OK Slip Falls

By Dave Kraus

If you’re looking for an autumn foliage season adventure that will show you two of the most outstanding scenic spots in the Adirondacks, it’s hard to go wrong seeking out OK Slip Falls and the Hudson River Gorge. Both are part of the Hudson Gorge Wilderness area, composed mostly of land the state purchased from the Nature Conservancy in 2013 after they had bought it from Finch, Pruyn & Co. in 2007. More...

NYS Bike Summit a Success

By Dave Kraus

On September 15, cycling advocates from all over New York State enjoyed a long-awaited opportunity to gather in person in Albany to discuss cycling related issues and forge stronger relationships in support of their common goals at the first NYS Bike Summit, sponsored by the New York Bicycling Coalition. More...

Round Lake - A Lake for All Seasons

By Rich Macha

The 740-acre Round Lake and surrounding lands was purchased by New York from The Nature Conservancy in 2005, and in 2006 designated the area as the 11,430 acre Round Lake Wilderness Area. This motor-less area is located between Long Lake and Tupper Lake. More...

Terence Smith

By Deb Czech

While most runners agree that marathons represent a worthy culmination of training, perseverance and gutsiness, some marathons also mark significant personal milestones. So it is with his October marathon that Terry Smith intends to conquer. “Running in the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, will be the celebration of my 50-year ordeal. I’m looking forward to a happy ending and a respectable finishing time,” he says with a grin. But the 70-year old runner from Galway, known as “Chief” to his Fleet Feet Sports training group, has quite a tale to tell about the last five decades. More...

Build Your Own Turkey Sandwich

By Laura Clark

While the running community tends to equate the month of November with turkey trots, there are a multitude of other races on board that will prepare you to ace your favorite holiday race. And with Thanksgiving weighing in as the heftiest racing date in the country, there is good reason to prepare. But as everyone knows, there is a lot more to a sandwich than the meat. MORE...

Adirondack Sports Expo and Mohawk Hudson River Marathon Packet Pick Up

On Sunday, October 8, the 8th annual Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Hannaford Half Marathon will bring 3,000 runners from upstate New York, neighboring states, Canada and abroad to the Capital Region.

Runner’s World magazine, has highlighted the race and says, “The Mohawk Hudson provides all the amenities of a major marathon and none of the hassles.”

One of the race amenities is the expanded Expo and Packet Pick-Up on Saturday, October 7 from 10am-5pm at the brand new Albany Capital Center! The expo is free admission and open to the public. More...

Mediterranean Diet Revisited

By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP

Informed diet and lifestyle have been shown to accomplish naturally for the majority of individuals, many, if not most of the benefits of medications in the prevention and treatment of chronic medical conditions. One example of such an informed diet is the eating pattern practiced in Mediterranean countries. This way of eating has been shown to reduce all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death, non-fatal heart attack, and the development of certain cancers. More...