Bringing on the heat! Brining on the light! We have both this week with temps expected to exceed 90F most of the week and sunsets predicted to exceed 8:36pm all week with Thursday, June 20 being the longest day of the year at 15 hours, 5 minutes, and 20 seconds of daylight! So get out and train, but be smart about it by hydrating, sunscreening, and, when possible, training in the morning and evening... And good news about that last part! 100% of our outdoor workout options are in the morning or evening! Three things to know this week... - Young Runners: Monday night's run workout brings us our latest youth Gators workout in which adults are also welcome to participate! It's our coached run workout featuring Coach Karen Dunn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100007262587303/?__cft__[0]=AZXoINlKNP2HI_BVrGXyEK3pv4OKNm-1ywmC6KTNi7DBzr4Pgh4j6WCC1kNup23939oFmXv0v0hE4B_UF33mY5D4uJUprucQYQd4k0j_sv0YskzBXvhJRUIa2w12q7sjLJJdWnZH9OT6ykztcSKgupSmbazkkTo1wo6ZALtzG8u20Q&__tn__=-]K-R>. Find all the details here... https://www.facebook.com/events/742074631473161 <https://www.facebook.com/events/742074631473161?__cft__[0]=AZXoINlKNP2HI_BVrGXyEK3pv4OKNm-1ywmC6KTNi7DBzr4Pgh4j6WCC1kNup23939oFmXv0v0hE4B_UF33mY5D4uJUprucQYQd4k0j_sv0YskzBXvhJRUIa2w12q7sjLJJdWnZH9OT6ykztcSKgupSmbazkkTo1wo6ZALtzG8u20Q&__tn__=-UK-R> - Steelman OWS Series Begins: Sunday brings us the first of three Steelman Racing OWS events with distances of 1, 2, and 3 miles along with a 3 mile relay option. There are wetsuit and non-wetsuit options. Registration for the first event is closed, but you have time to get signed up (with our GATORSRULE2024 discount code) for the next two taking place on August 18 and September 15! - Get your t-shirts! We've been distributing a lot of member t-shirts. I'll be out of town Monday through Wednesday, so the next opportunities for you to claim one will be at the Thursday night club ride or the social that will follow (location TBD). 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 workouts that you plan to attend. This Week's Workouts and Events: Following is a summary of what is happening, now through Sunday, including 19 workouts and 1 club social. - Monday 6/17, 6:00pm-7:00pm (1 Plank Rd, Schwenksville): Gators YOUTH and ADULT run workout coached by Karen Dunn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100007262587303/?__cft__[0]=AZXoINlKNP2HI_BVrGXyEK3pv4OKNm-1ywmC6KTNi7DBzr4Pgh4j6WCC1kNup23939oFmXv0v0hE4B_UF33mY5D4uJUprucQYQd4k0j_sv0YskzBXvhJRUIa2w12q7sjLJJdWnZH9OT6ykztcSKgupSmbazkkTo1wo6ZALtzG8u20Q&__tn__=-]K-R>. See event for details (including where to park) and to register to attend... https://www.facebook.com/events/742074631473161 - Monday 6/17, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Monday 6/17, 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]=AZXoINlKNP2HI_BVrGXyEK3pv4OKNm-1ywmC6KTNi7DBzr4Pgh4j6WCC1kNup23939oFmXv0v0hE4B_UF33mY5D4uJUprucQYQd4k0j_sv0YskzBXvhJRUIa2w12q7sjLJJdWnZH9OT6ykztcSKgupSmbazkkTo1wo6ZALtzG8u20Q&__tn__=-]K-R> - Tuesday 6/18, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 6/18, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Schuylkill River/Trooper Rd: French Creek Racing's Open Water Training. https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop - Tuesday 6/18, 6:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park/Longford Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling intervals ride on the SRT coached by David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZXoINlKNP2HI_BVrGXyEK3pv4OKNm-1ywmC6KTNi7DBzr4Pgh4j6WCC1kNup23939oFmXv0v0hE4B_UF33mY5D4uJUprucQYQd4k0j_sv0YskzBXvhJRUIa2w12q7sjLJJdWnZH9OT6ykztcSKgupSmbazkkTo1wo6ZALtzG8u20Q&__tn__=-]K-R>. Your weekly opportunity to join the Gators Ice Cream Club! - Tuesday 6/18, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Wednesday 6/19, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZXoINlKNP2HI_BVrGXyEK3pv4OKNm-1ywmC6KTNi7DBzr4Pgh4j6WCC1kNup23939oFmXv0v0hE4B_UF33mY5D4uJUprucQYQd4k0j_sv0YskzBXvhJRUIa2w12q7sjLJJdWnZH9OT6ykztcSKgupSmbazkkTo1wo6ZALtzG8u20Q&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 6/20, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Thursday 6/20, 5:00pm-7:00pm, 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%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Lx4L8GiXQdqJxLuPu081HJNslKLrK2LOmPYO7AGaeBbreqJiVqtTT4KE_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw&h=AT3-k3M3Hq9TfvwvRZTEhSvD4wR8O3bvkgV7QDIaLmqJYhNGtDb41u96KEwzmiOm7Dmw97zQdR9DMrlUDDrXeZJ9KZUjsj3E32y77kvy0VOJe5cO9jd8Dy9WAjAN9ZTi2w7L&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3boleFb6Z_3Hj63pdVSMmTjan13s7weGPIBIeKFic-G7wMGZepK7VlUeTiEmH7k_Ks0GXBx86BE4zaSuNT1w-oKYLq8WSXUECL_UgJCyHsCuEsFS7M1dYRvQANcDmDw9To6qHXvygcihvAaQW0IS5333sWVtUsD1v5B1Ivh-7umtTeTU9pKnFLd5dQsK9104A> - Thursday 6/20, 6:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park/Longford Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling out and back ride on the SRT coached by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZXoINlKNP2HI_BVrGXyEK3pv4OKNm-1ywmC6KTNi7DBzr4Pgh4j6WCC1kNup23939oFmXv0v0hE4B_UF33mY5D4uJUprucQYQd4k0j_sv0YskzBXvhJRUIa2w12q7sjLJJdWnZH9OT6ykztcSKgupSmbazkkTo1wo6ZALtzG8u20Q&__tn__=-]K-R>. There may be multiple groups based on average pace that will be determined just prior to the start of the ride. - Thursday 6/20, 8:30pm, location is TBD, but it's leaning towards the TBD Bar (in Phoenixville; hopefully you're not confused [image: 🙂]): Post-ride club social. This event is open to all regardless of whether or not you participated in that evening's ride! - Friday 6/21, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Friday 6/21, 5:00pm, Pink Moose (147 Main St, Royersford): RUNegades group run - Saturday 6/22, 7:00am: Advanced Cycling Workout. The uncoached group ride will be about 35-40 miles in length on open roads with significant climbing. For more details please contact Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZXoINlKNP2HI_BVrGXyEK3pv4OKNm-1ywmC6KTNi7DBzr4Pgh4j6WCC1kNup23939oFmXv0v0hE4B_UF33mY5D4uJUprucQYQd4k0j_sv0YskzBXvhJRUIa2w12q7sjLJJdWnZH9OT6ykztcSKgupSmbazkkTo1wo6ZALtzG8u20Q&__tn__=-]K-R> . - Saturday 6/22, 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%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3BGinufG2cFR8glkRQMcSkJ-PBt_ojmIhhKEaykxs9qB2e32v8YMl-E7A_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw&h=AT3-k3M3Hq9TfvwvRZTEhSvD4wR8O3bvkgV7QDIaLmqJYhNGtDb41u96KEwzmiOm7Dmw97zQdR9DMrlUDDrXeZJ9KZUjsj3E32y77kvy0VOJe5cO9jd8Dy9WAjAN9ZTi2w7L&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3boleFb6Z_3Hj63pdVSMmTjan13s7weGPIBIeKFic-G7wMGZepK7VlUeTiEmH7k_Ks0GXBx86BE4zaSuNT1w-oKYLq8WSXUECL_UgJCyHsCuEsFS7M1dYRvQANcDmDw9To6qHXvygcihvAaQW0IS5333sWVtUsD1v5B1Ivh-7umtTeTU9pKnFLd5dQsK9104A> - Saturday 6/22, 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]=AZXoINlKNP2HI_BVrGXyEK3pv4OKNm-1ywmC6KTNi7DBzr4Pgh4j6WCC1kNup23939oFmXv0v0hE4B_UF33mY5D4uJUprucQYQd4k0j_sv0YskzBXvhJRUIa2w12q7sjLJJdWnZH9OT6ykztcSKgupSmbazkkTo1wo6ZALtzG8u20Q&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 6/23, 8:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades bRUNch run. https://runsignup.com/.../PottstownsTuesdayInTheParkIceCr <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frunsignup.com%2F...%2FPottstownsTuesdayInTheParkIceCr%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3IVc6Mh3FH_dDdamzihcdi8-rcji7SuZ9wrXaX9p4vY7gELpcRg0rZszs_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw&h=AT03lv6vq61ibvytcXs9eEBTTlPaNwD0Sba9J-dTYt1NOGGlqPtaCwfbiTwlbegr6S9Tmk-zOvvJxCTY-VtzhEGSmerZvETW61qKTYibhBNOgIP6nlGLcxTDiQ_M7M6Dl6t5&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3boleFb6Z_3Hj63pdVSMmTjan13s7weGPIBIeKFic-G7wMGZepK7VlUeTiEmH7k_Ks0GXBx86BE4zaSuNT1w-oKYLq8WSXUECL_UgJCyHsCuEsFS7M1dYRvQANcDmDw9To6qHXvygcihvAaQW0IS5333sWVtUsD1v5B1Ivh-7umtTeTU9pKnFLd5dQsK9104A> ... - Sunday 6/23, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Uncoached Sensational Swimmers group swim workout - Sunday 6/23, 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=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3lm7Boe2X5lw-rMuCmHh33vDvW2wk6I8VVDwh7fKDl4gOQbDYB0QCXD1I_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw> "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian) [image: 💚]