THIS WEEK IN TRI CLUB (February 20-26) and WINTER GFC WEEK 7 ROLL CALL! We're rapidly approaching the end of "winter"... I think that's what we still call it despite warm temperatures and no snow! We have a bunch of stuff coming up (see below) and our Gators Club Philly and winter Gator Fitness Challenge are in full operation to provide you with some incentive to "Gator Done" as we start to approach the 2023 event season. Uniforms: And if you want to look great in your events, besides training, you should be properly attired in Gator gear... The deadline to order uniform items was last night (Sunday 2/19), BUT there may still be time for you to place your order! Watch for an update on this coming from Angela Epelbaum. Gators Club Philly: If you have achieved a badge, PLEASE go to the post at the following link and check yourself off; this is how we are tracking who is in "Gators Club Philly" as well as who is on their way to earning the "Rocky Victory Chomp" badge by achieving at least 7 of the other badges (and, remember, if you don't report it, it didn't happen 🙂)... https://www.facebook.com/.../msgators/posts/2179817945536299 Current standings (plus we gave out a bunch of Philly Phanatic badges at the Valentine's Day evening spin workout!): • Art Museum badge (post something to our FB group): 11... Sarah Barkley, Jill Basile, Teresa Byrne, Angela Epelbaum, Jennifer Gehret, Katie Ho, Lindsay Inger, Cindy Kelecic, Don Mack, Gina Stango, Rachel Truckley • Tastykakes badge (attend an evening swim workout): 7... Ginny Angus, Sarah Barkley, Gleb Epelbaum, Kasey Fazekas, Lindsay Inger, Cindy Kelecic, Don Mack • Ben Franklin badge (attend a Gators Zwift meetup): 5... Cindy Kelecic, Don Mack, Gina Stango, David Stone, Chris Townsley • Cheesesteak badge (attend Tuesday spin workout): 4... Sarah Barkley, Angela Epelbaum, Chris Townsley, Logan Rae Washburn • SRT badge (attend a RUNegades group run): 3... Teresa Byrne, Lindsay Inger, Gina Stango • Liberty Bell badge (attend Tuesday Gators run workout): 3... Lylly Darling, Gleb Epelbaum, Don Mack • La Colombe Coffee badge (attend Tues or Thurs morning swim workout): 3... Holly Beauchamp, Teresa Byrne, Don Schlichtmann • Philly Sports Badge (attend Sunday swim workout): 3... Sarah Barkley, Don Mack, Jens Sydor • Mummers Parade badge (participate in an event/race): 2... Sarah Barkley, Lylly Darling • Penn's Landing badge (participate in a Keystone Running Store group run): 1... Sarah Barkley • BADGE LEADERS (2 or more): Sarah Barkley (6), Don Mack (5), Lindsay Inger (3), Cindy Takacs Kelecic (3), Teresa Byrne (3), Lylly Darling (2), Angela Epelbaum (2), Gleb Epelbaum (2), Gina Stango (2), Chris Townsley (2) Other headlines for you to be aware of... • Endurance Sports Nutrition Seminar: Join certified nutrition coach Erin Taylor for an opportunity to learn how to improve the 4th element of triathlon! The event will take place on Thursday 3/9 at 7:30pm via Zoom. For more info and to register to attend, see the "Event"... https://www.facebook.com/events/1640480716424275 • Gatorthon runner registration is open: We need more runners... Who wants to join in on the fun? If you'd like to be part of it and other events we have taking place in March and April, be sure to indicate so on this survey post... https://www.facebook.com/groups/msgators/posts/2187993544718739/ 14 Workouts! This week we're again offering our full workout program including 14 opportunities to help you get fit; this includes 5 swims, 3 cycling opportunities, and, including our Tuesday run workout, the 3 RUNegades group runs, and the now 2 Keystone Running Store group runs, 6 running opportunities! Workouts Attendance Poll: To assist with workout planning, please check all workouts that you plan to attend. GFC Roll Call!: Last week was week 7 of the winter Gator Fitness Challenge, so it's time for the weekly "Roll Call"! If you completed either or both of the challenges for week 7 (Monday 2/13-Sunday 2/19), please post a comment... • "SBR" if you completed the Swim/Bike/Run Challenge (45 minutes of each) OR... • "SCF" if you completed the Strength/Core/Flexibility Challenge (45 minutes total of any combination) OR... • "Both" if you completed both challenges This Week's Events: Following is a summary of what is happening, now through Sunday... • Monday 2/20, 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 • Monday 2/20, 7:05pm-8:05pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Logan Washburn • Tuesday 2/21, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Schlichtmann • Tuesday 2/21, 6pm, Spring Valley YMCA: Run workout coached by Karen Dunn. See "Event" for details... https://www.facebook.com/groups/msgators/permalink/2188734877977939 • Tuesday 2/21, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run • Tuesday 2/21, 7:15pm-8:15pm, Spring Valley YMCA Cycling Studio: Spin workout coached by Logan Washburn • Wednesday 2/22, 7pm-8pm: Zwift Meetup - Makuri Islands "Island Outskirts" route coordinated by Don Mack, who will NOT be riding this week due to travel. An invitation has been sent to all Gators Zwifters that are following Don. If you are not currently in the mix and would like to learn about Zwift and our meetups, please contact Don. • Thursday 2/23, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (2 lanes): Swim workout coached by Don Schlichtmann • Thursday 2/23, 7:05pm-8:05pm, Spring Valley YMCA Indoor Lap Pool (4 lanes): Swim workout coached by Dre Barber • Friday 2/24, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run • Saturday 2/25, 7:30am-9am: Zwift Meetup - New York "Astoria Line 8" route coordinated by Don Mack, who will be riding with you. An invitation has been sent to all Gators Zwifters that are following Don. If you are not currently in the mix and would like to learn about Zwift and our meetups, please contact Don. • NEW!: Saturday 2/25, 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 • Sunday 2/26, 8:30am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run • Sunday 2/26, 11:15am-12:15pm: Uncoached group swim workout "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian) 💚🍺 💙KHx2💙HOme!