Creating “Little Rippers” and Lifelong Cyclists - Middle/High School Cycling

By Bob Frank

It is often said these days that kids (and adults for that matter) are lonelier, less interested in adventure and outdoor activities, unhealthier, and overall unhappier than previous generations. Whether this is true or not, or a partial result of us being barraged with a constant flow of negative and/or misinformation, I am not sure. But last June as I visited Chenango Valley State Park, I witnessed quite the opposite. READ MORE…

Candy, Costumes and Causes - Glorious Fall Races

By Mona Caron

Welcome to September! Fall running means less humidity, crisper air and layers and maybe even gloves. It’s also time to pick out your running costume! Choose from harvest and Halloween themed races along with races that benefit our upstate community. READ MORE…

First-Time Canoeing - Exploring Archer Vly

By Alan Mapes

Introductions can be important. For a child (in this case a grandchild), a successful introduction to paddling can make all the difference. Recently, my son Jeff and I introduced his four-year-old daughter, Nora, to canoeing. I very much wanted the trip to be a success, hoping that she would want to go again. There were a couple of unsure moments, but the trip came off better than I could have hoped. READ MORE…

Fall Backpacking - Brooktrout and West Canada Lakes

By Bill Ingersoll

A trailhead located deep within the Moose River Plains provides access to the heart of the West Canada Lake Wilderness Area, one of the largest and wildest regions of the Adirondacks. This is a sanctuary of remote high-elevation lakes, with an interconnected trail network ideal for backpacking. The loons that patrol the lakes are talented singers, and fall is the last time to listen to them before they migrate to the coast for the season. READ MORE…

Bill Hoffman – Where is he now?

By Thomas O’Grady

Two years ago Adirondack Sports had the privilege of highlighting Bill Hoffman’s unconventional path to the sport of running. In this first article (adksports.com/2016-09-athlete-profile) Bill discusses that he lived an active lifestyle as a youth in Florida, spending much of his time surfing or skateboarding. Bill’s first experience with running came during a summer physical education course when boogie boarding was cancelled, due to liability, and turned into a running program. Participation in the running program led to acute Achilles tendonitis and a visit to the doctor where Bill was advised that he had flat feet and should not pursue running. Bill, like many individuals, went about his life building a career and family following the advice without a second thought. READ MORE…

Changes Afoot at Stockade-athon 15K

By Ray Newkirk

In Schenectady, the 2017 edition of the MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K saw increases in the number of registrants and finishers, but the popular November road race is not leaving well enough alone.

The course has been modified slightly. “Our old course entered a bike path about a mile from the start,” noted co-director Brain Northan, “and there was considerable congestion. In 2018, we’ll run down one of the streets in the Stockade section of Schenectady and eliminate the bike path. We’ve also eliminated a number of the turns in the Vale Cemetery part of the course.” READ MORE…