WORKOUT NOTES: - WEATHER IMPACTS ON WORKOUTS: This week's weather is looking somewhat stormy, so stay tuned for updates. If any of our outdoor workouts (or indoor swims) are impacted we will post updates. No update means a workout will proceed as planned. - TIRE CHANGING CLINIC (Thursday, May 15)! Whether you've changed 100 tires or turn into a deer in the headlights when you get a flat, join us before next Thursday's ride to learn/practice; this will take place at 5:45pm-6:30pm. Sooner or later this is a skill that you will need! - THE ICE CREAM CLUB IS BACK! Featured on Tuesday evenings starting this week is your opportunity to gain membership to the exclusive Gators Ice Cream Club by completing at least 3 intervals in a single session. And if you have even higher aspirations, you can reach higher tiers in the club by completing even more intervals. - Tri Tuesday is rescheduled for this Tuesday, May 13! Due to the rescheduling of FCR's OWS Race #1 from last week to this week, we'll have a modified "Tri Tuesday" for anyone interested in participating with David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-]K-R> and me. The plan includes meeting at the race venue to participate in the 5:30pm wave (1/2 mile or 1 mile; we're doing the 1 mile) then departing after the swim to join the club intervals ride then going back at the FCR OWS parking lot to drop off our bikes before finishing with a short brick run on the SRT. If you want to join us, just sign up for the FCR OWS race 5:30pm wave and bring your bike and running shoes! Here's the link to the OWS registration site... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frunsignup.com%2F...%2FOpenWaterSeriesandVirtualTri%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwQmNRSXhKRllLbUx0QkVUUAEezyXVVC0XeA8FudycfegGt6d7ZFdKRBE2_2daHtWZ2hEyKlC6lAjoX8GB6TU_aem_haT9b8C3aL_Vt9tuWkRNlA&h=AT1XsPBdCF1ozs0Z9FT4heuVVFkkUuAEO2BGzo-0ODhATRAsRyp40a744uw_0YPktfx_pnGbbI9uV3ZFrSfvQxm9WzmiFG_MZPYvjSyHHI9262SH5m9XnaV8_iIvGwy3DrLI&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2b5ZKD5IHlkomZ31Bz9XHyqw8vwPngwrg9iVjNmW8QQ3cVMeQ55IwM86OkcJSeZcs3KBtVGJ1fjsqMnZWCPX9HZnlwE95Jfmok4Ytum2UEewYxWetzofL3eDSuhisGHYfWHEe7D4m07mRLVaVK3wSL-Yw06Df_4-Zq3GpOR2m3H0XBsix45tBrBKGLsE3-v9i6axL-WVkh5d50RoLUuZY9OIPfJBDtDpVj> - French Creek Iron Tour cycling event... Who's in? Several of us have been discussing participating in this Sunday, June 8 cycling event. So far we have at least 2 committed to the 62 mile ride (Jason Brannen and me) and 1 for the 75 mile ride (David Stone); both begin at 7:15am. There are additional options available ranging from 11 miles to 100 miles wit start times between 7am-10am. Check out this site for more information and to register (and let us know if you decide to participate)... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffrenchandpickering.org%2Ffcit%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwQmNRSXhKRllLbUx0QkVUUAEea9StUvXtXFMD_E9Zikyn0HqgC7wJTDgIUD2goqIKZTm2y3icBL7IzACEUwo_aem_VEyIbFiloN8HYJkRv2LmHw&h=AT1fFHF0RTWQn-1Nt-XrSfBqupdWLpb-r-wJbE7u1dyTjHX-y7kHInw4mt4UdIECrta3lCX8zHK0GdjC85CLuKMhSwLGugDORzXxvzhu3X-wSATH39nyIZ1HtJ2pgQk8YQlR&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2b5ZKD5IHlkomZ31Bz9XHyqw8vwPngwrg9iVjNmW8QQ3cVMeQ55IwM86OkcJSeZcs3KBtVGJ1fjsqMnZWCPX9HZnlwE95Jfmok4Ytum2UEewYxWetzofL3eDSuhisGHYfWHEe7D4m07mRLVaVK3wSL-Yw06Df_4-Zq3GpOR2m3H0XBsix45tBrBKGLsE3-v9i6axL-WVkh5d50RoLUuZY9OIPfJBDtDpVj> - Member T-shirt Update! We are finalizing the details for our order for this year's member t-shirt. Stay tuned for more information coming soon on the shirt type, design, and availability! - OUTDOOR SWIMS ARE (weather permitting) OPEN FOR BUSINESS! French Creek Racing is now offering 4 days of open water swim training including Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm-7pm, Saturdays at 8am-Noon, and Sundays at 10am-Noon (there is no training on Tuesday 5/13 due to OWS Race #1 and Saturday 5/17-Sunday 5/18 due to the French Creek Triathlon/SwimFest). And Mid-Atlantic Multisport's 12 session Wednesday 5pm-7pm OWS workouts kicked off last week and will run through Setptember 10 (note that there are workouts every Wednesday except for the following: 5/21, 6/11, 7/2, 7/23, 7/30, 8/20, 9/3). Both options offer season passes and individual session passes. - NOW IN EFFECT: 6:30pm evening ride start times: Last week we started Tuesday and Thursday evening rides at 6:30pm. This will last until sometime in August. This will also push our Thursday night Lock 29 social start time back 30 minutes to 8:15pm-ish. - SATURDAY RIDE?: There is no club ride scheduled this week, but we always encourage you to post if you are interested in leading one or coordinating with others. The weather looks great (after a cool early morning start)! 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 15 workout options (includes MA Multisport OWS on Wednesday and FCR OWS on Thursday). - Monday 5/12, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St., Pottstown): Group run - Monday 5/12, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-]K-R> or Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-]K-R> - Tuesday 5/13, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 5/13, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Tuesday 5/13, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Reynolds Dog Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling intervals ride on the SRT coached by Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-]K-R> - ADULT and YOUTH WORKOUTS: Wednesday 5/14, 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]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-]K-R>. Additionally, there will be a Youth Gators Swim workout coached by Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 5/15, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - TIRE CHANGING CLINIC! Thursday 5/15, 5:45pm-6:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Tire changing clinic led by David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 5/15, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Reynolds Dog 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]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-]K-R> and David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 5/15, 8:15pm, Lock 29 (127 Bridge St, Mont Clare): Club social. All are welcome to join regardless of participation in the ride. - Friday 5/16, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades group run - Friday 5/16, 5:00pm, Pink Moose/Royersford: RUNegades group run - Saturday 5/17, 8:30am, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Sunday 5/18, 8:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades bRUNch run. <https://www.facebook.com/groups/theRUNegades?__cft__[0]=AZVe1DrfYhR4kiTcmdBJ9BCGBGUZYOXJHoVV150pX1cARhaDJQt-5mcsW1Hesh7dRB4lqQJtjQSlan0ukI3Ki3NNkm77Thusl51tRQtw-v69XCooiKnMNSQUsmIDOd304RMCiT3ode_dJP-33STK5lV-AQZulaulFOsNDcpIGVD5GylXT72pLlSf5XM9Kmt0-X42_GGrZDys2Awwrp0SyuIh&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 5/18, 9am-10am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Sensational Swimmers group workout "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian)