*Hello Gators,* We are restarting the Gators info emails that will include content from our Gators Facebook group posts including "This Week in Tri Club", "Best Wishes", and other informational emails. It's an alternative way to stay in touch with the club if you are not a Facebook member or a frequent Facebook checker. Also, we're looking for someone to assist with the distribution of these emails. Basically all that the job includes is reviewing the posts that appear on our club Facebook group and then copying and pasting content from any informational posts into an email under this "GatorsTriInfo" email and sending it to our distribution list (only one email address has to be entered. If you are interested in assisting, please contact me via Messenger, text, phone call (610-909-0694), or in-person the next time you see me. *Don Mack* *Club Officer and Coach* *Spring Valley YMCA Multisport Gators* *Here is this week's "This Week in Tri Club". Note that some of the links are to posts and events on our Facebook group. If you are unable to access them, please contact me and I can assist. Also, without Facebook access you will not be able to respond to our weekly workout attendance poll... No problem, just show up and you'll be good to go!* THIS WEEK IN TRI CLUB (JANUARY 22-28) and WINTER GFC WEEK 3 ROLL CALL! We had a fantastic Annual Members Meeting on Wednesday evening! Soon we will be posting photos along with the presentation and a recording of the event. And for the awards and recognitions part of the event... - Thanks to our outgoing officers, President Jill Basile <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/671183591/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]-UK-R> and Treasurer Rachel Truckley <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/745068046/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]-UK-R> ! We have commerative plaques that we will get to them. - Congratulations to our 2023 Brian Kozera Gator Done Award Winner, Kristie Bruno <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100033165960502/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]-UK-R> ! And thanks to everyone that provided congratulatory video messages! We'll also post the short version we showed during the meeting along with the long version with the full messages. - Congratulations to our new Gators Hall of Fame 2nd and 3rd inductees who join club founder, Danny Friend who had been alone there for quite a while! Both Michael Connelly <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1516501574/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]-UK-R> and Don Schlichtmann <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/569358495/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]K-R> are very deserving inductees for their large bodies of work in developing the club and engaging with our athletes. Youth Gators Run Workout: This week the development of our youth program continues with a run workout to follow-up on last week's swim workout. The workout will take place during our usual Monday evening workout at 6pm at the Spring Valley YMCA. See the event for details... https://www.facebook.com/events/336681672585143 <https://www.facebook.com/events/336681672585143?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-UK-R> For adults attending the run workout: See Coach Karen <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100007262587303/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]K-R> at the start of the workout and she will provide guidance. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REMINDER: Membership renewals are due by January 31: Our membership year runs January 1 through December 31, so it's time to renew your membership. You can renew online, over the phone, or at the Spring Valley Y's front desk. All memberships will be kept active through January 31. At that time we'll update our databases to reflect the current membership; this includes our Facebook group, email list. club roster, and Training Peaks accounts. For more details, see this post... https://www.facebook.com/.../msga.../posts/2415961221921969/ <https://www.facebook.com/.../msga.../posts/2415961221921969/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-UK-R> This serves as your weekly list of our club workouts and, for the 26 weeks of fall and winter, your opportunity to post any completed Gator Fitness Challenge weekly challenges including the SBR Challenge (i.e. complete at least 45 minutes of swimming AND cycling/spinning AND running) and the SCF Challenge (at least 45 minutes total of combined strength, core, and/or flexibility workouts). If you completed the SBR Challenge, the SCF Challenge, or both last week (January 15-21), please post a comment indicating which challenges you completed. Your results will be added to our tracking sheet. 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 (Remaining) Workouts and Events: Following is a summary of what is happening, now through Sunday, including 15 workouts. - Monday 1/22, 6pm-7pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Track (upstairs): Gators run workout. Note that Karen Dunn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100007262587303/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]K-R> will be coaching the youth Gators workout at the same time. When you arrive at the Y please meet Coach Karen upstairs on the indoor track and she will provide guidance on the workout. - Monday 1/22, 6pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Monday 1/22, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Ginny Angus <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1487221940/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]K-R> - Tuesday 1/23, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 1/23, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Tuesday 1/23, 7:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA Cycling Studio: Spin/strength workout coached by Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/610238442/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]K-R> - Wednesday 1/24, 7:00pm, Zwift: Gators club ride coordinated by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]-UK-R> . The ride will be 60 minutes duration. Go to this link to register for the event... https://www.zwift.com/events/view/4136868 <https://www.zwift.com/events/view/4136868?fbclid=IwAR14IB6CcgxcugSPRO4KaHKXfqZ76fwvTuoz0bJPGSBeCCEH5uSBKvGzmzQ> - Thursday 1/25, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Thursday 1/25, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Dre Barber <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/551140474/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 1/25, 6:30pm: Gators Team Time Trial Race on Zwift. Contact David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]K-R> if you'd like to join the team! - Friday 1/26, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Saturday 1/27, 8:00am, Zwift: Gators Saturday Morning Breakfast Club Ride coordinated by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-]K-R>. The ride will be 60-70 minutes in duration. Here's the link to register for the event... https://www.zwift.com/events/view/4136880 <https://www.zwift.com/events/view/4136880?fbclid=IwAR1mInqLw_PxMvRgq30P0-DL7BHG5U6cjU-nDK0r4YsTDEUj5-xevEQ7pmQ> - Saturday 1/27, 8:00am, 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]=AZXe4B3jynH_KOeLtna9xGRWVHyO5JzPhuUo8m8HlEI8cirNZUSu4QU2jRHj_xVz8v2w63Ibci_I0gSnKFacOUNRx3kA8199cNqeV_HMziBNlfSjYkz7zH-sg-IBDAAw7R2P6iIQqgjibX-XVrdLxJVg&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 1/28, 8:30am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNedages bRUNch run. https://runsignup.com/.../PottstownsTuesdayInTheParkIceCr <https://runsignup.com/.../PottstownsTuesdayInTheParkIceCr?fbclid=IwAR3ceIQ3zKnNfNHgBzHNTu89MQ459iNaLwBH2wlAxWeqXa5OMCweC4f_Fkc> ... - Sunday 1/28, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Uncoached group swim workout "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian) [image: 💚].