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24 Adirondack Sports 2455 Route 9, Schroon Lake, NY 12870 Lodging nestled between Schroon Lake and North Hudson An Adirondack welcome for families and outdoor enthusiasts Hiking, paddling, biking and restaurants nearby Popular overnight destination, modern comforts and continental breakfast 518-532-7521 • Blueridgemotel.com theblueridgemotel@gmail.com Facebook.com/blueridgemotel DISCOVER INLET And all the Beauty That Surrounds Us For maps & more: INLET AREA INFORMATION OFFICE 1-866-GO-INLET www.inletny.com Open Tue-Sat 4:30-9 Indoor and Outdoor Seating Reservations recommended • 518-695-9595 Take-out Tue-Sat 4:30-8 (no Amigos2go.com (no orders) phone phone) Taco Tue, Enchilada Wed, Burrito/Bowl Thu Happy Hour at the Bar: Everyday 4:30-6 Voted Best Mexican Restaurant in Saratoga Seventh Year in a Row! 42 Ferry St, Schuylerville AmigosCantina.net Refueling athletes since 2007 Come Visit Old Forge Your Adirondack Base Camp! Eagle Bay • Stillwater Big Moose • Beaver River It’s Our Nature! Make your own fun, or let us help you! Info-Webcams-Vacation Guide OldForgeNY.com 18TH ANNUAL SUMMER EXPO March 16-17, 2024 Saratoga Springs City Center SATURDAY 10-5, SUNDAY 10-4 • FREE ADMISSION Running, Biking, Triathlon, Hiking, Paddling, Outdoor Sports, Recreation, Health, Fitness and Travel 200 exhibitors and 10,000 attendees expected – Sales, Activities, Prizes More Info/Exhibitor List: AdkSports.com/summer-expo Join us to reach our active, interested attendees! 2023 exhibitor testimonials: wonderful event • constant flow of people • busy • it was awesome • love the exposure • great mix of vendors • great turnout • well organized • down to earth, relaxed and fun • something for everyone • interested, active people • well run • smooth flow • plenty of cyclists • almost ran out of materials – thrilled • spoke to lots of folks • non-stop traffic • you do a great job • attendance was great • so happy with this expo • we handed out a lot of material • it really is an awesome event • never a quiet moment • great staff • one of the best shows we’ve been to • lots of friendly, enthusiastic, open-minded families and individuals • always great to be here • great discussions • wide variety of quality vendors and attendees • kid-friendly • always a good event to attend • good mix of outdoor and community organizations • easy for visitors to focus on their interest • active, enthusiastic and upscale attendees • well organized, well run and obviously well received by visitors • well-planned layout of vendors • loved being next to rum cakes • great expo • great variety of exhibitors • great connecting with other vendors • everything went well, would do the show again • constant traffic all day, both days • interested runners • many people stopped by our booth • most exhibitors I’ve ever seen at the event • exceeded expectations, ran out of some materials • lots of new inquiries • lots of people showed interest in our trips • lots of retail sales • both days had great traffic • at lot more travel vendors, made it interesting • great booth near clubs • by far the best attended event • love the food options • good mix of retail • Saratoga Springs is a good location • organization was exemplary • people were very happy to learn about our club’s mission, programs and races • was so busy I didn’t get a chance to walk around much • great atmosphere, plenty of exposure and foot traffic • helpful to have neighboring booths with a common thread • loved the ice cream • amazing attendees and vendors • my booth had the best traffic yet • great show organizer Early Bird Special, save $50 – expires 12/15 Register: AdkSports.com/summer-expo-booths
COMMUNITY ◀ AL BILLS AND TJ, FIRST HALF. ▼ MIKE LANGEVIN AND TJ, FINISH. ▼ TJ, JOE, MIKE AND AL. MAY 2023 25 Been There, Run That TJ Takes on Boston… Again! By TJ Sherwin If you want to run the Boston Marathon, you have to want it bad enough! That’s exactly how Joe Aliberti of Voorheesville and I were able to complete the Boston Marathon this year; we REALLY wanted it. Lining up at that starting line, seeing all the greatest runners in the world, and making that last turn on to Boylston hearing the crowds screaming gives you the magical energy to finish and finish strong. As a legally deaf and vision impaired runner, I have the opportunity to meet and run with some amazing people, including my support runners. Joe wasn’t one of my support runners this year. After doing the second half with me last year, he decided to qualify, and run the Boston Marathon on his own this year – and finished with a great time. Last year, I attempted and finished my first Boston: adksports.com/2022-05-running. Since I didn’t properly train for the Boston Marathon last year, I got stuck, though I was proud to still finish. I have had the opportunity the past year to learn from my mistakes and improve. I took notes and trained, fueled, and prepared better this year. Although I still made some mistakes, I am excited and motivated to continue to learn, grow, and better myself for my next marathon, because there will definitely be a next one! Preparing for and running a marathon takes perseverance and discipline. It takes a positive attitude, grit, determination, and a unique perspective on life. I went hiking recently and along the way I came across three different people. The first said there was ice and to be careful. The next said the marking sign was fake news and the hike is longer than you think. The last person said going up the stairs is harder than going down. Hearing all three perspectives, I had a choice. I could have listened to their warnings, turned around and went home and maybe looked at some pictures online, or I could have kept going. I told myself turning around was not an option. I came to find a waterfall and I didn’t want to stop until I reached my goal. I wanted to really feel and experience that waterfall up close, not through the eyes of a stranger. That is just like running the Boston Marathon. The first year I ran, people told me it was hard. Although I understood that this wasn’t meant to be an easy journey, I wanted to experience it for myself. Running is hard; it’s lot of work to train for any big event. I remember when running 200 meters 20 years ago felt impossible, but I kept trying. I got better and I kept going farther, and now I can run 26.2 miles. Life is all about timing. You have to be in the right place at the right time. I wasn’t ready to run Boston 10 years ago, nor did I have the strong support system to help me that I am so thankful to have now. Al Bills ran the first half with me this year and Mike Langevin of Colonie ran the second. They ▲ MADE IT TO BOSTON. both did a fantastic job out there helping; showing me where water stops and bathrooms were during the race, and slowing me down if I was running too fast. I felt so solid and strong this year that I still don’t know where Heartbreak Hill was; it all looked pretty flat to me. Running the Boston Marathon isn’t just about race day. It’s the whole journey: all the runs I did with my training group and the laughs, sweat, and tears we experienced together. We all had fun and that’s what is most important in my opinion. Every step of the journey is what makes it so great. Just getting out there every day doing what we love to do: run, and all the friendships we make along the way. TJ Sherwin (Athlete Profile, July 2017) is an independent homeowner who lives in Colonie. To get to work at FedEx, he takes Star, a special program run by the CDTA for people with disabilities. Reach 50,000 Sports, Health, Fitness, Recreation & Travel Enthusiasts Monthly! Affordable Rates And we can design a nice ad! JUNE ISSUE DEADLINE 5/30 Contact Darryl: (518) 877-8788 Darryl@AdkSports.com Media Kit: AdkSports.com Enjoy what you’re reading? Order a FREE Subscription! Monthly magazine issues conveniently mailed first-class (fee covers postage) One year: $17.95 • Two years: $32.95 Three years: $44.95 AdkSports.com/subscribe Motel and cottages on the beautiful shore of Lake Placid Welcoming outdoor enthusiasts since 1971 • Two Pools, whirlpool, and sauna • Free boating • Picnic areas and bonfire • Family operated • Groups welcome WildwoodMotel.com 518-523-2624 • 2135 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid Sixth annual Price increases April 30 Come run with us! SATURDAY JUNE 17 • 9:30AM PRESTON FESTIVAL FIELD, WILMINGTON 5K WHISKEY RUN/WALK & 10K WHISKEY RUN Runners receive race shirt, local swag & cool whiskey flask medal! Whiskey tastings, local distillers, food, festival & Whiskey Run photo frame A benefit for Wilmington Historical Society Register/Info: AdkWhiskeyRun.com
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