Hello Gators, Spring is coming… Officially at 6:45pm on Friday! So ignore the snow that may be falling when it happens and think ahead to April and getting outside for our group workouts! And get creative with your own workouts and contribute to our “Gatorfitti Art Show”! Quick note about tonight… In keeping with the theme of this week’s “Recommended” podcasts, if you have not seen the promos, there is a brief nutrition seminar at 7:30pm tonight at the Y focusing on protein. I know… You’re probably thinking “Wow, I’d like to attend both the protein seminar AND tonight’s tri club bike trainer workout (Room 1 off of the main lobby) that will feature amazing videos, a fantastic workout led by Danny, and camaraderie with your fellow club members.” Well, don’t worry, our ride starts at 7:45pm and if you are a few minutes late, you can still get in most of the 1:45 ride. See you there! This week's news topics include...New Member Survey… Whaddya think?... We need your input!!!Gatorfitti Art Show… Whaddya got? Show off your GPS art skills!!!About a Gator... Whodya know? Think Pink!!!Recommended… Whaddya eatin? Lots of podcasts focusing on nutrition!!!Mark Your Calendars… Whaddya doin? Be there for our upcoming seminars!!! New Member Survey: Watch your inbox for a new member survey coming your way by this weekend. We’d like your input on a few topics including our workout schedule and a possible Gator training camp weekend. Gatorfitti Art Show: Now that the weather is slowly turning in the right direction, we’d like to see your art (and writing) skills. So get out and create a GPS masterpiece or two for display in the Gator Gallery of Fine Art! I’m sure we have some G.P. Escher’s out there! All you have to do is find some open space, map out a picture or word/phrase, and run or walk the route (extra credit if you can manage it on a bike or in the water or in a single line Etch-A-Sketch style)… Your GPS device will do the rest! And this is a perfect way to involve your family, too! Send in your work and we’ll add it to the gallery. If you need any help on the technical part of how to do it, let me know (but the creativity and execution are up to you). About A Gator: So which Gator was a “triathlete” in basketball/softball/volleyball before switching over to swim/bike/run? Find out in this week’s edition of About A Gator! Recommended: This week’s recommendations include an article on cycling skills and several podcasts that include content on nutrition…7 Skills to Controlling Your Bike with Confidence (Triathlete Magazine article)… Some pretty good tips as we get ready to spend a lot of time outdoors… http://triathlon.competitor.com/2014/05/training/7-skills-to-controlling-your-bike-with-confidence_52064Nutrition Podcasts… The following three recent podcasts all include a section on nutrition…Fitter Radio… This podcast, based in New Zealand and hosted by a triathlete/coach and a nutritionist, Includes an interview with well-known nutritionist, Bob Seebohar… http://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio-episodes.htmMarathon Training Academy… Includes an interview with fitness and nutrition expert , Ben Greenfield, who discusses nutrition as well as shares some interesting stories about his experience in “seal camp”… http://marathontrainingacademy.com/q-and-a-with-ben-greenfieldZen and the Art of Triathlon… This podcast includes host Brett Blankner’s unique take on nutrition and an interview with USAT Rookie of the Year, Justin Metzler… http://www.zentriathlon.com/home/2015/3/17/zentri-590-usat-rookie-of-the-year-justin-metzler-dishes-on.html Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events:SEMINAR: Saturday, March 28, 9am-10am (following shorter bike workout due to the following day’s Love Run): Analyzing and Using Training Peaks Data… Well, we provided you information on how to get your data into Training Peaks. Now what do you do with it? Our Head Coach, Danny Friend, will discuss this and answer your questions.CLUB EVENT: Sunday, March 29: The Love Run… This is the first Gators club event of the year. Our group of Gators, family, and friends has reached titanic proportions with 50+ members (thanks, Michelle!) participating. For more information about running, contact Michelle Leonard. For more information about joining the Gators cheer squad that day, contact Don Mack.SEMINAR: Monday, April 6, 7:45pm-8:15pm: Conference Room-based Swim Clinic (will end in time for the regular Monday evening Tri Swim workout). This will be conducted by Kinetic PT. More details coming soon!EVENT: Coming in April or May: Indoor Triathlon… We are starting to plan for this event and made some significant progress this week. Details coming soon! Weekly Workouts: Remaining workouts for this week include...Thursday, 3/19 (tonight!), 7:45pm-9:30pm: Bike Trainer ride with Danny. Tonight’s video options… Bike safety, Nutrition, Triathlon Transitions, and Challenge Bahrain 70.3 race coverage.Friday, 3/20 and Sunday, 3/22: We do not have planned group/coached workouts on these dates, but just a reminder that run workouts are now being posted on Training Peaks in the Friday (shorter run with intensity) and Sunday (longer run with a small amount of intensity) slotsNEW START TIME: Saturday, 3/21, 7:30am-11am: Tri Club with Don M7:30am-10:30am: Bike Trainers on the pool deck… Note that the full workout is set for longer distance athletes (i.e. half or full Ironman distance). Athletes training for shorter distance events (sprint or Olympic) should consider only participating for a portion of the ride.10:30am-11am: Brick Run Go Gators! Don M