11/06/2025
Dear Comrades Tour Group and Participants
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for making this past weekend truly unforgettable. The warmth, camaraderie, and sportsmanship I experienced were beyond anything I've ever encountered. It's clear that the Comrades Marathon is more than just a race – it's a celebration of human spirit, perseverance, and unity.
As our late president Nelson Mandela have put it, "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." This sentiment resonated deeply with me throughout the tour, and I feel privileged to have been a part of it.
Your dedication, hard work, and determination have paid off, and your achievements are truly inspiring. However, I also want to take a moment to acknowledge every participant who took part, regardless of the outcome. Each one of you embodies the spirit of the Comrades Marathon, and your participation is a testament to your strength and resilience.
To those who may not have achieved the results they hoped for, please know that your efforts have not gone unnoticed. The Comrades Marathon is about more than just winning – it's about pushing your limits, challenging yourself, and being part of a community that supports and uplifts one another. Every step you took, every hill you climbed, and every moment of struggle and triumph is a victory in itself.
As I reflect on this experience, I'm reminded that the true essence of the Comrades Marathon lies not in the finish line but in the journey itself. It's about the friendships forged, the lessons learned, and the growth that comes from pushing beyond what we thought possible.
Once again, thank you to the Comrades Tour group and every participant I had the pleasure of meeting. Your energy, passion, and spirit have left an indelible mark on me, and I will carry the memories of this weekend with me for a lifetime.
Warm regards
Angeline Truskie
My wife and I once again we appreciate you Linda and Andre you guys are awesome thank so much for your love and patience. To the drivers thank you for a safe journey.
And to all the runners we love you guys we are proud of your achievements and to the ones that didn't finish or achieve their expectations MY ALMIGHTY GOD will give you courage to be back and don't give up until you concur, and to our special supporters thank you very very much be blessed .and a special love to all our new family members welcame on board Love u guys and God's blessings and peace be poured upon you. We love you in Jesus Name 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💪🙌🤟☝️✌️🤞👍
Hi all. On behalf of myself and Lynold, I would like to express our sincere thanks to especially Andre and Linda who once again provided us with the comfort of traveling, accommodation and just everything else. We appreciate you. To all the runners, congratulations. To those that the race didn't work out as planned, I salute you too. Just the near fact that you started off. To all the new Anlin family members, we're blessed to expand our family. The more, the merrier. Thank you to the drivers for the safe trip. It was, like with all the previous trips, a memorable one.
God bless. Hope to see u again, God willing. Whether at races or the next Comrades Anlin Tour.🙏🥂
