It was an amazing weekend that included Susan Flavin <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1385395940/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R> earning the Six Star Medal for completing the six world major marathons! Susan attained this goal by completing the Tokyo Marathon. Congratulations Susan! That late Saturday night/early Sunday morning feat led to the use of many feet in Gatorthon IX that included 40+ runners completing 5 full marathons and 1 half marathon! It was a fantastic event that included a full youth Gators team and a group of 5 inspired runners associated with Amon Gibson <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1026191575/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R>'s Runner's Phunk group and club sponsor RUNegades who between Friday night and Sunday afternoon ran 48 miles including miles 41-44 at Gatorthon! Our top two runners included Gregg Heimer <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/8214208/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R> covering 10 miles and Fernando Carreño <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100002561746308/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R> covering 8 miles. It was a great teambuilding activity and an opportunity for us to help raise funds for the Y! We've established a photo album; you can contribute photos or check it out here... https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.925566832583522&type=3 Gatorthon Donations: While we've completed the miles we are still collecting donations for Gatorthon to support the YMCA's Annual Campaign. We're about half way to our $1,000 goal. If you are able to donate, here's the link... https://give.philaymca.org/team/549930 <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgive.philaymca.org%2Fteam%2F549930%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1MbqzTMaKS_DLLZjc4tHyFzug5XaAiEFLxHOSbsP_-yAsQprpM7Uj2wb4&h=AT3xHQwfyzLDIOnG_MTpJYoxU8zytwgacMMVwxAEnnE1nB3XZZQDgU-D_r4tDr5UFzXOw1i4SbjWt6ZeCDpeZON3uZ_GKmx7mmKpqe2o1W5jcEWoPPaQv7aNWegEmbkt7yiI&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3TeC57ZxYtlyCGeGkVPaRrUG4nqbpmiqK1xDDp2g6sFZN_VBfKrunbIXp4m0wMUm7OPPJhpbNTv4wed94ZY1MICjU_RdVCbra_scaO3z9d_2rxCo0QYZdtQ1bkAD98nPHx7fTmpCDtHEANnMhdkVl8FFBuhrkXjRIh2S1lk1A> We also began Gators March Madness, a 31 day challenge to complete a swim, bike, or run activity every day during March with daily roll calls. We began with 26 athletes participating and most safely made it through the first 3 days! And this coming week features another highlight... The start of Daylight Savings Time! Outdoor rides aren't too far away! This serves as your weekly list of our club workouts and, for the 26 weeks of fall and winter, your opportunity to post any completed Gator Fitness Challenge weekly challenges including the SBR Challenge (i.e. complete at least 45 minutes of swimming AND cycling/spinning AND running) and the SCF Challenge (at least 45 minutes total of combined strength, core, and/or flexibility workouts). If you completed the SBR Challenge, the SCF Challenge, or both last week (February 26-March 3), please post a comment indicating which challenges you completed. Your results will be added to our tracking sheet. Workouts Attendance Poll: To assist with workout planning, please check all workouts that you plan to attend. This helps us plan, so PLEASE take 1 minute to mark the workouts that you plan to attend. This Week's Workouts and Events: Following is a summary of what is happening, now through Sunday, including 15 workouts. - Monday 3/4, 6pm-7pm, Spring Valley YMCA Wellness Center: Gators run workout coached by Karen Dunn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100007262587303/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R>. See event for more info... https://www.facebook.com/events/774923797892718 - Monday 3/4, 6pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Monday 3/4, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Ginny Angus <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1487221940/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R> - Tuesday 3/5, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 3/5, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Tuesday 3/5, 7:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA Cycling Studio: Spin/strength workout coached by Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/610238442/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R> - Wednesday 3/6, 7:00pm, Zwift: Gators club ride coordinated by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R>. This ride is often canceled due to low registration. If at least two register by Wednesday morning a link to the ride will be provided in a separate post. - Thursday 3/7, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Thursday 3/7, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 3/7, 6:30pm: Leap Day Gators Team Time Trial Race on Zwift. Contact David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R> if you'd like to join the team! - Friday 3/8, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Saturday 3/9, 8:00am, Zwift: Gators Saturday Morning Breakfast Club Ride coordinated by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZXiXxeIodC-FlHfRD-otq6Dcw4TLAcZz4N_vY-EqWCh6Foja5XDRYBu0vTok2xIpxYA2pvRkB3CwiHr0Q_bWCEnecRUkuwuIA-osrUUHVP_bupCrca-SShVvrteGpx3Vos6vllzdt3jGN9jrqLG0U04&__tn__=-]K-R> who will be participating and also connected to the Gators Discord channel for anyone that would like to converse during the ride. The ride will be about 1:30-1:45 in duration and we'll be completing the mostly flat 27 mile Watopia "Coast Crusher" route that includes 7 sprint segments and a measely 500 feet of elevation gain. Here's the link to register for the event... https://www.zwift.com/events/view/4259388 <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zwift.com%2Fevents%2Fview%2F4259388%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0qJLUt1EENiEXhVcchCuPmQn7_dvExAXOAO-ULirmgSTxIxXiGXxk4C7g&h=AT2H9A_PE965R3GyE7ruvBS8syZh7h6iDLiCogO0e5WivcTeZ5n85E5DVEjLhAnS5NoSfSMSV5f8jAM_mpvw9VIEsu-gqzuGzMlARGwXsqhXst3sUE-2KQYOOxfPxx2b0DbH&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3TeC57ZxYtlyCGeGkVPaRrUG4nqbpmiqK1xDDp2g6sFZN_VBfKrunbIXp4m0wMUm7OPPJhpbNTv4wed94ZY1MICjU_RdVCbra_scaO3z9d_2rxCo0QYZdtQ1bkAD98nPHx7fTmpCDtHEANnMhdkVl8FFBuhrkXjRIh2S1lk1A> - Saturday 3/9, 8:00am, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run. For details, go to Keystone Running Store's Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/keystonerunningstorepottstown SUNDAY, MARCH 10: START OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME! - Sunday 3/10, 8:30am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNedages bRUNch run. https://runsignup.com/.../PottstownsTuesdayInTheParkIceCr... - Sunday 3/10, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Uncoached Sensational Swimmers group swim workout "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian) [image: 💚].