Looks like pretty good weather for most of the final week of August so let's take advantage of it and get outside for some great workout opportunities leading up to and through Labor Day weekend! There are also 3 fun events taking place between now and next Monday/Labor Day... Tuesday features the final French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS weeknight race and also the RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> next Ice Cream Run 5K / Kids Fun Run and Labor Day is the annual "Donut Derby" bike race (36 miles with time deductions for each donut consumed). A couple of general workouts reminders - Tuesday and Thursday ride start times for this week and next week are 6pm. *NOTE: This Tuesday's ride will be uncoached.* - Spring Valley YMCA indoor pool closure through September 14: For 3 additional weeks the SVY indoor pools are unavailable for our evening workouts. We now have two reserved slots on Fridays at 5pm-6pm for September 5 and September 12 (but not this week). Additionally, the outdoor pool is open for all members (no pool membership needed) as follows: Monday 8/25-Friday 8/29 3pm-7:30pm, Saturday 8/30-Monday 9/1 11:30am-7:30pm, and Tuesday 9/2-Sunday 9/14 weekdays between 7am-6:30pm and weekends between 10am-2pm. Our regular schedule will resume starting Monday 9/15. During this period we also encourage you to take advantage of all of the OWS and pool opportunities offered by our partners French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> (https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop) and Mid-Atlantic Multisport <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100063557951313/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> (https://www.midatlanticmultisport.com/open-water-swims). This Week's Workouts and Events: Following is a summary of what is happening this week, including 12 workout options and a club social plus a Jr. Gators workout. - Monday 8/25, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St., Pottstown): Group run - CANCELED: Monday 8/25, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: YOUTH and ADULT Swim workout - CANCELED: Tuesday 8/26, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 8/26, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Intervals ride on the SRT. This week's ride will be UNCOACHED. - YOUTH WORKOUT: Tuesday 8/26, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Jr. Gators cycling workout coached by Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R>. See "Event" for more information... <https://www.facebook.com/events/1559866965017089?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-UK-R> - Wednesday 8/27, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Marsh Creek State Park (Boat Launch, West Side): Mid-Atlantic Multisport <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100063557951313/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R>'s OWS Training (only 2 sessions remaining!) - CANCELED: Wednesday 8/27, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout - CANCELED: Thursday 8/28, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Thursday 8/28, 5:00pm-7:00pm, 1600 Trooper Rd, Norristown, French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS training - Thursday 8/28, 6:00pm-7:30pm, 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]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> and Dre <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/551140474/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> Pucke - Thursday 8/28, 7:45pm, Lock 29 (127 Bridge St, Mont Clare): Club social. Feel free to join whether or not you attend the workout! - Friday 8/29, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse (203 Bridge St, Phoenixville): RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> group run - Friday 8/29, 6:00pm, Pink Moose (147 Main St, Royersford): RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> group run - CLUB RIDE: Saturday 8/30, 7:30am, location and details TBD: Uncoached group ride. Will likely be 35-45 miles. - Saturday 8/30, 8:00am-Noon, 1600 Trooper Rd, Norristown, French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS training - Saturday 8/30, 8:30am, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Sunday 8/31, 8:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> bRUNch run. <https://www.facebook.com/groups/theRUNegades?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-UK-R> - CANCELED: Sunday 8/31, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Sensational Swimmers group workout - Sunday 8/31, 10:00am-Noon, 1600 Trooper Rd, Norristown, French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZV--4OliS47Y0QPMJGmPJ3q6aw25sLGuO3ebKD3b-qbiDt31u1HmAvW0_LuEWxt64djbTMogEW0bRBYP2rtsqX1_iO5dcb4v6s2l6duHVALLSurWxbB7FG7nlW9iRTcsBQPFsdfNZWWAuXqYjMkOlOHUYCD1bHu_MiwDShn5BKTkgwhYD3YjphpxP787CeHmUFRGYZhQAel4wVn83p2anX4&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS training "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian)