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What People Are Saying About The Tussey MOUnTaiNBACK

"Thanks for putting on a terrific ultra. Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile is as professional and personal an event as any runner could hope for. The web site, the pre-dinner, the aid stations, and the after party were all wonderful. The course is challenging, but mostly runnable. The scenery was beautiful with the leaves changing. Thanks again for a memorable event."

- Nathan Echols
2006 Men's Open Ultramarathon Champion - Sparta, NJ

"Thank you once again for a wonderful event. I can't say enough about the beauty of the course and the excellence of the volunteers. Having the relay going on at the same time and the crowd support as you go through the transition zones is the best part . . . all of which I remembered from last year and what made me want to come back this year and what will bring me back next year. Thanks!"

- Chris Reynolds
2006 Women's Open Ultramarathon Champion - Newfield, NY

"Congratulations to you for a wonderfully organized and fun race. The running was absolutely spectacular and I enjoyed every mile of your beautiful course. The support we got from relay runners and their crew was awesome! I'll see you next year."

- Sharon Holsinger
Indiana, PA

"Thanks for putting on a great event. We had a blast. Please communicate our thanks to all your associates."

- Gary Gudlin and Victory in Da Feet
Jamesville, NY

"My husband and I ran the race as part of the "BBRC - Boalsburg/Bellefonte Running Club". We had a fabulous time, loved the course and can't wait to be part of the event next year. We have concluded, however, that we need to run more hills in Frederick, MD - where we currently live! Thanks so much for such a motivating and challenging day!"

- Christina and John McKeever
Frederick, MD

"The 8 man Dudes team and my 5 girl Chicks team all stayed Fri night at the Ramada. Then 8 of the 13 runners opted to stay Sat night as well and enjoy the PSU nightlife. We had such a great time that those who left are already planning on staying the extra night next year. Thanks!"

- Erin Boyle
New York, NY

"Great race. You guys put on a great event. See you next year."

- Lou Palumbo
Collegeville, PA

"Thank you and all your volunteers for putting on a fantastic ultramarathon. Though I thought I would be lonely with fewer than 50 ultramarthoners, the presence of the relay teams and the incredible volunteers and aid stations made me feel supported all the way. The course was incredibly beautiful, well marked and more challenging than I suspected. Finishing second in the women's race and winning some prize money were secondary to a great day in the mountains and a 50 mile PR. I hope to be back next year and I am encouraging my friends who run to get together for the relay. I know staging such an event is hard work, but it is certainly appreciated. All of your efforts were apparent in the seamless nature of the day. Thanks again! "

- Alisa Farrington
Mercersburg, PA

"Thanks for a great race. I can honestly say that there is not one facet of the race that I think you can improve. The volunteers, aid stations, course (and markings) were perfect. See you in 2007."

- Roger Claussen
Manassas, VA

"Great job the whole way around! I was honored to have been involved. Let me know if you want to do it again NEXT YEAR!? Either way, I will be there with the Escapees!"

- Thomas King Kistler
Judge - Bellefonte, PA

"Job well done on putting together the race. This was my first Mountainback in addition to my first race ever. I had a great time. I can't wait for next year. "

- Bryan Henry
State College, PA

"Team Sore Quads has already made plans to attend next year! I can speak for all of our team members when I say that your race was one of the most enjoyable exercising experiences we've had! Great volunteers, scenery, t-shirts and course. Your organizational skills should be commended! Thank you!"

- Christen Ditzler
Head Women's Basketball/Softball Coach and Senior Women's Administrator Lycoming College - Williamsport, PA

"Thanks again for hosting such a great event. It was the perfect day to run a great course! The race was planned very well. It was my first 50 and I plan to do it again next year."

- Mary Siegel
Brookville, PA

"I just want to thank you and your team for organizing an incredible event. Everything about this race is 'over the top': the volunteers, the scenery, the aid stations, the course . . . .everything. I wished I lived closer so that I could run those roads on a regular basis."

- Glenn Butcher
Short Hills, NJ

"Good job in staging the race and kudos to all the aid stations volunteers. They made the difference! And the relay runners are very supportive to us, ultrarunners. I had a great time and a PR too!"

- Ed Angso
Manalapan, NJ

"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy this race. It is actually one of the races that I enjoy the most and certainly have the most fun. Congratulations on "giving birth" to this race and now watching it grow into the huge success it has become. It is no longer just a local race but a race that people around the country want to do. Congratulations and Thanks,"

- Marvin H. Hall
State College, PA

"Thank you again for a very well organized race event."

- Allen Ripke
Syracuse, NY

"We loved the race, the runs were awesome! It was the first time our group have ever experienced a relay race. I absolutely would recommend it to everyone. It was very organized, routes were marked clearly, and scenic view was breathtaking. We loved the other groups of people - so fun and happy! I can't wait until next year, will plan to come for the whole weekend, definitely! Thank you for everything."

- Carol Donahey
Cranberry, PA

"AWESOME. Carol, Laurie and I have run tons of races but what a FUN change - I loved the relay part of the day - lots and lots of FUN. GREAT EVENT!!!"

- Wendy Moon
Oil City, PA

"Another year and another great event! This past weekend was my third time participating in the Tussey Mountainback and each year it seems to get bigger and more fun. My girlfriend also ran. It was her first time and she had a great time also. Keep up the great work."

- Brian J. Clark
Philadelphia, PA

"Twenty-eight hilly miles ended up being such an adventure! Thank you so much for coordinating it. I'd love to be back next year."

- Meredith Freimer
New York City

"Thanks to everyone for another exciting day at Tussey! The Ultra stations were well stocked and the people there very friendly and encouraging. Everyone giving directions or other assistance were helpful and courteous. Thanks for all the effort in organizing the race. I didn't do my usual time, had a power failure for an hour, but I got recharged and finished strong. Have to do better next year. My goal is to have fun and finish. Both were accomplished! Thanks to all involved!"

- Warren Renninger
Muncy Valley, PA

"I want to thank you for putting on an excellent race. I enjoyed the pre and post-race activities as well as the course and aid stations. Thanks for all of the work with this race. I really appreciate it."

- Dennis Fugate
Ellicott City, MD

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"The course is great. In fact it's the most beautiful road ultra course I've run in the U.S.!"

- Nikki Kimball, Bozeman, MT
2005 National Women's Open Champion

"It is just a great setting, including a beautiful course on a great surface and great support at a great time of year!"

- Andrew McDowell, Downingtown, PA
2005 National Men's Open Champion

"We had a WONDERFUL weekend!! The best road trip I've ever taken with our running group. Thanks so much for organizing it."

- Linda Miller, Thunderin' Herd Two, Wattsburg, PA

"A well organized, beautiful event!"

- Robin Shumaker, Spring Grove, PA

"A wonderful race. It was a fantastic day!"

- Glenn Butcher, Short Hills, NJ

"Thank you for a fun, scenic race. The maps were excellent and easy for my support vehicle to follow. I was also the lucky winner of the Mountain Bike!"

- Gary Lukacs, Spring Grove, PA

"I really liked the spirit of the people who helped out at aid stations and elsewhere at the race (especially the ambulance crew who followed me in for 15 miles). The course was nice as well - hills and all."

- Philip Hesser, Rockville, MD

"What a beautiful day! Thank you for the race! We had a GREAT time."

- Teresa Timmerman, The Avocados, State College, PA

"I would like to thank you and the people who helped make the Tussey Mountainback happen. I had a wonderful time participating in the relay and cannot wait to do it again. I love the shirts that you guys gave out and would like to see if I could get another shirt or two for my ever growing collection.

- Quintin Schroeder, State College, PA

"I had a blast once again at your race. It seemed even more smoothly run this year than last. Hope to see you all next year."

- Tucker Newberry, Oakton, VA

"I thought it was a great course, very challenging, very indicative of what a national championship should be.It's ideal for national championships. It's a great venue, fairly easily accessible from major airports. This is the perfect time of year to do it. It's beautiful. Very well put together."

- Chad Ricklefs, Boulder, CO
2004 Men's National Champiom

"It was a great course. Everybody was so friendly. This is a very hilly road course, the hardest road course I've run for a championship so far. The road surface, the soft part really saved me from all the pounding."

- Laura Nelson, 2004 Women's National Champion, Woodstock, VA

"An excellent Ultra. The course was challenging. The volunteers were friendly and very helpful. Every time I pulled into an aid station someone was right on me asking if I needed anything, offering to help fill my water bottle. The course markings were very good so I was able to stay on course, giving me one less thing to deal with throughout the day. Thanks for the effort. I appreciated it and enjoyed the day."

- Lou D'Angelo, Allison Park, PA

"Thanks for a great race. It was a nice day and the people/volunteers on the course were wonderful, helpful, and caring. Everyone was on the ball and doing their jobs really well."

- Morgana B. Windram, Boalsburg, PA

"I'd like to thank you for putting on the race with such a lovely atmosphere. I did enjoy myself. Nice course, good aid, too. Thank you for your efforts."

- Jody-Lynn Reicher, Midland Park, NJ

"The race was well-organized, the volunteers were uniformly enthusiastic and helpful, the competitors were good-spirited, and the scenery was superb."

- Mark Zimmermann, Kensington, MD

"I want to congratulate you on a great national championship. Jody (Reicher) has spoken highly of you and the race. However, I fell in love with your race even before she ran it, especially after seeing the topographical course profile. I feel that it always makes for a more exciting race when a course is topographically challenging. I hope to see you sometime soon.

- Dante Ciolfi, Fort Myers, FL

"A perfect race. This was the funnest year ever. I can't believe I'm a FOUR TIME FINISHER of the TMB50. Wish I would have heard about it the first year!"

- Patty Klaus, Cincinnati, OH

"The race was GREAT. I'm already making plans to come back next year!"

- Michael Landry, Baton Rouge, LA

"I had a great time helping on Saturday. Exceeded only by the fun I had running the relay the previous 4 years. Hopefully next year I'll be back to run. Thanks!"

- Scott Roycroft, State College, PA

"This year's race was a great time for my entire team. Thanks for putting my least and most favorite race together for yet another year!"

- Brian Erwin, University Park, PA

"This was the most fun running event I've ever done (and I've done around 100). You were all incredibly organized and the rest was a great success as a result. The supporting atmosphere among the runners made for a fun environment. I'm already planning on coming back and more prepared. Looking forward to next year."

- Tucker Newberry, Oakton, VA (2004)

"Great event you have there. Thanks again!"

- Greg Loomis, Arlington, VA

"Thanks again of behalf of the Oregon East Running Club. Fine job, great race and a memorable time, as always."

- Fredrick M. Glenwright, Muncy, PA

"A well-run event with fine volunteers, and a nice low-key awards ceremony/party complete with beer keg and food options for meat and veggie people, and a chance during the race to see a wide variety of ultra competition (all passing me by). I got passed regularly by runners (relay members) pretty much throughout the day. But to my surprise this was far from a negative experience, as the runners and their frequently hop-scotching-between-aid-stations crews/teams are very vocal in their support of the ultra runners, whom they regard as demented and worthy of awe, even really slow old guys like me. Those first three ROTC relay runners who passed my walking self as they ran pretty fast up some of the steeper hills really were entertaining to observe, and yet they were the ones insisting on giving compliments that all ended in "Sir!" as they passed. Relay runners' cowbell-ringing support crews/teammates occasionally passed in vans or cars. All had something nice to say. A really beautiful run in a remote area dotted with hunting cabins, rocky streams and some deceptively evil hills."

- Chris Smith, Chatham, VA

"Thanks for a wonderful event - seamless support and great terrain!"

- Jason Snyder, Pittsburgh, PA

"This was my first year at the race. I was especially impressed with the camaraderie shared by the runners. Regardless if you were on an 8-person team or doing the entire 50 mile run yourself, other runners were enthusiastically cheering you on. I found it an extremely warm and friendly environment. Overall, it was a wonderful way to enjoy the scenery while running the roads of Tussey Mountain."

- Dale Holen, Dunmore, PA