We had a lighter week of events this past week, but this week we're back in action with the highlight being club sponsor DelMo Elite Sports' "Women's Philadelphia Triathlon" that will feature 20+ Gators racing or volunteering at the Gators Run Fill station! Besides that there are also events from three other club sponsors including Kinetic Multisport's "Diamond in the Rough Triathlon", Scoogie <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1138114801/?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-]K-R> Events' "Boogie with Scoogie", and the RUNegades' "Blobfest 5K/10K/Half Marathon"! Wow, and to think that there are also close to 20 opportunities for you to get in a workout... We have a busy week ahead! PS - We did have 3 runners that we know of participate in events this past extended holiday weekend... Congrats to Susan Flavin <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1385395940/?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-]K-R> for completing the Swarthmore Lions Independence Eve 8K on Wednesday and Diane Weiss <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1246320471/?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-]K-R> and Joe DeNicola <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1019315088/?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-]K-R> for racing in the RUNegades "Patriotic 5K" on the 4th of July! Six things to know this week... - Women's Philadelphia Triathlon Volunteers: The Gators Run Fill Station is completely full with 15 volunteers. The great news is that we will receive $30/volunteer to put directly back towards the club's expenses! There are additional needs for volunteers and we will also receive the donation for volunteers at other spots, so if you are interested in volunteering, check out the event website for more opportunities on Saturday and race day Sunday! - Help Wanted... Steelman Triathlon Volunteers! 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/groups/msgators/permalink/2556718024512954?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-UK-R> - Monday night's SVY pool swim is a combined youth and adult workout. We have four lanes, so plenty of space to accommodate all even if we have to do some circle swimming. - Wednesday night's SVY pool swim is uncoached. This Wednesday evening's Gators workout will be a group swim. Please reference Training Peaks for info about that evening's workout. - Run workout on Thursday evening: Our "Monday" run workout is moving to Thursday evening taking place prior to the bike workout and coached by Karen Dunn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100007262587303/?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-]K-R>. We'll give this option a try and if there is sufficient interest we'll have additional pre-ride workouts in the coming weeks. - Get your t-shirts! Many of our 2024 member t-shirts have been distributed, but we still have some. If you were a member as of the end of February, we have one for you! And in case you joined after that, we also have some 2023 member t-shirts available and you are welcome to have one; just reach out to Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-]K-R> for info on how to claim one. For the remaining 2024 shirts, this week Don will be at the Monday night swim workout (and possibly the Monday night run workout, too), the Tuesday night intervals ride, and the Thursday night intervals ride (plus the post-ride social). 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 15 workouts and 1 club social. - Monday 7/8, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Monday 7/8, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: YOUTH and ADULT Swim workout coached by Dre Barber <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/551140474/?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-]K-R> - Tuesday 7/9, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 7/9, 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%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0N4S-aeZGJjK5AwmIFGMT8IRmWBf9UsZHfBN1ebYAElDf93g9rblL168o_aem_840hTLk-26j5UWuitJFdkw&h=AT3_BuhhnDyyKohjmmIUhvVb7u1LUyPeI3dGO_org0yguAk5c53wr5TqQj5R_4fC4eONCca5Tq5JYootjzQktIEqL47bBJG931qhrRrhP6P6OyLD9dMoP6eB7bnU9EqdvVUj&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2mlP1lpVUjM0VfXYIisaAwsHk_y1s_GAibY-qQRPFqeDZWPShp0A-Ta8xa-aLUtvTmMIAePXU_qtEwko4IAX9uB2fVeEWPsxSX8574I0mnLyWoDbBiXIj-I3VXoVT_3vQUqWODVqXZMETXnkE_E4hKth6QmPs-pQIh1OyKw5btNhp5l1u9S83lWgQ-9-aCTV9isk4saRtSmJ9b6wY6jdDi83zYlYPIX__dN_Rq6zyfu1R6bc4> - Tuesday 7/9, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Tuesday 7/9, 6:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park/Longford Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling intervals ride on the SRT coached by Ginny Angus. Your weekly opportunity to join the Gators Ice Cream Club! - Wednesday 7/10, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - NEW NIGHT: Thursday 7/11, 5:45pm-6:15pm, Reynolds Doe Park/Longford Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Gators run workout coached by Karen Dunn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100007262587303/?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-]K-R>. Get in a couple of miles before the ride! - Thursday 7/11, 6:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park/Longford Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling out and back ride on the SRT coached by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-]K-R>. This week we'll have just one coach, but will still divide into multiple ride groups as needed. - Thursday 7/11, 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 7/12, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Friday 7/12, 6:00pm, Pink Moose (147 Main St, Royersford): RUNegades group run - Saturday 7/13, 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%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR06F8TlxpzxCtzkqwuE5tVdCNiIlc8cO0ihOUhWaB2CwfRNqNge729BjzA_aem_6nuUy3GuR3Led87wFurdMw&h=AT3_BuhhnDyyKohjmmIUhvVb7u1LUyPeI3dGO_org0yguAk5c53wr5TqQj5R_4fC4eONCca5Tq5JYootjzQktIEqL47bBJG931qhrRrhP6P6OyLD9dMoP6eB7bnU9EqdvVUj&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2mlP1lpVUjM0VfXYIisaAwsHk_y1s_GAibY-qQRPFqeDZWPShp0A-Ta8xa-aLUtvTmMIAePXU_qtEwko4IAX9uB2fVeEWPsxSX8574I0mnLyWoDbBiXIj-I3VXoVT_3vQUqWODVqXZMETXnkE_E4hKth6QmPs-pQIh1OyKw5btNhp5l1u9S83lWgQ-9-aCTV9isk4saRtSmJ9b6wY6jdDi83zYlYPIX__dN_Rq6zyfu1R6bc4> - Saturday 7/13, 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]=AZWzDozgi7ILaUNHcU7Ols5o9Rhqaazys-_kC4WT5ooEdhsizfeiTDnysXezvsMfPLow5BcyM2WVWj9y3kehqb7zy-1ZKAZwWrQlLhtWBnci80sU8ybL3gNWD1NscxS_2xStV7S5zeJ7WMt6Gr-_0S2t4lQCEiadI97Uqke2VjKGQqJOSEoN2Ptu2wWb4GB9gS0niXfmKaMfHuUenylPIaHnU4I7wpiD7JT0HVagBcESog&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 7/14, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Uncoached Sensational Swimmers group swim workout - Sunday 7/14, 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=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR08sxTk-rTjuIpicGUjC1xbcZWd9YG7D5Q2gZIVzw5mWB0H7mQ-f-IrQqA_aem_n3MFRmRBVvgrgOrT2vnwEQ> "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian) [image: 💚]