Hello Gators, Options… If you like options, this is the right Tri Club for you! We have lots of options for you to consider including workouts (sometimes even options within a workout), seminars/discussion groups, and events. So read through this week’s newsletter, including the “Mark Your Calendars” section at the bottom and decide which options work best for you! IMPORTANT: Also… We are going to try a new meeting location for this Saturday’s ride… It will be the Longford Park/Reynolds’ Dog Park at 100 Longford Rd. in Phoenixville. The benefit of this location is that it has rest rooms, a water fountain, and a paved parking lot. Watch for a separate e-mail with maps, directions, etc. provided by Tim Pfluger. This week's news topics include...Accomplishments… Running for chocolate!!Who’s Next?… She’s certifiable!!About a Gator... Gotta like the photos!!Mark Your Calendars… Ironman discussion group, Bike skills clinic, and Transitions seminar coming to a location near you!! Welcome!: It is with great pleasure that we welcome Diane Lynch to the Gators. As Diane has had a Tim Pfluger/Chris Reiter-like start by attending every Tri Club workout so far this week, many of you have already had a chance to meet her. But if you have not, I’m sure you will at a Gator get together sometime soon! Accomplishments:Hot Chocolate 15K (Philadelphia): Flying the Gator flag this past weekend (in gale force winds, by the way) were Heather Tracey and Maureen Pinkerton who both successfully completed the Hot Chocolate 15K run in Philadelphia on hurricane-like Saturday, April 2. After also completing the ice cold Love Run, I think these ladies both deserve some optimal conditions the next time the approach a starting line! Great job, Heather and Maureen!Love Run: We had one additional finisher that was not included in last week’s Gator News… Frank Moffa also had a successful day in completing the half marathon. Way to go, Frank (and sorry for not including you last week)! Who’s Next?: We do not have any race participants this weekend, but we do have a Gator taking on a challenge… Maribeth Baker is in New York city this weekend for the April 10-11 USAT (USA Triathlon) Coaching certification course. Have a great time, Maribeth! About A Gator: Who knew he could sing? Learn all about Doug Schmidt in this edition of “About A Gator”! And make sure to check out the photos at the end! Recommended: This week’s recommendations include a running-focused podcast and a swimming-focused podcast. We’ll work on something for biking next week!Marathon Training Academy’s interview with Chris Russell, author of “Marathon BQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks”… http://marathontrainingacademy.com/chris-russellEffortless Swimming’s interview with Wayne Goldsmith on “How to Develop (Swimming) Speed, Strength, and Power”. Lots of general good discussion on improving your swim technique… https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effortless-swimming/id718547969?mt=2 (it’s #1 on the list) Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events:DISCUSSION: Monday, April 13, 7pm-8pm: An Ironman discussion group will be meeting in the Y’s Corporate Conference Room to discuss everything from training to racing to nutrition for half and full Ironman distance events. The meeting will include several Gators that finished Ironman Lake Placid 2014 and is open to all club members (especially those currently in training for their first Ironman or half Ironman distance race). If you have not already done so, be sure to reply to the Facebook invite so we have an idea of who will be in attendance!CLINIC: Saturday, April 18, 7:15am-8:15am: A Bike Skills clinic will be delivered by Brian Kozera and Chris Reiter in a parking lot in Oaks near the SRT (more details to be provided later). This clinic is appropriate for riders of all skill levels and will include such topics as stopping quickly, riding at slow speeds, and maneuvering through tight turns. The clinic will precede our Tri Club Saturday morning ride, which will begin at 8:30am that day (more details coming on this as well). Be sure to reply to the Facebook invite so we know who to look for!CLINIC: Date in late April TBD: Triathlon Transitions clinic with two of our top specialists in making amazingly fast transitions from swim to bike and bike to run. Learn some tips from Ken and Kelly Beauchamp (and perhaps share one or two of your own). Stay tuned for more details on date/time/location coming soon! Weekly Workouts: Remaining workouts for this week include...Thursday, 4/9 (TONIGHT!), 7:45pm-9:30pm: Bike Trainer ride led by DannySaturday, 4/11, 7:30am-Noon: Tri Club with Don M7:30am-9:00am: SRT/Valley Forge Bike Ride, part 1. Will include a few miles on the SRT plus a loop through Valley Forge (hilly)9:00am-11:30am: Bike Ride, part 2. Location and details will be discussed on Saturday.After Bike: Brick Run… 30 minutes Go Gators! Don M