THIS WEEK IN TRI CLUB (SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 2) What a week we have ahead of us! Our final week of outdoor evening rides (5:30pm) on Tuesday and Thursday nights! The final week to pre-register for the Gator Fitness Challenge (see post under "Announcements/Featured")! The Gators Ice Cream Club party takes place on Tuesday (7:15pm; see post under "Announcements/Featured")! And we have a club event at the Waterman's Tri over the weekend! Besides all of that, the entry fees for our final big race event of the year, the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon/Half Marathon, increase this coming Saturday, so if you are planning to join the party, sign up before the weekend to save... and also use club discount code "gators22" to save even more! Note that the post-race Sunday morning RefrigaGator Swim is still FREE! In addition to the many scheduled club workouts, our club sponsor French Creek Racing continues to offer many opportunities for outdoor swimming including both OWS (through the end of October) and pool (year round; heated during the cold months). They also have an interesting event coming up on Saturday 10/1... the "October Fools Goofy Races". For more information on FCR training and events, go to https://frenchcreekracing.com/ This Week's Events: Following is a summary of what is happening, now through next Sunday; note the 5:30pm start time for our Tuesday and Thursday evening rides... • Monday 9/26, 7:05pm-8:05pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Dre Barber • Tuesday 9/27, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Schlichtmann • Tuesday 9/27, 6pm, Spring Valley YMCA: "Last Chance to Get in the Gators Ice Cream Club Run Workout" starting and ending at Handel's of Royersford, site of the ice cream party coached by Karen Dunn. See "Event" to register and for details... https://www.facebook.com/events/1402478037245715 • Tuesday 9/27, 5:30pm-6:45pm, Reynold's Dog Park/SRT: Cycling Workout - Intervals coached by Don Mack • Tuesday 9/27, 7:15pm, Handel's of Royersford: Gator Ice Cream Club Party! See "Event" for details... https://www.facebook.com/events/830110051317536 • Wednesday 9/28, 7pm-8pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Ginny Angus • Thursday 9/29, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Schlichtmann • Thursday 9/29, 5:30pm-6:45pm, Reynold's Dog Park/SRT: Cycling Workout - Out and Back coached by Dre Barber • Friday 9/30: Last day to register for Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon before rate increase! Use discount code "gators22" for a $20 or more discount... http://www.rbmarathon.com/ • Saturday 10/1: CLUB EVENT: Waterman's Triathlon (Rock Hall, MD)... At last count we have 7 Gators participating in this event that includes Saturday Olympic and 70.3 distance events and a Sunday sprint triathlon. • Saturday 10/1: SPONSOR EVENT: French Creek Racing's "October Fools Goofy Races" (Norristown, PA)... OWS events options include 50m sprint, 1/2 mile, Root Beer Mile, Hot Dog Mile, Whiskey Mile, and Beer Mile! Use club discount code "Gators22" to save!... https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Norristown/OctoberFoolsGoofyRaces • Sunday 10/2, 11:15am-12:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Uncoached group swim workout "Let's Gator Done, have fun, then drink a beer!" (Coach Brian) 💚🍺