It's GATORTHON Week, which means it's time for ChompGPT (Gator Powered Treadmills)! And there is nothing artificial about it! This coming Sunday we'll be logging real miles in the 10th edition of our annual teambuilding / fundraising event. We're in the process of working out our runner lineup and we'll also be posting the fundraiser information. And we still have openings for standby runners as well as volunteers, so let us know if you are interested in either. Gatorthon X will be the culmination of a spectacular week that includes 5 days with forecast highs in the 50s and only 1 day predicted to have some rain and we'll be adding an additional 16 minutes of daylight... Sounds perfect for some outdoor runs (and maybe even a short bike ride?)! Take advantage of all of our workout options, some of which are outdoor runs with our partners the RUNegades and Keystone Running Store! News and notes: - Welcome to our new athletes! We're not yet through 8 weeks of 2025 and we already have many new adult and youth members! Welcome to new Gators Holly Badali <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1198684005/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> , Catherine Boysen <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1302275/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> , Karin Depeppe <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100017987134714/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> , Trey Gannon <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/563578458/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> , Sandy Herbert <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1402152305/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> , David Herbert <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100006036434000/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R>, Greg Pitchford, Mike Tko <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/61572532387098/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> , and Margarita Villaita! And welcome back to past Gator, Maribeth Baker <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1376904500/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R>! We also have many new youth Gators... Welcome to new Gator Tots and Jr. Gators Sofia, Vihaan, Emerson, Graycen, Landyn, Arabella, Stellarose, Grace, Kayva, Raashi, Tommy, and Colin! - Gatorthon: Standby and volunteers list... If you are not yet in the mix for Gatorthon, we're putting together a standby list of runners, and we could also use a couple of volunteers to assist. If you are interested in either, please contact Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> directly. - USAT Youth Tri #2: Last Tuesday we completed the second round of the 7 week USAT youth triathlon training program that is led by Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/610238442/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> and Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R>. Congratulations to all of the new young triathletes and thank you to all of our volunteers that assisted that evening! - Seeking your input for our "Who's In? 2025" athlete event calendar! The second draft of our 2025 athlete event calendar covering January through April was released a couple of weeks ago. You can find it at this link, which is where we're also collecting your input to continue filling it in... <https://www.facebook.com/.../msga.../posts/2763615870489834/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__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 Gator-specific workouts that you plan to attend. This Week's Workouts and Events: Following is a summary of what is happening, now through Sunday, including 14 workout options. - Monday 2/24, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St., Pottstown): Group run - Monday 2/24, 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]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> - Tuesday 2/25, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 2/25, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Tuesday 2/25, 7:45pm-8:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA cycling studio: Tri Spin workout coached by Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/610238442/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 2/27, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Thursday 2/27, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 2/27, 6:30pm, Zwift: Gators Zwift Team Time Trial Race coordinated by David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R> - Friday 2/28, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Friday 2/28, 5:00pm, Pink Moose/Royersford: RUNegades group run - Saturday 3/1, 7:00am-9:00am, Zwift: Gators Club Ride coordinated by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R>, who will not be participating this week. The meetup duration is 2 hours and you are free to join for the entire ride or just a portion of it (you can even join up to 30 minutes late); we'll be using the "keep everyone together" feature. This week we'll be taking on Watopia's "Sugar Cookie" route that is about 24.5 miles long and includes 850 feet of elevation gain. The 2 hour duration will provide enough time to finish one loop and take a big bite out of a second loop. Here's the link to the event (and be sure to sign up at least 5 minutes before the start time)... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zwift.com%2Fevents%2Fview%2F4863618%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0GxEswuN31QPS2TbruOmIes6hu7zxqzYRS1mJ4RZQY-RuJtYGeVB98FSY_aem_C8ST6SvAOfQTwyZQka4lpw&h=AT19_zWFSpCxKcq7M_kWXeiIje9cc8WFbjd7_UszTSBkP7y6xH9RAxHvtuDlU9zrU6zdeSGrGpmofxdAwzEUe6SHJ-RAj0GtgH8pZfY6ubgpKw-lnx5CGO570UXdFryroAHK&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3SfhnzAhvSVJZ-YEj7Ix1rs8Wtx-LLI3bYvRa5CjwEDCZkVLxWQnEcHKlJZZWl5_4UjgiKbUFwcb0ZOuSdBv69rFn7BrshjPg6ucTJXTfSn2OWWHBKCa-uIaHe_VDsGBFymvrzVCibSckBEwxvsAx-RumcINaR6LNMMgPP1FrJXh_Jm2fW> - Saturday 3/1, 8:30am, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Sunday 3/2, 8:30am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades bRUNch run. <https://www.facebook.com/groups/theRUNegades?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 3/2, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Uncoached Sensational Swimmers group swim coordinated by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZVLJTcdoxEyMdTBvscbAy3tFrTJaL_8gEpJBMWD4lWOb3QT3PNQc8tw6gqS7q4IEjjn6Ff-ghEra5V1HjbwkWKd-bZDhhL8xK3LFUHMuygH3qt0gruZ3CsWRtkGw7XzlMLOAq49WIEdcZOeXecVPSsV8037o2Nnx4T_fGuoiDaO4g&__tn__=-]K-R>... Note that most of our focus on Sunday morning will be on Gatorthon, but our usual 2 lanes are reserved in case anyone would like to get a swim in before or after running. "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian)