BEST WISHES FOR A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL EVENT... ... to anyone going 100% (or 100 miles) this weekend! Brian Kozera will be in our thoughts this weekend. If you are available, please plan to join us at the Spring Valley YMCA on Sunday morning at 8am for a tribute to Brian. We'll be meeting at Brian's plaque in the indoor pool area and then heading outside to the tree planted and sign erected in Brian's honor for what will likely be a 10-20 minute tribute that will include some introductory comments and an opportunity for anyone that would like to do so to make additional comments; we'll end with a group photo. After that anyone that would like to do so is welcome to participate in a group walk/jog/run on the Y's outdoor track for as little or as long as you like. And if anyone is around at 9am and would like to have a group breakfast at a local restaurant, we'll offer that as well. We hope to see you there. Here is a link to the event where you can let us know if you plan to attend... https://www.facebook.com/events/280521924592378 Regardless of whether or not you are able to join us on Sunday morning, pick something to do that day then have fun doing it, be sure you definitely Gator done, and at some point in the day enjoy a glass, can, or cup of beer as a tribute to Brian! It's a light weekend of events for our athletes, but there is one athlete/coach taking on an epic challenge and we also have events being offered by two of our sponsors. Weekend Workouts: This weekend we have the four usual workout options including two swims and two sponsor-led group runs. And we are also having a Gators HPT (High Performance Team) bike ride on Saturday morning; it's a 52 mile ride that is in the "rolling" to "hilly" range with about 2,650 feet of climbing. The ride will be completed at a brisk pace with minimal stops. If you are not familiar with our HPT and would like to learn more, please contact Chris Townsley. If you are interested in more information about tomorrow's ride, please contact me. • Saturday 8/12, 7:30am: Gators HPT Ride. Contact Don Mack for details. • Saturday 8/12, 7:30am-9:30am, Spring Valley YMCA OUTDOOR pool: Uncoached group swim with the SVY Masters Swim Team. There will always be at least one lane available for any Gators participating. • Saturday 8/12, 8:30am, Keystone Running Store, 200 E. High St, Pottstown: Group run... https://www.facebook.com/groups/479291044416772 • Sunday 8/13, 8:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery (203 Bridge St, Phoenixville): RUNegades group run • Sunday 8/13, 11:15am-12:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor pool: Uncoached group swim Weekend Events: So, who's doing what? As always, if your name is missing from our best wishes list, PLEEEASE post a comment so that we can send Good Gator Vibes your way! Saturday, August 12 - Sunday, August 13: • Eastern States 100 (Waterville, PA): Our club running coach, Karen Dunn, is taking on this massive 100 mile course... wait, it's actually 103 miles with over 20,000 feet of climbing! The race starts at 5am on Saturday and athletes have until 5pm on Sunday to complete their events. If you'd like to follow Karen's progress, this link will take you to a site that logs when athletes reach each of the 15 course aid stations starting at mile 5.5... https://es100.ikiwisi.com/?fbclid=IwAR1KFLUh7G3TYpvxR1IgHfPZ8roQvsZ7IgloHoKe-rArnx3wAmUquDqyiDE Go Karen! Saturday, August 12: • SPONSOR EVENT: DelMo Elite Sports' TriAC (Atlantic City, NJ): This event features Olympic and Sprint distances with individual, relay, and aquabike options. We will be represented in the Olympic tri by Jennifer Gehret (Jennifer's 1st Olympic tri!) and Hannah Ludescher! This course includes parts of the IRONMAN AC 70.3 course. Go Jennifer and Hannah! • SPONSOR EVENT: The RUNegades' Warrior Trail Half and Quarter Marathon (Shickshinny, PA): If you happen to have an opening on your calendar tomorrow morning (8am start time) and are interested in heading a couple of hours north to participate in this 1/4 marathon or half marathon event, here's the link and be sure to use our club discount code when you register... https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Shickshinny/RUNegadesWarriorTrail Sunday, August 13: • Rest in peace, Brian, we miss you! Have fun, Gator Done, then drink a beer! 💚BK🍺