THIS WEEK IN TRI CLUB (January 16-22) and WINTER GFC WEEK 2 ROLL CALL! "1/23 Let's Go!" continues! We're off to a great start with the winter GFC as more Gators are participating and we achieved more points as a team in week 1 than in any week in the fall GFC! And we also have some fun this week with the Gators Pizza Club Pizza Party on Friday night! It's a great opportunity to do something we have seriously lacked over the past 3 years... Eat pizza? No, socialize (and eat pizza)! MLK Day of Service Walk/Run: And the RUNegades are also offering a special opportunity on Monday morning (that's right, TODAY!) at 9am... It's an MLK Day of Service event that includes a walk/run through Norristown. Check out the details at the "Event"... https://www.facebook.com/events/510193294545171 This week we're again offering our full workout program including 5 swims, 3 cycling opportunities, and, including our Tuesday run workout and the new RUNegades group runs, 4 running opportunities! Pick your favorite day and you'll find a workout as there are group opportunities EVERY DAY! A couple of brief reminders before we go over this week's events... Get a BK Pint Glass! If you have not yet had a chance to pick up your special edition "Have fun, Gator Done, then drink a beer!... Coach Brian" pint glass, there are some opportunities this week (just let me know ahead of time so that I know to bring one for you). We'll continue to distribute them to all current members, including new members, (1/person) until they are gone. Here is where you can get one... • Monday/TONIGHT, 7pm-8:15pm before or after the swim workout • Tuesday, 6pm-8:15pm at the run or spin workouts • Friday, 6pm-8pm at the pizza party 2023 Membership Renewal: The renewal period (early December through January) has passed the midway point. Thanks to all of you that have already renewed your memberships! An email reminder will be sent to all others. If you do not plan to renew this year, please send me a message and we will remove you from our follow-up list. Otherwise, all 2022 memberships will stay in tact through January; on February 1 we'll update our databases, including Facebook group, email list, Training Peaks accounts, and USAT club roster to match our current membership at that time. Workouts Attendance Poll: To assist with workout planning, please check all workouts that you plan to attend. GFC Roll Call!: Last week was week 2 of the winter Gator Fitness Challenge, so it's time for the weekly "Roll Call"! If you completed either or both of the for week 2 (Monday 1/9-Sunday 1/15), please post a comment... • "SBR" if you completed the Swim/Bike/Run Challenge (45 minutes of each) OR... • "SCF" if you completed the Strength/Core/Flexibility Challenge (45 minutes total of any combination) OR... • "Both" if you completed both challenges This Week's Events: Following is a summary of what is happening, now through Sunday... • Monday 1/16, 9am, Horizon Theatre, Norristown: MLK Day of Service Walk/Run. See "Event" for details... https://www.facebook.com/events/510193294545171 • Monday 1/16, 7:05pm-8:05pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Mack • Tuesday 1/17, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Schlichtmann • Tuesday 1/17, 6pm, Spring Valley YMCA: Run workout coached by Karen Dunn. Check out the "Event" for details... https://www.facebook.com/events/695637008824355 • Tuesday 1/17, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: Runegades group run • Tuesday 1/17, 7:15pm-8:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA Cycling Studio: Spin workout coached by Logan Rae Washburn • Wednesday 1/18, 7pm-8pm: Zwift Meetup - Paris "Lutece Express" route coordinated by Don Mack, who will be riding with you. An invitation has been sent to all Gators Zwifters that are following Don. If you are not currently in the mix and would like to learn about Zwift and our meetups, please contact Don. • Thursday 1/19, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Schlichtmann • Thursday 1/19, 7:05pm-8:05pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Dre Barber • Thursday 1/19, 7pm: Club Officers Meeting... Please post a comment if you have any questions for us or topics you would like us to discuss! • Friday 1/20, 6:30am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: Runegades group run • Friday 1/20, 6pm-8pm, Spring Valley YMCA, Large Conference Room: Gators Pizza Club Pizza Party! See "Event" for details... https://www.facebook.com/events/711461480548942 • Saturday 1/21, 7:30am-9am: Zwift Meetup - London "Greatest London Loop" route coordinated by Don Mack, who will be riding with you. An invitation has been sent to all Gators Zwifters that are following Don. If you are not currently in the mix and would like to learn about Zwift and our meetups, please contact Don. • Sunday 1/22, 8:30am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: Runegades group run • Sunday 1/22, 11:15am-12:15pm: Uncoached group swim workout "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian) 💚🍺 💙KHx2💙HOme!