BEST WISHES FOR A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND... ... to all Gators wherever you are in your journey! We have a light race weekend, even for virtual events with only the long term events happening this weekend. It's a great chance to either work on an area you want to improve or take a break and enjoy the holiday weekend! Below is a list of what we are aware of that is currently taking place (including the Women's Philadelphia Virtual Tri/Du that is now under way) plus the next live event... French Creek Racing's OWS Race #3 on Tuesday (anyone up for a Tuesday night mini Tri?). If you have an event that is missing from the list, PLEEEAASE post a comment and we will bestow you as well the magical mystical Gator powers! Ongoing: • Women's Philadelphia Virtual Triathlon/Duathlon (through July 26): This virtual version of club sponsor DelMo Sports ultra popular event began on July 1 and we already have one successful finisher in Kerri Brannen! At last count, there were a total of 28 Lady Gators planning to complete the duathlon or triathlon including... ◦ Triathlon: In addition to Kerri, we have... Heather Williams Bloodworth, Amelia Blythe, Jessica Celestin, Sara Dansbury, Karen Dieciedue, Angela Epelbaum, Susan Flavin, Meg Huang, Lindsay Inger, Cindy Kelecic, Rosemary Keller, Kristin Kozera, Beth Kramer (and Allison Kramer), Sheri Kuss, Michelle Louise, Diane Lynch, Jaydan Maree, Stacey Montgomery DeFreitas (and Faith DeFreitas for the duathlon), Renee Schuck, Carla Setzler, Gina Stango, Karen Thompson, Logan Washburn, and Allison Wesler! ◦ Duathlon: Deb Rocco, Megan Stone, and Michele Stroba! • Steelman Racing's Virtual Challenges (through August 31)... This set of events, offered by club sponsor Steelman Racing includes a "Race the State" challenge for adults that includes crossing the 350 miles of Pennsylvania in any self-powered way that you'd like over the course of 1-3 months and there is also a "Loop the Lake" challenge for children that involves completing the 20 mile circumference of Lake Nockamixon. Don Mack completed the "cross the state" June challenge and other Gators currently participating in various events continuing through July and August include Sheri Kuss, Sean Lodge, Diane Lynch, Michael Metry, and Shawn O'Malley! Additionally Jr. Gator Kenzie Kuss will be participating in the "Loop the Lake" challenge! • Great Summer 2020 Virtual Challenge (through Labor Day, September 7): This event, offered by club sponsor Scoogie Events, features a summer long challenge to virtually run/jog/walk and/or bike across Pennsylvania (350 miles) or from Doylestown to the Jersey Shore (Cape May; 135 miles)! Sheri Kuss is in for the "run to the Jersey Shore" challenge! • The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000K (through August 31): Ruth Subach is continuing to work her way across this extra wide state! Next up: • Tuesday, July 7: French Creek Racing's OWS Race #3 (Norristown/Oaks, PA): Chris Acosta, Julie Mullaney, and Don Mack will all likely be swimming... Anyone else want to join in the fun? Go Gators! Have a great weekend!