THIS WEEK IN TRI CLUB (AUGUST 7-13)! The Steelman Triathlon never disappoints thanks to Race Director, David Michener, and his amazing team! And you guys made a huge contribution with another superb turnout of 30+ athletes, volunteers, and supporters! The event began with an great tribute to Brian Kozera that included lots of cowbell ringing and Gator chomping! And then, as Brian always recommended, we proceeded to have fun and Gator done with EVERY athlete completing their mission and crossing the finish line! As a bonus we received a handful of podium finishes and even had the opportunity to see Michael Metry's daughter, Jules, complete her first triathlon (attired in Gator gear) just 2 weeks before she heads off to begin her freshman year at Pitt (Hail to Pitt!)! Our volunteers were everywhere from the swim start to the bike finish to the far reaches of the run course and also awarding medals at the finish line. Well done, Gators... Let's do it again in 2024! Brian Kozera Tribute on Sunday 8/13 morning: This week we'll continue to pay tribute to Brian Kozera. On Sunday morning, the anniversary of Brian's passing, our plan is to have an 8:00am meetup at the tree and sign that were installed in Brian's honor in the Spring Valley YMCA's outdoor pool area. After some brief introductory comments we'll provide an optional opportunity for anyone that would like to to share a story or thought about Brian. After a group photo we'll move to the Y's outdoor track for an "as long or little as you'd like" group walk/jog/run. Maybe some of us will opt for a breakfast afterwards. Watch for a separate event post about this coming in the next 24 hours. This is our final week of 6:30pm evening cycling workouts as we'll move to 6pm starts next week due to earlier sunsets. Let's make it a stellar week with great turnouts on Tuesday and Thursday nights and perhaps we'll celebrate 6:30pm starts with a post-ride social on Thursday night (where we can have that beer for Brian that it'll be too early to have on Sunday morning)! A couple of notes before we ge.t into the schedule details... • The ICE CREAM CLUB is back! Based on the popularity of our first ever "club", we've brought the Gators Ice Cream club back for another year! It's an expanded version of last year's club that was strictly tied to our Tuesday evening cycling intervals workout. That is still part of it, but you can also earn badges for attending other workouts. The club runs from Independence Day/Tuesday, July 4 through Labor Day/Monday, September 4 and then sometime in mid/late September we'll have a Ice Cream Club Party! Stay tuned for all of the details coming (sooner or later) in a separate post! • Get your 2023 club members t-shirt! We're continuing to distribute long sleeve navy blue tech t-shirts to all current members! You can get yours all week; just find me at the Monday and Wednesday swim workouts and the Tuesday and Thursday cycling 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 13 workouts. And keep in mind that additionally French Creek Racing is now offering open water swim workouts 5x/week and Mid-Atlantic Multisport is offering a Wednesday night OWS several times a month for season pass holders and is also offering single-session passes (the next is this Wednesday 8/9; watch for a special Brian Kozera tribute swim coming next week on Wednesday 8/16). • Monday 8/7, 6:30pm, 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 • CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST: Monday 8/7, 7:15pm-8:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Logan Washburn • Tuesday 8/8, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Schlichtmann • Tuesday 8/8, 5:40pm-6:20pm, Reynolds Dog Park: Run workout on the SRT coached by Don Mack • Tuesday 8/8, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Reynolds Dog Park: Cycling intervals ride on the SRT coached by Logan Washburn • Tuesday 8/8, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run • Wednesday 8/9, 7:15pm-8:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Mack • Thursday 8/10, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Schlichtmann • Thursday 8/10, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Reynolds Dog Park: Cycling out and back ride on the SRT coached by Don Mack • Friday 8/11, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run • Saturday 8/12, 7:30am-9:30am, Spring Valley YMCA Outdoor Pool: Uncoached group swim • Saturday 8/12, 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 • SPECIAL EVENT: Sunday 8/13, 8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA Outdoor Pool Complex and Outdoor Track: Brian Kozera Tribute at Brian's tree and sign. Possible optional breakfast to follow. • Sunday 8/13, 8:00am-10:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNedages group run. https://runsignup.com/.../PottstownsTuesdayInTheParkIceCr... • Sunday 8/13, 11:15am-12:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Uncoached group swim workout. "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian) 💚🍺