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Spring Events and Races 

MARCH 16-17 

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Lost Winter to 

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CONTENTS 

5 FROM THE TEAM 

7 NEWS BRIEFS 

9 BICYCLING 

Saddle Up! Spring Events & Races 

13 RUNNING & WALKING 

From Lost Winter to Hopeful Spring 

19-25 ADK SPORTS SUMMER EXPO 

Attendee Guide 

28 ATHLETE PROFILE 

Running with Lou Serafini: 

A Journey to Find the Joy 

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31-37 CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 

Spring & Summer Things To Do 

41 ALPINE SKIING & RIDING 

Gore Snowmakers Shine 

Amid Sparse Conditions 

45 COMMUNITY 

Appalachian Trail Hike for 

SkyHigh Adventure Center 

51 NON-MEDICATED LIFE 

Benefits of Fiber Revisited 

53-55 RACE RESULTS 

Top Finishers 

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Art Director: Karen Chapman 

Consulting Editor: Mona Caron 

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ISSUE 

#278 

FROM THE TEAM 

Hopeful Spring 

Spring is the season of rebirth and life. 

As we head into it, we’re hopeful for the 

promise of what the season and the great 

outdoors will bring. More sun, warmer days, and plenty of fun things 

to do! 

We hope the variety of articles, growing number of Calendar of Events 

listings, and our unique collection of advertisers inspire and motivate you 

this spring. So, get or keep moving to maintain or improve your fitness, 

participate in events or races, meet new and interesting people, explore 

new destinations, and do more of what you love. 

Our 18th annual Adirondack Sports Summer Expo is at the Saratoga 

Springs City Center on Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17! We’ll bring the 

pages of this magazine to life with 200 exhibitors, featuring running, 

biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, recreation, health, fitness, and travel 

destinations. Please join us for this free admission, high-energy show 

to gather with like-minded people to celebrate active, healthy living in 

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News Briefs 

NYSOGA Winter 

Rendezvous 

NYS Outdoor Guides Association 

has scheduled its 41st annual Winter 

Rendezvous this year for April 4-7 at 

the White Eagle Conference Center 

in Hamilton. The annual conference 

is a formal gathering of licensed 

guides and aspiring guides, held in 

early spring. For licensed guides, 

Winter Rendezvous offers educational seminars, first aid and CPR renewals, a business 

meeting of the board, annual banquet, merchandise store, and networking 

opportunities. 

For aspiring guides, NYSOGA provides the training needed to qualify to take 

the exam to be a NYS Licensed Guide. This includes water safety, first aid and CPR, 

plus guide exam review and to take the exam at the same location. As a bonus, 

aspiring guides can network with currently licensed guides from around the state. 

In recent years, the rendezvous has adopted the theme of “Voices from the Past” 

where a prominent guide from the past is highlighted. This year, at the Saturday 

lunch, NYSOGA will have a guest speaker honoring the legacy of past guide and 

conservationist, Anne LaBastille. Visit: nysoga.org. 

NYS Parks Centennial 

“Share Your Story” Project 

New Yorkers are invited to mark 100 years of state parks by sharing memories 

throughout this centennial year. The digital campaign for “Share Your Story” invites 

the public to share stories, photos, and videos reminiscing on their experiences at 

state parks and historic sites. The multimedia campaign will run throughout 2024 in 

celebration of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s Centennial. 

NYS Parks has developed several methods for people to share their stories, which 

are explained online. Text, photos, and videos can be emailed to stories@parks. 

ny.gov. People may post to Facebook, Instagram, or X using #NYStateParksStory 

or submit text-only stories of up to 500 words using the submission form: parks. 

ny.gov/100/story. 

Throughout 2024, the public will also have the opportunity to hear each other’s 

stories. Stories will be shared on NYS social media channels at @NYStateParks. 

Stories will also be posted online: parks.ny.gov. 

Total Solar Eclipse 

As you’ve heard, on Monday, April 8 just after 3pm, a total solar eclipse will be 

passing through western to central NY, and then through the northern part of the 

Adirondacks exiting the state through Plattsburgh. While this eclipse travels over 

a third of NYS, the entirety of the state will be able to see at least 88% of a partial 

eclipse: Albany is 96%, NYC 89%, and Montauk 88%. Experiencing totality is a once 

in a lifetime experience. The last total solar eclipse in NYS was in 1925 and the next 

ones are expected in 2079 and 2144. 

The eclipse will begin in Fredonia, shortly after 2pm. Full totality will begin in 

Chautauqua County at 3:17pm, moving to Plattsburgh at 3:25pm. Locations in the 

path of totality could experience total darkness for up to four minutes. Check out 

a map of the path with the totality timetables. For safety tips, check out I Love New 

York’s Eclipse website. DEC will also be posting eclipse information on Facebook 

and Instagram leading up to it. Visit: iloveny.com/events/eclipse-2024/safety. 

CDPHP Workforce 

Team Challenge 


CDPHP and Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club are excited to announce that 

registration is now open for the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge, the 3.5-mile 

road race in downtown Albany near the Empire State Plaza. This year’s race is set 

for Thursday, May 16 at 6:25pm. 

Local not-for-profits Wizard’s Wardrobe and Reeling for Recovery will receive 

funds from this year’s race. Wizard’s Wardrobe is a free after school one-on-one 

literacy tutoring program for elementary school children in the South End. Virtually 

all students leave the program reading at a higher level. Reeling for Recovery is a 

grassroots not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged youth struggling 

with behavioral, social, and addiction issues. Through their adventure-based programming, 

they educate students on the importance of making good decisions, 

setting and achieving goals and reinforcing the importance of academics. 

New this year is the introduction of the WTC Training Program. CDPHP is partnering 

with ARE Event Productions on this 10-week program geared toward those 

who are either new to running or consider themselves beginners. It includes run 

coaching as well as strength and mobility training. It’s free with registration during 

the sign-up process. The program begins on March 11 and meets in Albany on 

Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30pm with additional on-your-own sessions. The 

program will be capped at the first 40 participants to register. 

The Workforce Team Challenge is organized by and serves as a major fundraiser 

for HMRRC. In addition to raising funds for local charities, the race also helps to 

fund HMRRC’s college scholarships, grants, and free race programs for local youth. 

It’s the largest running event in the Capital Region. Sign up: cdphpwtc.com. 

Whiteface Uphill Foot Race 

and Bike Race 

The Whiteface Races, 21st annual Bike Race and 39th annual Foot Race, will take 

place in Wilmington on Saturday, June 1. After taking a break for a few years due 

to low numbers, the Whiteface Visitors Bureau brought back the Foot Race in 2023 

by combining it with the Uphill Bike Race. Holding the events together proved to 

be very successful last year. Cyclists start in the parking lot of the visitors bureau at 

5:30pm and are timed at the start and finish line. Runners are staged at the intersection 

of Route 86 and 431 in the Adirondack Chocolates parking lot. After the cyclists 

clear the intersection, timers start the clock and runners proceed up the mountain. 

It’s a closed course allowing cyclists and runners space to ascend the mountain 

safety. They climb eight miles and 3,500 vertical feet up the Whiteface Veterans 

Memorial Highway to the summit finish with a panoramic views of the Adirondacks. 

Visit: whitefacerace.com.


Join our 2024 cycling events! 

A mix of gravel, road and casual events for all riders 

Saturday, May 4 | Fourth annual 

Great North Battenkill Valley – 

Argyle Brewing, Cambridge 

Three gravel distances (77/55/20M) and one paved course 

(25M) in the heart of the Battenkill Valley. From the founders of 

the Tour of the Battenkill (now owned by Gannett Media). Local 

food, Argyle Brewing beer, apple pie, entertainment all included! 

Saturday, August 10 | 17th annual 

Tour of the Catskills – Tannersville 

Three road distances (74/52/27M) with challenging climbs in 

the Great Northern Catskills, including the infamous Devil’s 

Kitchen. After party at the Last Chance Cafe! 

All rides are fully supported with aid stations, sag vans, and moto mechanical support. 

Register today! AnthemSportsTours.com 

Ride through some of the most scenic and 

challenging terrain in the Northeast! 

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& Granddaughter 

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Memorial Race Series 

April 20 & 27 • Coxsackie, NY 

The best early season bike 

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Four Separate Fields Including a 

Beginners Field for First-Timers 

Juniors Race Free! 

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We are looking for new members. Go to BikeReg.com and join us today! 

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Rotary Club, and Crellin Park Pump Track

BICYCLING 


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STARTING THE 2023 TEAM BILLY 

RIDE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. 

◀ VICTORIA LEDERER 

AND AMY FARRELL HEAD 

UP MCKIE HOLLOW ROAD 

DURING THE GREAT 

NORTH, 2021. DAVE KRAUS 

Saddle Up! 

Spring Events and Races 

By Dave Kraus 

With the annual Adirondack 

Sports Summer Expo just 

around the corner March 

16-17 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 

you know that spring is just around the 

corner. So, if you’re a cyclist it’s time to 

markup that smart phone, computer, or 

vintage planner or paper calendar with 

all the great cycling events that are ready 

for your participation across upstate New 

York. Fortunately, at Adirondack Sports, 

we may be a few cranks ahead so we can 

supply you with this chronological list of 

exactly where the action is happening as 

the weather warms up! 

March 8-June 22: Saratoga Brevet 

Series – Organized by Adirondack Ultra 

Cycling Bike Shop in Schuylerville, and 

administered by John Ceceri, the Saratoga 

Brevet Series is run under the auspices of 

le Audax Club Parisien and Randonneurs 

USA. The schedule includes 100K Populaire 

(celebrating International Women’s Day) 

on March 8, 200K Brevet on March 24, 

300K Brevet on April 28, 400K Brevet on 

May 11, and 600K Brevet on June 22. Go 

online for more info about their brevets, 

Adirondack Ultra Challenge, and Montreal 

Double Double – all provide an opportunity 

to complete a century (or longer) every 

month. Visit: adkultracycling.com. 

Sunday, April 7: Saratoga Shredders 

Bike Swap – Join the Shredders for their 

biggest fundraiser of the year, the third 

annual Bike Swap at Saratoga Spa State 

Park. From 11am-1pm, you can swap or 

buy bikes, tools, apparel, bike racks and 

more, they need more bike donations to 

be able to pull off this event. Visit: saratogashredders.com. 

Saturday, April 13: Toad Strangler 

Gravel Grinder – This third annual edition 

of the only ride we know named for 

an intense thunderstorm has something 

for everyone riding out of Crellin Park in 

Chatham. There’s a super fun and challenging 

40-mile route with 3,208 feet of 

vertical for adults that’s great for a new or 

experienced gravel rider looking to build 

fitness. Plus, a 10-mile casual and family-friendly 

route to experience the joy of 

gravel riding, and a fun Flow Riders on-site 

kids course and post-ride kids race. Entry 

fee includes a food truck meal, a beer from 

Chatham Brewery, and Toad Strangler 

swag. When it’s over, get that Columbia 

County mud hosed off your steed by NICA 

kids and coaches at their bike wash station; 

all donations support this Capital 

Region youth cycling program. The event 

helps raise funds for Capital Bicycle Racing 

Club’s junior development team, and it has 

already established a tradition of selling 

out, so register soon. Visit: bikereg.com. 

Saturdays, April 20 and 27: CBRC 

Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial 

Race Series – This popular early season 

race series, conducted by Capital Region 

Bicycle Racing Club, is held in Coxsackie, 

just 30 minutes south of Albany. It’s dedicated 

to NYS Trooper David Brinkerhoff 

who was killed in the line of duty in 2007. 

There are four separate race fields: men, 

women, juniors (free), and a beginner’s 

field for first-timers. Whether you’re a 

cyclist or triathlete, these races are ideal 

to gauge your fitness. Visit: bikereg.com. 

May 1-31: ADK Unite – This is a virtual 

ride, run, walk or hike – just get out 

and move – event, organized by Bike 

Adirondacks, that raises money for 

Adirondack community food pantries. 

▶ ANDERSON GIRARD 

HAS FUN IN THE 

KIDS RACE AT 2023 

TOAD STRANGLER IN 

CHATHAM. DAVE KRAUS 

Register as an individual or a team of five, 

and enter your miles to a live online leader 

board, and be eligible for prizes. Since 

2020 ADK Unite has raised $27,000. Visit: 

bikeadirondacks.com. 

May 2 & 4: Tri-City BMX Open House 

– There will be free BMX track practices 

with new riders welcome, plus new parent 

clinics, mock racing, and member signups 

in Schenectady on Thursday evening and 

Saturday midday. In season, Tri-City BMX 

has practice on Tuesday nights and racing 

on Friday nights. Tri-City BMX is ranked 

first in NYS (out of nine tracks), fifth in 

the East Coast, and 21st nationally. Visit: 

tri-citybmx.org. 

Saturday, May 4: The Great North 

Battenkill Valley – Based in Cambridge, 

from the founders of Tour of the Battenkill, 

The Great North offers three gravel distances 

of 70, 50 and 20 miles, plus a 

25-mile paved course – for all levels of 

riders, all in the heart of the Battenkill 

Valley. Event director Dieter Drake has 

put together an event with lots of sweet 

gravel, hills, and beautiful views through 

Washington County, and into Vermont for 

the two longer rides. For the competitive, 

there will be a new king/queen of the gravel 

climbs GPS-timed challenge. The rides 

are fully supported and include a pint glass 

with free first beer, event shirt (register by 

4/25), food truck lunch, apple pie and live 

music. The after-party at Argyle Brewing’s 

Cambridge’s old train station depot is very 

relaxed and social. Visit: bikereg.com. 

Sunday, May 5: Tour de Force Charity 

Bike Ride & Run – The ninth annual Tour 

de Force combines running races and bike 

rides of 25 and 50 miles highlighting the 

beautiful roads near Lake Champlain in 

scenic Clinton County, starting at Point 

Au Roche State Park in Plattsburgh. This 

year’s event will honor and raise funds 

for the family of NYS Trooper Joshua 

Gushlaw, 31, who died in an off-duty 

snowmobile accident in February 2022. 

Trooper Gushlaw joined the police in 

March 2016 and was assigned to Troop 

B in Plattsburgh. If interested in the runs, 

there are 13.1M, 10K, 5K and 1M distances 

available. Visit: runsignup.com. 

Saturday, May 18: Mohawk Hudson 

Cycling Club’s Spring Kickoff Ride – 

MHCC invites you to join their annual 

kickoff ride starting/finishing at Indian 

Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery, just outside 

of Voorheesville. The details are being 

finalized but will be similar to last year’s 

20-mile casual/flat and 34-mile sport/ 

hilly rides, and riders are encouraged to 

stay for lunch and a beverage at the Farm. 

Established in 1969, MHCC is one of the 

oldest and largest recreational cycling 

clubs in the Northeast and works to promote 

cycling for everyone, averaging over 

300 social and fitness club rides every season 

– and new riders are always welcome! 

Also, keep in mind that The Great North 

is offering a 20% registration discount for 

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RIDE FOR THE RIVER// SUNDAY, JULY 14 

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▲ MUD? NO PROBLEM AT FARMER’S 

DAUGHTER. IF NOT FOR YOU, THE 

NEW GRANDDAUGHTER HAS NO 

OFF-ROAD SECTIONS. DAVE KRAUS 

▲ RIDERS ENJOYING 

QUIET, SCENIC 

ROADS AT THE 2023 

TOUR DE LEWIS IN 

LEWIS COUNTY. 

▲ 2023 TOUR DE CURE CAPITAL REGION: 

GREAT TIMES AT GALWAY’S DOCKSTADER 

RECREATION PARK. DAVE KRAUS 

BICYCLING continued from 9 

MHCC members, so join the club for just 

$20, and get up to $15 of it back to you 

when you register for The Great North! 

Visit: mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org. 

Like some of the organizations and 

events listed in this story, MHCC will be 

staffing a booth with cycling information 

and friendly people at the Adirondack Sports 

Summer Expo at the Saratoga Springs City 

Center on Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17: 

adksports.com/summer-expo. 

Sunday, May 19: Farmer’s Daughter 

& Granddaughter Gravel Grinder – Now 

in its 10th year, the Farmer’s Daughter is 

the must-do spring cycling event in the 

Northeast. To celebrate, Capital Bicycle 

Racing Club has added the Farmer’s 

Granddaughter, a 43-mile route with 

3,700 feet of climbing, but no off-road 

sections! Regardless of which course you 

ride, you’ll be treated to some of the most 

beautiful scenery in the Northeast, with 

plenty of climbing and fun descents to 

match. Named after Chatham Brewery’s 

Rye IPA, born and brewed in Columbia 

County, both rides offer a truly grand 

tour of northern Columbia County and 

surrounding areas. All riders receive a 

Farmer’s Daughter baseball-style cap, pint 

glass, and custom name plate. There will 

be great food and support along the way, 

a meal at the finish, and you can reward 

yourself with a pint of Farmer’s Daughter 

Rye IPA. The Daughter is 63 miles long with 

6,000 feet of climbing, almost entirely on 

dirt roads with some sections of off-road – 

be prepared for a challenging but fun ride! 

This year the combined field limit is 1,600 

but don’t hold off because the event has 

sold out repeatedly. Visit: bikereg.com. 

Sunday, May 19: Team Billy Ride & 

Walk for Research – This year is the 20th 

annual ride that takes riders from the 

Farmer’s Market in downtown Saratoga 

Springs on three different routes of 50, 25 

and 10 miles through beautiful roads in 

Saratoga County. For non-riders, there’s 

also a three-mile walk in historic Saratoga 

Springs. Team Billy was created to promote 

awareness and support to find a cure for 

brain tumors. The event involves the community 

where Billy Grey lived, in a positive 

setting to help further the mission. To 

ensure donations have the greatest impact, 

proceeds are directed through the National 

Brain Tumor Society funding the most 

promising brain tumor research. Because 

of Team Billy supporters, over $2.8 million 

has been raised. Visit: teambilly.org. 

Sunday, May 26: Tour de Lewis: 

Oswegatchie to Osceola – The third 

annual “O to O” is a point-to-point ride 

through Lewis County’s scenic Black 

River Valley, starting in the Adirondack 


Park at the Oswegatchie Education Center 

(overlooking Long Pond) in Croghan, 

and finishing in the green state forests 

at the Osceola Ski & Sport Center (on the 

Tug Hill Plateau) in Camden. The Metric 

Century, their main route, takes riders 

through 62 miles of farms, forests and 

hamlets – crossing Lewis County from 

corner to corner. The tour is organized 

by Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club, 

and includes four rest and aid station 

stops along the way. All riders will need 

to get dropped off at the start or purchase 

a shuttle from the finish line to the start. 

Their shorter but challenging route of 29 

miles takes riders through rolling hills, 

farms and forests. It’s an out-and-back 

route from Osceola to the village of West 

Leyden and back. Both rides are open to 

recreational and competitive cyclists of all 

abilities, and e-bikes are welcome. There 

will be a celebratory after-party at Osceola 

including great food, drinks and music. 

Visit: bikereg.com. 

As an early heads up, register soon 

for these three popular early summer 

events to fundraise, get prepared, or not 

get closed out. Tour de Cure Capital 

Region at Elms Family Farm in Ballston 

Spa on Sunday, June 2 to benefit American 

Diabetes Association, with supported 

rides of 62, 50, 31 and 10 miles for all 

ages and abilities, with lunch, beverages 

and music: diabetes.org/capitalregion. 

North Country Subaru Black Fly 

Challenge is the Adirondack gravel grinder, 

on Saturday, June 8, covering 40 miles 

through the Moose River Recreation Area, 

this year from Inlet to Indian Lake – and 

limited to 1,000 entries: blackflychallenge. 

com. Adirondack Women’s Weekend in 

Saranac Lake on June 28-20 pairs supported 

road riding of 30-35 miles per day with 

local dining, based Saranac Waterfront 

Lodge – initial 40 spots are sold out but 

join waitlist in case of cancelation or more 

spots open: bikeadirondacks.com. 

No matter what your cycling ability or 

goals, there’s something for everyone! To 

stay abreast of rides and races, keep your 

eyes on the ads and Calendar of Events 

in every issue of Adirondack Sports magazine 

and signup to receive Adk Sports 

Weekly emails: adksports.com. Bike safely 

and enjoy your ride! 

Dave Kraus (dbkgrafik@gmail.com) is 

a longtime area road and gravel cyclist, 

photographer, and writer who is looking 

forward to another season of vainly 

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SALEM APRIL FOOL’S RACE 

Saturday, April 13 – Salem High School, Salem 

9am: 10K race • 10am: 1M Children’s Race (14-under) 

10:30am: 5K race 

$35 total to race both 5K & 10K or 

$30 to race either 5K or 10K (if registered by 4/10) 

$35 5K or $40 10K on race day • $6 Kids’ 1M fun run (prerace or race day) 

Run in scenic, historic southeastern Washington County 

Prizes and fun for runners of all levels 

More Info/application: AprilFoolsRace.com • Register: http://bit.ly/AFR24 

Proceeds support Historic Salem Courthouse and Salem Central School Class of 2026 

Food concession and water stops will be provided 

12th 

Annual 

Bacon Hill Bonanza 

5K Race/Walk & 10K Race 

Saturday, April 27, 10am 

Bacon Hill Reformed Church 

560 Rte 32, Schuylerville 

Homemade Pies to Age Group Winners! 

First 300 guaranteed short-sleeve performance shirt 

⦁ Chip timing ⦁ USATF sanctioned 

⦁ Kids’ 1M Fun Run: 9:30am 

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Proceeds: Bacon Hill Church repair fund & Schuylerville Caring and Sharing 

Saturday, April 13 

Burlington, VT 

No Frills No Hills 

Excellent race for training • Finish at Switchback Brewing 

Register Now! 

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Sunday, May 26 

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RUNNING & WALKING 


■ START OF THE 2022 SALEM 

APRIL FOOLS’ RACE 10K IN 

SCENIC WASHINGTON COUNTY. 

From 

Lost Winter to Hopeful 

By Laura Clark 

Normally, I am fairly sanguine about whatever snow 

the fates grant us and am upbeat in my quest for 

an endless winter. But not this year. While I have 

managed to find snow, mostly in the Adirondacks, it has 

been a struggle. Like all winter race directors, I dread the 

inevitable questions about snow conditions and long for 

Frosty the Snowman’s magic hat. 

And while you can pretty much always have a spring 

road race because there is pretty much always a road, the 

odd weather patterns have impacted us all. Snow enthusiasts, 

counting on the white stuff to keep them in shape, were left to 

play a waiting game. And even die-hard roadies were derailed 

by ice and darkness. It is a good thing that the April race 

schedule features a mix of shorter events for the treadmill 

set, spiced with some longer excursions for those of us who 

persisted despite it all. 

April Fools! The 43rd annual Salem April Fools’ 5K 

& 10K will be on Saturday, April 13, the weekend after it’s 

traditionally held, because of Easter Break when school is 

closed. It’s a great opportunity to run in scenic and historic 

Salem. The runs begin/end at Salem Washington Academy 

(Salem Central School). This race offers a 10K and 5K on 

roads through the village and countryside. The 10K (9am) 

and 5K (10:30am) are staggered, with a 1M kids race in 

between, so it’s possible to run both the 10K and 5K. The 

10K is hilly for a scenic tour of southern Washington County 

farm country and the 5K is blessedly flatter for those who 

are doubling. Look for enthusiastic students as it supports 

Salem Central School Class of 2026 and the historic Salem 

Courthouse. There will be numerous prizes and fun for all 

runners. Visit: aprilfoolsrace.com. 

For those of you who’ve been training throughout the 

winter, the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon, directed 

by ARE Event Productions, is on Saturday, April 13. It 

debuted in 2019, and is a major event in Upstate NY, boast- 

ing over 2,000 registrants annually. This is a point-to-point 

course so you must pay attention to prerace logistics, but are 

rewarded by the rare opportunity to feel like you are actually 

running somewhere, rather than overlapping circles. The 

start is at Wallace Town Park in Voorheesville and finishes 

at Jennings Landing in Albany, on the Hudson River. The 

first two miles are on the streets of Voorheesville, the next 

nine miles are on the gently descending paved path of the 

Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, and the final two miles are on 

the rail trail connector to the Hudson River bike path, with 

inspirational views of the Hudson and USS Slater ship. Even 

if you are not in tip-top shape by April, the flat course on a 

fast surface and net downhill will give you a needed push! 

In addition to an awesome experience, amenities 

include bus ride to the start, finisher’s medal, post-run 

meal, Fort Orange beer, live music and more. The race 

website has an amazing overview, worthy of any major 

marathon, with its detailed participant handbook, spectator’s 

guide, and videos of the route – you’ll be prepared 

and know exactly what to expect. The charity of choice is 

South End Children’s Café, a nonprofit that provides free 

healthy meals, homework help and activities for Albany 

youngsters. Visit: zippyreg.com. 

Spring 

◀ HERO 5K FOR AUTISM 

START AT MOHAWK 

HARBOR IN SCHENECTADY, 

2023. GARY MACPHERSON/ 

TIMES UNION 

▲ 2023 HELDERBERG TO 

HUDSON HALF MARATHON 

ACTION IN SLINGERLANDS. 

PETER THOMAS 

RunVermont’s Half Marathon Unplugged offers 

“no frills, no hills” on Saturday, April 13. If you’d like to 

run the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon on May 26, 

this is an excellent training race for motivation. Sign up 

for their Unplugged+ marathon special and save. It’s a 

point-to-point course from Airport Park in Colchester to 

Switchback Brewing in Burlington. It can be done solo or 

as a two-person relay. Perks include bus ride, finisher’s 

medal, food trucks and Switchback beer. Visit: runvermont.org. 

If you’re not ready for a half, volunteer or spectate for 

Helderberg on Saturday, run the 34th annual HMRRC 

Delmar Dash five-mile race at Bethlehem Middle School 

in Delmar on Sunday, April 14. This flat course is perfect 

for a PR or a spring return to racing. The route circles the 

neighborhood, with many residents cheering the runners. 

There are not that many five-milers out there so be sure to 

take advantage! Visit: hmrrc.com. 

The Glens Falls Rotary Community Wellness 5K 

Run/Walk is at SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury on 

Saturday, April 20. The flat, fast course skirts the campus. 

This year’s beneficiaries are Glens Fall Symphony 

Orchestra and Glens Falls Area Youth Center. Visit: 

itsyourrace.com. 

April is also Autism Acceptance Month and this is your 

opportunity to don your superhero gear as costumes are 

encouraged! Join the Hero 5K Run/Walk for Autism at 

Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady on Sunday, April 21 to 

See RUNNING & WALKING 15 ▶


Glens Falls 

Rotary 

Community 

Wellness 

5K Run/Walk 

Saturday, April 20 • 9:30am 

SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury 

REGISTER: 

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Dri-FIT shirt to first 300 entrants 

$27 13-older & $17 12-under 

Proceeds benefit 

GF Symphony 

& GF Area 

Youth Center 

RUN OR WALK, BUT DO IT TOGETHER 

Together we rise! 

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Register now for the 14th annual Training Challenge. You choose: walk, 

run/walk or run the famous 5K. This 11-week program will get you to the 

start line feeling strong and ready for the 46th annual Delightful TM Run for 

Women presented by Sara Lee® Delightful Bread on June 1, 2024 at 9 am. 

Training Challenge starts Monday, March 18 

■ Training Challenge includes a 1-month free and no 

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injury prevention and more! 

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In-person participants meet weekly at a site of 

their choosing in Albany, Saratoga, or Rensselaer 

Counties where they train in small groups led by 

mentors. Everyone gathers together on Saturdays 

at 8:30 am. Cost: $55 

Virtual participants run on their own using our 

weekly training emails as guidance. Cost: $40 

Registration 

closes is open on now 

Wed., and closes April 3 

Friday 4/7/23 

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Albany/FreihofersRunforWomen 

Peppertree Rescue’s 

Furry Fun Run 5K 

for People & Dogs 

Sat, April 27 

The Warming Hut 

Saratoga Springs 

THIS IS YOUR YEAR! 

Whether you walk or run, 

race or converse, the finish line 

is all about the smiles! 

Cover 3.1 miles in historic downtown Albany at the 

Delightful TM Run for Women presented by Sara Lee® 

Delightful Bread, the Capital Region’s premier 

all-women’s 5K on Sat., June 1, 2024. 

Sponsored by: 

City of Albany, 99.5 The River, 

Hilton Garden Inn, Russell Sage College 

Bring the family! 

Bring the kids and they can run in 

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Learn more & register at https://runsignup.com/ 

Race/NY/Albany/FreihofersRunforWomen 

Use promo code ADK24 to save $5

RUNNING & WALKING continued from 13 


support the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region in 

their mission to assist children and adults affected by 

autism, as well as the families who care for them. No one 

is too fast or too slow and walking the beautiful course 

around Schenectady’s Mohawk Harbor is a delight. You 

may also invite your fellow workers to join a corporate 

team. All participants will receive a water bottle and are 

encouraged to relax and socialize over a refreshing Kona 

Ice. Visit: asghr.org. 

A down-home favorite is the 12th annual Bacon Hill 

Bonanza 5K & 10K in Schuylerville on Saturday, April 27. 

The USATF certified races start simultaneously, with the 

5K being fairly flat and the 10K featuring some challenging 

hills. Both travel through farm country, with cows and 

chickens cheering you on. Children 12 or under may do 

the kids run for free if another family member is participating 

in the 5K or 10K, making this an affordable family 

outing. The first 300 to register will receive a race shirt, so 

make sure you sign up early as the handsome shirts are 

always eagerly-anticipated. Age group winners receive 

a farm-fresh pie and all are invited to refuel with King’s 

Dairy chocolate milk and homemade cookies. (Bonus: 

stop by the nearby dairy on the way home to enjoy an 

ice cream cone and take a few quarts home for later). 

Proceeds benefit the Bacon Hill Church, an historic landmark 

built in 1818, and Schuylerville Caring and Sharing, 

which provides students with school supplies. Visit: 

baconhillbonanza.com. 

The 44th annual Bill Robinson Memorial 10K & 

HMRRC Masters 10K Championship will be held at 

Guilderland High School on Saturday, April 27. The 10K 

is now open for runners of all ages. The race honors the 

Bill Robinson, a member of the USATF HMRRC masters 

team that won a 10K national title. This event attracts a 

high caliber of runners, so if that is you, you are invited to 

challenge yourself. Otherwise, come on out and enjoy the 

atmosphere of this high-quality race. Visit: hmrrc.com. 

The 16th annual Furry Fun Run: 5K for People & 

Dogs at Saratoga Spa State Park will also take place on 

Saturday, April 27. This was the first 5K in the area to welcome 

dogs and it’s a do-not-miss event, and walkers are 

welcome too. Proceeds and donations benefit Peppertree 

Rescue, a volunteer run organization that finds homes for 

good tempered dogs in need, regardless of breed, age or 

health. Visit: peppertree.org. 

The 44th annual Doc Lopez Run for Health: Half 

Marathon & 5K Trail Run/Walk in Elizabethtown on 

Sunday, April 28. The Run honors prolific runner and race 

director, Dr. Robert “Doc” Lopez, after he carried the torch 

for the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics up and over the 

Adirondack hills. He shared his love of running with his 14 

children and today his daughter, Sue, carries on the family 

tradition. The half begins in Keene Valley, then makes a 

challenging two-mile trek up Spruce Hill, and towards the 

Cobble Hill Golf Course in Elizabethtown, treating us to 

another point-to point experience. One of the attractions 

for older or slower runners is there’s no cut-off time so the 

course is open until the last person crosses the finish. The 

5K trail loop starts alongside the golf course before entering 

the wooded trails. The route is hilly, and again offers 

rewarding views – but keep a lookout for rocks and roots. 

A unique aspect of the Run for Health is its focus on health 

promotion. The finish area will have booths offering info 

▲ 2023 BACON HILL 

BONANZA 5K/10K START AT 

THE HISTORIC BACON HILL 

CHURCH. JIM MCKNIGHT 

on nutrition and exercise, as well as physical exams by 

volunteer physicians, with race proceeds benefiting 

the UVM Health Network’s Elizabethtown Community 

Hospital. Visit: ech.org/doc-lopez-run. 

With all these opportunities, there is no reason not to 

spring ahead! 

◀ FEMALE WINNER 

MELISSA WHYMAN OF 

PLATTSBURGH AT THE 

2023 DOC LOPEZ RUN FOR 

HEALTH HALF MARATHON. 

ALVIN REINER/PRESS- 

REPUBLICAN 

Laura Clark (snowshoegal133@gmail.com) of Saratoga 

Springs is an avid trail runner, ultramarathoner, 

snowshoer and cross-country skier. She is a children’s 

librarian at the Saratoga Springs Public Library.


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The 18th annual Adirondack Sports Summer Expo is back at the 

Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17 

– beat cabin fever and get excited about spring and summer at the 

gathering of outdoor enthusiasts! 

The free admission, high energy show brings Adirondack Sports 

magazine to life with 200 exhibitors covering running, biking, triathlon, 

hiking, paddling, recreation, health, fitness, and travel across upstate 

New York and the Northeast. 

Attendees can buy new clothing, gear, products and services; enter 

to win $10,000 in prizes; enjoy in-booth demos; and bring the kids of 

all ages for educational, entertaining and fitness activities – including 

‘try paddling,’ ‘more kids on bikes’ trainers, and many other activities. 

Plus, we’ll have lunch, snack and drink options from 9 Miles East Farm 

& Café, Esperanto, Death Wish Coffee Co., and frozen treats from the 

Ben & Jerry’s food cart. 

The Summer Expo is a celebration of active, healthy living by 

like-minded people in an upbeat atmosphere. Expo-goers can speak 

with local club members and join, sign-up for races/events, set realistic 

health/fitness goals with our providers, and challenge yourself to 

try something new. Adults and families can plan their travel with our 

destination exhibitors representing beautiful lakes, mountains, communities, 

attractions and events/races. Come to plan your summer 

adventure now. 

Capture Summer Expo energy with friends and family in the 

Saratoga Photobooth, where attendees can get a courtesy color print 

and visit their website for an online version – perfect for sharing. At 

the Expo entrance, staff will be accepting donations of non-perishable 

food items for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, so 

let’s work together to fight hunger. 

It’s also St. Patrick’s weekend in Saratoga Springs so come up, 

enjoy the Summer Expo, and the festive downtown atmosphere with 

many local shops, restaurants and bars. At the show, pick up Discover 

Saratoga’s Map & Visitor’s Guide with a 10% off discount card at participating 

businesses. For those who like to plan ahead, go to: discoversaratoga.org/ultimatemap. 

The free admission Adirondack Sports Summer Expo runs 

Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs 

City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. There’s plenty 

of parking in the City Center’s adjacent garage (at reasonable 

rates), and free on-street parking. For more info and our 

updated exhibitor list, visit: www.adksports.com/summer-expo. 

For details on the Summer Expo, follow or like: facebook.com/ 

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■ Go for a Training Run 

or Walk 

From the City Center, join Firecracker 4 and Fleet Feet 

on Saturday and Sunday at 9am for a training run, jog 

or walk on the Firecracker 4 four-mile road race course. 

All are welcome. It will be followed by pastries, coffee 

or juice in the lobby. Fleet Feet will be offering a basic 

gait analysis from their booth. Stop by the Firecracker 4 

booth for show specials on registration for their races. 

■ Join a Club 

This is the ideal time to join a running, biking, triathlon, 

paddling or hiking club to explore new areas, do 

events, meet new people, and improve your knowledge, 

skills and performance. Talk with members some 

of our area’s many organizations, get your questions 

answered, and get involved to help make it a happy, 

healthy and active year! Clubs participating include 

Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club, Mohawk 

Hudson Cycling Club, Capital District Triathlon Club, 

Whitewater Paddlers of ADK, and many more. 

■ Try Paddling and Rowing 

Try the paddling and rowing ergometers and talk 

with experts about getting started, recreationally with 

events or competitively with welcoming events of all 

levels, at the St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers and NY 

Paddlesports Racing Association’s booths. 

■ Discover the NYS Canal 

Systems Working Lock 

NYS Canal Corporation will be bringing their largescale 

model lock which demonstrates how a fullsize 

lock operates, of interest to many children and 

adults. While you’re on the canal, learn more about 

PTNY’s Cycle the Erie Canal or new Cycle the Hudson 

Valley tour. 

■ Delicious Food 

9 Miles East specializes in healthy food for busy people, 

and they’ll be serving two varieties of GO Box entree 

salads, hearty seasonal soup, sandwiches on sourdough 

bread, kid-friendly baked items, local apples, 

Saratoga water, and local apple cider. Esperanto café 

will have grab and go snacks and foods freshly prepared, 

including their classic Oboys, pizza, plus little 

and big bites items. Coffee will be available from Death 

Wish Coffee and Grey Ghost Grinds. And Ben & Jerry’s 

of Saratoga will be serving hand dipped scoops and 

prepackaged bars from their ice cream cart. 

■ Learn More About 

Custom Boats and Kayaks 

Speak with custom ultralight canoe and kayak builders 

from our region including Adirondack Canoe, 

Hornbeck Boats, Placid Boatworks, Slipstream 

Watercraft, all with models for casual paddling, fishing, 

camping or tripping. The Landing School of Boat 

Building and Yacht Design will be offering an eightmonth 

accredited program in yacht design, wooden 

boat building, composite boat building, and marine 

systems. 

■ Go Shopping 

Get ready for spring/summer with great expo deals on 

gear, clothing, footwear, products and services from 

our many exhibitors. Paca Gardens will be selling 

fine alpaca hats, gloves, socks, mittens, sweaters, fur 

products and scarves. Pure ADK will be selling quality 

hats and products that reflect the outdoor lifestyle and 

activities. Visit Upstate of Mind, where you exhale your 

work week, and inhale that small town relaxation. 

■ Register for an Event 

or Race 

Learn more about running, biking, triathlon, hiking 

or paddling events and races in our region. In some 

cases, you can register and save money right at the 

booth. Firecracker 4 and their related races will be 

offering show specials on registration. Run 4 Your Life 

5K is passing along a registration discount. You can 

also learn more about ADA’s Tour de Cure, Mohawk 

Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon, Crystal 

Lake Triathlon training with CDTC, Glimmerglass 

Triathlon, LGLC’s Hike-A-Thon, the Adirondack Canoe 

Classic and more. 

■ Learn about Camps and 

Retreats 

Make Waves Retreat will be hosting a girls empowerment 

retreat for ages 13-18 this summer in the 

Adirondacks with SUP, yoga, SUP yoga, hiking and 

more. YMCA Camp Chingachgook and YMCA Camp 

Gorham host summer overnight, wilderness experiences 

for kids. Saratoga Lake Sailing Club will be sharing 

info on sailing, racing and sailing instruction. Saratoga 

Shredders aims to get more kids on bikes, including at 

schools, and developing Saratoga Bike Park. 

■ Trails and Sustainability 

Saratoga PLAN preserves the rural character, natural 

habitats and scenic beauty Saratoga Mountain Bike 

Association works to preserve trail access. Saratoga 

Trails Alliance aims to design, build and maintain 

accessible trail networks. 

■ Health & Fitness 

Stretch Zone will be offering practitioner assisted 

stretching to lead you through dynamic stretches to 

increase mobility, muscle function and improve daily 

movements. Stop by the DRIPBaR for wellness services 

to enhance vitality, optimize health and enrich 

your life. 

■ Explore Van Life 

in the Northeast 

Live a Little builds custom adventure van conversions 

that are tailored to customer needs. They’ll have a van 

on display for walk through with the comfort of home 

with an off-grid power system as well as thoughtful layouts, 

storage, cooking and more. 

■ Travel the Northeast 

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism will be 

representing Adirondack towns and promoting events 

including the Adirondack Canoe Classic, Celebrate 

Paddling ADK, and the 100th anniversary of the 

Northville-Placid Trail. Revolution Rail offers railbike 

excursions through the Adirondacks and they’ll be 

bringing a double railbike to display and for souvenir 

photo-ops at the Expo. 

■ Get a Massage or 

Enjoy Recovery 

Back in Balance Therapeutic Massage will be offering 

table and chair massage and issuing gift certificates 

from their booth. Sleep and Spas will be demonstrating 

their luxury spas, hot tubs, swim spas, massage chairs 

in their recovery zone. 

■ Bring the Kids 

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will have a hands-on 

activity with skulls and furs, highlighting the mammals 

of our area. and a variety of other exhibitors will have 

hands-on, family-friendly informative activities at 

their booths, so bring the whole family! 

■ Kids on Bikes 

Saratoga Shredders has a mission to get more kids on 

bikes! They offer mountain bike programs for kids from 

pre-K to grade 12 in the Saratoga, Queensbury and 

Albany areas. They’ll have kids bikes and trainers set up 

for the kids to enjoy. The Grey Ghost Composite team 

consists of kids in grades 6-12 from the Queensbury, 

Glens Falls, Saratoga and surrounding areas. 

■ Get a Photobooth 

Expo Souvenir 

Visit Saratoga Photobooth or Raven Events to take a 

few fun pictures for a free printout and online souvenir 

from the Summer Expo. 

■ Donate 

At the expo entrance, we will be accepting donations of 

non-perishable food items for the Regional Food Bank 

of Northeastern New York. Let’s work together to fight 

hunger! 

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the May 1 deadline! This year’s 3.5-mile race is on 

Thursday, May 16, and both runners and walkers 

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2024 CDPHP ® Workforce Team Challenge 

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ATHLETE PROFILE 

Lou Serafini 

NAME: Louis (Lou) Serafini 

AGE: 32 

FAMILY: Fiancé, Gabi; Parents, 

Rocco and Annie; Sisters, 

Helen and Olivia 

HOMETOWN: Niskayuna 

TOWN: Cambridge, Mass. 

SPORTS: Cycling, Hiking, XC 

Skiing, Ice Skating, Softball 

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15K, 2022 WIN, HIS 

SECOND OF THREE. 

LOU, GABI, MEREDITH AND HONEY. 

A Journey to Find the Joy 

By Kristen Hislop 

Much of the time we talk about a running 

progression as a journey. You start 

and tackle milestones as you progress. 

Those could be distance or time goals, 

and often you hear the phrase ‘enjoy the 

journey.’ For kids in high school and college, 

times matter, but you’ll hear good 

coaches talk about the process. When 

you’re in the middle of a season that 

might not be going well, there tends to 

be little joy in running. It is all about completing 

the workout, hitting the times, 

and doing well at meets. This pressure 

can come from a variety of places: self-inflicted, 

coaches, parents, teammates, and 

nowadays social media. As you’ll learn 

from Niskayuna native, Lou Serafini’s 

story, when the joy is present, great and 

fun stuff follows. 

Lou grew up tagging along with his 

dad, Rocco, who ran at the Summer Track 

Series at Colonie High School. His mom, 

Annie, started Niskayuna Moms on the 

Run in 2000. The group has grown to a 

network of 100 women, running various 

distances and meeting around Niskayuna, 

with the same essence of camaraderie, 

support and friendship. While Lou participated 

at the Colonie meets and watched 

his mom build a running community, he 

focused on baseball. 

It wasn’t until high school that Lou 

found a passion for running. He had done 

cross-country starting in sixth grade, but 

when he broke five minutes for the mile in 

ninth grade, running jumped to the front 

seat. He was convinced by the Niskayuna 

High School coach to try outdoor track & 

field. After learning that if he quit baseball, 

and focused on running, a 4:30 mile was 

possible, he says, “I did, and then ran 4:22 

as a sophomore at a dual meet at Burnt 

Hills. I never looked back.” 

Louis and Niskayuna Coach Jason 

DeRocco have a favorite memory of his 

high school career. Lou says, “I have memories 

of this crazy triple my coach would 

let me do during indoor sectionals. I would 

run the 1600 meters, and sit and kick as 

slow as possible to try to win. Immediately 

after was the 600 meters, and I would race 

that. Then, I’d have about an hour to rest 

before running the 1000 meters. I did it my 

junior and senior year at UAlbany meets, 

and both times won the 1600 and 1000 

but was never better than second in the 

600.” Coach DeRocco also remembers the 

time Lou ran the mile at Penn Relays as an 

individual. Then he came back the following 

day and ran the 4x400 relay so that his 

teammates would have the opportunity to 

race at the infamous Penn Relays. 

Kids sometimes set lofty goals for 

themselves in high school. Then, as they 

2016 OLYMPIC MARATHON 

TRIALS IN LOS ANGELES. 

look ahead to college, they see the benchmark 

times college coaches set to make 

the team. Lou had a dream to run the 

Millrose Mile, but when he came up short 

there, he set out to break 4:20 in the mile. 

He ran 4:13 his senior year. With the times 

he had posted in high school, colleges 

were looking at him. 

When asked about choosing Boston 

College, he said, “I had it in my head that 

I wanted to stay close to home and be in 

a city. Boston College ticked both boxes 

for me. I was a late bloomer in school so I 

knew I could use running to help me get 

into a good college, and Boston College 

was the best fit at the time.” Running well 

in cross-country and track & field is a great 

asset to get into the college of choice – let’s 

spread that gospel. 

About deciding on a program, Lou 

recommends, “I would speak with many 

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DARTMOUTH RELAYS. 

different coaches but ultimately, college 

is more than just running! It’s a huge part 

of your decision but at the same time, it’s 

important to prioritize your other needs: 

location, education, etc. A good coach and 

program will support you no matter what, 

so look for honesty and a willingness to listen 

when talking to coaches.” As a mom of 

two college runners this is very sage advice. 

Entering college is a huge transition. 

Kids go from being the best to just like the 

rest. But athletics can help prepare you for 

that. Lou adds, “college was challenging 

being a small fish in a big pond so a lot 

of it was about adapting, taking what the 

sport was giving me, and celebrating the 

small successes. There were some wonderful 

moments like breaking 25 minutes 

at the famed Franklin Park cross-country 

course, and winning the 4x800 at the New 

England track & field meet. I wouldn’t


2021 CARDIAC CLASSIC WITH 

COACH ROCKY, NISKAYUNA HS. 

BOSTON MARATHON 2015, 

FINISHER WITH MEDAL. 

trade the relationships built with my 

teammates for anything.” 

Let’s get back to that journey. We 

should all know that it isn’t linear, but 

chasing PRs certainly warps our sense 

of reality. Shouldn’t it always be onward 

and upward? Louis hit plenty of PRs in 

high school and then they became a 

moving target in college. This story plays 

out every year for athletes across the 

country, so where does the journey take 

you? Well, you’ve got to keep chugging 

along to find out. 

Post-college Lou has many checkboxes 

next to his name. He could have taken it 

easy after college and pursued other interests, 

but as he eased back a little, the joy 

came back. He truly loved running. 

When asked about how his training 

has changed over the years Louis says, 

“I’ve gotten more relaxed with my training 

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CLASSIC 5K WITH FAMILY. 

over the years. Not when it comes to training 

volume, but my attitude is more laid 

back. In high school or college, I would be 

anxious if I had a bad workout or missed 

a day of running. Now I’ve learned that 

it’s important to listen to your body and 

go with the flow. For this past marathon 

build – leading into the 2024 US Olympic 

Team Trials Marathon in Orlando on Feb. 

3, I ran 100-120 miles a week and did two 

workouts – one on Wednesday and one 

in my long run over the weekend. In high 

school I ran very low mileage, which I am 

grateful for. I feel like it gave me more room 

to grow as opposed to being burned out.” 

More relaxed and yet running at the 

2024 Olympic Marathon Trials in 2:17:09 

and 35th overall! It sounds like it can’t be 

true, but when you feel you’ve got more to 

give why not? He also ran in the 2016 and 

2020 Trials. 

“I always felt like there was more in the 

tank so I just kept going,” Lou said. “I try to 

set little goals to keep me going. First it was 

to qualify for the Boston Marathon, then 

it was to qualify for Olympic Marathon 

Trials, then I wanted to break 14 minutes in 

the 5K (13:48 at 5000 meters in 2020), and 

break four minutes in the mile (3:59:33 in 

2018, 514th American to do it) – a lifelong 

chase, my favorite running memory! Then 

run 2:15 in the marathon (2:14:59 at 2022 

California International Marathon). You 

just have to keep raising the bar and giving 

yourself things to shoot for. My favorite 

running memory is breaking four minutes 

in the mile; it was a long chase!” 

These days, there’s not much left he 

wants to do... Lou said, “I would like to run 

a really good Boston and to get as close to 

2:10 as I can.” Look out Boston 2025! 

Three Olympic Marathon Trials and a 

list of PRs post college; all when running 

was fun. What about work life? After all, 

just because you qualify three times for 

the Olympic Trials, it doesn’t mean you 

have a lucrative shoe contract! Armed 

with a marketing degree, Lou started with 

a public relations firm. A Boston College 

track alumnus was looking for students 

for an internship, which then turned into 

a full-time gig – it could have been a perfect 

job in Boston. But it was the part-time 

weekend gig at Heartbreak Hill Running 

Company that brought joy. 

After receiving an offer to match his 

salary to manage the store, he jumped 

into the running industry full-time. After 

four years managing the store, he was 

tapped to run the Boston Trackhouse for 

Tracksmith, an independent company 

that makes premium running gear for 

training, racing and all conditions. From 

there he has moved into a role as head 

of global events and community initiatives 

which includes sports marketing 

and team partnerships. Lou mentioned, 

“I’m super proud of what we can do for 

amateur athletes at Olympic Trials. We’re 

a small company and don’t have budgets 

of the bigger brands so we chose to support 

150 amateur athletes, instead of just 

sponsoring two or three pros. Every athlete 

works so hard to get to the next level. 

We’ve had some unbelievable athletes go 

on to be a pro including Keira D’Amato, 

Cravont Charleston and Kara Winger. 

We’ve had national champions, US record 

holders, and Olympians... It’s crazy.” 

Lou continued, “The other half of my 

job is organizing community events and 

spreading the joy of running to as many 

people as we can. I’m lucky to work somewhere 

I’m passionate about every single 

day.” Isn’t that what we all want and definitely 

want for our kids? What advice does 

Lou have for those who want to pursue a 

career that aligns with their passion? “For 

anyone who wants to work in running, it’s 

important to say yes to as many opportunities 

as possible. Networking and hustling 

were the keys for me. Don’t be afraid 

to ask questions and work outside your 

job description.” 

It’s something of a full circle that 

Louis fosters an incredible community 

for running in Boston and internationally 

through Tracksmith after his parents 

introduced him to the run community 

early on. Lou says, “the cool thing about 

community is that it’s not a one-size 

fits all; it’s anything that brings people 

together. As long as there are people who 

are willing to bring people together and 

people who want to run, there will always 

be community. It’s about consistency, 

authenticity and opportunity.” 

On the personal side, Lou and his 

fiancé, Gabi Drummond, are engaged to 

be married later this year. She just finished 

her PhD in Neuroscience from MIT. Gabi’s 

also an accomplished runner and ran the 

Olympic Marathon Trials in 2020. She’s 

from Wappingers Falls but they met in 

Boston through the running world. They 

have two dogs, Meredith a standard poodle 

and Honey a mini poodle with three 

legs; both dogs love running and routinely 

run Lou’s doubles with him. 

Locally, Lou makes his annual pilgrimage 

home for Thanksgiving, and has 

won the Ellis Medicine Cardiac Classic 

5K for 15 straight years, and has won the 

MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K 

three times. 

Mantras guide and inspire us so I 

asked Lou for his: Patient and relaxed 

early, aggressive and tough late. When 

you’re on a journey, filled with joy and 

some frustration to meet your goals, this 

is a pretty awesome mantra! Where will 

your journey take you and will it be filled 

with joy? 

Kristen Hislop (hislopcoaching@gmail. 

com) is a USA Triathlon and Ironman 

U coach, and race director for the 

Delightful Run for Women (formerly 

Freihofer’s). The Hislop Coaching motto 

is “Do–Believe–Achieve” because she feels 

everyone is destined for greatness. She is 

a proud mother to two boys who run in 

college and her husband completed his 

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Rippin & Sippin’. Apres-ski, live music, drinks, 

giveaways. Gore Mountain, North Creek. 

goremountain.com. 

Rock the Face. Apres-ski, live music, drinks, 

giveaways. Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington. 

whiteface.com. 

MARCH 

10 Learn to be an Instructor. Training course & hiring 

clinic. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com. 

17 Leprechaun Hunt. 11am. Gore Mountain, North 

Creek. goremountain.com. 

23 Pond Skimming Contest. 1-2pm. Oak Mountain, 

Speculator. oakmountainski.com. 

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8 Solar Eclipse Viewing. Base Lodge, Gore Mountain, 

North Creek. goremountain.com. 

BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD 

MARCH 

8 Saratoga 100K Populaire Road Ride. 10am. 

Celebrating International Women’s Day. Free entry 

for women. Adirondack Ultra Cycling, Schuylerville. 

bikereg.com. 

9 SnowBall’s Chance Poker Ride & Walk. 6M. 10am. Port 

Jervis. bikereg.com. 

9 12th Winterbike Fatbike Festival. 8:30am-4pm. 

Kingdom Trails, East Burke, VT. mtbvt.com. 

16-17 18th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 

10am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm. 200 exhibitors, prizes, 

activities, food. Saratoga City Center, Saratoga 

Springs. adksports.com. 

24 Saratoga 200K Brevet Road Ride. 7am. Adirondack 

Ultra Cycling, Schuylerville. bikereg.com. 

APRIL 

7 3rd Bike Swap. 11am-1pm. Columbia Pavilion, 

Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. 

saratogashredders.com. 

13 3rd CBRC Toad Strangler Gravel Grinder. 40M route: 

10am. 10M family-friendly route: 11am. Flow Riders 

kids ride/race: 1:30pm. Supported routes with food 

truck/beer. Crellin Park, Chatham. bikereg.com. 

14 NYSMTB Race #1: Point Peter Pounder MTB Race. 

Point Peter, Elks-Brox Park, Port Jervis. bikereg.com. 

20 Rasputitsa. 53M. Start waves. Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT. 

bikereg.com. 

20 CBRC Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race 

#1. 62M/50M/38M. 11am. Coxsackie-Athens High 

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27 CBRC Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race 

#2. 62M/50M/38M. 11am. Coxsackie-Athens High 

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27 Muddy Onion Spring Classic Gravel Grinder. 

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MAY 

1-31 ADK Unite. Virtual bike, run, walk, hike to raise 

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Online leader board w/prizes. bikeadirondacks.com. 

2 & 4 Tri-City BMX Open House. 5/2: 5:30-7:30pm. 

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Brewing, Cambridge. anthemsportstours.com. 

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Stewart State Forest, Montgomery. bikereg.com. 

18 Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club: Spring Kickoff Ride. 

Details to come. Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & 

Brewery, Altamont. mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org. 

18 Tour of the Battenkill. 75M: 8:30am. 44M: 9am. 27M: 

9:30am. Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich. 

tourofthebattenkill.com. 

19 10th CBRC Farmer’s Daughter & Granddaughter 

Gravel Grinder. 63M: 9am. Farmer’s Granddaughter 

(new) 43M route w/no off-road sections: 10am. 

Supported with lunch/beer. Columbia Co 

Fairgrounds, Chatham. bikereg.com. 

19 20th Team Billy Ride & Walk for Research. 

10/25/50M bike rides & 3M walk. 8:30am. Includes 

lunch. High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs. 

teambilly.org. 

19 Gran Fondo NY World Championship NYC. Fort Lee, 

NJ. gfny.com. 

26 3rd Tour de Lewis: Oswegatchie to Osceola. Pointto-point 

ride thru Lewis County’s Black River Valley. 

62M: Croghan to Camden. Also: 29M: Osceola outand-back. 

Post-ride party at Osceola Ski & Sport. 

Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club. bikereg.com. 

JUNE 

1 Whiteface Uphill Bike Race & Foot Race. 5:30pm. 

8M, 3500’ climb. Adirondack Chocolates to summit 

of Whiteface Memorial Highway, Wilmington. 

whitefacerace.com. 

1 The Shaker Crits: Training Criterium for Women & 

Juniors. Various lengths. 9am. 900 Watervliet-Shaker 

Road, Latham. unifycyclingny.com. 

2 Tour de Cure: Capital Region. 10/31/50/62M rides. 

Supported routes w/lunch/beer & music. Solo & 

teams. Benefits American Diabetes Assn. Ellms 

Family Farm, Ballston Spa. Info/register: diabetes. 

org/capitalregion. 


2 8th Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day. 12-3pm. 

Traffic free roads/rail trail. Mechanic, skills course, 

food, arts/crafts, bouncy house, animals, music. 

Rain date: 6/9. Voorheesville. vrcclub.org. 

2 Wilmington Whiteface Mountain Bike Race. 100K 

& 50K. 7am. Preston Memorial Field, Wilmington. 

wilmingtonmtb.com. 

8 27th North Country Subaru Black Fly Challenge. 

40M Adirondack gravel grinder. 10am. Inlet to 

Indian Lake. Post-race party at Indian Lake School. 

blackflychallenge.com. 



28-30 Bike ADK: Adirondack Women’s Weekend. 30-35M 

per day, meals, supported rides. Saranac Waterfront 

Lodge, Saranac Lake. bikeadirondacks.com. 

30 23rd CBRC NY Capital Region Road Race. Ravena- 

Coeymans-Selkirk HS, Ravena. bikrereg.com. 

JULY 

7-14 Cycle the Erie Canal. 400M. Meals, camping, 

supported ride, guided tours, entertainment. Buffalo 

to Albany. Parks & Trails NY. ptny.org. 

13 North Winds Gravel Classic. 60M & 25M gravel ride 

in the Tug Hill. 10am. Adirondack Foothills Cycling 

Club. Rodman. northwindsclassic.com. 

13-14 Bike ADK: Ride for the River. Sat: Tailgater short ride. 

Sun: short/long rides. BBQ/music. Benefits Ausable 

River Assn. Wilmington. bikeadirondacks.com. 

14 Grey Ghost Bicycles: The Donut “100.” 7:30am. Fun, 

challenging ride for donuts. Common Roots, South 

Glens Falls. bikereg.com. 

27-8/4 French Canada Tandem Tour. Take a tandem 

vacation w/Gear-To-Go Tandems. gtgtandems.com. 

AUGUST 

2-4 Weekender at Paul Smith’s College. 30-55M/day with 

lodging options. Relax on/off the bike. Paul Smith’s 

College, Paul Smiths. bikeadirondacks.com. 

4-11 Cycle the Hudson Valley. 200M. Meals, camping, 

supported ride, tours, entertainment. Troy to NYC. 

Parks & Trails NY. ptny.org. 

4-12 French Canada Tandem Tour. Take a tandem 

vacation w/Gear-To-Go Tandems. gtgtandems.com. 

10 17th Tour of the Catskills. 74/52/27M supported 

road rides for all levels. After party at Last Chance 

Café. Tannersville. anthemsportstours.com. 

11-14 Bike ADK: Great Camp Sagamore: Gravel 

Experience. Sold out. Great Camp Sagamore, 

Raquette Lake. bikeadirondacks.com. 

24 Bike ADK: Pat Stratton Ride. Scenic road rides 

of 20/50/100M. Mt. Pisgah, Saranac Lake. 

bikeadirondacks.com 

SEPTEMBER 

8-11 Bike ADK: Great Camp Sagamore: Gravel 

Experience. Cycling mini-vacation w/landscapes 

& history. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. 


14-15 Bike ADK: Handlebarley. Gravel riding in eastern 

Essex Co. Pizza/beer. Paradox Brewery, North 

Hudson. bikeadirondacks.com. 

continued


Branbury State Park 

on Lake Dunmore 

A pristine place to race with 

beautiful courses in nearby 

central Vermont 

Vermont Sun Half Marathon, 

10K & 5K Runs – May 12 

Vermont Sun Triathlon (600yd swim, 

14M bike, 3.1M run) – June 23, July 21, Aug. 18 

Lake Dunmore Triathlon (0.9M swim, 

28M bike, 6.2M run) – June 23, Aug. 18 

Branbury Classic (1.5M canoe/kayak/ 

sup, 14M bike, 3.1M run) – July 21 

Aquabike 

options! 

June 23 races 

are USAT 

Vermont State 

Championship 

Register: VermontSunTriathlonSeries.com • 802-388-6888 

Back for the 

first time since 2009! 

Solo & teams welcome 

Kayak/canoe rentals 

Dr. Brad Elliott 

CHIROPRACTOR 

Cost Effective Care 

for the Entire Family 

677 Plank Rd, Clifton Park 

(518) 383-4889 

GLIMMERGLASS STATE PARK, COOPERSTOWN 

Cool hoodie sweatshirt & finishers medal 

A Clark Sports Center event • ItsYourRace.com 

Triathlon & AquaBike 

8/31 

6/1 

7/13 

6/15 

No 

cutoff 

times 

6/5, 7/3, 8/7 

6/23 

7/28 

7/6 

6/12, 7/10, 8/14 

8/10 

9/14 

Register and $ave 12% 

with code ADK24 

www.CoachMarkWilson.com


21 Bike ADK: Bike the Barns. Farm-by-bike ride w/ 

farm stops/tours. Ausable Brewing, Keeseville. 


27-29 UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Fri: Crosscountry 

short track. Sat: Cross-country Olympic. 

Sun: Cross-country marathon. Mt Van Hoevenberg, 

Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com. 

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & NORDIC SPORTS 

MARCH 

6 Gore Citizens XC Ski & Snowshoe Races. 6pm. Series 

finale. Gore Mountain Nordic Center, North Creek. 


8-10 NENSA Eastern Under-16 Nordic Ski Championships. 

Gore Mountain Nordic Center, North Creek. 


9 Intro to XC Skiing. 10am-12pm. ADK Cascade 

Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

10 Inaugural Adk Tour de Ski #6: Paul Smith’s. The 

Bobcat Loppet. XC ski race series. 11am. 12.5K 

Classic & 25K Classic. All welcome. Paul Smith’s VIC, 

Paul Smiths. paulsmithsvic.org. 



16-17 Santanoni Winter Weekend. Saturday & Sunday. 

10M snowshoe or ski tour, explore Gate and Main 

lodges, interpretive tours, refreshments. Camp 

Santanoni, Newcomb. Adirondack Architectural 

Heritage. aarch.org. 





HEALTH & FITNESS 

ONGOING 

Mo-Sa Rock Your Fitness: Total Body Workout. MWF: 

5:30am, 6:30am, 9am. Tue: 5:30pm. Sat: 8am. Malta 

Community Center, Malta. rockyourfitnessny.com. 

HIKING, CLIMBING & EDUCATION 

MARCH 

15-17 Wilderness First Responder Recertification. 8am. 

ADK Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

16 Map & Compass Fundamentals. 9am-4pm. ADK 

Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org. 





27-30 Wilderness First Responder Recertification. 8am. 

ADK Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

APRIL 

4-7 NYS Outdoor Guides Assn: Winter Rendezvous. 

Gathering of licensed & aspiring guides. Educational 

seminars, banquet, store, networking. White Eagle 

Conf Ctr, Hamilton. nysoga.org. 

8 Eclipse at Cascade Welcome Center: Totality on the 

Trails. 1-4:30pm. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake 

Placid. adk.org. 

MAY 

9-10 Wilderness First Aid Certification. 8:30am-5pm. 

Lake George Land Conservancy, Bolton Landing. 

lglc.org. 

11 Wilderness First Aid. 8am-5pm. Cascade Welcome 

Center, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

23-26 Thru-Hiking 101: Long Lake to Lake Placid. 9am. 

Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

24-26 Beginner Backpacking. 9am. Cascade Welcome 

Center, 4833 Cascade Road, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

25 Map & Compass Fundamentals. 9am-3pm. 

Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

26 Advanced Map and Compass Bushwhack. 9am-3pm. 

Haystack Mountain Trailhead, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

JUNE 

17 Guided High Peaks: Iroquois. 7:30am-9pm. Heart 

Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

24 Guided High Peaks: Colden. 7:30am-9pm. Heart 


24 Guided High Peaks: Street & Nye. 8:30am-5pm. Heart 


JULY 

5 LGLC: Hike-A-Thon. Hike or paddle. Amy’s Park, Cat 

Mn, McPhillips Park, Up Yonda Farm, Sembrich, 

Lake George. Lake George Land Conservancy. 

lakegeorgehikeathon.org. 

MULTISPORT & SWIMMING 

ONGOING 

Tue Capital District Triathlon Club Summer Training: 

5/28-8/27. On Crystal Lake Triathlon (8/17) Course. 

Crystal Cove, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org. 

Wed Southern Tier Tri Club: Summer Tri Series. Races 

#1-3: 6/5, 7/3, 8/7. 5:45pm. 400m swim, 13M bike, 2M 

run. Sprint, relay & aquabike. Save 12%: ADK24. Park 

Ave, Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com. 

Wed Hudson Valley Tri Club: Summer Tri Series. Races 

#1-3: 6/12, 7/10, 8/14. 5:45pm. 400m swim, 12M 

bike, 2M run. Sprint, relay & aquabike. Save 12%: 

ADK24. Kenneth Wilson State Park, near Woodstock. 

coachmarkwilson.com. 

MARCH 





23 Indoor Triathlon. 15min swim, 30min bike, 20min run. 

7am. VENT Fitness, Latham. ventfitness.com. 

24 YMCA Indoor Triathlon. 20-min swim, 30-min bike & 

20-min run. Guilderland YMCA, Guilderland. cdymca.org. 

APRIL 

6 Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon. Run, ride, paddle, 

summit hike, ski/board, descent. Charlemont, MA. 

bikereg.com. 

13 Spring Fling Masters Swim Meet. Warmups: 9:45am. 

Meet: 11am. Skidmore College Pool, Saratoga 

Springs. Adirondack District Masters Swimming: 

adms.org. 

13 Prospect Park Sprint Duathlon. 2.1M run, 10M bike, 

3.3M run. Prospect Park, Brooklyn. nytri.org. 

20-21 Mini MightyMan Triathlon. 400m pool swim, 6M 

bike, 2M run. Nassau Aquatic Center, East Meadow. 

eventpowerli.com. 

MAY 

4 Splish Splash Masters Swim Meet. Warmups: 9am. 

Meet: 10:15am. Union College Pool, Schenectady. 

Adirondack District Masters Swimming: adms.org. 

11 11th Pedal-Paddle-Run. 7M bike, 2M kayak/canoe/ 

SUP on Mohawk/Erie, 5K run. 8am. Not your typical 

triathlon! Solo & teams. Kayak rentals available. 

Aqueduct Park, Niskayuna. schenectadycountyny.gov. 

11 Fly By Night Duathlon. Formula 1 Du: 1.7M run, 10.2M 

bike, 1.7M run, 10.2M bike, 1.7M run. Sprint: 1.7M 

run, 10.2M bike, 1.7M run. Raceway, Watkins Glen. 

flybynightdu.com. 

18 Glimmerglass Triathlon. 1.5M kayak/canoe, 

16.5M bike, 10K run. Glimmerglass State Park, 

Cooperstown. 9am. Solo/teams welcome. Kayak/ 

canoe rentals available. Clark Sports Center. 


18 HarryMan Triathlon. Half: 9am. Olympic: 10:30am. 

Relay and Aquabike. Lake Welch Beach, Stony Point. 

raceroster.com. 

26 Memorial Duathlon & 5K Run/Walk. Duathlon: 8am. 

5K: 8:20am. Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Springs. 

thememorialduathlon5k.com. 

JUNE 

1 Inaugural OnondagaMan. 8am. 1.2M swim, 56M 

bike, 13.1M run. Triathlon, relay & aquabike. Limited 

to 300. Former Syracuse 70.3 venue. No cut-off times. 

Save 12%: ADK24. Jamesville Beach Park, Jamesville. 


8 Green Lakes Triathlon. Triathlon, Aquabike, Sprint. 8am. 

Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. runsignup.com. 

9 Keuka Lake Triathlon. Intermediate, Sprint, 

Aquabike. Keuka College, Keuka Park. 

firstknightracing.com. 

15 Ticonderoga Triathlon Festival. Tri & aquabike: 

Sprint (7am: 750m swim, 12M bike, 5K run, Olympic 

(9am: 1500m swim, 24M bike, 10K run) & Double Ti. 

Save 12%: ADK24. Black Point Beach, Ticonderoga. 


23 Stissing Triathlon. 8am. 750m swim, 12.6M hilly 

bike, 3.3M fast run. Sprint tri, relay & aquabike. 

Save 12%: ADK24. Stissing Pond, Pine Plains. 


23 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K 

run. Aquabike option. Branbury State Park, Lake 

Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com. 

23 Lake Dunmore Triathlon. 0.9M swim, 28M bike, 10K 



29 Hudson Valley Triathlon. Long, Olympic, Sprint, 

Open races. 7am. Williams Lake, Kingston. alpha.win. 

29 Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon. Tinman, Aquabike, 

Relay, Olympic, Sprint. 8am. Municipal Park, Tupper 

Lake. tupperlaketinman.com. 

JULY 

6 Litchfield Hills Triathlon. 7:30am. 1500m swim, 

40K bike, 10K run. Olympic tri, relay & aquabike. 

Save 12%: ADK24. West Hill Lake, New Hartford. 


13 Delta Lake Triathlon. Tri & aquabike: Sprint 

(7am: 750m swim, 11M bike, 5K run, Olympic 

(8:30am: 1500m swim, 22M bike, 10K run) & Delta 

Double. Sold out. Delta Lake State Park, Rome. 





21 Branbury Classic Triathlon. 1.5M canoe/kayak/ 

SUP, 14M bike, 5K run. Branbury State Park, Lake 


continued


JOAN NICOLE PRINCE HOME 

COMMUNITY WALK & RUN TO SUPPORT 

THOSE MOST IN NEED AT THE END OF LIFE 

Saturday, May 4 • Central Park, Schenectady 

Registration starts: 7:30am • Walk & Run: 9-9:45am 

For each lap around the pond, receive raffle ticket for chance to win gift baskets 

Register: JoanNicolePrinceHome.org/StillHuman 

$25 includes T-shirt if registered by 4/5 

All proceeds benefit the care residence in Scotia 

for terminally ill patients in need of a home in their final days 

Literacy 5K Run/Walk 

Sunday, May 5 • 10am 

Corning Preserve, Albany 

Register: ZippyReg.com 

Youth Mile (14-under) - 9:30am 

$10 registration 

$15 race day 

$30 registration 

$35 race day 

Run today. Tutor tomorrow • Literacy Volunteers 

(518) 244-4650 • lvorc.org 

Half-Marathon 

& 5K Trail Run/Walk 

Sunday, April 28 • Elizabethtown 

13.1M: 9am – Keene Valley to Elizabethtown via NY Rt. 73 & 9N 

5K Trail Run/Walk: 10am – Elizabethtown 

44TH 

ANNUAL 

Register: 

RunSignup.com 

More Info: ech.org/Doc-Lopez-Run 

To benefit the University of Vermont Health Network - 

Elizabethtown Community Hospital 

To benefit Schenectady Firefighters 

Cancer Foundation 

Saturday, March 30 - 9AM 

Central Park, Schenectady 

Kids Fun Run • ChowderFest


28 Findley Lake Triathlon Festival. Tri & aquabike: 

Sprint (7am: 750m swim, 14.5M bike, 5K run, 

Olympic (9am: 1500m swim, 29M bike, 10K run) 

& Double Findley. Save 12%: ADK24. The Camp, 

Findley Lake. coachmarkwilson.com. 

AUGUST 

10 Cassadaga Kids Triathlon. 10am. 100m swim, 3.1M 

bike, 1M run. Ages 4-14. Save 12%: ADK24. Fire Hall, 

Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com. 

17 Crystal Lake Triathlon. 0.5M swim, 18M bike, 3M 

run. 8am. Crystal Cove, Averill Park. Capital District 

Triathlon Club. cdtriclub.org. 




18 Lake Dunmore Triathlon. 0.9M swim, 28M bike, 10K 



18-19 Peasantman Steel Distance Triathlon. Full, Half, 

Intermediate, Sprint races. Indian Pines Park, Penn 

Yan. firstknightracing.com. 

31 CassadagaMan. 8am. Intermediate (new: 1.2M swim, 

28M bike, 6M run) & long-distance (1.2M swim, 

56M bike, 13.1M run) tri, relay & aquabike. No cutoff 

times. Save 12%: ADK24. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. 


SEPTEMBER 

14 KBR Triathlon. 10am. 1M kayak/canoe, 13M bike, 

2M run. Categories for SUP, e-bike & relay. No cutoff 

times. Save 12%: ADK24. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. 


28 Knight’s Fury Duathlon. Formulae Unum: 2M run, 

10M bike, 2M run, 10M bike, 2M run. Super Fury: 2M 

run, 10M bike, 2M run. 8:30am. Mendon Ponds Park, 

Honeoye Falls. firstknightracing.com. 

OTHER EVENTS 

MARCH 

16-17 18th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. 

Sun: 10-4. 200 exhibitors: run, bike, tri, paddle, hike, 

health, fitness, travel. Free. Saratoga Springs City 

Center, Saratoga Springs. adksports.com. 

16-17 Santanoni Winter Weekend. 10M snowshoe or 

ski tour, explore Gate and Main lodges, interpretive 

tours, refreshments. Camp Santanoni, Newcomb. 

Adirondack Architectural Heritage. aarch.org. 

22-24 Electric City Doubles Curling. Schenectady Curling 

Club, Schenectady. schenectadycurlingclub.us. 

22-24 16th Great Upstate Boat Show. Adirondack Sports 

Complex, Queensbury. thegreatupstateboatshow.com. 

23 Thunderfest. 12-5pm. Cure cabin fever: music, 

recreation, food, beverages. Raindate: 3/24. Adams 

Visitor Center, Adams, MA. exploreadams.com. 

APRIL 

3-14 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship. 

World’s best women’s hockey players from 10 

nations, playing 29 games. Community support & 

volunteers needed. Adirondack Bank Center, Utica. 

iihf.com. 

6 Adirondack Trout Unlimited: Conservation 

Banquet. 5-9pm. Fundraiser to support chapter 

waterway & education efforts. Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 

Saratoga Springs. tinyurl.com/adkbanquet. 

8 Total Solar Eclipse. Viewing by Utica University 

physics dept. Music, food, arts/craft vendors. 

Hiltebrant Rec Ctr, Old Forge. oldforgeny.com. 

14 Rick’s Bike Shop: Movie Night. Bike films, raffles, 

drinks. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern 

Adks. Park Theater, Glens Falls. parktheatergf.com. 

19-21 19th Canal Clean Sweep in honor of Earth Day. 

Volunteer clean-up days. 100+ locations: Erie & 

Champlain Canalway, Glens Falls Feeder Canal, 

Black River Feeder Canal, & Rochester Riverway. 

Parks & Trails NY & NYS Canal Corporation. 

Register: ptny.org. 

JUNE 

8-9 Upstate NY Outdoor Expo. Sat: 9am-6pm, Sun: 

9am-3pm. Leonard Gilbert Farm, Mohawk. 

upstatenyoutdoorexpo.com. 

JULY 

21-26 Make Waves Girls Empowerment Program 

Overnight Retreat. Paddleboarding, yoga, hiking. 

Fern Lake, AuSable Forks. Makewavesretreat.org. 

PADDLING & ROWING 

ONGOING 

M-F Albany Rowing Center: Summer Camp. Ages: 

12-18. ARC Boathouse, Albany. Register: 

albanyrowingcenter.org. 

MARCH 





APRIL 

18 Paddling Festival World Tour. 7pm. Benefits St 

Lawrence Valley Paddlers. Canton. slvpaddlers.org. 

20 Legends of Wells Bridge Race. 9M. 10am. 

Susquehanna River, Wells Bridge. nypra.org. 

21 Little River Ramble. 2M/6M. 12pm. Boat Launch, 

Little River, Canton. slvpaddlers.org. 

MAY 

3-5 62nd Canton Canoe Weekend. Rushton Tour, Races, 

Marathon canoe & kayak races. Grasse & Little 

Rivers, Canton. cantoncanoeweekend.org. 

6 Albany Rowing Center: Adult Learn to Row. Program 

starts 5/6. ARC Boathouse, Albany. Register: 

albanyrowingcenter.org. 

11 ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race. 10.5M. 

11am. Ampersand Bay to Riverfront Park, Saranac 

Lake. nypra.org. 

JUNE 

1-30 Celebrate Paddling ADK 2024. River clean ups, 

cardboard boat races, invitational, Adk Paddling 

Symposium, skills clinics, guided paddles, 

Saranac Lake Paddling Challenge. Saranac Lake. 

paddlingevents.com. 

15 Old Erie Canal Boat Float & Bash. Five distances/ 

starting locations to Chittenango Landing Canal Boat 

Museum. tourthetowpath.com. 

20 Donald Patenaude Memorial Towpath Regatta. 

4.5M loop. 5:30pm. Gateway Landing Park, 

Schenectady. nypra.org. 

21-23 Paddle the Canals: Mohawk River Expedition. 

3-day, 2-night, guided trip. 40M. Sold out. Meals, 

camping, interpretive sessions. Fri: Canajoharie to 

Schoharie Crossing; Sat: Schoharie Crossing to Mabee 

Farm; Sun: Mabee Farm to Schenectady. Erie Canalway 

National Heritage Corridor. eriecanalway.org. 

JULY 

5 LGLC: Hike-A-Thon. Hike or paddle. Amy’s Park, Cat 

Mn, McPhillips Park, Up Yonda Farm, Sembrich, 

Lake George. Lake George Land Conservancy. 

lakegeorgehikeathon.org. 

RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD, TRAIL & SNOWSHOE 

MARCH 

10 Orange Course Snowshoe Race. 3.65M loop. Winona 

Forest Recreation Area, Lacona. runreg.com. 

16 44th HMRRC Runnin’ of the Green 5K. 10am. 

Schalmont High School, Rotterdam. hmrrc.com. 

16 Freezy Cheeks 5K Winter Series #3. 11am. Switchback 

Brewing, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org. 

16 9th Shamrock Shuffle 5K. 11am. Valcour Brewing 

Company, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com. 

16 St. Patrick’s Day Mad Mile. 10:30am.1500 Genesee 

Street Utica. runsignup.com. 



activities, food. Sat & Sun, 9am: Firecracker 4 & Fleet 

Feet Run/Walk on FC4 course. Saratoga City Center, 

Saratoga Springs. adksports.com. 

17 NYC Half-Marathon. 13.1M. 7am. Central Park, New 

York. nyrr.com. 

18 14th Delightful Run for Women Training Challenge. 

(Formerly Freihofer’s) Various locations. 11-week 

training program for Run for Women 5K in Albany 

on 6/1. All levels welcome: Advance, intermediate, 

beginner runners, run/walk, walkers. Clinics: 

Strength training, gear, nutrition, injury prevention. 

Reg closes: 4/3. runsignup.com. 

23 Helderberg Sap Run 5K. 8:30am. Altamont. 

helderbergfco.com. 

23 Syracuse Half Marathon. 7:30am. OnCenter, Syracuse. 

runsignup.com. 

24 Shamrock Shuffle 5M Road Race. 11am. Run, 

sweat & be Irish. Leprechaun Leap 7/8M Kids Fun 

Run: 10am. Glens Falls High School, Glens Falls. 

Adirondack Runners. zippyreg.com. 

26 Capital Region Heart Walk & Run: Training. Tue: 

10-week training program to run the Heart Walk/ 

Run 5K on 6/2. capitalregionheartwalk.org. 

30 15th Run 4 Your Life 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Solo & 

teams. Race #1 of USATF Adk GP Series. Plus, Kids 

Fun Run & Chowderfest. Benefits Schenectady 

Firefighters Cancer Foundation. Central Park, 

Schenectady. zippyreg.com. 

30 14th Ice Breaker Challenge 5K Run/Walk. 10am. 

Race against rowing sculls on the Hudson River. 

Free 0.5M Kids Run: 9:30am. Albany Rowing Center 

Boathouse, Albany. albanyrowingcenter.org. 

30 Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K. Potsdam. 


30 30th Rabbit Ramble 4M Run & 2M Walk. 9am. 

Guilderland High School, Guilderland Center. 

facebook.com. 

APRIL 

7 41st Skunk Cabbage Classic Road Race. 10K & half 

marathon. 9am. Barton Hall, Cornell University, 

Ithaca. fingerlakesrunners.org. 

7 43rd Kaynor’s Sap Run. 11am. Westford Elementary 

School, Westford, VT. gmaa.run. 

7 Fort to Fort 5K/10K Races. 9am. Copper City Brewing, 

Rome. runsignup.com. 

continued


34TH ANNUAL • 2024 

Saturday, May 11 

9am Start 

Prospect Mountain Highway, 

Lake George 

TAR member: $27 pre-reg ($30 race day) 

Non-member $30 ($35 race day) 

For guaranteed shirt, register by 4/18 

Register: ZippyReg.com 

More Info: adirondackrunners.org or cifonedesigns@aol.com 

Benefits Michelle Lafontaine SUNY Adirondack Nursing Scholarship Fund 

Saturday, May 18 • 10am 

Malta Community Center, Malta 

Closed course in front of Malta Veterans 

Appreciation Day Parade 

Register: RunSignup.com 

Presented by Roundabout Runners Club & Town of Malta 

Proceeds to keep sidewalks/bike paths 

clear/safe in winter months 

8th annual 

Summer Smith 5K 

Addiction Awareness Memorial Run/Walk 

Run the race… Stop the Stigma! 

Saturday, May 11 at 10am • Guilderland High School, Guilderland 

Memory Ceremony at 9:00am • Kids’ 1/4M Fun Run (free, age 1-8): 9:45am 

T-shirts to first 250 • Certified course • Pet friendly • Raffles • Educational vendors 

Register now: SummerSmith5k.com 

Proceeds benefit Addictions Care Center of Albany, Schenectady YWCA, FOR-NY 

and Summer Smith Scholarship at Guilderland HS 

On your mark. Get set. 

Make a difference! 

CHARITY RUN & BIKE RIDE 

1 Mile, 5K 10K and 1/2 Marathon 

25 & 50 Mile Bike Ride 

Start or keep a Mother’s Day tradition! 

12th annual 

Mother-Lovin’ 5K 

Run/Walk 

Saratoga Spa State Park • Sunday, May 12 

Each year, about 1,000 runners and walkers 

take part in our signature fundraising event 

Register: 

KellysAngelsInc.org 

Proceeds benefit Kelly’s Angels – Your participation will help bring joy 

to the lives of children and their families who are facing grief and loss


13 Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon. 13.1M. 

8:30am. Part of 29.3 Challenge. Wallace (New 

Scotland) Town Park, Voorheesville to Jennings 

Landing, Albany. Albany Running Exchange. 

zippyreg.com. 

13 43rd Salem April Fools’ Race. 10K: 9am. 1M Kids’ 

Run: 10am. 5K: 10:30am. Salem Central School, 

Salem. aprilfoolsrace.com. 

13 RunVermont: Half Marathon Unplugged. 9am. 

Airport Park, Colchester to Switchback Brewing, 

Burlington, VT. runvermont.org. 

13 The Nighthawk Chase. 5K: 9:30am. Kids’ Run: 9am. 

Peru High School, Peru. runsignup.com. 

14 Delmar Dash 5M Race. 9am. Bethlehem Middle 

School, Delmar. hmrrc.com. 

20 Glens Falls Rotary Community Wellness 5K Run/ 

Walk. 9:30am. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury. 


20 Save Our Switchbacks Race. 7.5K. 9am. South Woods/ 

Parkway, Utica. uticaroadrunners.org. 

20 Wawayanda Trail Fest. Half Marathon, 50K & 50 M. 

Vernon Township, Boat Launch, Highland Lakes, NJ. 

ultrasignup.com. 

21 Hero 5K Run/Walk for Autism. 9:30am. Superhero 

costumes encouraged. Mohawk Harbor, 

Schenectady. asghr.org. 

21 26th Mutt Strut. 3M race for dogs and owners. 10am. 

Little River State Park, Waterbury, VT. cvrunners.org. 

27 12th Bacon Hill Bonanza. 5K run/walk & 10K run. 

10am. Kid’s 1M fun run: 9:30am. Bacon Hill Reformed 

Church, Schuylerville. baconhillbonanza.com. 

27 Furry Fun Run 5K for People & Dogs. Warming 

Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. 

peppertree.org. 

27 42nd Bill Robinson 10K & Masters 10K 

Championship. 9am. Guilderland High School, 

Guilderland. hmrrc.com. 

28 Kiwanis Kingston Classic 10K, 5K, 1.5M, 10am. 

Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston. 

kiwaniskingstonclassic.com. 

28 44th Doc Lopez Run for Health. Half-marathon & 5K 

trail run/walk. 13.1M: 9am, Keene to Elizabethtown. 

5K: 10am, Elizabethtown. Benefits UVM Health 

Network-Elizabethtown Community Hospital. 


28 Real Simple Women’s Half Marathon. 13.1M. 8am. 

Central Park, New York. nyrr.org. 

MAY 

4 Joan Nicole Prince Home Community Walk & 

Run. 9-45am. Each lap around the pond for raffle 

tickets & gift baskets. Central Park, Schenectady. 

joannicoleprincehome.org. 

4 Have a Drink on Me 5K. 10am. USATF Adk 

GP Series. SingleCut Beersmiths, Clifton Park. 

greatamericanbreweryruns.com. 

5 Literacy 5K Run & Walk. 10am. Youth Mile: 9:30am. 

Supports Literacy Volunteers: run today, tutor 

tomorrow. Corning Preserve, Albany. zippyreg.com. 

5 9th Tour de Force Charity Run. 13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1M. 

Plus, 50M/25M bike rides. Point Au Roche State 

Park, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com. 

5 Hudson Valley Marathon at Walkway Over the 

Hudson. Also: half, 10K, 5K, 1M. Highland Trailhead, 

Highland. alpha.win. 

5 PRIDE 5K Rainbow Run. 9am. Jennings Landing, 

Albany. 518capitalpride.com. 

5 43rd Steve Zemianek Bennington Road Race. 3.8M & 

10K. Park McCullough House, North Bennington, VT. 

bkvr.org. 

5 Five After 5 Challenge & Kick-off. 5pm. 5K or 

5M each day thru 6/20. Saranac Brewery, Utica. 

uticaroadrunners.org. 

11 34th Prospect Mountain Road Race. 5.67M, 1,601 

vertical feet. 9am. Prospect Mountain Highway, Lake 

George. adirondackrunners.org. 

11 8th Summer Smith 5K Addiction Awareness 

Memorial Run/Walk. 10am. Memory Ceremony: 

9am. Kids’ Fun Run: 9:45am. Prizes, raffles, vendor 

fair, refreshments. Guilderland High School, 

Guilderland Center. summersmith5k.com. 

11 17th CCRC 5K Run/Walk/BBQ. 3pm. 1K Kids’ 

Run: 4pm. Prizes, 2-person family teams. Christ 

Community Reformed Church, Clifton Park. 

itsyyourrace.com. 

11 Sunnyview in Motion 5K. Run, walk, roll. 9am. Central 

Park, Schenectady. sunnyviewinmotion.org. 

11 Joe Manupella Memorial Run. 5K: 9:30am. 1M 

Walk: 9am. Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club, Troy. 

zippyreg.com. 

11 Adamant Half Marathon and Relay. 10am. Adamant, 

VT. cvrunners.org. 

11 46th Pump It Up 5 Miler. 9am. Jericho Elementary 

School, Jericho, VT. gmaa.run. 

11 Towpath Trail Run 10K & 5K. 9am. Bridge Street, St. 

Johnsville. runsignup.com. 

12 12th Mother-Lovin’ 5K Run/Walk. Orenda Pavilion, 

Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. 

kellysangelsinc.org/motherlovin5k-ka 

12 Vermont Sun Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. 

Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. 

vermontsuntriathlonseries.com. 

12 Women’s Distance Festival 5K. 10am. Dryden Lake 

Park, Dryden. fingerlakesrunners.org. 

16 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge. 3.5M run/ 

walk. 6:25pm. Register your team by 5/1. Volunteers 

welcome. Empire State Plaza, Albany. cdphpwtc.com. 

18 Spring Girls on the Run 5K. 10am. Bruno Stadium, 

Troy. gotrcr.org. 

18 Brooklyn Half Marathon. 13.1M. 7am. Brooklyn. 

nyrr.org. 

19 Team Billy Walk & Ride for Research. 3M walk & 

50/25/10M bike rides. 8:30am. Includes lunch. High 

Rock Park, Saratoga Springs. teambilly.org. 

19 Run Like the Wind 5K Run/Walk. 10:30am. Liberty 

Square, Ellenville. ellenvillerunlikethewind.com. 

19 Thom B Trail Runs: 8.5M, 17M, & 26.2M. 

7am. Hammond Hill State Forest, Dryden. 

fingerlakesrunners.org. 

19 Erie Canal Races: 10M, 10M Relay & 5K. Whitesboro 

High School, Marcy. boilermaker.com. 

20 Malta Mile. 10am. Malta Community Center, Malta. 

Roundabout Runners Club. runsignup.com. 

25 47th Voorheesville Memorial Day Races. 15K run: 

12:20pm. 3.25K run/fun walk: 12:30pm. Post race: hot 

dog/beer. Reilly & Son, Voorheesville. vrcclub.org. 

25 Patch Sprint. Run, hike, climb, repeat. Camp Pok-O- 

MacCready, Willsboro. patchsprint.com. 

25 Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Run. 10M/20M/30M. 

Highland Forest, Fabius. runsignup.com. 

26 4th Miles on the Mohawk 10M. 8:30am. Mabee Farm, 

Rotterdam Junction to Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. 

Albany Running Exchange. zippyreg.com. 

26 RunVermont: Vermont City Marathon & Relay. Solo 

& 3-5 person teams. Battery Park, Burlington, VT. 

runvermont.org. 

26 Memorial 5K Run & Duathlon. 5K: 8:20am. 

Duathlon: 8am. Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga 

Springs. thememorialduathlon5k.com. 

JUNE 

1 46th Delightful Run for Women 5K (formerly 

Freihofer’s). 5K run/walk: 9am. Also: Capital Kids’ 

3K & Kids Runs. Save $5 w/code: ADK24. Sponsored 

by Sara Lee Delightful Bread. East Capitol Park, 

Albany. runsignup.com. 

1 27th Charlton Heritage 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Old Red 

School House, Charlton. charlton5k.org. 

1 10th Race the Lake Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K 

& 5K. Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. 


1 Whiteface Uphill Foot Race & Bike Race. 5:30pm. 

8M, 3500’ climb. Adirondack Chocolates to summit 

of Whiteface Memorial Highway, Wilmington. 

whitefacerace.com. 

2 Capital Region Heart Walk & Run 5K. An 

American Heart Association event. Albany. 

capitalregionheartwalk.org. 

8 24th Kinderhook OK-5K Race. 9am. OK 1 Run (kids 

1M): 8am. DAYSI Dash (Differing Abilities Yet So 

Incredible): 8:30am. Village Square, Kinderhook. 

ok5krace.com. 

15 10th Good Karma 5K Run/Walk. 5K: 9:30am; 8:45am: 

Kids’ Fun Run. 9am: Yoga Warmup. Indian street 

food, Bollywood music, henna. Benefit for AIM for 

Seva for children’s education. Shenendehowa High 

School, Clifton Park. zippyreg.com. 

15 Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Runs. 5K & 10K: 

9:30am. Preston Festival Field, Wilmington. 


23 22nd Dodge the Deer 5K. 10am. Bully the Bear Kids 

200m: 9:15am. Chase the Chipmunk Kids Mile: 

9:30am. Schodack Island State Park, Castleton. 

zippyreg.com. 

JULY 

4 18th Firecracker 4: 4-Mile Road Race. 9am. USATF 

Adk GP Series. Team competition, Run Your Colors 

competition. Bands/musicians along the course. 

Kids’ Sparkler Run 0.2M: 8:15am. Saratoga City 

Center, Saratoga Springs. firecracker4.com. 

13 Silks and Satins 5K: Jeff Clark Memorial Race. 9am. 

Fasig-Tipton Pavilion, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com. 

21 Hard as Hell Half Marathon & Froggy Five Miler. 

13.1M: 8:30am. 5M: 9am. Dippikill Wilderness 

Retreat, Warrensburg. zippyreg.com. 

AUGUST 

3 Frickin’ Hot 50K. 7am. 5K to 50K charity run/walk/ 

ruck, no frills, fun. Loop the lake 1x or 10x. Save 12%: 

ADK24. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com. 

10 Lake Placid Trail Challenge. 50K: 7am. Halfmarathon: 

9am. 10K: 11am. Mt Van Hoevenberg, 

Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com. 

OCTOBER 

13 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half 

Marathon. Registration will open 2/1. 26.2M: 

Schenectady to Albany. 13.1M: Latham to Albany. 

mohawkhudsonmarathon.com. ■ 

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ALBANY ROWING CENTER 

14th 

annual 

5K Run/Walk 

Race against rowing sculls on the 

Hudson as runners/walkers travel out/ 

back along Corning Preserve bike path 

Saturday, March 30 – 10am 

ARC Boathouse/Launch, Albany 

Unique prizes from local merchants 

Discounted registration before 2/6 

Free 0.5-Mile Kids’ Run (10-under), 9:30am 

More info: Icebreaker@albanyrowingcenter.org 

REGISTER: 

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Rowing Summer Camp, ages 12-18 

Adult Learn To Row – Begins 5/6 

Registration for both now open! 

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CCRC hosted solely 

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and healthy lifestyles 

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• USATF Sanctioned 5K Race 

• 2-person family team 

competition 

• 1K Kids’ Run (under 12) – 

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• BBQ chicken dinner – 4:15pm 

• Huge prize drawing for all 

• Chip-timed by Underdog 

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Saturday • June 8 • 9am 

Village Square, Kinderhook 

$25 by 5/31 ($15 Students) 

$30 after 5/31 

OK 1 Run (Kids’ one-miler) 

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D.A.Y.S.I. Dash: Differing Abilities 

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Saturday, May 11 • 3pm 

Christ Community Reformed Church, 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 

Flat and fast neighborhood course, around Clifton Commons, and back 

REGISTER: ITSYOURRACE.COM 

Net proceeds benefit Under the Woods Foundation 

ok5krace.com 

27TH ANNUAL 

CHARLTON HERITAGE 5K RUN/WALK 

Sat, June 1, 10am 

Old Red School House, Maple Ave, Charlton 

USATF certified • Rolling hills & flats with downhill finish 

Chip timing by ARE • Awards to 5-year age groups 

Shirt to first 350 • $30 by 5/21 or $35 after 

Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run ($15) at 11am with shirt & medal 

Register: ZippyReg.com • Info/Form: Charlton5k.org 

518-399-3797 or CharltonHeritage5k@gmail.com 

Proceeds to Charlton Historical Society 

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Adirondack District Masters Swimming 

& United States Masters Swimming 

Swim Meets • Clinics 

Open-Water Swim Races 

Workouts 

Perfect for Competitive Swimmers Ages 18+, 

Committed Recreational Swimmers and Triathletes 

COMING THIS SPRING: 

Open Water Swimming Skills Clinic 

for masters swimmers and triathletes 

Glens Falls Family YMCA 

SPRING SWIM MEETS: 

Saturday, April 13 – Spring Fling at Skidmore College 

Saturday, May 4 – Splish Splash at Union College 

USMS sanctioned pool meets with all standard Masters events and relays 

Summer – Betsy Owens & Terry Laughlin Open Water Swim Races in Mirror Lake 

Fall/Winter – Preparing for a Masters Swim Meet Pool Clinic, Kingston YMCA Swim Meet, 

Hartwick College Swim Meet, New Year’s Group Fitness Workout 

Swimming is a Lifelong, Healthy Sport! 

ADMS covers eastern upstate NY – Capital-Saratoga Region, 

Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, Leatherstocking and Adirondacks 

Become a Member and Register for Meets: adms.org


Sunday, March 24 

IT’S BACK! 

GLENS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 

10 Quade St, Glens Falls 

Shamrock Shuffle 5-mile loop, 

fast course – 11am 

Long-sleeve shirts to first 300 entrants 

registered by March 10 

Leprechaun Leap Fun Run, 

10am – 7/8 of a mile for kids 12-under 

Donation: $5. All Leap participants 

receive a reflective zipper pull 

Register: 

ZippyReg.com 

More info: 

adirondackrunners.org 

or contact the Race Director: 

Deana Endieveri 

518-744-4325 

All proceeds benefit 

Glens Falls Area Youth Center 

Capital Region 

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Join us Tuesdays beginning 3/26 for our 10-week training. 

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Low fees (save by 5/4) & veterans free 

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8th annual 

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● EARLY SNOWMAKING ON TOPRIDGE TRAIL. 

By Alex Kochon 

Anyone who has skied at Gore Mountain in North 

Creek, with 108 trails across nearly 448 acres, can 

vouch for the superb snowmaking and grooming 

this season. The state-owned ski area hasn’t been blessed 

with abundant snow – instead, the opposite. Like 

other downhill ski resorts across the state and country, 

they’ve been dealing with one of the more lackluster 

winters on record. 

According to Gore Mountain Snowmaking Supervisor, 

Dan Feiden, the amount of natural snowfall there has 

been on par with the winter of 2015-16, “the winter that 

wasn’t,” as he called it. That was his first year as the head of 

snowmaking; he managed Gore’s tubing hill before that. 

They opened about 50% of the mountain for skiing and 

snowboarding that year. 

Fast-forward to this season, a similar winter with temperatures 

hovering just below freezing most nights, and 

Gore’s snowmaking team produced enough snow to open 

nearly 95% of their trails. This can be credited to Gore’s 

hardworking employees, whose snowmaking team was 

one of eight nationwide to earn a nomination in Ski Area 

Management magazine’s “I AM a Snowmaker 2024” contest: 

saminfo.com. Together with Gore’s grooming team, 

they made mountains out of molehills. 

Snowmaking typically begins in November when temperatures 

allow and continues through January, usually 

later. Snow is blown in piles, which groomers push around 

to spread evenly over the trails. Sometimes, these mounds 

are left for days to let the moisture leach out – especially 

when the snow is made during “marginal” air temperatures: 

about 16-30 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything warmer 

than that is too warm to make snow, and colder (0-15 

degrees) is optimal. 

“It will typically take two or three nights to get a trail 

ready after we’re done making snow on it,” Dan explained. 

“The groomers spend the first night or two just pushing 

the first piles around to evenly smear it around the trail, 

then they’ll do a night or two of grooming with the actual 

tillers down and turn it into the nice corduroy that people 

like to ski on.” 

● GORE’S SNOWMAKING SUPERVISOR DAN FEIDEN. 

They start by covering half the trail with snow from 

top to bottom. The other half is left for natural snow or 

snowmakers to fill in later. They prioritize opening the 

trail, then moving snow guns or pushing snow around 

as needed. If all goes well, snowmaking can wrap up in 

late January, “but that never happens,” Dan explained. 

“It’s either Mother Nature is not working with us, or some 

equipment maintenance is needed, but more times than 

not in recent years, it’s Mother Nature.” 

The goal is to make as much snow as possible through 

February. “Usually, by then, we’ve been running so much 

equipment for so many hours that the mountain starts 

seeing enough snow made that we can scale back the 

snowmaking.” Dan explained. “Our goal is to stay open as 

long as possible.” he added. “The year before last, we went 

to the first weekend in May.” 

Throughout the season, his team works around the 

clock during “cold weather windows,” running as much 

snowmaking equipment as possible when temperatures 

drop below freezing. This season, they’ve been limited to 

snowmaking mostly at night and in the wee hours of the 

morning, as their equipment requires temperatures colder 

than 30 degrees. While Gore’s snowmakers have operated 

most evenings this winter, temperatures have been 

mainly in the marginal range, except for a few “optimal” 

snowmaking nights thus far. 

● GROOMING TEAM’S 

SIERRA OLBERT ON 

FRESHLY GROOMED 

TERRAIN. 

● SAFELY SHARING THE TRAIL. 

GORE MOUNTAIN/OLYMPIC AUTHORITY 

“When we get 90 to 95 percent of the mountain open 

on a year like this, it makes me really happy with the 

improvements we have made,” Dan said. 

In the last eight years, Gore has nearly doubled its 

snow-gun fleet to almost 2,000 snow guns spread throughout 

four peaks. Some of these are permanently fixed to the 

slopes, others are mobile, and hundreds are energy efficient 

– producing ten times the amount of snow with the 

same amount of air required by an older-style snow gun. 

This has resulted in substantial energy savings for 

the mountain, bolstered by a recent $1.2-million-dollar 

National Grid incentive to cover half the cost of these 

high-efficiency snow guns: goremountain.com. 

This year, the Olympic Regional Development 

Authority, which operates the Gore, Whiteface, and 

Belleayre ski areas, purchased 136 energy-efficient, 

tower-mounted snow guns for Gore in partnership with 

National Grid. A press release stated that these are expected 

to conserve more than 2.1 kilowatt-hours per year 

while pumping out 190 acre-feet of snow. 

See ALPINE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING 43 ▶

42 Adirondack Sports


COMMUNITY continued from 41 

This makes a big difference for the mountain, with the 

most terrain of any ski area in New York. Gore is three 

times the size it was two decades ago, yet it uses about the 

same amount of energy as it did back then. 

“The higher-efficiency system is not just to get it done 

quicker, but with climate change and our cold-weather 

windows getting smaller and less of them, we have to have 

more efficient equipment, or we’re just never going to get 

it done,” Dan explained. 

The snow guns pull from a reservoir halfway up the 

mountain that holds 30 million gallons of water. Since 

Gore uses about 300 million gallons of water to make 

snow each winter, it pumps up from the Hudson River to 

fill the reservoir. 

Dan explained that Gore has been using water from 

the reservoir since 1976 and additionally drawing from 

the Hudson River since 1996. These pipes and snowmaking 

equipment require nonstop maintenance, which is a 

massive part of the snowmakers’ job. 

“When you move 300 million gallons of water through 

above-ground pipes when it’s ten below zero, stuff tends 

to break,” Dan explained. 

His seasonal crew includes about 25 employees, who 

work around the clock over three shifts: 7:30am to 4pm, 

3:30pm to midnight, and 11:30pm to 8am. They work 

closely with the grooming team to ensure they follow the 

same plan and everyone is safe, especially when sharing 

the trails with groomers at night. 

In the summer, Dan can keep about six staff members, 

including himself, on his core team. Two of them have 

been working at Gore for over 20 years. This marks Dan’s 

16th season. 

This year, the crew earned their first nomination to 

the annual I AM a Snowmaker contest to recognize “the 

hard work, determination and camaraderie of snowmakers, 

and recognize their critical contributions,” according 

to Ski Area Management magazine. They were asked to 

create a “Day in the Life” video to capture the essence of 

their snowmaking team, which they did with the help of 

Gore’s marketing department: youtube.com/watch?v=w- 

90sUpD7gk4. 

While they didn’t win, (Greek Peak Mountain Resort in 

Cortland won), Dan said they appreciated the recognition. 

“We’re the behind-the-scenes guys,” he noted. “Nobody 

sees what we’re doing or how we’re doing it. I think there’s 

a misconception that you just turn some valves on, go 

home, come back in the morning, and everything’s fine, 

but you have to be walking the trails constantly. 

“Guns and pipes freeze; the system and equipment can 

be temperamental. It’s never-ending work,” Dan added. 

“If I didn’t have these guys, especially my core group of 

year-round guys… I wouldn’t be able to get this stuff done. 

They’re the ones who know what they’re doing.” 

Adirondack Sports would like to thank and recognize 

ALL the snowmakers and groomers at Gore, Whiteface, 

ski areas of New York, and across the Northeast, who have 

made the most of a challenging winter! 

● MEMBERS OF GORE’S 

SNOWMAKING TEAM. ▶ 

Alex Kochon (alexkochon@gmail.com) of Gansevoort 

is a freelance writer, editor, and outdoor-loving mom 

of two who enjoys adventuring in the Adirondacks. A 

longtime journalist and former ski reporter, she has 

covered Olympics, world championships, and athletes 

of all calibers. She shares her passion for sports and 

recreation as a sales and content contributor for 

curated.com. 

● SNOWMAKING MOUNDS. 

● HKD SNOWMAKERS 

ON THE SUNWAY TRAIL. 

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COMMUNITY 

Appalachian Trail Hike 

for SkyHigh Adventure Center 

The Dream – Just like every kid has 

some far-fetched ideas, as a kiddo I had 

plans for lots of crazy big adventures. 

Flying a cardboard airplane with my 

brother Charlie and jumping fire on 

bikes like Evel Knievel with my brother 

George were just the beginning. I was 

lucky to grow up free-range with parents 

who gave me freedom and the courage 

to take risks. We regularly did 20+ miles 

on our bikes and skateboards and even 

started skydiving in high school. Our 

childhood was filled with sky high 

adventures. 

In 1974 I went on a weekend backpacking 

trip with Camp Scully to Little 

Rock Pond in the Green Mountains of 

Vermont. We backpacked to a shelter 

on the Appalachian Trail where our 

counselors gave us time to follow a 

stream, scrambling up and down 

the rocks. I tripped while rock-hopping 

doing a swan dive into three inches of 

water, hence my Appalachian Trail name, 

Diving Swan! 

I didn’t know much about the AT 

until we met a thru-hiker on their way to 

Maine. The distance seemed impossible 

but thought I could do the AT someday. 

The Planning – AT planning started 

when I was a young man. I enrolled in 

mountaineering, winter backpacking, 

survival skills, EMT and rescue classes. 

I joined organizations with lots of 

like-minded folks. 

The AT would be the thing I’d do when 

I retired, until the pandemic hit and the 

trail was officially closed in 2020. I put 

off my hike and invested time creating a 

not-for-profit, Sky High Adventure Center 

(SHAC Center) in Averill Park. The SHAC 

has a mission to help others be healthy, 

active and engaged. I would head out 

on the AT in 2023 and take a break from 

the SHAC. Little did I know how hard it 

would be to be away and that SHAC would 

become my motivation to get through the 

hard parts. 

During the pandemic, I prepped by 

doing research on gear, navigation, hostels, 

history, challenges, and highlights of 

the legendary Appalachian Trail. I knew 

I was going to start 

heavy and unload 

stuff along the way. 

▲ JOHN AND KATHY 

SLYER (AKA DIVING 

SWAN & SUNSHINE) 

AT AMICALOLA FALLS 

STATE PARK, GEORGIA. 

I got my backpack weight down to 22 

pounds, but with a full five days of food 

and three liters of water, I would get up 

to almost 40 pounds. Getting off-trail in 

some areas is not easy; I chose to carry 

more food than others and it worked well 

for me. The biggest impact of carrying lots 

of food was that I would not be able to 

trail run as much when I was completely 

resupplied. 

As my start date approached, the 

final plans were set. My wife, Kathy 

(aka Sunshine), would hike with me up 

Springer Mountain, Georgia on February 

25. Springer is the southernmost terminus 

of the AT and it’s where most thru-hikers 

start for a northbound (NOBO) hike. I 

would get off-trail at Harpers Ferry, W.Va. 

in late May and flip-flop my hike. Flipflopping 

would allow me to hike NOBO 

so I could get off- and on-trail for family, 

SKYHIGH Adventure Camp and Kids 

Triathlon, and to compete at Ironman triathlons 

in Texas, Lake Placid and Western 

Massachusetts, along with the Bar Harbor 

Marathon. During my time home I would 

also tackle most of Massachusetts. At the 

■ PACER AND DIVING SWAN 

AT BLOOD MOUNTAIN 

SHELTER, GEORGIA. 

end of July, I would then flip up north to 

Mount Katahdin in Maine, and return to 

the trail SOBO where I would finish the 

Appalachian Trail at Harpers Ferry on 

October 15. That was the plan. 

The Start(s) – I love the feeling of excitement 

that I get before doing something 

hard and scary. I was excited to meet new 

people, and see new places, not to mention 

the thrill of trying to do something that has 

a 75% rate of failure. What’s so scary about 

hiking in the woods or up some mountains? 

I’ll be doing it with others, at least when I 

start. Will the others be cool, will they be 

know-it-all gear junkies, or will there be 

■ PACER, DIVING SWAN 

AND SWISS REACH 

100 MILES NORTH OF 

SPRING MOUNTAIN, 

GEORGIA. 

■ DIVING SWAN, 

MOUNT WASHINGTON, 

NEW HAMPSHIRE. 

people like me trying to do something 

hard that they have dreamed of for years? 

I met them all. I was excited to push myself 

without knowing just how far I would get 

pushed physically and emotionally. 

My NOBO start with Sunshine went 

well and I found that the NOBO portion 

of the trip went quickly. There were lots 

of thru-hikers and the excitement of the 

hike kept us all positive. There was rain, 

snow, ice, very cold weather, and wind 

that could blow you over – and yet it was 

a thrill. Making the first 100, 200 and 500 

miles was also thrill that was celebrated 

with a trail family. The last miles of the AT 

would be celebrated alone in solitude and 

with some loneliness. 

After completing the southern half 

of the AT, Sunshine and I hiked up the 

northernmost terminus, Mount Katahdin 

on July 31. Katahdin is probably one of the 

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Hunt Trail in cool rain and fog, and came 

down the Abol Trail with sleet, adding a 

super-steep descent to our already challenging 

day. The next day I said goodbye 

to Kathy, and headed into the 100-Mile 

Wilderness, where I would be out of touch 

for up to eight days. 

The Trail – The AT is the best marked 

trail I’ve ever been on. There are incredible 

views and scary exposed places in all 

14 states. My favorites were Clingmans 

Dome in North Carolina, Mount Lafayette 

in New Hampshire, and McAfee Knob on 

Catawba Mountain in Virginia, and lots 

of great lakes, rivers and streams. It’s got 

miles and miles of fast smooth terrain, 

and it also has some stuff that is crazy 

steep, and needs to be climbed up and 

down with care. I had some places where 

I could run for five miles and others where 

I was lucky to go one-mile per hour. It was 

fantastic when I would climb for what 

seemed like hours, and then find that the 

top of the mountain had incredible views. 

I also had times with snow and ice, no 

view, and poor trail conditions. They did 

not put the modern AT on easy terrain. 

The People – The people were the best 

part of the AT. We were on-trail for our 

own reasons and we had different paths 

in life that led us to the trail. We were all 

moving with one goal in mind, to thruhike 

the AT. We shared the dream of a 

big physical and mental/emotional challenge, 

and of seeing the legendary views of 

the Appalachians. Real bonds form faster 

on the trail than I anticipated. My trail 

family, especially Pacer and Swiss, will be 

part of me forever. 

I met thousands of people, especially 

when NOBO. There were retirees, high 

school and college grads, people between 

jobs, and those recovering from hard stuff. 

I felt very safe and found that we were willing 

to help each other with food, supplies, 

phone charges and toilet paper. As they 

say on the trail, the trail provides. “Trail 

Angels” are those who do special acts of 

kindness on the trail. It might be food at a 

road crossing, a ride into town for resupply 

or a cooler with beer, water and snacks 

at a trailhead. 

“Hiker hunger” is a term used for the 

level of insane hunger hikers feel as they 

push themselves day after day. I had to 

take in 5,000+ calories daily just to maintain 

my energy and not lose too much 

weight. Water filtration and hydrating 

with electrolyte drinks is also important. 

I was usually going through three-to-six 

liters a day, not including the water in my 

breakfast and dinner. 

The hostels were one of the best parts 

■ DIVING SWAN AT THE SUMMIT 

OF MOUNT KATAHDIN, MAINE. 

of the trail. Trail towns usually have 

a few hostels where you can rest, 

shower, eat and resupply. They are 

in sheds, old garages, nice lodges 

and the homes of trail angels. Each 

hostel has its own vibe and character. 

I met folks who have been doing 

it for decades and others who are just 

starting out. 

The Joys and Beauty – I loved the people! 

When I started, I found that we were 

all bonded by our anxiety and excitement. 

The bonds formed during the first several 

weeks would be lifelong. 

My trail family formed quickly. We 

would share our stories, dreams, fears and 

histories, and we would laugh, joke and 

rejoice as we climbed mountains, passed 

our first 100 miles, and took care of each 

other when we were injured, hungry and 

cold. Even when we parted ways, we’d stay 

connected and support each other. I was 

also very lucky to have an old friend, Billy, 

meet me at Harpers Ferry both times, and 

celebrate the halfway and finish with me. 

The Hard Parts and Unexpected – The 

difficult parts are many and began before I 

even got on the trail. I knew it would be difficult 

to say goodbye to my wife, and it was. 

We were celebrating our 29th anniversary 

with friends just before starting and then 

I got Covid. I had to isolate myself from 

everyone until the night prior to starting 

in Georgia. I have a better idea now what 

it means that, “absence makes the heart 

grow fonder,” as my grandfather said about 

how he missed my grandmother when he 

was away during WWII. 

Hard and wonderful things happen 

when you least expect them. I was lucky 

enough to get a call from my daughter 

when she matched for residency and 

then again when she and her partner got 

■ DIVING SWAN CELEBRATING 

AT MCAFEE KNOB, VIRGINIA. 

■ US VETERAN/ITCHY FEET AND 

DIVING SWAN CELEBRATING 

AFTER COMPLETING THE 

DRAGONS TOOTH IN VIRGINIA. 

engaged. Unexpectedly, I learned that 

our Aunt Julie passed away. I got off trail 

to be with family to mourn and celebrate 

her life. While off-trail I was lucky enough 

to surprise my middle daughter when she 

arrived stateside from Army deployment. 

At one low point I had to confess to my 

daughter Ruby that I was not sure I would 

be able to finish the thru-hike. 

In terms of physical challenge, some 

of the hardest hiking I did was in Maine. 

After being off-trail for the summer, I started 

my southbound (SOBO) flip at Mount 

Katahdin. The weather was tough from the 

start. We had rain and sleet on top, and the 

Hundred Mile Wilderness and the rest of 

Maine, would prove to be very challenging 

and wet. The rain and muddy bogs kept my 

feet wet for weeks and I struggled to dry 

my socks, shoes and feet. Eventually I had 

to get off-trail due to “trench foot,” which 

is very painful and makes it hard to walk, 

and can escalate into an infection that 

can do permanent damage. I tried to take 

two days off to heal, but then reluctantly 

decided to get off-trail, and thought my 

hike might be over. I had to admit to myself 

that I might not finish my thru-hike. I was 

so sad and dejected and now knew what 

post-hike depression was about. 

I spent the next week healing and 

finally went for a trial overnight trip with 

my daughter, Caroline. We had a great trip 

with just a bit of rain. Thanks to Kathy for 

driving me, I was back in Maine the following 

weekend heading south again. 


■ CAROLINE SLYER 

BACKPACKING WITH 

DIVING SWAN IN 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

■ MOUNT GREYLOCK, 

MASSACHUSETTS TRAIL, 

MAGIC, WITH SWISS AND 

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HEADING NORTH. 

The rest of Maine was challenging, but 

I had almost a full week without rain, and 

my self-doubt was fading. I would continue 

to be challenged by big mountains and 

cold weather through New Hampshire, 

Vermont, Massachusetts and beyond. I 

met very few SOBOs and hiked alone for 

the rest of the hike, which was tough. I 

love people and this was my longest time 

completely alone in my entire life. I got 

so caught up being alone that I began to 

count the white blaze trail markers. I’d 

give myself prizes, call family, eat Sour 

Patch Kids, look at my watch for each 10, 

50, 100 blazes. I did this for days until I got 

to 750 blazes in one day and I finally quit 

playing my mental game of Pac-Man. 

There were times when I wondered if 

I was crazy, and it got really hard to stay 

motivated when I was alone. Going up 

mountains, racing the sun to get to shelters 

to heat up water for dehydrated food, and 

sleeping alone in the cold was difficult. 

I am so glad that I made the hike about 

something more than my own dream. A 

few weeks before starting, I decided to 

raise money for the SkyHigh Adventure 

Center. The Sand Lake Kiwanis and Sand 

Lake Seniors made the initial $6,000 in 

pledges and donations before I even started. 

As I hiked, the donations kept coming 

in and we surpassed our goal of $22,000 

before the end of 2023. Thank you to all 

of the donors. I’m not sure I would have 

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The Long-Term Impact – What I was not prepared for 

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body and soul since finishing the AT. Early on the thru-hike, 

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■ DIVING SWAN AND 

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Medicines are a mainstay of 

American life and the healthcare 

system not only because they are 

perceived to work by the individuals 

taking them, but also because their 

benefit may be shown by the objective 

assessment of scientific study. Clinical 

research trials have shown that some 

of the medicines of Western science 

may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, 

heart attacks, strokes, cardiovascular 

death and even some cancers. 

In the first 113 installments of the 

Non-Medicated Life, a healthy diet and 

lifestyle has been shown to accomplish 

naturally for the majority of individuals 

most of the benefits of medications in 

the prevention of the chronic medical 

conditions mentioned above. With 

respect to a healthy diet, certain foods, 

and food “components” may have a 

disproportionate benefit. This is certainly 

true for dietary fiber. However, 

while optimal health may be compromised 

by a lack of fiber, actual disease 

processes may also result. Until recent 

times humans ate as much as 100 

grams of dietary fiber per day. Today 

Americans may get as little as 10-15 

grams a day. Why this is so, the benefits 

of proper consumption, and the 

consequences of underconsumption 

of fiber are described below. 

It is generally taken as established 

fact that fiber is good for us. For example, 

we are told it keeps our bowels regular. 

Many folks with constipation have 

learned through self-treatment of this 

benefit. Consequently, we may search 

out products either high fiber cereals, 

or fiber supplements like psyllium. But 

these are products. In reality, fiber is a 

natural part of all plants. When we eat 

plants – vegetables, fruits, and unprocessed 

grain – we are eating fiber. 

It is mostly in Western culture that 

fiber is viewed as something separate 

that must be added back, because in 

some modern western cuisines, fiber 

Benefits of Fiber 

Revisited 

By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP 

Editor’s Note: This is the 114th in a 

series on optimal diet and lifestyle to help 

prevent and treat disease. Any planned 

change in diet, exercise or treatment 

should be discussed with and approved 

by your personal physician before 

implementation. The help of a registered 

dietitian in the implementation of dietary 

changes is strongly recommended. 

has, indeed, been removed. For example, 

with respect to grains processing has 

removed both the germ (fat) and fiber 

(an innocent bystander of fat removal) 

to avoid spoilage. While white flour may 

have been initially developed to increase 

shelf life, it has led to its increased incorporation 

in many cuisines further removing 

fiber from its natural place in the 

human diet. 

Likewise, modernity, with its de-emphasis 

of hunting in favor of a process of 

industrialization with animal husbandry 

and slaughter has increased the availability 

of beef, pork, and chicken. Humans 

throughout our history have been omnivorous, 

but the number of animals consumed 

had been determined not only 

by hunting prowess, but also by scarcity. 

Animals have feet, plants do not. Although 

animals are highly concentrated sources 

of protein and fat, they are not always 

as easily available for consumption as 

plants. Consequently, human biochemistry 

became adapted to the consumption 

of large amounts of plants and their fiber, 

vitamins and antioxidants. 

The result of the reduction in the consumption 

of plants in the modern Western 

human diet – and the consequent reduction 

in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants – 

has been significant to human health in a 

number of ways. I will outline below some 

of the most important health benefits of 

optimal fiber intake, the consequences of 

insufficient fiber consumption, and suggest 

strategies to address the shortfall. 

Fiber may be classified as soluble (dissolvable 

in water) fiber or insoluble fiber. 

The former in sufficient amounts will 

lower both blood glucose and LDL (the 

bad) cholesterol primarily by interfering 

with the absorption of glucose and dietary 

cholesterol from the gut. Soluble fiber is 

found in increased amounts in grains 

such as oats, barely and psyllium, in fruits 

such as apples and citrus fruits, and in 

peas and beans. Insoluble fiber increases 

stool bulk and may be found in increased 

amounts in grains such as wheat bran and 

whole wheat flour, nuts and beans, and 

vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, 

and cauliflower. 

It must be emphasized that all plants 

contain a mixture of soluble and insoluble 

fibers. An overall increase in the consumption 

of a variety of plants may: 1) 

reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, 

2) may help in lowering blood glucose 

in those with Type 2 diabetes, 3) may 

reduce cholesterol and cardiovascular 

risk, and 4) may help lower body weight. 

The presumed mechanism for weight 

loss is based in the relative low-calorie 

content of most high fiber foods. When 

consumed in sufficient amounts, their 

bulk will activate stretch receptors in the 

stomach, contributing to a feeling of fullness 

and achieve satiety at a lower total 

caloric intake. 

Conversely, insufficient fiber intake 

has the opposite effect on the conditions 

mentioned above. 

Additionally, insufficient fiber intake 

may also increase the risk for cancers of 

the breast and colon. 

In one study, premenopausal women 

who ate six grams of soluble fiber a day 

had a 62% lower risk for developing breast 

cancer than those who consumed less than 

four grams. Looking at a number of other 

studies of fiber and breast cancer, it appears 

that every 20 grams of total fiber intake a 

day may be associated with a 15% lower 

risk of breast cancer. The mechanism is 

not clear, except that fiber appears to lower 

blood estrogen levels, and reduced estrogen 

stimulation of breast tissue appears to 

lower cancer risk. Unfortunately, American 

woman on average eat less than 15 grams 

of fiber a day and this intake may be less 

than needed to see fibers full benefit. The 

Institute of Medicine recommendation for 

women is 25 grams of fiber a day and for 

men is 38 grams a day. 

Insufficient fiber intake may also 

increase the risk of colon cancer. In a 

large, prospective, population-based 

screening trial, total dietary fiber intake 

was associated with a reduced risk of distal 

colon adenoma, a precursor of colon 

cancer, as well as distal colon cancer. In 

this study fiber mediated protection 

was most strongly associated with fiber 

derived from cereals or fruit. Possible 

mechanisms may include the dilution 

of bowel carcinogens from increased 

fiber or fiber derived alterations in the 

gut bacterial species (microbiome). In 

the latter instance, certain types of fiber 

may serve as probiotic food sources for 

the growth of healthy gut bacteria. 

Increasing fiber in the diet may be 

as simple as attempting to consume 

more fruits and vegetables to achieve 

the above defined fiber targets. But 

how many fruits and vegetables are 

enough? In research published in the 

journal Circulation in 2021, two servings 

of fruit and three servings of vegetables, 

seemed the most effective combination. 

When assessing products 

and products containing grains, minimally 

processed, whole grains are best. 

For example, hulled barley, containing 

both germ and fiber has the lowest glycemic 

index of any grain and will raise 

blood glucose gram for gram the least. 

When in doubt about a product examining 

the nutrition label and following 

Dr. Michael Greger’s suggestion to eat 

only those products having a ratio of 

carbohydrate to fiber of five-to-one or 

less is helpful. 

In summary, fiber in Western 

society has been largely removed in 

processed food. The result may be 

increased risk for diabetes, high cholesterol, 

cardiovascular risk, increased 

bodyweight, as well as an increased risk 

of certain cancers. Returning to minimally 

processed whole grains, fruits, 

and vegetables will help lower risk. 

Attempting to consume a minimum of 

two servings of fruit 

and three servings 

of vegetables a day 

rather than relying 

on a fiber supplement 

is more pleasant 

and supplies 

vitamins and antioxidants 

as well. 

Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP 

(plemanski3@gmail.com) is a boardcertified 

internist practicing internal 

medicine and lifestyle medicine in 

Albany. Paul has a master’s degree 

in human nutrition, he’s an assistant 

clinical professor of medicine at 

Albany Medical College, and a fellow 

of the American College of Physicians.


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GORE MOUNTAIN CITIZENS XC SKI & SNOWSHOE RACE #3 

January 31, 2024 • Gore Mountain Nordic Center (Ski Bowl), North Creek 

1 LAP SKAKE SKI 

1 Abbie Perrimen 11:04 

1 LAP SNOWSHOE 

1 Chet Perryman 10:15 

2 Meghan Perrimen 10:29 

3 William Wa 12:15 

4 Holly Dadekian 15:32 

5 Robert Perry 15:34 

6 Kathryn Perry 15:40 

7 Patrick Harrison 19:46 

8 Madeline Dessochers 19:47 

2 LAP CLASSIC SKI 

1 Ellen Deprey 9:48 

2 Matthias Savarie 10:43 

3 Bonnie Powers 17:11 

4 Kathleen Donahue 18:26 

5 Kelton Donahue 18:28 

6 Shelly Cromwell 18:49 

2.5K FREESTYLE MASS START 

MALE U10 

1 Leo Legard 8 11:03 

2 Will Scanio 9 11:46 

3 Lewis Hann 7 12:00 

4 Elias Moulton 8 13:41 

5 Aaron Swick 7 16:16 

6 Liam Otto 8 16:36 

FEMALE U10 

1 Pippa Desantis 8 15:55 

MALE U12 

1 William Preece 11 9:45 

2 Henry Hann 10 9:52 

3 Tyler Erenstone 11 10:42 

4 Oliver Murray 11 11:41 

5 Garrett Swick 10 13:30 

6 Mark Fredenburg 11 14:01 

7 Isaac Evans 10 15:50 

FEMALE U12 

1 Grace Bartlett 11 10:23 

2 Mallory Cosh 12 11:03 

3 Rhea Mackey 11 12:33 

4 Moira Milne 12 12:38 

5 Elizabeth Henderson 12 12:41 

6 Autumn Miller 11 14:51 

7 Maya Lynch 10 15:55 

2.5K FREESTYLE INTERVAL START 

MALE U14 

1 Liam Stoddard 13 8:22 

2 Collin Bellizzi 12 9:05 

3 Alex Grimm 12 9:05 

4 Connor Mannion 13 9:10 

5 Charles Hinsdill 13 9:27 

6 Colt Grimm 12 9:41 

7 Brad Grimm 12 10:11 

2 LAP SKATE SKI 

1 Michelle Pearsall 8:47 

2 Kayla Huey-Morehouse 10:44 

3 Mary Lea Raymond 11:40 


1 William Powers 22:20 


1 Brendan Tomb 14:28 

2 Steve Tomb 15:23 

3 Dick Carlson 15:37 

4 Greg Schaefer 16:10 

5 Suzanne Tomb 17:13 

6 Marty Townley 17:18 

7 Alice Hallaron 18:50 


1 Mary Nevins 16:09 


1 Dave Skabinski 25:06 

8 Hayden Hopsicker 12 10:28 

9 Liam Gotham 13 10:34 

10 Shane Connell 12 10:49 

FEMALE U14 

1 Cadence Kennedy 13 9:11 

2 Kaylee Holmes 13 9:27 

3 Pepper Laxson 13 9:31 

4 Jordan Guidry 13 9:42 

5 Amelia Evans 13 10:32 

6 Zoe Milne 14 14:29 

MALE U16 

1 Jack Lighthouse 15 8:33 

2 Colin Maynard 14 9:40 

3 Trey Mariano 15 10:02 

4 Asher Murray 14 10:58 

FEMALE U16 

1 Cora Hinsdill 15 7:55 

2 Courtney Krawiecki 15 8:25 

3 Sophia Murray 14 8:52 

4 Raquelle Landa 16 9:14 

5 Violet McCutcheon 15 9:20 

6 Aisling Trodden 15 12:19 

MALE U18 

1 Landon Kinal 16 7:32 

2 Nathaniel Burke 16 7:41 

3 Mason Stoddard 16 7:54 

4 Christopher Bowman 17 8:04 

5 Alexander Evans 16 8:47 

FEMALE U18 

1 Emma Murray 16 8:08 

2 Alivia Hopsicker 17 8:20 

3 Maya Garrison 16 8:48 

4 Kaitlyn Moore 16 9:33 

5 Fiona Klingbeil 17 9:36 

6 Lauren Sfeir 17 9:37 

7 Michelina Gaffney 16 11:58 


1 Robert Dadekian 15:53 

2 Francisco Disomma 17:15 

3 Marcus Harazin 23:35 

4 Dave Burt 24:32 


1 Paul Allison 11:36 

2 Peter Moreshouse 13:55 

3 Art Perryman 17:24 

4 David Tayler 17:47 

5 Julie West 19:43 


1 Ross Richards 33:01 

2 Elizabeth Richards 33:40 

3 Jennifer Russell 34:44 

4 Will Fortin 34:45 

5 Debbie Briggs 36:28 

6 Matt Miczek 36:41 

7 Laura Clark 58:33 

Courtesy of Gore Mountain 

EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES: DEWEY NORDIC SKI SPRINTS 

February 2, 2024 • Dewey Mountain Recreation Center, Saranac Lake 

OPEN MALE 

1 Michael Tierney 21 12:41 

MASTERS MALE 30 - 34 

1 Ace Serianni 33 8:02 

MASTERS MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44 

1 Jason Hettenbaugh 43 7:14 

MASTERS FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44 

1 Amanda Zullo 43 9:53 


1 Sean Mannion 48 7:58 

2 Brian Northan 48 9:09 

3 Jeremy Evans 47 10:18 


1 Jessica Northan 48 10:57 


1 Christopher Rose 53 8:19 

2 Brigham McCutcheon 50 9:14 

3 Thomas Hesseltine 53 9:47 

4 Jeff Hamilton 53 10:49 


1 Jill Koziol 50 10:59 


1 Erik Grimm 58 7:28 

2 Jim Miller 59 9:04 

3 Scott Brown 56 26:49 


1 Mark Chmielewicz 67 13:38 

2 Peter Parken 69 14:40 

3 Jerry Curcio 68 22:14 


1 Mark Paprocki 70 10:45 


1 Eric Hamilton 78 39:27 

Courtesy of NYSSRA-Nordic, 

ORDA & ROOST 

EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES: NORDIC SKI SKATE RACES 

February 3, 2024 • Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid 

5K FREESTYLE MASS START 

MALE U14 










FEMALE U14 





5 Anne Bednarek 12 21:32 


7 Eloise Zobel 12 24:21 

MALE U16 

1 Linden Bellizzi 15 15:40 

2 Duncan Van Dorn 15 15:47 

3 Brayden Ashby 14 16:36 


5 Giovanni Bucci 15 17:16 

6 Jack Lighthouse 15 18:07 

7 Thomas Cushman 14 19:31 

8 Alexander Baltzersen 15 22:57 


FEMALE U16 





5 Holly Erenstone 15 18:27 

6 Hazel Jokl 16 19:25 

7 Talia Goldstein 14 19:26 

8 Eliana Schneider 15 19:52 

9 Gretchen Hulsey 15 20:24 

10 Violet McCutcheon 15 20:46 

11 Sydney Frank 15 20:58 

12 Kate Hulsey 15 23:21 

13 Lila Zobel 14 23:33 

14 Aisling Trodden 15 28:49 

10K FREESTYLE MASS START 

MALE U18 

1 Drew Larsen 16 28:32 

2 Aidan Fay 17 30:05 

3 Filippos Kogiantis 16 30:24 



6 Zane Sylvester 17 31:41 

7 Calvin Burke 17 32:10 

8 Mason Stoddard 16 32:34 

9 John Bednarek 17 32:43 

10 Paul Pippin 17 33:12 


12 Dillon Frank 17 34:20 

13 Amer Armbruster 18 34:24 

14 Riley Cushman 17 34:59 


16 Miles Scanlan 17 42:17 

FEMALE U18 

1 Abigail Van Dorn 17 33:56 

2 Jenna Lawrence 16 34:55 


4 Gabrielle Spyra 17 36:30 

5 Marianne Spyra 16 37:01 

6 Reid Smith 16 38:02 



9 Jenna Stainken 16 39:31 

10 Isabella Bucci 17 40:20 

11 Marisol Taylor-Casamayor 17 40:35 

12 Erin Smith 17 41:09 


14 Andie Psilopoulos 18 42:36 

15 Kate Brennan 16 43:17 


17 Hailey Parker 16 1:09:56 

MALE U20 

1 Andrew Cole 18 32:04 

2 Gordon Fagan 19 34:49 

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EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES: SPRINT BIATHLON 


FEMALE U15 

1 Clara-Joy Bartlett 26:18 

2 Zoe Christiansen 38:46 

MALE U15 

1 River Gray 21:09 

2 Rohen Bartlett 23:41 

3 Aidan Kennedy 25:55 

FEMALE U17 

1 Tess Brisson 29:58 

2 Elise Furry 31:35 

MALE U17 

1 Simon Harman 19:30 

MALE YOUTH 

1 Malcolm McCulloch 24:02 

2 Edison Byrum 29:39 

3 Clayton Christiansen 31:56 

SENIOR WOMEN 

1 Meredith Carpenter 27:48 

BEGINNER & KIDS: 1 LAP 

MALE AGE GROUP: 12 & UNDER 

1 John Gracey 12 13:42 

2 Liam Otto 12 15:36 

3 Riley Gobel 12 21:28 

FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60+ 

1 Linda Mason 60 27:24 

MALE AGE GROUP: 60+ 

1 Charles Jones 60 14:21 

2 David Waldman 60 22:21 

INTERMEDIATE: 3 LAPS 

FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49 

1 Emily O’Mahony 40 49:03 


1 Stephanie Thomas Hanaman 50 45:14 

2 Kelly Alvermann 50 46:09 

MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39 

1 Stephen Glauser 30 34:40 

2 John Geraghty 30 37:21 

2.1K CLASSIC MASS START 

MALE U9 

1 Leo Legard 8 7:45 


3 Lewis Hann 9 8:46 


5 Liam Otto 8 9:28 

6 Aaron Swick 9 10:00 

7 Levi Weinstein 9 11:09 

MASTERS FEMALE 40 - 49 

1 Amy Ford 25:19 

2 Christine Dillon 26:11 


1 Sean Kennedy 28:29 

2 Peter Vile 28:32 

3 Steve Halasz 29:44 

4 Scott Betournay 30:43 

5 Charles Lacasse 31:49 

6 Martin Thibeault 43:42 

7 Todd Jokl 44:32 


1 Magali Haas 39:26 


1 Greg Caza 30:02 

2 Sean Halligan 30:23 

3 Eli Walker 31:00 

4 Matthew Ng 34:22 


1 Lance Keating 40 30:11 

2 Ron Hoffman 40 33:25 

3 Thomas Donnelly 40 35:33 

4 Bruce Gugliotta 40 36:13 

5 Patrick Campbell 40 36:55 


1 David Pritchard 50 35:27 

2 Howard Layer 50 35:34 

3 Trevor Corbett 50 36:50 


1 Andrew Doherty 60 35:32 

2 Mark Gobel 60 50:19 

3 Bruce Gugliotta 60 53:04 

EXPERT: 5 LAPS 


1 Nick Bouton 18 48:34 


1 Peter Gobel 30 47:26 

2 Patrick Carey 30 48:13 

FEMALE U10 


2.1K CLASSIC INTERVAL START 

MALE U12 

1 William Preece 11 6:33 

2 Henry Hann 10 6:50 


4 Ryan Mannion 10 8:35 

5 Garrett Swick 10 8:38 


EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES: NORDIC SKI SKATE RACES cont. 

MASTERS 15K FREESTYLE MASS START 


1 Helen Hollenbach 37 1:06:45 


1 Jake Hollenbach 43 45:15 

2 Jason Hettenbaugh 43 46:05 


1 Amanda Zullo 43 1:12:19 



2 Matthew Cook 46 51:58 


5 Alan Ritchie 36:20 

6 Brian Dooley 40:45 

7 Kevin Walter 42:49 

8 Jerry Truppelli 49:20 


1 Deborah Nordyke 30:05 


1 Douglas Diehl 24:21 

2 James McAvoy 27:16 

3 John Witmer 29:26 

4 Richard Sloman 42:00 


1 Arthur Stegen 28:24 

AIR RIFLE 

1 Evelyn Bartlett 12:58 


ORDA & ROOST 

EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES: WINTER BIKE 

February 3, 2024 • Dewey Mountain Recreation Center, Saranac Lake 

FEMALE OVERALL 

1 Gabrielle Wilson 21 Seven Valleys, PA 24:03 

2 Abbey Pettus 19 25:19 

3 Lauren Woodcock 34 Saratoga Springs 25:24 

4 Jennifer Ferriss 51 Schuylerville 27:03 

5 Erin Wiesenauer 37 Saratoga Springs 27:52 

6 Sue Sullo 29:11 

7 Rachel Valerio 27 Gansevoort 37:27 

8 Maureen Roberts 66 Saratoga Springs 40:12 

9 Alissa Van Zutphen 55 Delmar 43:44 

10 Sherrie Stalter-Campbell 51 Athens 46:22 

MALE OVERALL 

1 Matthew Voynovich 18 Roslyn Heights 18:58 

2 Peter Maroko 20 19:00 

3 Alex Tong 19 Denville, NJ 19:41 

4 Andrew Bank 20 Ellicott City, MD 19:44 

4 Daniel Stefankovic 48 1:10:37 

5 Jeremy Evans 47 1:17:43 


1 Kellin King 47 1:05:01 

2 Jessica Northan 48 1:16:08 

3 Ivona Bezakova 47 1:20:48 



2 Brigham McCutcheon 50 1:05:32 

3 Thomas Hesseltine 53 1:07:05 

4 Jeff Hamilton 53 1:16:54 


1 Jill Koziol 50 1:18:19 



2 Jim Miller 59 1:10:09 

3 Thomas Chappell 59 1:11:56 

4 Scott Brown 56 1:29:45 


1 Peter Parken 69 2:26:11 


1 Mark Paprocki 70 1:21:10 


ORDA & ROOST 

3 Sam Boese 30 52:10 

4 Leo Sprinzen 30 1:11:45 


1 David McCutcheon 40 47:16 

2 Glen Forrester 40 47:26 

3 Antoine Gendron 40 48:34 

4 Patrick Robinson 40 50:57 

5 Charles Lobosco 40 53:49 

6 Andreas Wilke 40 1:00:53 

7 Marc Cass 40 1:04:40 


1 Bryan Blake 50 53:28 

2 Loring Poter 50 53:39 

3 Christian Otto 50 54:15 

4 Daniel Pone 50 57:06 

5 David Taylor 50 1:01:46 


1 Jud Speer 60 56:04 


ORDA & ROOST 

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February 4, 2024 • Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs 

5 Riley Dunn 19 21:01 

6 Arnau Mukhejee 19 21:54 

7 Luke Monteiro 18 24:32 

8 Alec Berry 27 Monroe, CT 26:04 

9 Sam Mercado 61 26:11 

10 Dillon Kircher 48 26:36 

11 Brian Wiesenauer 40 Saratoga Springs 27:53 

12 Will Fortin 38 Johnsburg 27:56 

13 Bob Irving 69 Calais, ME 28:54 

14 Jeff Clark 66 33:13 

15 Matthew Miczek 52 36:38 

16 Tim Fioretti 37:24 

17 Sean Tirelli 28 Slate Hill 37:53 

18 Jamie Howard 58 Albany 39:47 

19 Joseph Stalter 47 Wurtsboro 47:46 

Courtesy of Laura Clark & WMAC Dion Snowshoe Series 

EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES: NORDIC SKI CLASSIC RACES 

February 4, 2024 • Mt. Van Hoevenberg Event Stadium, Saranac Lake 

FEMALE U12 

1 Grace Bartlett 11 7:09 

2 Elizabeth Henderson 12 8:50 

3 Autumn Miller 11 9:24 

4 Maya Lynch 10 10:52 

4.2K CLASSIC INTERVAL START 

MALE U14 



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RACE RESULTS 


EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES: NORDIC SKI CLASSIC RACES cont. 

3 Colt Grimm 12 12:26 








FEMALE U14 





5 Anna Yarsevich 13 14:48 

6 Anne Bednarek 12 15:34 


8 Eloise Zobel 12 17:03 

5K CLASSIC INTERVAL START 

MALE U16 

1 Linden Bellizzi 15 16:48 

2 Brayden Ashby 14 17:30 

3 Giovanni Bucci 15 17:34 


5 Trey Mariano 15 20:56 

6 Thomas Cushman 14 22:39 


FEMALE U16 




4 Holly Erenstone 15 18:45 

5 Eliana Schneider 15 18:50 


7 Talia Goldstein 14 20:39 

8 Hazel Jokl 16 22:36 

9 Lila Zobel 14 23:10 

10 Sydney Frank 15 24:24 

EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES: BIATHLON SUPER SPRINT 


SUPER SPRINT FINAL 1 

AIR RIFLE 

1 Evelyn Bartlett Kanata 27:39 

FEMALE U15 

1 Clara-Joy Bartlett Kanata 29:22 

2 Zoe Christiansen Polar Bear 38:21 

MALE U15 

1 River Gray NYSEF 26:00 

2 Rohen Bartlett Kanata 27:08 

FEMALE U17 

1 Tess Brisson Chelsea 32:10 

2 Elise Furry Chelsea 36:27 

FEMALE YOUTH 

1 Abigail Van Dorn NYSEF 26:01 

MALE YOUTH 

1 Malcolm McCulloch Highlands 19:11 

2 Simon Harman Highlands 22:46 

3 Forrest Slingerland NYSEF 23:01 

4 Edison Byrum 24:11 

OPEN MASTERS 5K CLASSIC INTERVAL START 

MALE U18 

1 Drew Larsen 16 14:00 

2 Filippos Kogiantis 16 15:03 

3 Zane Sylvester 17 15:20 

4 Aidan Fay 17 15:35 


6 Riley Cushman 17 15:58 


8 Brady Krenzer 16 16:08 

9 Calvin Burke 17 16:27 

10 Dillon Frank 17 16:39 

11 Paul Pippin 17 16:45 

12 Amer Armbruster 18 17:08 

13 John Bednarek 17 17:28 



16 Bryce Mulcahy 16 24:22 

FEMALE U18 


2 Jenna Lawrence 16 17:56 

3 Maya Garrison 16 18:18 

4 Gabrielle Spyra 17 18:37 

5 Reid Smith 16 19:02 

6 Marianne Spyra 16 19:04 


8 Jenna Stainken 16 19:52 

9 Libby Juliano 17 20:05 

10 Isabella Bucci 17 20:43 

11 Andie Psilopoulos 18 20:47 


13 Erin Smith 17 21:16 


15 Marisol Taylor-Casamayor 17 22:38 

16 Kate Brennan 16 22:55 


18 Michelina Gaffney 16 24:30 

19 Hailey Parker 16 32:21 

MALE JUNIOR 

1 Noah Kenyon Saratoga 25:42 

SENIOR WOMEN 

1 Meredith Carpenter Saratoga 34:16 


1 Amy Ford Chelsea 27:41 

2 Christine Dillon EABC 28:31 


1 Deborah Nordyke Saratoga 32:20 

SUPER SPRINT FINAL 2 


1 Sean Kennedy Chelsea 25:34 

2 Steve Halasz Saratoga 26:21 

3 Scott Betournay Pemi 27:49 

4 Charles Lacasse Chelsea 28:32 

5 Todd Jokl Rochester 35:05 

6 Andrew Milne Chelsea 38:15 

7 Martin Thibeault 38:46 

MALE U20 

1 Andrew Cole 18 15:15 


1 Ace Serianni 33 17:47 


1 Amanda Zullo 43 23:11 




3 Daniel Stefankovic 48 21:48 


1 Jessica Northan 48 24:53 

2 Ivona Bezakova 47 28:44 



2 Thomas Hesseltine 53 21:54 

3 Jeff Hamilton 53 26:35 


1 Jill Koziol 50 26:40 




3 Thomas Chappell 59 24:18 

4 Scott Brown 56 24:28 

5 Ed Lis 56 24:42 


1 Peter Parken 69 30:20 

2 Jerry Curcio 68 46:05 


1 Mark Paprocki 70 24:19 


1 Eric Hamilton 78 51:43 


ORDA & ROOST 


1 Greg Caza Chelsea 26:32 

2 Eli Walker Saratoga 26:42 

3 Sean Halligan Saratoga 26:42 

4 Christian Otto Saratoga 28:20 

5 Matthew NG Chelsea 30:05 

6 Brian Dooley EABC 31:33 

7 Alan Ritchie Chelsea 31:35 

8 Jerry Truppelli Saratoga 35:18 

9 Kevin Walter Syracuse 36:11 


1 Douglas Diehl Saratoga 27:27 

2 James McAvoy Chelsea 28:20 

3 John Witmer EABC 29:50 


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ADK TOUR DE SKI: XC RACE SERIES #4 

February 10, 2024 • Scotts Cobble Nordic Center, Lake Placid 

10K SKIATHLON 

OPEN MALE 

1 Royal McDonnell 24 18:39 

2 Isaiah St. Pierre 30 20:59 

3 Adam Karges 35 23:25 

4 Jason Labonte 37 23:39 

5 Dick Daniel 36 23:53 

OPEN FEMALE 

1 Sarah Gardner 38 23:08 

2 Emily Delaney 33 24:41 


1 James Maswick 40 26:21 





2 Edward Lis 56 27:09 


1 Jim Allott 64 21:33 

2 Richard Starace 60 24:14 

3 Robert Dadekian 62 25:07 

4 Leo Mondale 64 32:04 


1 Jay Hole 66 21:53 


1 Karen Delaney 67 33:22 

5K CLASSIC 


1 Tim Reynolds 62 17:44 


1 Shelley Reynolds 61 17:43 


1 Denis Chagnon 77 21:08 

2.5K SKATE 

MALE U10 



FEMALE U10 


2 Eloise Eaton 8 9:20 

MALE U12 

1 Will Preece 11 5:19 


3 Ryan Mannion 10 6:10 

4 Forest Labonte 11 6:20 

5 Kai Mello 11 6:45 

MALE U14 


1K SKATE 

MALE U6 

1 Lev Moulton 5 5:21 

FEMALE U6 

1 Scout Eaton 5 6:01 

MALE U8 

1 Scout Labonte 6 4:18 

FEMALE U8 

1 Sibyl Smith 6 7:38 

MALE U10 

1 Logan McDermott 9 3:59 

FEMALE U10 

1 Aliyah Smith 9 4:04 

FEMALE U12 

1 Juna Labonte 10 4:08 

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