We love the love.  Here are a few participant testimonials from previous years:

"Thank you for being part of my first tri experience. it was awesome! looking forward to next year : )" Sarah McCarty Dowis

"I had a great time. Thanks for the awesome support! See you next year!" Cristal Misplay

"I love this triathlon and look forward to it being the start to my tri season for years to come. Thanks for the special treats this year - the name on our bibs, the necklace & the reuseable bag!" Anna Rabara Taylor

"You made my first tri a wonderful experience! Looking forward to next year!" Debbie Snyder Redpath

"Congratulations!! I just completed my first Triathlon. You put on a great event! It was well organized, the volunteers were superb and the celebration was awesome! I think I'm doing it again next year!" Kim Novido Gutierrez

"[...] thanks for a great first tri! it was a lot of fun and well organized." Tracey Gaddis

"Great race today. Skeese Greets race rocked. Thank you Jack and Adam's Bicycles and all the volunteers." Rhonda Halliburton 

"Thanks for making it such fun!" Lynn Sparks

"It was a lot of fun and a well run event. The volunteers were great, and the location couldn’t have been better. Looking forward to next year." Jeanette Burris

“That was really fun! My first Triathlon! It really was such a positive experience for me! I think I am hooked!” says Kristen Goldman