Testimonials
Here's what some of our customers are saying about Tri Fitness:
Re: Half Fast Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, February 2012
"Thank you guys for the great birthday! I ran my first 5K today at the Half Fast (I was the big [] guy) and it happened to be my 37th birthday. It was an awesome time and look forward to doing many more. Also, thank you for posting the pictures. Our camera crapped out and my
wife didn't get any photos when I finished so it was really cool to be able to download them."
Jason C. (via Facebook)
Re: Fast Before The Feast, November 2011
"I just wanted to write to thank everyone at Tri-Fitness for the great Fast Before the Feast event! I had a good time running before the big meal, and I was lucky enough to win a pair of some great K-Swiss shoes (I love them, by the way!).
I wrote about the event and your great store in my blog, and I just wanted to let you know how much the great service in the store meant to me. Nice work!"
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Hope Grassi
Re: Fast Before The Feast, November 2011
"Great run this morning. This is my 3rd Fast before the Feast and I think this has been the best (weather helped)! Thanks for doing this, I know it must be a lot of work but it is greatly appreciated. We're turning into a Thanksgiving tradition as I got my sister and sister in law to run with me as well!"
Jennie B.
Re: Fast Before The Feast, November 2011
"Thanks for an awesome race! What a great way to start my Thanksgiving day! Everything seemed to be put together pretty well! I will definetely sign up for another run with you guys in the future! :)"
Christy V.
Re: Fast Before The Feast, November 2011
"Great event, my family is going to make this a tradition."
Robert L.
Re: Fast Before The Feast, November 2011
"First, thanks for a great race. I recently moved to New Brighton and this was the first time I ran the fast before the feast. I was really impressed with how well organized the race was, especially with the volunteers directing us to parking spots. Thank you!"
Carol N.
Re: Scare In White Bear, October 2011
"Thank you so much for putting on a fun event at the Scare in White Bear 5k. My friends and I had a great time running it and my wife and another friend had a great time watching it."
Nate L.
Re: One Last Tri in September 2011
"Dave.....great race event. Really enjoyed it, despite the rain. I'll be back next year."
Nick S.
Re: One Last Tri in September 2011
"Great job with OLT on Sunday. A fun event can make bad weather not seem so bad. It was my first sprint (usually do Olympic or longer) and had a blast!
Re: One Last Tri in September 2011
"Thanks for the great race... The race was wonderful and was handled perfectly. Many of our team participants want to repeat this event next year. Our hats off to you and your race committee. Our wheelchair participant said that was "the best thing I've done since being in a wheelchair for 13 years". We thank your group for his experience. You are wonderful."
Kelly L.
Re: One Last Tri in September 2011
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Sean R.
Re: My First Tri in August 2011
"A big thanks to everyone at Tri Fitness for helping me achieve my goal to finish My First Tri before 50.
A special thanks to Amy for improving my swimming technique and Judi for sticking with me during my bike crash (it meant a lot) and for all your biking tips and Vicki for making all this happen in a safe and encouraging environment, you're great.
I would also like to thank all the wonderful people at the retail store for helping me with the things I needed and also for turning some--a lot-- of the fear and anxiety I had into positive energy. Your patience, kindness, and encouragement really has an impact.
Hugs to all the volunteers for all their words of enccouragement along the way, especially the one who said, "You only have a quarter mile left. You can do this." Boy, did I need to hear that.
I have a tremendous amount of improving to do, and I look forward to taking classes so I can get ready for more."
Laurie K. (via Facebook)
"I wanted to thank the Tri Fitness team for the great experience that my friend and I had this past weekend at the Camp Wanna Run a Mile or More Half Marathon. I also wanted to comment on the great service we received the night before buying running shoes in your store.
Being a Physical Therapist myself I am often leary on what kinds of analysis I receive when picking out new running shoes. The analysis that was done Friday night was beyond my expectations and I am thrilled to say that I ran the half marathon in brand new shoes...something not frequently done.
I would highly recommend that the trip be made to your store for a complete analysis. Thanks again for such a wonderful experience."
Ashley Detterbeck-Stauber DPT, ATP
Re: My First Tri in August 2011
"I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the "My First Tr\" on Saturday. It was so well done with such great support throughout the race! Made doing a triathlon for the first time so much less stressful! I'm hooked and look forward to my next one!"
Sue T.
Re: My First Tri training ride in August 2011
"Thanks for a great afternoon of biking today, the drive was well worth it. The staff from Trifitness were all so remarkable, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable!"
Carla R.
Re: My First Tri in June 2011
I wanted to send a BIG thank you to all of your wonderful staff and volunteers that were at the My First Tri Saturday. Everything went really well and I had such a great time. I absolutely loved my experience.
Kristen C
Re: My First Tri in June 2011
Thanks to the entire Tri Fit staff for helping this 'Crash' biker during yesterday's Tri. Yes..I was the one who got a free ride to Regions Hospital.
Can't mention all names but Vickie (owner), Amy (Swimming Coach), paramedics and especially Mike Kelly, (my mentor) were great despite my error in missing the last corner on the bike portion. I'm fine and recovering from a minor concussion, bruised ribs, and left some forearm skin.
Their concern and follow up calls were very thoughtful and the main reason why Tri Fitness WBL is an exceptional group and one reason I'm looking to return and finish without trying to take off flying from a bike. I am sold on Uvex Biking helmets as it prevented a more serious injury. A plug for buying from Tri Fit.
Roy Plana (via Facebook)
Re: My First Tri in August 2011
"Fantastic experience, wonderful race, staff, and volunteers! Couldn't have been more pleased! Thank you a milllion times over! :)"
Carla R via Facebook
Re: My First Tri in June 2011
"What a blast! Hats off to those that put this event together. More Tri's to come for me. I am hooked!"
Jeanne Zeinert (via Facebook)
Re: My First Tri in June 2011
"Thank you the event was awesome! Can't wait until my next event!!!! Thank you to everyone at Trifitness, Perch Lake, the many volunteers and to new found friendships!"
Anne Stepnick (via Facebook)
"Wow! What a deal! I visited TriFitness yesterday while heading back to Red Wing, MN after the Cemstone Run for Others 10K. I usually buy Nike size 9 as I have slightly narrow feet. The Karhus fit me perfect ...I may be a convert. By the way... it was a pleasure to be waited on by the friendly and knowledgable staff at TriFitness in WBL. Thanks!"
Curtis Stupak (via Facebook)
"I just bought my 1st bike Orbea Onyx at TriFitness and signed up for 'my first Tri' in June. Love the bike, but more important is the experience with Judi, Vickie and the entire staff at Tri Fitness.
Being my first Tri, learning to swim and buying my first quality bike, everyone has been supportive, very knowledgeable and fun to deal with. A very 'positive' group and with all the resources that will help my on my 'first journey' to finish a triathlon."
Chris Roy (via Facebook)
"Loving my new Karhu shoes! Thanks Jane for helping me with the PERFECT fit!!!"
Diane J. (via Facebook)
"Had a great ride outside yesterday, and all I can say is, WOW! What an
Sarah S. (via email)
"Went in because I received a gift card for Christmas. I'm a runner, a nascent biker, and sort of a meh swimmer, by the way, so I was looking mostly for running things.
Chelsea R (via Yelp)
"Weighs and Means... Love it! You guys are smarter than smart!"
Hank Brandtjen (via Facebook)
From our April 2011 customer survey:
"It's the owners and staff's knowledge that makes it easy to find what I'm looking for."
"Friendly staff!"
"You have what I need there. The staff is very friendly and they know the products well."
"Friendly, knowledgeable staff who made the experience enjoyable.... beginners are treated as well as the experienced triathletes!"
"Local, good reputation, and supports [the] community."
"Aaron is great to work with! He puts together a plan that makes me feel ready for races but not totally burned out. Aaron has helped work around my crazy schedule so that racing is still possible."
"Races are close to where I live. Great variety - like the biathlon!"
"I really like the training center."
"You are very helpful with finding your first running shoes. I always recommend everyone to come to your store for their first pair of shoes."
"Love the casual and fun nature of your email announcements!! The wetsuit trial was a fantastic idea and hooked me!"
Not all comments were that positive, of course...but we're working hard to address our shortcomings and make Tri Fitness the premier training facility and retail store for multi-sport athletes around.
Thanks again! See you at Cinco (Du Mayo)."
Bart H.
Thanks. I must say, huge improvement from 2 years ago. i will definitely be back."
Thanks Again!
amazing difference! Thanks again for all the time you spent helping me get
the most from my bike! It really was an incredible feeling!"
The staff was super helpful and very knowledgeable. It's a little store with not THAT much selection compared to the Runner's Room, but it's a local business, and the brands and products that it does have are top notch.
So much for going to big box stores for my running/swimming/biking needs. I will be back in again!"
