TESTIMONIALS

Jerry

"The Cruise to Run was a blast...good weather, yummy food, fun runs, beautiful locales, warm hospitality, perfect hosts, and great friends...can't get much better than that.

Thanks to both yourself and Jody for hosting such a great vacation.  As the port changes were being made the final week before the cruise, I realized that the coordination of such a trip is no small feat...it takes a very special person(s) to get the job done.  And, by the end of the trip, I was in total awe of the dedication and flare in making it all seem so easy.  Thank-you. 

Of course, you nailed it with respect to the guest speakers you had on board!  Lisa...well, you would be hard-pressed to find someone that is more gutsy, personable, and inspirational than Lisa Bentley.  And, Bart Yasso...we hear the name, we see the face, we do those crazy Yasso 800's....but to finally meet the man behind the wisdom...it was a real treat! 

I mentioned it earlier, but I must comment on the cooperation and participation of the locals in each island we visited.  Whether it was local tourism boards, politicians, police, or volunteers...we felt welcomed.  What a thrill to be able to run in their scenic backyards, enjoy their hospitality...and getting our sorry butts whooped by school children running past in bare feet!  Ya gotta love it!

Thank you so very much.  Both Mark & I had a wonderful time with the Cruise to Run gang!

 

Tammy Rutledge

Mississauga Ontario

I would like to thank you for the most amazing vacation ever.   My
sister and I gave ourselves the cruise as a "post-graduation
vacation".  We were originally planning to go elsewhere but then
learned about this cruise and thought it sounded like a cool idea.
Both the cruise and the runs exceeded our expectations a million times
over.  It was an experience we will definitely never ever forget.  We
met lots of great people and experienced the most outstanding runs of
our lifetime!  This experience is definitely right up there with
Boston as something that every runner must do if they can - simply
amazing.  We can't wait until we can save up enough to return - maybe
for 2010!

Alison Gates

Dorval Quebec 

It was 4 degrees Monday morning when I was dragging myself back to work.  Your snow is just making it to Maine as the flurries are just starting.

We had a great time - one of our best vacations ever.

Thanks for everything you did to make the trip successfull 

Mark from Maine

Hi,
Just wanted to say Thanks for making this Cruise to Run so great!  My sister and I had way more fun that we had even imagined, and we already can't wait to go back one day.  If I had done this cruise on my own I'd probably have no idea where to run and I would've ended up on the treadmill every day.  The runs we did were so scenic and I don't think I'll every experience runs that beautiful ever again!  I really liked the runs that ended on the tops of mountains for the wonderful views.  Also, I especially loved the Hash Run in Antigua!  It was such a blast, it was a challenge but with all the other runners around it was so much fun and worth every second.  It's something I never would have experienced if I had gone on vacation on my own.  The other stuff, other than runs, like the Barbados swim and the seminars just added to the fun of the trip!  I can't even describe how much we enjoyed it!  Like I said, we can't wait to go back and are telling everyone in our running club here in Montreal that they need to do this one day!  Really, I think this is a vacation that every runner deserves to do!  Thanks a million for organizing this!

Michelle Gates

Cruise to Run
I had a great time, I've never been on a cruise before and I'm very relieved that I spent my money wisely doing my first cruise with you. I loved meeting you and your husband, and the Yassos as well - I can't believe that I spent 7 days in company of such great people and incredible athletes.
 
Very respectfully,
 
Mishelle Vasquez
Jekyll Island, Ga

Jerry -

Mark and I had a fabulous time on the cruise!!! What a great idea - thanks for all the work that you and Jody and everyone else does to make it such great fun for everyone!!

By the way - on Sunday was -4 and -20+ with the wind chill - I wish I was still back on the boat. Mark and I hope to make it up to a run sometime over spr/summer/fall - so if you could send your race schedule that would be great.

Thanks again, Jill
From Maine

Jerry and Jody:
 
Thanks for arranging such a great trip - Janet and I had just a wonderful time with all the old and new friends we met.  I have attached a few pictures.  See you soon at the triathlons.
 
Brian 
Guelph
Jerry, and Jody,

Thanks for all of your tremendous efforts and organization for the Cruise.  Sandra and I really enjoyed it.  

I will send you some of the photos I took which you may wish to put onto your web site, including the one of Bart and his hat with the dreadlocks.

I look forward to doing this again, though not sure at this stage if it will be in 2008 or not.

Ian
Mississauga

Hi Jerry:

Thanks again for all the hard work put in by you and Jody. Every day offered a new running adventure. Thank goodness the hill run in Tortola was the last run of the cruise. What a challenge!! Maureen ran yesterday and I finally got back on the roads today.  I’ve recovered from running the Boston Marathon quicker than this. Coming down punished me more than going up. It was all worth it.

Great job!

Gord Nelson

Mississauga

Hi Jerry & Jody:  First let me thank you both for the wonderful experience that my husband and I had on the “Cruise To Run”.  The organization of this event was excellent and I know that it took you hours, days and months to put this together.  The end result of all your hard work was an unforgettable experience for all those that participated – one that we will treasure for years to come.  We have told so many people about this adventure and from the response that we have gotten, I think that you have unleashed a monster.  I know that you are doing the Caribbean again next year and we probably will not go as we like doing and seeing different things each time we travel, but I can assure you that if you ever plan a Mediterranean Running Cruise, we would be first in line so please keep us posted in regard to your future plans.

Barbara

Caledon

Cruise to Run 2008 was a GREAT TIME!!  Runners of all abilities are welcomed and made to feel a part of the group.  I have been to many of the Carribean islands but this truly was an exciting way to really SEE AND EXPERIENCE the islands.  Most runs are done by mid morning so there is plenty of time to still walk through towns and shop or just hang on the beach.  A great combination of exercise and relaxation.  I would definately do it again!!
Jill
Bath, Maine

Well, Jody & Jerry really put on a wonderful vacation for people that like to stay active and vacation. The runs were all well organized, the island support was so friendly, and the locations were wonderful. We did this cruise last year and returned because we had such a wonderful time. This year was even better. Everyone involved with this event is friendly and helpful. The participants all have a chance to make new friends.

We are little different in that we have two children. This is such a perfect venue for a family vacation. We are able to go on the runs while our kids are playing in the “kid’s club” on the ship. Then we pick them up and explore the island. We play all day with them and then they go to their special activities on the ship at night and we have wonderful “adult time”. I don’t think it could be more fun and relaxing for a couple with children.

We’ll be back next year for certain! Thanks for all the attention to detail. It really pays off.

Tammy & Tom White

Can't tell you how much we enjoyed ourselves. Quite honestly, at first, the place seemed loaded with Ironmen and their tattoos and, as we haven't got to that point we worried that maybe we weren't fit enough for the trip. However, we soon found a group to hang with, we found the runs very adaptable to different levels of fitness, and the whole atmosphere was so welcoming and accomodating that we felt like we fit right in. Best holiday ever.

 

Susan

Toronto