what participants say ...
Hi Kathy,
I just returned from the Great Wall Marathon (incredible event) and I had to email you about how often your name came up.
We booked with a different travel agent only because my husband is a million mile flyer with United and we could fly business for free with awards.
Thus we were with a group of runners who had done the same thing. The entire week we laughed about how we were all flying by the seat of our pants
and not knowing if anyone would pick us up or if we really were going to have a hotel room when arriving in China. The comment all week when we
didn't know what was happening was to find a "Kathy Loper" runner because they knew all the details. Your group was always on time, always informed
and to top it off you had a cooler of drinks for your group at the end of the marathon. We all had a blast and laughed at the layed back way of our agent,
but in the end everyone kept saying....next time it is Kathy Loper!!!!
SAIL from CA
Hi Kathy,
Just want to say thanks again for a wonderful event. Solveig had a great time too, and she was not really that excited about it before we went. Now she can't stop raving about it. You and your crew did a fantastic job with the organizing, planning, and handling of the whole thing. Not a hint of classic hasher mismanagement.
If there is any way in which I can assist you with publicity or anything useful out here in the Eastern hashing world, don't hesitate to let me know. Let me be clear that my offer is absolutely without expectations and no strings are attached. I simply like you and your crew (Kurt, Jim, and Nancy) and the way you operate. The GWM experience exceeded my high expectations.
Stan
 ...Links to videos from 2005 Kilimanjaro Tour
and 2005 Great Wall Marathon from Michigan Runner.
Art and Jennie McCafferty
Great Wall and CambodiaI have done two of kathy's trips, including great wall in 2004. absolutely a 5-star trip. couldn't have a better itinerary or a better host. i am only sorry i haven't been able to go on any since, but my wife and i will sooner rather than later. the trip to cambodia was fabulous also. i have never talked to anyone on her trips who didn't think it was as good as it can get.
i liked the trips so much i sold stories to Runner's World magazine, Running Times and Michigan Runner magazine, trying to recruit others to go, too.
the views from the great wall are worth every bit of the struggle to get there, both physically and financially
best
tom henderson
detroit
Thanks again for a great trip. I want to say again how important the support of the running group was for me during the race and the rest of the trip. I was aprehensive when we signed up, knowing that there would probably be a lot of veteran runners or"real runners" (I never condsider myself a real runner) on the trip. I was feeling a little unsure of myself to say the least. But I have to say that you and Kurt and the rest of the group made me feel very comfortable. It was great.
I wish to let people know that they will not be intimidated by faster more experienced runners, but rather will have a great opportunity to learn from them. Once again, we both enjoyed the trip and traveling partners. We are looking forward to more Kathy Loper Events in the future.
Renee & Don, Minnesota
comments on previous adventures -
Great Wall, China (2004)
From time to time I run across some pix from GWM or Bangkok and think about
how well you operate the events compared with any others I have done.
The one to Cuba is the only one that even comes close.
Ken from Ohio
Hi Kathy,
Once again I want to tell you what a fabulous time I had in China.
You did a fantastic job of planning events throughout the 10 days.
Thanks,
Mary Beth S., Chicago, IL
Hi Kathy!
Just wanted to let you know that my trip to China was absolutely wonderful. Great fun.
Great people. Great planning. It was all very well done. Everything from the food
to the hotels to the side-trips exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed it.
Thank you.
AlexAnndra O., New York City
Kathy,
Thank you so much for making the Great Wall Marathon 2004 trip so memorable.
I wanted to let you know how well organized and well run the trip was.
I would recommend it to others for sure. It was terrific to meet you, I admire
(and am envious of!) how you've combined your passions of running and travel
into a successful business. I will certainly keep in mind some of your other trips .
There were so many terrific people in our group.
Best regards,
Kristin S., New York, New York
Kathy,
I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for everything and let
you know what a wonderful experience I had.
I have been on many tours in my life and visited over 40 countries.
This was the best run tour to date and a wonderful experience over all.
The coordination and organization was amazing! I take my hats off to you
and your colleagues.
I look forward to traveling with you again and I am telling everyone about
the trip and you tours. I can not tell you how impressed I am.
Sincerely,
T.Zielinski, Chicago
Kathy,
I want to restate that I owe you a debt of gratitude for my personal 'trip
of a lifetime'. I had a wonderful time and still have to remind myself that
this actually happened. This was not a dream. I had an awesome time with
wonderful people that was professionally coordinated with flair and
precision. The guides were well versed in the history and cultural of China.
They were quite personable which provides a better 'feel' for the country.
Having guides from each region that we visited really is the best way to get
in-depth information. The food was differennt but good. The accomodations
were good. We were close to the action in Bejing and close to the night life
in the luxurious Shangri-La in Xi An. The welcome party was comforting and
the awards ceremony was fantastic.
Kathy, you are awesome! You responded to all my queries and provided a
comfort zone before I left. You also left us with a feeling that everything
would work out fine. And it did.
Thank you for creating the opportunity to make this happen.
Chaga W., Chicago, IL
Kathy,
Thank you so much for aswering these emails as quickly as you do!!
It is definitely the way to get in contact with you!!
I am so looking forward to our trip!! Will see ya there!!
Thanks,
Teresa M., Detroit, MI
Article in The Durango Colorado newspaper on Great Wall 2004 tour.
Paula Lutz
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