THIS WEEK IN TRI CLUB (October 10-16) and GFC WEEK 1 ROLL CALL! This week features some great weather to start the week and our usual fantastic collection of workout options with many of them coached along with a sponsor event taking place next weekend! And, for your kids, we're also participating in the Spring Valley YMCA's Friday evening Halloween Trick or Treat Trail! And last week kicked off our Gator Fitness Challenge, so it's time for our first "Roll Call"! If you completed any of the three challenges for week 1 (Monday 10/3-Sunday 10/9), please post a comment... • "SBR" if you completed the Swim/Bike/Run Challenge (30 minutes of each) AND/OR... • "SCF" if you completed the Strength/Core/Flexibility Challenge (30 minutes total of any combination) AND/OR... • "Plank" if you completed the progressive Plank Challenge that started in week 1 at 15 seconds. • "All 3" if you were a week 1 superstar and completed all 3 challenges! Gators End of Year Party Attendance Poll: Also, thanks to those of you that have already replied to our poll regarding the Friday 12/9 end of year event that will be held at the Trappe Tavern! We'd like to get as close to 100% "voter turnout" as possible, so if you have not yet had a chance to respond (even if you cannot go... that's an option) please vote so that we can get an idea of turnout. The poll is pinned under "Announcements" / "Featured". GFC Late Addition: If you are not yet in the fall Gator Fitness Challenge, but would like to join, no problem as the GFC motto is "It's never too late to start!" It's a fun and motivating way to keep the fitness you gained this spring/fall through the traditional "off season"! For more details and to register, please see the post under "Featured"/"Announcements". IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley (July 2, 2023): This newly announced half IRONMAN distance event marks IRONMAN's first event in Pennsylvania since the discontinuation of the Pocono 70.3 event about a decade ago. Registration has not yet formally opened, BUT there is an early registration link available for anyone that would like to sign up. There are already about 10 Gators registered... Who would like to join the party? For more details about the race... https://www.ironman.com/im703-pennsylvania 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). 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. Why not get your GFC week off to a great start early in the week with one of our 4 Monday/Tuesday workouts? • Monday 10/10, 7:05pm-8:05pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Dre Barber • Tuesday 10/11, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Schlichtmann • Tuesday 10/11, 6pm, Pope John Paul II HS Track: Run workout coached by Karen Dunn. See "Event" to register and for details... https://www.facebook.com/events/865976414785699 • Tuesday 10/11, 7:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA Cycling Studio: Spin workout coached by Ginny Angus. • Wednesday 10/12, 7pm-8pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Dre Barber • Thursday 10/13, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Logan Washburn • Thursday 10/13, 7:30pm-8:30pm, Zwift: Cycling Meetup coordinated by Don Mack... Watch for an event post coming soon! • Friday 10/14, 6pm-7:30pm, Spring Valley YMCA: Trick or Treat Trail. Bring your kids and be sure to stop by the Gators area for some extra fun! For more information... https://www.philaymca.org/news/halloween-spring-valley-ymca • Saturday 10/15, morning: Group cycling ride? We do not currently have a group ride scheduled, but we may add one, so stay tuned for an announcement and/or event post if we do. • Sunday 10/16: SPONSOR EVENT - Scoogie Events' "Scarecrow Shuffle" (Peddler's Village, Lahaska, PA). This running event includes 8k and 5k races as well as a 2 mile fun run and a 1/2 mile kids run! Our club discount code will save money on the entry fee. For more details... https://www.scoogieevents.com/events-list/scarecrowshuffle2021-4ws4p-4tn9f • Sunday 10/16, 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) 💚🍺