*Hello Gators,* In case you missed the Facebook group post... Fantastic news for all Gators! March has arrived! Who cares that we had 4 Nor'Easters during March of last year? That was then... This is now and it's looking more like a 4 leaf clover month this time around! By the end of March... ... we'll have close to an hour and a half more daylight than we have today! ... we'll have more daytime each day than night time! ... Daylight Savings Time will be here!... for close to 8 months! ... the average daily high temperature will be approaching 60! ... we WILL be starting to move our workouts outdoors! So thank your lucky shamrocks you're a Gator because here's what we have in store for you over the next 31 days!... Our usual weekly workouts will continue including... - *MONDAYS:* Evening coached runs (6pm-7:30pm) led by Karen Dunn <https://www.facebook.com/karen.dunn.90834776?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCUn1N2tiARcANFePbe7I3HwQEOH9E04Od1rLSyLB1U9DnRW11U1FsxbcEPgGc8K0Nwopu7hcqcgWF7&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> and evening coached swim workouts (8:30pm-9:30pm) led by newly double-certified coach Dre Barber <https://www.facebook.com/dre.barber7?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBW0Fox42KFCHtjIngb9sUSu-_mFztp1nwScV0UvVglTyMFMsahVduvTpgqOp5bC73uCogJ8cmSC3JQ&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> ! - *TUESDAYS: *Morning coached swims (10am-11am; 3/5 will be uncoached) led by Don Schlichtmann <https://www.facebook.com/don.schlichtmann?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCTObVaAaIpA7ZMzDRu472CdbNJibidnqrsWxQ-b7xpD0gBe9Ja2-1z8zGM6f9Q1oLqZWidxliL3tGF&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> and evening coached spin/strength workouts (7:15pm-8:45pm) led by Jeffrey Stango <https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.stango.5?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARAOujtraGAbaqd_HDbgCGl7x9lIsqtfJBhYm2sY-WyogAS8l5qX2GHhpnkC-0GmNLlAhBRB9IV2DsJe&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> and Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/logan.raewashburn?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARATpaBC-WSmLaXdhH7-TGrn8Bb5fAOy864bxevEMnOKj6m__7LvxTYV_AlhaqqFwNbW2vbOTI7JSihf&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> ! - *WEDNESDAYS: *Evening coached swims (8:30pm-9:30pm) led by Logan Washburn <https://www.facebook.com/logan.raewashburn?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCejnquUMWozIeOOuZVAyQeuAhKD5PFVU9fnNHP1wGKMT2bLevggxQXQPgNH3rA9mf6ELPSsJ3BIrrI&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> ! - *THURSDAYS: *Wee morning uncoached group swims (5am-6am), regular morning coached swims (10am-11am; 3/7 will be uncoached) led by Don Schlichtmann <https://www.facebook.com/don.schlichtmann?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARASVR45MoBy6hDYifzn9rXMypZUOG6vsGVL0dCaC3Us5TDTq6CPCUi81zo24cw8jL4eAQJ15B4vEScc&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group>, and possibly an evening coached workout or two (stay tuned to Events)! - *SATURDAYS: *Morning (7:30am-9:30am) awesomely themed bike trainer/(optional) run workouts led by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/donald.mack.71?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARACfp2-3pMu_34KOm9FhUiIE8xBHOCdmdXP5wbis-Hp0ShLWLWyd5EPzZn2ufjpOGNVDJ035xfARKkA&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> EXCEPT for 3/2 as the workout will take place on Sunday! - *SUNDAYS: *Morning uncoached group swims (8am-9am) EXCEPT for 3/3 which will be a coached swim/bike trainer combo workout led by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/donald.mack.71?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDDIDtW_48kBr_i5bMfXccgBcAM4IqO5wEw63RAKbFbs4llQaTF4VP5TyHl4YOe3Hs7kLQHkzvLzoLV&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> ! *BESIDES ALL OF THAT..* The Gator Fitness Challenge runs through 3/31, COMP MONDAYS will continue for several more weeks, and if all of that isn't enough... *We also have 8 SPECIAL EVENTS events taking place!...* - *WEDNESDAY 3/6: Intro to Triathlon and the Gators presentation*... https://www.facebook.com/events/1252342374942025/ <https://www.facebook.com/events/1252342374942025/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBiR32_dATtd3KEYZkIREe1AFLmLAoVAmjThw2HoRMt3gdbFk9PBCz8X1auNAdDJ09ZERdawpRCaHSH&fref=gs&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> - *SUNDAY 3/10: Junior Gator and Gator Tot Kickoff Party!!*... Join Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/cindy.takacskelecic?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDbFaDr8_RozoGkv-gqY5tCQfsSmflQM4P-St9N7s5dhe_u1GK7MAcQy3n5Feu6LV2lgStvIeeOjhhe&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> and Angela Epelbaum <https://www.facebook.com/angela.keppley?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCBun4GeWu5as_7zE65Ds3Vb7SV_ppB6xXImw-CsRBmoBq0gND-PHMX9rhhHz-L4Dtt29tSl2leUSw8&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> as we get our new youth program started in a grand way!... https://www.facebook.com/events/2373166589573954/ <https://www.facebook.com/events/2373166589573954/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCb-InIGJKCpk6OzpQE_aOUlvApXSz3ReF23Q7Q-S4Iu4gkGerybHgCIjddLKU6jz9NI5udMrf-x906&fref=gs&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> - *WEDNESDAY 3/13: Quarterly Coaches Meeting.*.. We'll be planning exciting stuff for the spring! - *THURSDAY 3/14:* - 7pm: *Nutrition for Endurance Athletes seminar*... Lots to learn from nutritionist and Gator Christine <https://www.facebook.com/christinerudy?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCweM0M1N5qMSpmarOOTWsAbE6FpUXt7d7Mx8rt0MG45gHBgCtcnBx_T1LS_L1NcB7uhxRteCPmbrxn&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> Rudy!... https://www.facebook.com/events/2206628272920171/ <https://www.facebook.com/events/2206628272920171/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22group%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=4&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCmtoE-hYSBwWZoZajHux2fZCv6zyN4L-FEXfNGp_gSDbdGpnLbRSIm_sX263fEV3Qny2exwr36yR7l&fref=gs&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> - This is also the date of our *"once a year" annual Infinit Nutrition sale!*... See Susan Flavin's 2/28 post for more details! - *FRIDAY 3/15: *Gators Club Social and Blonde James Blonde performance at the Trappe! Could there possibly be any better way to kickoff St. Patty's Day Weekend? I think we all have some green attire to wear as we join Tina Belles <https://www.facebook.com/tina.belles?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDR1cMHtBB8zNkXYYe6TugT2WkeN2hGHlClYHZv1vGo2DtPy-GD14E9g2SpbMxrEtZOYNVwi6ZHgQgy&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> for the band's debut performance at the Trappe! Watch for an event invite coming soon! - *MONDAY 3/18: Quarterly Officers Meeting...* Send any of our club officers your input and we'll definitely discuss it! We welcome your ideas, feedback, and any other input you have! Your Gator officers are Gina Stango <https://www.facebook.com/ginastango?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDOjBIllInyAQLB78DkchjswM4hdDMGTTbzEofDt6Wop8S5dn6kM3ZhmS-XIChIPwCb84ehBTO_z7Xx&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> (the Prez), Chris Townsley <https://www.facebook.com/chris.townsley.399?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDruKIxy_Oy177YvQiCPZTZ0zs1PoroHLDFz0Q0sY_HOLoas7mEjI02UJUG_ra-M8UA4Tfrq3BfHhhf&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> (the Veep), Lynn Berkhimer-Seuberling <https://www.facebook.com/lynn.berkhimerseuberling?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARC-xU9PX2PHwpS9LmWmfWuIL3hv2yfdsBSNmK7NHYwMRRFNuL_XcvZRPwZYF7Pk69ztDc1paYMSDkzV&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> (Big Bucks), and Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/donald.mack.71?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARAzfjalxle-xoifA0tyOpca-qXCH8Vmbs2uRHEqoDEilud8QXGFUBGLu1OiR_v9oZ1HQSwMAp_L5QDy&dti=216774858507294&hc_location=group> (I take the notes). - *SUNDAY 3/31: CLUB EVENT.*.. Club sponsor CGI's *The Love Run!* At last count we had about 10 Gators running, so if you are not one of them, be there to cheer them on! Other than that, not much going on! And if you are still reading, here is a special so-so limerick just for you!... *To train alone can be quite the deflater* *Mindlessly counting miles like a calculator* *But you can swim, bike, and run* *And the pain's sorta fun!* *Thanks to you deciding to become a Gator!* "May the saddest finish line of your future be no worse Than the happiest finish line of your past."... Happy March! *Don*