We're coming off of a week that included events from all three of our favorite OWS partners including French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R>'s 5th Tuesday night OWS race, Mid-Atlantic Multisport <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100063557951313/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R>'s 10th Wednesday night OWS training session, and Steelman Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100063670568684/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R>'s 2nd Sunday morning OWS race. The great news is that we're not done yet! FCR's final race takes place next week on Tuesday 8/26, Mid-Atlantic's final two OWS sessions take place on Wednesdays 8/27 and 9/10, and Steelman's final OWS race is set for Sunday 9/21. How many Gators will we have at these events? I'm in for all four. Who wants to join me? This coming weekend we also have one of our top Jr. Gators events of the entire year, Scoogie <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1138114801/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> Events' Kids Rock Endless Summer Triathlon and Duathlon takes place on Saturday. We should have a great turnout and our club tent will be there! Plus tonight/Monday we have a Jr. Gators run workout to assist our youth members in getting ready. We also appear to have a nice showing at Sunday's Philly 10K with at least 6 Gators participating. From a workouts standpoint, there are two important schedule changes and a weekend club ride for you to be aware of... - Earlier evening rides start time: Starting this week, our Tuesday and Thursday night rides will start at 6pm. This will last for two weeks (remainder of August) and then we'll move to an earlier start time for September. - Saturday morning club ride: We are offering a club ride this week. Details are TBD (will be discussed in our FB Messenger weekend rides group; contact Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> if you are not currently in that group and would like to be added). - Spring Valley YMCA 4 week indoor pool closure: For the next 4 weeks the SVY indoor pools are unavailable for our evening workouts. We currently do not have reserved times (we'll let you know if that changes), but the pools are available as follows during the closure: Indoor lap pool is available this week, Mon-Thurs 5am-9am. 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 (Labor Day weekend) 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]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> (https://frenchcreekracing.pike13.com/people/12159554/shop) and Mid-Atlantic Multisport <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100063557951313/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__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 13 workout options and a club social plus a Jr. Gators workout. - YOUTH WORKOUT: Monday 8/18, 6:00pm, Pope John Paul II High School Track: Jr. Gators run workout coached by Karen Dunn <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100007262587303/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> and Takacs Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> - Monday 8/18, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St., Pottstown): Group run - CANCELED: Monday 8/18, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: YOUTH and ADULT Swim workout - CANCELED: Tuesday 8/19, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 8/19, 5:00pm-7:00pm, 1600 Trooper Rd, Norristown, French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS training - EARLIER START TIME: Tuesday 8/19, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Reynolds Dog Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Intervals ride on the SRT; coached by Don Mack <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100000975103622/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R>. It's your weekly chance to earn your way into the Gators Ice Cream Club! - Tuesday 8/19, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> group run - CANCELED: Wednesday 8/20, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout - CANCELED: Thursday 8/21, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Thursday 8/21, 5:00pm-7:00pm, 1600 Trooper Rd, Norristown, French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS training - EARLIER START TIME: Thursday 8/21, 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]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> - EARLIER START TIME: Thursday 8/21, 7:45pm, Lock 29 (127 Bridge St, Mont Clare): Club social. Feel free to join whether or not you attend the workout! - Friday 8/22, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse (203 Bridge St, Phoenixville): RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> group run - Friday 8/22, 6:00pm, Pink Moose (147 Main St, Royersford): RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> group run - CLUB RIDE: Saturday 8/23, 8:00am, location and details TBD. Will likely be 30-40 miles on open roads with some climbing. - Saturday 8/23, 8:00am-Noon, 1600 Trooper Rd, Norristown, French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS training - Saturday 8/23, 8:30am, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Sunday 8/24, 8:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> bRUNch run. <https://www.facebook.com/groups/theRUNegades?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-UK-R> - CANCELED: Sunday 8/17, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Sensational Swimmers group workout - Sunday 8/17, 10:00am-Noon, 1600 Trooper Rd, Norristown, French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZUE0a4ccDdjRFd5BO5vmuT0KXxvcQaPttqqG2RCoYH7zEGYgXQJSffFCucV3aI5yJUz1xPNrqOEVRuJXzJtrUudCAXiVw7taK-xEB2Gcv9O8PQOecvUhf1M98sBmR_Mv6qkHd9Bywi2Yy__zBfHnUY_1rEQUzAnTcEon7ukZq9wL6HR0GHlRaSQ9FkSE5dYFSyfgvI9DvIzNvR6szhBdhGk&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS training "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian)