HEADLINES: - This week we transition from the summer to the fall weekly workout calendar! - Another COMP ENTRY drawing for the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon / Half Marathon this week! - They're back... Monthly "Challenges"... October "20 for 10" Club Challenge... Who's In?? - Club social media ramp-up... Instagram! - The Gators Zwift Team Time Trial race team is seeking participants! This week we transition to our fall (i.e. October through December) weekly workout calendar. So be sure to check out the new calendar that was posted over the weekend. You can find it under "Featured" at this link... https://www.facebook.com/.../permalink/2638047399713349 <https://www.facebook.com/groups/msgators/permalink/2638047399713349?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-UK-R> Let's get off to a fast start with huge turnouts for the kickoffs of the Tuesday night spin workouts series (7:45pm at the SVY) and the Thursday night Zwift Gators Team Time Trial race (7:30pm on Zwift)! Things to know this week... - Comp Entry raffle drawing for the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon / Half Marathon this week! Congratulations to Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-]K-R> who won our first drawing! This week we'll be conducting the second raffle for a FREE entry to the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon or Half Marathon, a weekend that features many fun activities including the post-race party, the Saturday afternoon/evening Santa Bar Crawl, the Sunday morning Tail-Gator Party at the Purple Parrot, and concludes with the RefrigaGator Swim! Don't miss your chance to join us for a festive end to our 2024 calendar! - October "20 for 10 Challenge" who's in? As we transition to the fall we are resuming with our monthly challenges. This time around it's the "20 for 10 Challenge" that involves completing at least 20 swim, bike/spin, and/or run workouts during October, the 10th month of the year. If you would like to participate, please post a "Count me in for 20 for 10" comment on this post and you'll be added to a Messenger group that we'll use to track everyone's progress. - Follow our club on Instagram! A well kept secret has been our club Instagram account. Thanks to Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-]K-R> we're ramping up our efforts on it, so be sure to check it out and follow us. Here's the link to Cindy's post with the details... https://www.facebook.com/.../msga.../posts/2635411503310272/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/msgators/posts/2635411503310272/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-UK-R> - The Gators Zwift Team Time Trial race team is seeking participants! This season, which, for us, starts this week, we race on Thursday nights, usually at 7:30pm. David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-]K-R> is our team coordinator. For all of the details please see the following post and reach out to David if you have any questions... https://www.facebook.com/.../msga.../posts/2632418080276281/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/msgators/posts/2632418080276281/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-UK-R> Note that we also have a Messenger group for this. 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 Gator-specific workouts that you plan to attend. This Week's Workouts and Events: Following is a summary of what is happening, now through Sunday, including 18 workouts. - Monday 9/30, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Monday 9/30, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Dre <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/551140474/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-]K-R> Pucke. - Tuesday 10/1, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 10/1, 5:00pm, Schuylkill River/Trooper Rd: French Creek Racing's Open Water Training. https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffrenchcreekracing.pike13.com%2Fpeople%2F12159554%2Fshop%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR34f33UJycmx-P4YY12YZKTPXMqDyEjSJ0mibQTu45kTOa2MyMamNmd4vI_aem_ObPse8tB3fOSpqlN1b3xmg&h=AT1UWfUpkTEg1H0nLmO9m8dydmsJjLKaulxQ8Q3-I_Bs7HztnSkUoVIW1mgtggryGx4PD7CQiNuQ_05YrYerBurKlDz3OGnaE0_yNUBe0LksXuypGhBnm4q7gOrO0Mo6sK2l&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0bR5Xzs8cXB9G8cFR9GVGS528J235gqbGICnT1cVqtgWqEkM-DpUou8NPD4YR72qO9EmX-SNtpDFr6ayirIM7G-begNXy_w2hCksdRzE78jIJ9IUq3zE6Vo-7kZNnAxB5ejWC19rq-7_GEIc7U1BEKiIsnP_up10BQDcpk2MAR-lEBqk25> - Tuesday 10/1, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - *NEW WORKOUT:* Tuesday 10/1, 7:45pm, Spring Valley YMCA Cycling Studio: Tri Spin workout coached by Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/610238442/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-]K-R> - Wednesday 10/2, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/610238442/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 10/3, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Thursday 10/3, 5:00pm, Schuylkill River/Trooper Rd: French Creek Racing's Open Water Training. https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffrenchcreekracing.pike13.com%2Fpeople%2F12159554%2Fshop%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1JIGrqqmLSRkM9S40AHnLP-XVjYnImf-rKpLPuUgZQzKENtLb_nIxqaUA_aem_KRQixO3fWvoxR7opO_viRw&h=AT1UWfUpkTEg1H0nLmO9m8dydmsJjLKaulxQ8Q3-I_Bs7HztnSkUoVIW1mgtggryGx4PD7CQiNuQ_05YrYerBurKlDz3OGnaE0_yNUBe0LksXuypGhBnm4q7gOrO0Mo6sK2l&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0bR5Xzs8cXB9G8cFR9GVGS528J235gqbGICnT1cVqtgWqEkM-DpUou8NPD4YR72qO9EmX-SNtpDFr6ayirIM7G-begNXy_w2hCksdRzE78jIJ9IUq3zE6Vo-7kZNnAxB5ejWC19rq-7_GEIc7U1BEKiIsnP_up10BQDcpk2MAR-lEBqk25> - *NEW SEASON! *Thursday 10/3, 7:30pm: Gators Team Time Trial Race on Zwift coordinated by David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-]K-R>. This week's course: Richmond UCI Worlds, 2 laps/20 miles. - Friday 10/4, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Friday 10/4, 5:00pm, Parkerford Trailhead: RUNegades group run - Saturday 10/5, 8:00am: Gators advanced cycling workout. Ride will be 30-40 miles. Contact Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-]K-R> for details if you are interested in participating. - Saturday 10/5, 8:00am-Noon, Schuylkill River/Trooper Rd: French Creek Racing's Open Water Training. https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffrenchcreekracing.pike13.com%2Fpeople%2F12159554%2Fshop%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1JW9FISOWh7_meowwR4sCqHwBuSYVI27W3nwwJunYgH2kdfjYPdZijH5M_aem_b26nNcNrwXf9qXe_bc5QWQ&h=AT1UWfUpkTEg1H0nLmO9m8dydmsJjLKaulxQ8Q3-I_Bs7HztnSkUoVIW1mgtggryGx4PD7CQiNuQ_05YrYerBurKlDz3OGnaE0_yNUBe0LksXuypGhBnm4q7gOrO0Mo6sK2l&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0bR5Xzs8cXB9G8cFR9GVGS528J235gqbGICnT1cVqtgWqEkM-DpUou8NPD4YR72qO9EmX-SNtpDFr6ayirIM7G-begNXy_w2hCksdRzE78jIJ9IUq3zE6Vo-7kZNnAxB5ejWC19rq-7_GEIc7U1BEKiIsnP_up10BQDcpk2MAR-lEBqk25> - Saturday 10/5, 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]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 10/6, 8:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades bRUNch run. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theRUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/theRUNegades?__cft__[0]=AZW5cx3SvB_RF6cTlAvYPyKij1nv7qEd34pbouiEZ9rtKm9wKDoNYI6V3uXwXz87u3w09e_kt2MVzxrNFWn3mu0qIDH6TdW6tKOpOI4bmwZxRMCkKBWNtIQ5gKLsjzJRde2VPQpZ_UAkxQpFBK1PuHd4lrGAytYDQuU4kKIaWQMxrw&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 10/6, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Uncoached Sensational Swimmers group swim workout - Sunday 10/6, 10:00am-Noon, Schuylkill River/Trooper Rd: French Creek Racing's Open Water Training. https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop <https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR34f33UJycmx-P4YY12YZKTPXMqDyEjSJ0mibQTu45kTOa2MyMamNmd4vI_aem_ObPse8tB3fOSpqlN1b3xmg> "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" 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