Wyckoff 5K Run to Benefit Wyckoff Education Foundation

By Saturday morning, Friday's rains were just a memory.  Out in full force were families from all across Wyckoff, wearing the running shoes and queuing up for the Annual Family Fun 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Wyckoff Education Foundation.  The WEF was created in 1990 in response to declining government funding of schools. WEF President Robert Bayer said that, "the funds from last year's event enabled the organization to purchase over 200 iPads, related applications, and sponsor educational programs across the district."

For more on the organization, and a few more of my photos, please visit the Wyckoff Patch.com website.

Here are some moments from the day: (Click on any photo to enlarge)

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Ramapo Rally - BTCNJ - Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey 2012

Every year for the past five years, Eric and I have worked a rest stop for the riders who participate in our Club's annual Ramapo Rally, held each August in the hills of Northern New Jersey.  This year, we chose the Denville Rest Stop which takes care of hungry and thirsty riders doing either 100 or 125 miles.  We had perfect weather and a great team.  Here are some of the photos from the day.  (Click on any photo to enlarge).

Our theme again this year was "Tropical Paradise" .. The riders enjoyed our hula girl and the upbeat Summer music as they took a breather before going back on the road.

The gorgeous weather brought out 1,100 pre-registered riders for the Rally and we estimate another 300 or so showed up that morning to ride. 

 This guy just couldn't resist a little dance to loosen up his legs.

 Felipe, our on-site bike mechanic from Bicycle II Shop on Route 17, helped riders with flats and other mechanical issues.

We spent the day making PB&J sandwiches and making sure that the fruit was freshly cut and the water and Gatorade jugs were full and cold.

 One of the many pelotons which rolled into the site for a brief rest and some refreshments.

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Largest IntenSati workout in NYC at Intrepid Museum

Yesterday, the flight deck of Intrepid was infused with the positive energy of over 150 participants in the largest IntenSati workout in NYC.  Founded by Patricia Moreno in 2003 to benefit school children, it has become the "go to" work out at Equinox Fitness Centers in the City.  Click here to learn more.
The workout marked continuing tributes as Intrepid honors women in the month of March.  Here are some of my photos (click on any photo to enlarge):

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Womens Health & Fitness Day at Intrepid

Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum is celebrating Women's History Month.  Sunday, I photographed exhibitors and guests along with the participants in yoga and pilates classes offered to promote women's health and fitness.  (Click on any image to enlarge, use back arrow to return.)

Women taking a yoga class overlooking the Hudson River

Women sharing information on health and fitness

Working those abs!  I also got a good workout yesterday, by walking on the steel deck of the ship while carrying my heavy camera bag ... and I did extra time on the machine this morning.  A very motivating day!

Click here for more photos and an article regarding Women's Health and Fitness Day at Intrepid.

U.S. Open - Kim Clijsters shines

As a tribute to those lost on 9/11/01, U.S. Marines stationed in Brooklyn unfurled the flag and everyone observed a moment of silence.  Chaka Khan sang America the Beautiful.

Kim and her daughter, Jada

Immediately after her win, Clijsters climbed over seats and up into the stands where she ran to the arms of her husband ... 

So romantic!!!

Tonight's US Open Tennis match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium was terrific.  With thanks for the tickets from friends Dina and Bob of the USTA, we enjoyed a wonderful match. Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert made a special appearance.  Eric spotted TV actor Denis Leary in the audience.  It took exactly one hour for 2nd seed Kim Clijsters to triumph over 7th seed Vera Zvonareva, 6-2, 6-1 in the Women's Final.

Kim is a resident of Wall Township, NJ, one-time home of the F9F Cougar aircraft which Eric and Dina are currently restoring aboard Intrepid.  Kim has won 21 consecutive matches at the U.S Open.  Tonight was her 3rd U.S. Open Championship which earned her a $2.2 million paycheck. (Click on any image to enlarge, use back arrow to return).

On the way home to New Jersey, the George Washington Bridge was lit up and we saw the twin spotlights lighting the skyline where the Towers once stood at Ground Zero.

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