BEST WISHES FOR A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL EVENT... ... to all Gators continuing/completing an ongoing event or starting/completing a new one! So who's working towards completing an event this weekend? We have a slew of virtual events in which you can partake and another French Creek Racing OWS race next Tuesday, June 23! Following is a rundown of events continuing or starting this weekend. There is a very good chance our list is incomplete, so if you are participating in any of these (or other) events and are not listed, please post a comment and we'll update both our "Who's In?" calendar as well as send good Gator vibes your way! Just a reminder that links to all events can be found in our "Who's In?" calendar (updated version to be posted under "Files" this weekend); all are FREE unless otherwise noted... Ongoing: • VIrtual Saucony Mile (June 15-22)... This event, which ends on Monday, offered by club sponsor Chester County Running Store and Don Morrison, offers the opportunity to complete and compete in CCRS' most popular event of the year, which is also a traditional Gators signature club event! Course details and more info, including how to obtain the Saucony bottle opener (while supplies last) after completion, are listed on the event registration site! So far we know that Jill Basile is participating! Who else is in for the shortest running event on our calendar? • Quaranteam Strong Virtual Challenge (through June 30): This event is offered by club sponsor Scoogie Events and Scoogie Snyder and includes completing any or all of the following run distances over the time frame of the event... 5K, 10K, 10 mile, half marathon! Note that each requires a separate registration. To date here's what we know... ◦ Cindy Kelecic, Don Mack, Doug Raab, Jennifer Raab, and Linda VanOcker are planning to complete or have completed the entire event ◦ Jill Basile, Karen Dieciedue, and Als Mac Doyle have completed or are completing the 5K and 10K ◦ Michelle Louise and Sheri Kuss have completed are will be completing the 5K, 10K, and 10 miler ◦ Deb Rocco completed the 5K • Steelman Racing's Virtual Challenges (through August 31)... This set of events, offered by club sponsor Steelman Racing and David Michener, includes a "Race the State" challenge ($30/person; completion includes a $20 Steelman online store credit) 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 ($25/person; completion includes t-shirt and medal) for children that involves completing the 20 mile circumference of Lake Nockamixon. Several Gators won comp entries as part of our recent interview with Dave including Sean Lodge (participating in June-August event), Diane Lynch (participating in June-July event), Michael Metry (participating in June-July event), and Renee Schuck! Additionally Sheri Kuss, Don Mack (participating in June event) and Shawn O'Malley (participating in June-July event) are registered and 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)! Fees are $49 for the cross the state event and $39 for the down the shore event; completion includes a medal, 1/4 zip Scoogie Events pullover, and a bib. 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 the state! This Weekend: • IRONMAN VR12 (June 19-21): IRONMAN's virtual race series continues for a 10th weekend and this time it includes a 70.3 distance duathlon, which includes run 1 (5km), bike (56 miles), and run 2 (half marathon). So far known or expected participants include Shawn O'Malley and Doug Raab! COMING SOON... • FCR OWS Race #2 (Tuesday, June 23): This is the second race in a six race series offered by club sponsor French Creek Racing and John Kenny! Each event, which can be done as individual events or part of the series, includes a half mile time trial start swim in close by Norristown... It's the perfect way to get your swim stroke back! And this year the series also offers the option to participate in a virtual triathlon, aquavelo (swim/bike), aquathlon, 5K, and duathlon! For more information, go to... https://www.imathlete.com/?fbclid=IwAR1y7NIEB5rnCpvIcLuwOcg0iU4JSiF8Wo0MJxU7toOGKCsyzhDxQEh7xFE#/legacy?url=%2Fevents%2FEventOverview.aspx%3FfEID%3D73859%26z%3D1591616174995 Go Gators! Have a great weekend!