Fall Distance Racing – Many Superb Opportunities

By Megan James

It is officially summer here in Upstate NY, and runners are probably among the first to notice it! With the heat and humidity weighing us down, it can be hard to envision running hard, chasing PRs, and tackling long race distances in just a couple of months. But I assure you that the time and energy we put in now pays off in dividend down the road. There are many great races to choose from in the region, and some may even serve well as tune-ups for later races. Here is a preview of some of the popular local road and trail races, and a few summer-centered training tips to help get you to the start and finish lines! READ MORE

North Branch Moose River – A Great Way to Spend the Day

By Rich Macha

The thought of a 10-mile downstream paddle aided by a light one mph current can be very appealing, but as is the case with many great Adirondack paddling adventures, a little time and effort is required. Paddling the North Branch of the Moose River is a most pleasurable experience and folks who make the effort will be rewarded by its charm. READ MORE

Mid-Summer Rides

By Mona Kulkarni Caron

August has great events for every ability and with distances and variety for everyone. Check out these races, rides, and bike trips that combine riding with experiences with fellow cyclists and the community. Enjoy your ride while knowing you’re supporting worthy causes. READ MORE

Adirondack Forty Sixers – Celebrating 100 Years

By Aleksandra Ryan

On August 2-3, the Adirondack Forty Sixers will host their 100-Year Celebration, commemorating a century since Bob Marshall, his brother George, and their trusted guide Herb Clark completed the first known ascent of all 46 Adirondack High Peaks. With their summit of Mount Emmons on June 10, 1925, they unknowingly launched a legacy of adventure, conservation, and community that now spans generations. READ MORE

Dick Vincent

By Erin Quinn

In 1977, Dick Vincent created one of the first endurance trail-races of its kind – the enchanting and perilous 18.6-mile Escarpment Trail Run in the Catskills. The trail traverses remote regions of the Catskill Mountains that include large vertical ascents and dangerous rock-and root-riddled descents. There are places where runners must get on all fours to navigate through a rock scramble or hurl themselves over a boulder, while being careful not to get too close to the cliff edges and other exposed sections of the trail that could have them careening into the void if they make a misstep. READ MORE

Bouldering Outdoors – Tips, Advice and Places to Go

By Troy Tetrault

If you’re new to the world of climbing, bouldering is a discipline originally born out of training for bigger objectives by “practicing” on shorter climbs with no rope or harness. While it seems inherently dangerous, precautions are taken with modern crash pads, attentive spotters – people watching from below to keep you safe, and chalk – to help you manage moisture and increase friction. While originally just training or practice, bouldering has burgeoned into its own sport, its own discipline of climbing, and has become one of the most accessible forms of the activity to beginners with its simple gear and concept. READ MORE

Lifestyle and Longevity Medicines – The Relationship Between Them

By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP

In the first 121 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. Recently, there has been interest in looking at aging itself as a disease process and therefore as a legitimate target of prevention strategies collectively termed longevity medicine. Longevity medicine’s goal is not simply to prolong the lifespan, but even more to prolong the healthspan, that is disease free survival to advanced age. The purpose of this article is to explore the relationship between lifestyle and longevity medicine, as overlap exits. READ MORE