How was your weekend? Mine was above average. We'll share more about Lake Placid in the coming days, particularly for those of you that may be considering either doing the race in 2025 or beyond (maybe joining our President, David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> in 2025?) or attending as a supporter (and having more fun than should be allowed to be packed into one weekend). If you saw some of the photos from last night and how in the middle of the action we were, that's in large part due to filling the "VIP Host" volunteer role and I think our club, if we have enough support, can own that spot much like we do with the Women's Philly Tri run fill station. More to come on that, too! Thanks to our volunteers! In total I think we served 50+ hours of volunteer time at Lake Placid yesterday in roles ranging from wetsuit peeler to VIP host to finish line medical tent! Thanks David <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> , Megan <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000683637436/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> , Julie <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1458875856/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> , Mike <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100014741170129/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> , Sara <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/71700722/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R>, and Paul <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000709631804/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> ! A HUGE CONGRATS to our three Gator finishers, Christina Pitchford <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/6113704/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]-UK-R> , Carla Setzler <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100087250825178/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]-UK-R>, and Bill Cooney... There was never a shred of doubt that all three of our IRONMAN veterans would conquer this massive beautiful challenging course and here those words, maybe for the final time, from "going back to retirement" Mike Reilly... YOU ARE AN IRONMAN! You made us proud! Well done! Gators Done! Weeknight racing??? Sunday has come and gone, but we have a slew of Gators racing tonight and tomorrow night at three events... - Monday - Lake Placid Mini-Tri: Many of us that supported yesterday were inspired to participate in a low key Monday night fixture in Lake Placid, the mini-tri that's basically like a sprint with about 400 yards of Mirror Lake swimming, 12 miles of cycling, and 3 miles of running. - Tuesday - French Creek OWS Race #4: This fun series that includes 1/2 mile and 1 mile options continues with a half dozen or so Gators participating. - Tuesday - RUNegades' Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run: Race #3 of this 4 race series will include at least one Gator and there is race day registration if anyone else would like to join in on the fun! Help Wanted... Steelman Triathlon Volunteers! We need more of you! There will be a lot of us racing at the Steelman Tri as always and now we are looking to give back a bit to the event in which many of us have had great experiences. We'd like to also have a GREAT showing of Gator volunteers, likely filling spots around the transition area, so close to all of the action. If you are available to volunteer, please check the "Volunteer" option on our poll at this link... https://www.facebook.com/.../permalink/2556718024512954 <https://www.facebook.com/.../permalink/2556718024512954?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-UK-R> This serves as your weekly list of our club workouts! 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 19 workouts and 1 club social. - Monday 7/22, 6:00pm, Collegeville: Gators run workout coached by Karen Dunn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100007262587303/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> - Monday 7/22, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Monday 7/22, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/610238442/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> - Tuesday 7/23, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 7/23, Evening, Schuylkill River/Trooper Rd: French Creek Racing's Open Water Swim Race - Tuesday 7/23, 6:45pm, Riverfront Park, Pottstown: RUNegades Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run - Tuesday 7/23, 6:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park/Longford Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling intervals ride on the SRT coached by Ginny Angus <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1487221940/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R>. Your weekly opportunity to join the Gators Ice Cream Club! - Wednesday 7/24, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 7/25, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Uncoached group swim - Thursday 7/25, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Schuylkill River/Trooper Rd: French Creek Racing's Open Water Training. https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffrenchcreekracing.pike13.com%2Fpeople%2F12159554%2Fshop%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2woKkB0cDNd_3yOCr1NWdXYopMI9M1v_WhMxIGJN8SFKPWIMpGSsCkRdc_aem_P8T0kOmtk_QCCrjVppUF6Q&h=AT3bl9Put5iU9z5IorBHaHqowoL971rdFoIOztFzBb1TsjkOb9NQpfk4p3fIxyltU0xojedOUqCG2fV_u_djMS7sptK9Jfe5CY_0nbButEGUqNdVsihAEJcppGHqLZsXi0iv&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2X7LsQlWayeaMag9gXz_FYSVCTeWjhuqcy8X7q56StMg2FsPm8UDi3efPJYZPtyNB5oXx6kaNUe6ixDIu8DOxk8L3uV2QNH8LjgkDc7B4q00YH-gjoyq9eMKoscbw9xlzMt_tfJWSR59dRrpCrdkXQXITbDE-SdjLdTCxIV8l9YY9-y-7lQAmcilLqH0kfcJmunRMcmz6_L2TRQSkI2CwzntogeJGXg0rzwe2SUAfl_pTDDf8> - Thursday 7/25, 6:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park/Longford Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling out and back ride on the SRT coached by Ginny Angus <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1487221940/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> and David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 7/25, 8:30pm, Lock 29, 127 Bridge St, Mont Clare: Post-ride club social. This event is open to all regardless of whether or not you participated in that evening's ride! - Friday 7/26, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Friday 7/26, 6:00pm, Parkerford Trailhead (320 Linfield Rd, Pottstown): RUNegades group run - Saturday 7/27, 8:00am, Lake Nockamixon: Steelman Triathlon course preview ride/run. See event for details... https://www.facebook.com/events/806992831523854 <https://www.facebook.com/events/806992831523854?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-UK-R> - Saturday 7/27, 8:00am-Noon, Schuylkill River/Trooper Rd: French Creek Racing's Open Water Training. https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffrenchcreekracing.pike13.com%2Fpeople%2F12159554%2Fshop%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2qgOetWBNFfXOg0AStP2KnEYf1SGYr_XEsuTVPEOxBINPdAHDGmJKU-0w_aem_qe-NhNKbEKxpl3DuWJjZGQ&h=AT3bl9Put5iU9z5IorBHaHqowoL971rdFoIOztFzBb1TsjkOb9NQpfk4p3fIxyltU0xojedOUqCG2fV_u_djMS7sptK9Jfe5CY_0nbButEGUqNdVsihAEJcppGHqLZsXi0iv&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2X7LsQlWayeaMag9gXz_FYSVCTeWjhuqcy8X7q56StMg2FsPm8UDi3efPJYZPtyNB5oXx6kaNUe6ixDIu8DOxk8L3uV2QNH8LjgkDc7B4q00YH-gjoyq9eMKoscbw9xlzMt_tfJWSR59dRrpCrdkXQXITbDE-SdjLdTCxIV8l9YY9-y-7lQAmcilLqH0kfcJmunRMcmz6_L2TRQSkI2CwzntogeJGXg0rzwe2SUAfl_pTDDf8> - Saturday 7/27, 8:30am, 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 <https://www.facebook.com/keystonerunningstorepottstown?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 7/28, 8:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades bRUNch run. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theRUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/theRUNegades?__cft__[0]=AZUazP3GuCMA9VJuEojEw_bk0nn0FXs2AxhNcPJuces06-g7HUwBA_hLsiLVQ3K2jCkokAVBFR445YswzrQS2dHvFYn5TUDrjTg3wunCpbqOmYykUJp6GoDPO5BkoGmcJuVwfhovGvbOJgUdY6VuYC9dvJHvuKVqE-cHdIMPiiZll6nDX4ESjfZW7Dp6r0H_kComvwOBmPXcaAtUduXNbVKOZAv-LFG4-ALrxNfvWAeaDw&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 7/28, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Uncoached Sensational Swimmers group swim workout - Sunday 7/28, 10:00am-Noon, Schuylkill River/Trooper Rd: French Creek Racing's Open Water Training. https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop <https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1kJ_PPa2jXlJgnwX4jYhiMk-FwDl2r97gauZnBVpwuMTZr8Rk_-2pO-TI_aem_ZiZGuQEuHLmxJr3hs3hTtQ> "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian) [image: 💚]