upcoming *family friendly* events!

These days I wear two very fun, interesting and time consuming hats. Hat #1 is being mom.  Hat #2 is being an Exercise Physiologist/entrepreneur in the sports and wellness world.  Right now these two worlds are happily colliding as I am deep in the planning of two really fantastic (family centric and kid friendly) sporting events; The Women's Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix on Saturday May 2nd, complete with a Family Fun Ride and Block Party and The Huguenot Street Nursery School 5k on Friday May, 8th at 6pm.

This is the first year we have had a Family Fun Ride at the WWCGP and I for one can't wait to take the baby on her first ride!  The 6.2 mile course is on the beautiful roads of Woodstock and will give riders just a small taste of what the ladies are doing in their race to conquer the cats.  We have tremendous support from the local Fire and Police Departments, which is not only inspiring as a community event but assures our safety as riders and spectators alike.

The Huguenot Street Nursery School Spring Race 5k walk/run is a fundraiser for the school.  It's a longstanding annual event that we, the parents, put on to raise funds for the nursery school.  This year the proceeds will go towards bettering the playground.  The great thing about that is that the updates will benefit both the children who attend the school and the families of the community who like to visit the playground during off school hours.  It's a wonderful little playground, well worth supporting.  Not to mention the run itself is fun, festive and goes through beautiful Historic Huguenot Street and a portion of the New Paltz Rail trail.  

Both races make it a point to be safe, community centric and affordable.  Both races are now accepting donations/sponsorships and are looking to fill a few volunteer spots that are left.  I hope to see you there, whether its to race, ride, run, volunteer or cheer!

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