Women in Cyclocross - New Women’s Race Clinics

By Shylah Weber

I remember my first cyclocross race like it was yesterday, though it was nearly five years ago. I had heard about the sport from friends and teammates I met through triathlon and it sounded like a lot of fun: mud, cowbells, and lots of friends on two wheels. I figured my summer fitness from running and triathlon would easily translate. So, when the first race of the season came up, I decided to give it a go. I went out and bought the first used bike I could find in my size, slapped on pedals that someone else had thrown away, and signed up for Adirondack Cyclocross, which was the first race in the NYCROSS series at the time. READ MORE…

Balancing Act Between Summer and Fall Races

By Laura Clark

This time of year there is a certain amount of give and take. It is still technically summer, but relentless back-to-school sales remind us that we are living on borrowed time. Even Mother Nature seems confused. While some September days suggest fall has truly arrived, others boast soaring temperatures. It is difficult to know when to target that fast fall 5K. Fortunately, the late August and September racing scene offers a fast and furious array of weekly 5Ks, so you can be flexible in the timing of your goals. READ MORE…

Late Summer Rides - MHCC Century Moves to Altamont

By Dave Kraus

Late summer rides are the best rides! You’re in shape, the weather is perfect, and there’s no shortage of cycling friends with similar peak fitness. But what if you want to meet someone new? Explore some new routes with a wingman in case you get lost?

That’s where organized late summer and early fall events come in! There’s no shortage of events happening upstate that will offer new routes, new people, and all the ingredients to make a satisfying day of riding. READ MORE…

Inge Aiken

By Skip Holmes

How is it that someone trained as an engineer, who understands that perpetual motion is not possible, can in fact be an example of perpetual motion! Inge was raised in East Greenbush by parents who were runners – Wade and Anny Stockman (Athlete Profile, Sept. 2004) – and still run while now in their 80s. In fact, Inge’s Mom, affectionately called Oma, just set the national record in her age group for the 5, 8 10 and 15K events! Inge ran track at Columbia High School. Then continued to run track while attending Union College and studying to become a mechanical engineer, graduating in 1984. She absolutely loved to run and was able to consistently to do sub-five-minute miles. During the early years of her running career she set many personal records and won numerous races. READ MORE…

Paddling the Schroon River

By Rich Macha

From a purely paddling standpoint, the Schroon River has something for everyone. You can find sections of flatwater, slow-moving water and pure whitewater – and for the angler, there is also some good trout fishing along the way.

The Schroon River winds its way for 68 miles, flowing south through the eastern Adirondacks and eventually emptying into the Hudson River near Warrensburg. The river’s proximity to the Adirondack Northway (I-87) makes for relatively easy access; because of this, at times, a little road noise is to be tolerated while enjoying the river’s charms. READ MORE…

Trans Adirondack Route - 240 Miles of Backcountry Bliss

By Erik Schlimmer

The Adirondack Park is big. Or as a millennial might put it, “The Adirondack Park is, like, totally literally big.” No matter your understanding of grammar, “big” certainly defines a park that exceeds the combined acreage of Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Congaree, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion national parks. With such a big park comes big adventures, and the biggest of them all is the Trans Adirondack Route. READ MORE…

Remission of Type 2 Diabetes - PART TWO

By Dr. Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP

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 heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular death, while others may reduce certain types of cancer.

In the first 83 installments of the Non-Medicated Life, 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. Moreover, as a medical intervention they may accomplish such benefits with fewer side effects, may reduce the number and amount of medication, and may allow actual discontinuation of medication. However, in some cases, informed diet and lifestyle prove superior to medication. This is especially true for the prevention and remission of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Part One (see Non-Medicated Life, June 2018) addressed the PREVENTION of Type 2 diabetes. Part Two, will address REMISSION of Type 2 diabetes. READ MORE…