*EDITOR'S NOTE: Tonight's run workout will take place at the Spring Valley YMCA with Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]-U-UK-R> leading (not at PV HS as originally announced). The start time will still be 6pm.* Happy Earth Day! Also, welcome to the start of the lightest part of the year! The next 4 months give us the most hours of daylight of the entire year... Let's take advantage of that starting this week! In addition to our full slate of regular workouts, here's what else is happening this week... - Wednesday 4/24, 7:35pm-8:35pm: Open Water Swim Practice indoors... Our head coaching team of Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/610238442/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> and Dre <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/551140474/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> Pucke will be leading us through some skills and drills that will help us to prepare for open water swimming. This will take place in the Spring Valley Y's indoor lap pool during our usual swim workout time. For more information and to register to attend (and don't forget to also check off your name on the attendance poll below)... https://www.facebook.com/events/1500410390898729 <https://www.facebook.com/events/1500410390898729?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-UK-R> - Thursday 4/25, starting around 7:45pm-8pm: Post-ride Get Together at Lock 29 (Phoenixville)... Seems that following a string of poor weather Thursdays we can finally begin our Thursday night post-ride get togethers, which typically take place within a 10 minute drive of our Reynolds Dog Park/Longford Park ride location. Once you participate in two of these workouts you will have achieved "Regular" status and be added to a Messenger group to discuss and help select locations for future Thursday night post-ride get togethers. If you plan to be there, please check off your name on the attendance poll below so that we can gauge our headcount (if it reaches a certain level we need to give the venue a head's up). - Thursday 4/25 - Saturday 4/27: Penn Relays (Philadelphia)... This is your annual opportunity to attend one of the most prestigious running events in the country, not to mention the oldest and largest track meet in the country with 15,000+ high school, college, and club runners from around the globe. For more details... https://pennrelays.com/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpennrelays.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2LO0MQ2UPICw8PqDWtGvfx5uxrlLrJaieqrZOumykdPIuzGrYMCn3AQ2I_aem_AU6WBZc7-VBYYmrBdOFfxnotZ9nFb7h-CoQWICohpUAmXqbzyjcDf0Whp2nKw1jz3P5LOWepTeO-1xDQyTEI7R8V&h=AT0Vl8FYRtdvAxGXA3rurkPXfhTgWYeLeCWPQpoBi1Evyp2nU9fgA0ADdo-bNI1TUPxE_vixSTgB40lCQwNZLa5cmbJFwDAFQK6DqhoAf2SEbvag5mg2TIaov26mKPhkXk1Q&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1YNNP9QaWukyWyKG1xWgQQlU7E8iTsL5-6xtkteRCkp1QaKjCL3DMhEMOEEC_9nYGrl9Jeb9v0PhBvU4ki76uPwRNab_IIAi77yx1E-BOZ0GljIgbmckrp3nh_1wgu3hNPs2rNg7bk61FkEoT7cwPr2wHafQ52KpHR7b6M-_GC-k9TnrmrzGsUvXTICuCqH70> - Saturday 4/27: SPONSOR EVENT: Kinetic Multisports' General Smallwood Triathlon (Indian Head, MD): This event includes sprint and Olympic distances and relay and aquabike options in addition to the individual races. We have a club discount code (KINSV24) for this and ALL Kinetic Multisports events. For more details and to register... General Smallwood | Kinetic Multisports - Saturday 4/27, morning: Advanced Cycling Workout. On a number of Saturday mornings between now and end of September we will have UNCOACHED rides of 30-60 miles that include a substantial amount of climbing (typically 2,000-4,000 feet) at a fairly fast pace (18-20 mph average) on open roads. These are NOT no drop rides. If you are interested in participating, please contact Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> to discuss the details. Note that we will also occasionally mix in other types of rides such as course previews that will be NO DROP and at a more leisurely pace (e.g. French Creek Triathlon, Independence Triathlon, Steelman Triathlon). We always encourage our athletes to set up their own group rides with elevations, paces, and routes that work best for them; this Facebook group is a good place to coordinate. - Saturday 4/27, 10am: Youth Gators bike safety clinic and ride. This is the next opportunity for our Jr. Gators and Gator Tots to hone their skills as they prepare for the upcoming race season. See event for more details and to register to attend... https://www.facebook.com/events/1518322865422799 <https://www.facebook.com/events/1518322865422799?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-UK-R> - Saturday 4/27 - Sunday 4/28: SPONSOR EVENT: RUNegades' Jim Thorpe Running Festival (Jim Thorpe, PA): This event includes a half marathon on Saturday and a full marathon and 7 miler on Sunday. We do have a club discount for anyone interested in participating (GATORS24) in this or any RUNegades event. For more info and to register... https://runjimthorpe.com/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frunjimthorpe.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0MkUb6oUiotgiCcS3GBAPuoQIy7FDH9ERBnt0GE2ItBd84iFhGDjirPdg_aem_AU7K_D-XZB6tn5sLU6yUkpc539anQdajxUMGOdD4xE8C9sXz0M2wo17tOBdS4QpHO_gDrYgTxfbJMhCHXu9xkk3J&h=AT2lkQSdU3zYiM66GVyp9xDxUddWN52qsQ29DUztTWM1b8ljRS7hSAMhrYmvldjNxnkcnjY-R-vMO2vIF9xRVLa1wWTrdz0hg-yxRRvXS9mVoL_JgjiMG0I1lZ8ikYiJyVLj&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1YNNP9QaWukyWyKG1xWgQQlU7E8iTsL5-6xtkteRCkp1QaKjCL3DMhEMOEEC_9nYGrl9Jeb9v0PhBvU4ki76uPwRNab_IIAi77yx1E-BOZ0GljIgbmckrp3nh_1wgu3hNPs2rNg7bk61FkEoT7cwPr2wHafQ52KpHR7b6M-_GC-k9TnrmrzGsUvXTICuCqH70> Our April's Full Challenge has now moved into the 4th week and the group of 18 that is currently participating having already completed well over 400 workouts through the first 3 weeks! We also have our first finishers with Paul Kratzinger <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000709631804/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> having completed the 15/15 Challenge (15 bike and 15 run workouts) and Ginny Angus <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1487221940/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> and Carla Setzler <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100087250825178/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> having completed the 10/10/10 Challenge (10/ea of swim, bike, and run workouts). Well done! 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 16 workouts. - Monday 4/22, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Spring Valley YMCA Outdoor Trail: Gators run workout coached by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R>. Meet in the parking lot next to the trail near the Spring Valley YMCA sign next to Township Line Rd. - Monday 4/22, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Monday 4/22, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> - Tuesday 4/23, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 4/23, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Tuesday 4/23, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park/Longford Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling intervals on the SRT coached by Ginny Angus <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1487221940/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> - Wednesday 4/24, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: OWS indoor practice coached by Dre <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/551140474/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> Pucke and Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/610238442/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 4/25, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Thursday 4/25, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park/Longford Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling out and back on the SRT coached by Ginny Angus <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1487221940/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> and David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> - Friday 4/26, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Friday 4/26, 5:00pm, Parkerford Trailhead: RUNegades group run - Saturday 4/27, 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]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-UK-R> - Saturday 4/27, 8:30am: UNCOACHED Advanced Cycling Ride. Contact Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-]K-R> for details. - Saturday 4/27, 10am, SRT/Parkerford Trailhead: Youth Gators Cycling Skills and Ride. See event for details... https://www.facebook.com/events/1518322865422799 <https://www.facebook.com/events/1518322865422799?__cft__[0]=AZU1OKzc14xSEg-WAr_NV6nrD-PekraSba5aVa7bUk7lVY7M8kbFoow740INXd1CLCxI4IMufrw1_CHuZu11ajT565nRtUfMk5-hBtteZIc-vT5my47LbO3KppVecRzZXSf4k4Kh6SqgLGjhpwZIPlsQatEPozSxQiqGk_S7YgPIbA&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 4/28, 8:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNedages bRUNch run. https://runsignup.com/.../PottstownsTuesdayInTheParkIceCr <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frunsignup.com%2F...%2FPottstownsTuesdayInTheParkIceCr%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0bYYCVO3o3ucZZu95eBfyT5XUR0xlGTLasQWN1l2E3l0Sza2zBcHCS6GM_aem_AU54tuiVUBOd3tKMxXUqhqXAOa-1YmNDb2D64JwICss_tEY0tr6yowbrZbzG7MtY7549jkU6tqyruJYdtzQSDiAp&h=AT2MBwV0IPaQRXI6UJk-kx4C0fRdpWqd4xCqSxfNfGPJ8irtnQHrLprDAzkKXgRqjXlLEu8ezrW-zj233qRqUzzbXb8GCeR_VSUD90QkCvgzk-mJM6HybF8rbw2ngLSsDpgL&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1YNNP9QaWukyWyKG1xWgQQlU7E8iTsL5-6xtkteRCkp1QaKjCL3DMhEMOEEC_9nYGrl9Jeb9v0PhBvU4ki76uPwRNab_IIAi77yx1E-BOZ0GljIgbmckrp3nh_1wgu3hNPs2rNg7bk61FkEoT7cwPr2wHafQ52KpHR7b6M-_GC-k9TnrmrzGsUvXTICuCqH70> ... - Sunday 4/28, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Uncoached Sensational Swimmers group swim workout "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" 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