It's been quite a string of fantastic events over the past four weeks starting with the Women's Philadelphia Triathlon followed by IRONMAN Lake Placid then French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R>'s River Day and culminating with yesterday's Steelman Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100063670568684/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> Triathlon! This coming weekend is sort of a break in the heavy action, but we do have a few athletes racing and some key events including DelMo Sports' TriAC, the RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R>' Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/4 and 1/2 marathon, and USAT Nationals where we'll have a couple of athletes competing plus the weekend will be bookended by two of the three Tuesday night French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS races taking place this month. And then we are back at it for three straight weekends including Lake Nockamixon for the Steelman Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100063670568684/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> Open Water Classic (Sunday 8/17), Scoogie <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1138114801/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> Events' Kids Rock Endless Summer Tri/Du (Saturday 8/23), and the Donut Derby on Labor Day (Monday 9/1)... What an exciting month! If you are not already signed up for something, today's the day to join us for one of these very fun events! Congrats to all of our Steelman Tri athletes on a 100% finish rate and THANK YOU! to all of you that volunteered! Besides all of the racing over the past few weeks, we have given back in a big way with approximately 40 volunteers at WPT, IMLP, and Steelman! Way to Gator Done! Workouts Attendance Poll: To assist with workout planning, please check all workouts that you plan to attend. This helps us plan, so PLEASE take 1 minute to mark the Gator-specific workouts that you plan to attend. This Week's Workouts and Events: Following is a summary of what is happening this week, including 16 workout options and a club social. - Monday 8/4, 6:00pm, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St., Pottstown): Group run - Monday 8/4, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout coached by Dre Barber <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/551140474/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> - Tuesday 8/5, 7:00am-8:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Tuesday 8/5, 6:30pm-8:15pm, Reynolds Dog Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Intervals ride on the SRT; coached by David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R>. It's your weekly chance to earn your way into the Gators Ice Cream Club! - Tuesday 8/5, 6:30pm, Rec Room/Conshohocken Brewing, 230 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> group run - Wednesday 8/6, 5pm-7pm, Marsh Creek State Park: Mid-Atlantic Multisport <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100063557951313/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R>'s OWS training - Wednesday 8/6, 7:35pm-8:35pm, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Swim workout; coached by Cindy Kelecic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1382859173/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> . - Thursday 8/7, 10:15am-11:15am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: UNCOACHED group swim workout - Thursday 8/7, 6:30pm-8:15pm, Reynolds Dog Park (100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville): Cycling out and back ride on the SRT coached by David Stone <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/1192332076/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> - Thursday 8/7, 8:30pm, Lock 29 (127 Bridge St, Mont Clare): Club social. Feel free to join whether or not you attend the workout! - Friday 8/8, 6:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse (203 Bridge St, Phoenixville): RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> group run - Friday 8/8, 6:00pm, Pink Moose (147 Main St, Royersford): RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> group run - Saturday 8/9, 8:00am-Noon, 1600 Trooper Rd, Norristown, French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS training - Saturday 8/9, 8:30am, Keystone Running Store (200 E. High St, Pottstown): Group run - Sunday 8/10, 8:00am, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St, Phoenixville: RUNegades <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100064817766428/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> bRUNch run. <https://www.facebook.com/groups/theRUNegades?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-UK-R> - Sunday 8/10, 9:00am-10:00am, Spring Valley YMCA indoor lap pool: Sensational Swimmers group workout - Sunday 8/10, 10:00am-Noon, 1600 Trooper Rd, Norristown, French Creek Racing <https://www.facebook.com/groups/216774858507294/user/100029146076594/?__cft__[0]=AZUU-ui34i1as7GK_dII_oNiLRqwfiNDoOrGb5R4vxsk0i0tjvgMUdtmD7-_nOKs8KJHIAP2RKzhSQrKgE2Liy2ZNq4iUkFVnxqAfRC8wrwFIC9-eLB1bFVq3MtEJMGABnPiuTJHHm_rC4tnVxyybHsAbiaTPLe0MvGBUmiXyFwIYkY03mMIbOro7SKq_R0JvekWXOwAwzjgYgVIURTSvOQI&__tn__=-]K-R> OWS training "It's not about the event, it's about the adventure!" (Coach Brian)