2006 LSU Comments. Thank you to all those that sent us a note. RD

Terry,

I just wanted to thank you for organizing such a fanstistic race! It was my first ultra, and by far, the hardest race I have ever run! I have completed Leg 4 of the Deathrace three times, and I would take Hamel any day over your course! I can't wait until next year.

Chris

Hi Terry --

Just wanted to say thank you for a great race, and thank you for your help and advice at Pavan -- I know I would have dropped out without your medical care (ice works wonders!!)
I had a really strong finish, and it wouldn't have happened without you. Thanks to Marcie for all her help at the race, too, and congratulations on a great run!

Mary Lee

Hello Terry!

I wanted to be one of the first people to send in a comment to thank you and your long list of incredible volunteers for organizing and putting on the best race I have ever been to!

Absolutely everything about the Lost Souls race was positively “Stellar”! I can’t rave enough about the race, the city, the beautiful scenery, the support, the volunteers, the food, the value of the race!!! It was the most incredible race experience I have ever had. I was absolutely blown away the entire weekend. There was so much support throughout the weekend. During the race I enjoyed taking my time and took in the exquisite scenery and the unique trail sightings as I ran to the next aid station. Each station was like a buffet of treats of everything runners love. The friendly and humorous volunteers treat you like royalty and are thrilled to accommodate any possible wish you may possibly have. I only wish I could repeat the experience every Saturday. Running and eating are two of my favorite activities. Everyone should do this race at lease once. I guarantee they shall want to come back many times!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a truly memorable race and weekend! I loved every moment of the race experience! You should be so proud and honored of the Lost Souls Ultra!!!

Warmest Regards,

Keri

I just wanted to extend a thanks to you, the other organizers, and all the volunteers. I was dreading the Lost Soul all year – first because I’d never done a marathon and had never run more than 35km, and I thought running in Lethbridge would be boring…. I was one of the scum that signed up last minute only because ‘everybody’s doing it!!’ (I am part of Hugh Magill’s trail running group).

MAN was I ever wrong! That was, bar none, the best race I have ever done. I thought the course was FANTASTIC and incredible, loved the scenery, the organization was stellar, the aid stations were nicely spaced with good food, and the volunteers were great!! Liked the venue too at the Lethbridge lodge.

In any case, I wish all races were run as well as your race. I really enjoyed myself and it was a life changing experience. Who knew I would LOVE ultras?? SWEET! I can’t wait to actually put in some distance training next year so I can compete with the top three women!!

Thanks again,

You ‘rock’ (so to speak, huh huh)

Jennifer Tremblay

Terry,

Great race - very tough for me, but that's what its all about.
It only took three people at airport security to find a person of sufficient resposibility to 'allow' the rock on board.

Could I buy another 100 mile race jacket size small? I'd be happy to pay for it and postage to me at:

Robert Gryfe
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Avenue, Suite 455
Toronto, ON
M5G 1X5

As a gesture, I'd be happy to send you all my dead toe nails as they come off one by one - predict three on the right & one on the left!

Thanks for everything and please extend a big thanks to your fantastic volunteers.

Rob

Hi Terry,

Thanks again to you and your army of first-class volunteers. This was
my first attempt at 100 miles, and even though I did get my ass beat up
"rreeeaall good" I eventually finished and tons of fun while I was
there. On an overall and on a per-mile basis, this was without doubt
the hardest race I have run. "The Rock" will be proudly displayed at my
house.

Please express my profound gratitude to each and every one of the
volunteers, and also to the two young men who manned the unofficial
water station on the farm, without whose assistance I'd have run out of
water long before reaching the water station at the Lafarge plant on
Saturday.

Regards,

Bill Kossmann

Just wanted to thank you and all your volunteers for a great event! This was my second go at 100k and found both times to be an
extreme test which is good!

Barry Hopkins

Terry,
What an event you guys put on. I knew it would be tough after
running some of your trails when visiting Gerry and Kathy. I had never
run that far before and in the end only ran about 45 k resorting to
walking and slugging the rest. Hills and hills and then down them as
well.
You guys did great and the volunteers were lifesavers,
Knowing they would be there after 16km stretches with food and drink
and what ever else I needed was very reassuring. I evan asked for
coffee at one station and was given someones Tim Hortons . Wow ! !
Please let them know as well as you can how much more they do with out
knowing that they are,
Hope to see you next year as I have a couple of more rocks to
get ! ! ! !

Ron Villeneuve

Hi Terry,

Thanks for a great race last weekend. You put together a tough, but beautiful and interesting course. We must have had every possible surface underfoot - dirt, grass, paved, gravel loose sand, river rock, with varied scenery, and great views. But the thing that really made this race stand out for me was the great, friendly, community atmosphere, with the race directors, volunteers, racers, and supporters feeling like one big happy family. Impressive selection of food at the aid stations too. After a few hours running you never know what it is that you will be able to eat, and the aid station captains did a great job of providing a wide selection so there was something for everybody. I particularly enjoyed the salmon and potatos at Pavan!

Cheers,

Miles Tindal

Hi Terry

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you and your amazing crew of volunteers for putting on a great race. Although lost souls humbled me as a runner, I'll be back to claim my revenge...... and maybe a smaller rock (mine is 35 pounds!!!!) haha!

Your organizational skills as a team of race directors is impressive. I can't say enough about this great race. Thank you and your team for the experience and supporting my racing dreams.

Krista

Terry.

Just wanted to say thanks for an ultra well organized event.

I have only run road ultras and short distance X-Cs before, so I did not know what to really expect in terms of a race that combines ultra with X-C. In any event, my expectations (what-ever they were) were exceeded. The aid stations were terrific in terms of friendly volunteers and great supplies, the family running the start/finish tent were awesome in terms of answering questions and generally being eager to help everyone, the awards breakfast was delicious and the rocks are truly unique.

I am part of the organizing team for the Calgary Marathon, so I understand how much work these things are to pull off. I tip my hat (sweaty as it is) to you guys.

I certainly plan to be back next year.

Rob Stichbury

Terry, you guys in Lethbridge should be commended (committed maybe) for another great race with fantastic organization & volunteers as usual. Under the brutal conditions you threw at us this year, I may follow Neil Runions to Badwater where it is a little cooler. I wonder if you still have the aid station splits available as I would like to see them to assess where I needed to make up some time. I would be grateful for your assistance.

Sign me up for next year,

Wayne