletes to spectators) were friendly, encouraging and supportive with dynamic energy and impressive and excellent organization! I can hardly to do it again next year!!”
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“It was a very very very very well thaught out event and i loved all the nice volunteers.”
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“I would never have known this was a first-time event as it was VERY well run and organized. The volunteers/supporters were AMAZING and much appreciated!”
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“The M22 Challenge was a BLAST!! Really great to have this type of event in the TC area!”
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“A festive atmosphere! Challenging, yet not impossible for most athletes. The location is one of the most beautiful spots on earth. Thanks a million guys, I’ll be back!!”
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“The M-22 Challenge was a blast to participate in, all of the volunteers and athletes were very friendly and supportive!”
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“Great event, great group of people, great venue.”
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“Great, fun race! Can’t wait until next year!”
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“First class event! For me ranked up there with the Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon and the San Jose Muddy Buddy!”
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“This event rocked, it was challenging yet doable and the course was beautiful. Best race I’ve ever done!”
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“Awesome! A++++++++++++++ I’ll be back in 2010, with friends!”
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“The course was very easy to navigate and well manned (or womanned). The location is great and I loved the paddle portion of the race.”
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“It was great to see all different kinds of people there, from all ages groups and from all over the country, it shows how much of an impact northern Michigan really has on the world”
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“Great volunteers, beautiful and challenging course…loved it!”
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“Most importantly, it was a lot of fun! For a first time multi-discipline event that I accomplished, I appreciated the encouragement and smiles. Just being “up north” brings outs the best in people! Reaching the top of the dune climb and looking over Glen Lake w/ the fog was BEAUTIFUL! That gave me a boost like, Ok…I can finish this! ”
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“It was a wonderful experience and I have already circled next years date. I am hoping to put a team of participants together to run the challege in memory of my neice, Julie Janis Finsch, who died of breast cancer this past January at the age of 37. We hope to raise domations that can be donated to the cancer foundation.”
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“Spectacular venue, great people, well organized event. Bound to become a classic.”
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“If you are getting tired of the same old workout and you are looking for something new to challenge and test yourself, this is the event for you. It’s gonna push you and make you work but the feeling of accomplishment is so worth it. Come join us. You’ll be glad you did. Also I liked how you guys included the kids in the after race celebration. It made a huge impact on my kid. He can’t stop talking about it. Thanks guys.”
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“The enthusiasm of the volunteers, coordinators and spectators matched the excitement of all the athletes. The event was organized great and was a highlight of the summer. It is definitely a challenge that I look forward to making a tradition.”
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“My husband and I did it together and we had a blast, thanks so much! We’re definitely coming back next year.”
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“Thanks for your inspiration and sense of enjoyment. Then Challenge was a huge success all because of the hard work and dedication that was so passionatly put into it. Best of luck in the future.”
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“This event was a great experience, local involvement and support made this event a great success and a lot of fun. thanks Myer brothers and M-22!! You guys rock! Lets do an event in the fall, that would be sweeeeeet.”
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