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CONTENTS
ARTICLES & FEATURES
1 Kayaking & Canoeing
Demystifying the Buying Process
3 Bicycling & Mountain Biking
Get Geared Up for Bike Month
5 Running & Walking
GHI Workforce Team Challenge
26 Triathlon & Duathlon
Rising Sport of Duathlon
27 Hiking & Backpacking
Spring Backpacking at Pharaoh Lake
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
6-11 April - July 2008
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13-17 Adirondack Sports & Fitness
Summer Expo Attendee Guide
COLUMNS
4 Athlete Profi le
Rock Climbing with Steve Prettyman
5 From the Publisher & Reader Letters
RACE RESULTS
20-25 January - February 2008
Top Finishers in 25 Events
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uying your fi rst kayak or canoe can be a daunting
task when confronted with the wide variety of
models available these days. For many prospective
paddlers it may be wise to rent a few times to get a feel
for what attributes are most important. Taking a lesson
or two can not only get you off to a good start and save
years of trial and error but also expose you to factors that
you may not have given any thought. This guide should
hopefully demystify the buying decision process.
Kayaks
Kayaks can be separated into four use categories:
whitewater, recreational, light or day touring, and touring
or sea.
Whitewater Kayaks – Designed with maximum maneuverability
and safety in mind, they sell for $700 to $1,200.
Standard whitewater accessories (paddle, personal fl oatation
device, spray-skirt, fl otation bags and helmet) will
add $300 or more. Unless you have a levelheaded friend
to learn from it is best to get some professional instruction
before purchasing. Whitewater kayaks do not track
(go in a straight line) well and will be a handful for most
paddlers on fl at water.
Recreational Kayaks – Tend to be short (nine to 12
feet), wide (26 to 30 inches), and generally sell for $300
and up. These are designed for use on calm and protected
waters although they can be used on the easiest of whitewater
especially if outfi tted with additional fl otation.
Their general lack of fl otation becomes a detriment after
capsizing because rescue and recovery is diffi cult with a
kayak full of water. Sealed storage hatches also serve as
fl otation.
Recreational kayaks as a group tend to be very stable
and quite maneuverable but most do not track as well
(although newer designs have improved greatly) or glide
as effi ciently as longer touring kayaks. Recreational kayaks
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KAYAKING AND CANOEING
Demystifying the Buying Process
by Rich Macha
are recommended for fi shing, photography, bird watching
and short trips. Many are outfi tted with higher seat
backs that offer more support when just sitting around
although they do inhibit good paddling technique. Large
cockpit and sit-on-top kayaks are available for those who
don’t like the idea of being too enclosed.
Light or Day Touring Kayaks – Often 12 to 15 feet long,
22 to 26 inches wide, and generally sell for $600 and up.
These often (but not always) track better and glide more
effi ciently than recreational kayaks with only a slight
sacrifi ce in stability that most people easily get used to.
One or two sealed storage hatches offer extra fl otation in
addition to places to put your stuff (like lunch or a change
of clothing). Light touring kayaks are a good choice for
paddlers who like to go distances of fi ve to 15 miles on
lakes and fl at-water rivers. Some may come with a rudder
or skeg, which help with tracking in wind or currents.
Beginners and less-skilled paddlers benefi t from a rudder
or skeg more than skilled paddlers do.
Touring or Sea Kayaks – Tend to be 15 feet and longer,
20 to 24 inches wide, and typically sell for over $1,000.
These are the most effi cient designs and work well for paddlers
who often like to go over ten miles in a day. Longer
kayaks handle waves better and make for good choices for
paddling large lakes (Champlain), wide rivers (the lower
Hudson), and the ocean coast. Most are equipped with
rudders or skegs. Lower stability demands better technique
getting in and out of the kayak, but many paddlers
fi nd once they are seated, that the stability is acceptable.
Two or three storage hatches (a day hatch can be accessed
while seated in the kayak) are common, and the kayaks
are designed to make rescue and recovery easier.
If you would like to become an intermediate kayaker
or better, look for a smaller cockpit opening (33 by
19 inches) with thigh braces, which help you “wear” the
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BICYCLING & MOUNTAIN BIKIING
Get Geared Up
by Jennifer Clunie
t a time when our nation, our cities,
and individuals across the country
are crying out for solutions to climate
change, energy dependence, the
obesity epidemic, air pollution and congestion,
bicycling should be rising to the
fore as a practical, viable and welcome
solution. With gas prices currently $3.40
a gallon in many parts of New York and
expected to reach four dollars a gallon by
this summer, what better time to consider
the bicycle as a valid means of transportation,
recreation, inspiration and meditation
tool, all fueled by human (will) power
rather than foreign oil? Yet we still face
many signifi cant obstacles to overcome
before bicycling can break through as a
mainstream transportation mode.
When the proclamation of May as
National Bike Month was fi rst issued in
1956, the idea of more than fi ve-billion
dollars set aside in a federal transportation
bill for cycling was impossible to imagine.
Now, 52 years later, the Safe, Accountable,
Flexible, Effi cient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) sets
aside just that amount. And, Bike Month
is celebrated by hundreds of thousands of
people across the United States, including
many vibrant and active cycling communities
here in New York.
Yet, when examining the national
budget, one realizes that bicycling and
walking programs equal only 1.4 percent
of all federal funding. Couple that with
the fact that in 2006, nearly 25 percent of
major injuries and fatalities on New York
roadways were pedestrians and bicyclists
– almost twice the national average.
It’s obvious that there is a disconnect
between the second most popular recreational
pastime in America and commitment
needed from state and federal offi -
cials, to invest in the health, safety, and
well-being of its citizens as they travel by
bicycle to school, work, or the standing
Tuesday night club ride.
At the National Bike Summit in
Washington, D.C., this past March, Rep.
Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, founder of
the Congressional Bike Caucus and true
cyclist’s champion in Congress, encouraged
bicycle and pedestrian advocates
across the country to ask their legislators
for “support for those who would rather
burn calories than fossil fuels.” Delegates
from New York Bicycling Coalition met
with New York elected representatives,
including Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand and
Senator Charles Schumer, and advocated
for their endorsement of federal legisla-
for Bike Month
tion. This includes House Concurrent
Resolution 305, which recognizes the
importance of bicycling in transportation
and recreation, and the Complete
Streets Act of 2008, which incorporates
infrastructure for bicyclists, pedestrians,
transit users, and those with mobility
impaired. Joshua Poppel, NYBC’s executive
director, states: “It is time for bicycling
to be substantively included in national,
state, and local policies to effect change.”
Here at home, at the top of NYBC’s
2008 legislative agenda is promotion of
a three-foot Safe Passing Law designed
to give cyclists a wider berth and secure
justice if a crash ensues with traveling distance
called into question.
As part of NYBC’s mission to promote
safety, education, improved access, and
to make it more bicycle-friendly state, we
have organized a series of events for our
fi fth annual Capital Bike Month. One
key event that we’d like to invite every
Adirondack Sports & Fitness reader to join
us at is our annual Legislative Breakfast
and Ride, co-sponsored by CK Cycles, on
Tuesday, May 13th from 9:00 to 10:30am in
Albany. During the complimentary breakfast,
you will have the opportunity to meet
with local representatives and fellow residents
interested in making the state a safer
and more enjoyable place to ride. Speakers
will briefl y present various issues that
affect bicyclists and pedestrians, including
safe routes to school, complete streets, and
vital share the road information. We will
also be sharing specifi c legislative proposals
to incorporate bicycling in all modes of
transportation, and increase safety, education,
and access for some of our most vulnerable
roadway users.
Following breakfast, a Legislative
Bicycle Ride is planned from 10:45 to
11:30am around the State Capitol and
Washington Park in Albany. With advance
notice, NYBC can provide a limited number
of bicycles and helmets for people
interested in participating (RSVP to
nybc@nybc.net by May 9).
Many other exciting events, workshops
and rides will be held during our
fi fth annual Capital Bike Month. We
hope you will join other cyclists at the
Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 21
at 6pm at Corning Preserve in Albany.
This slow-pace 12-mile ride will honor
cyclists injured or killed in collisions with
automobiles, raise safety awareness, and
mutual respect on the road. The route will
pass three fatality sites that are marked by
ghost bike memorials. For more information,
visit rideofsilence.org.
We also ask that you participate in
National Bike to Work Day on Friday,
May 16. Forty-percent of all travel in the
US is trips two miles or less, and 90-percent
of those are by car. What would our
city streets, air pollution levels, and communities
look like if more citizens chose
a “green” method of alternative transportation?
It would reduce traffi c congestion
and slowdown rising fuel costs,
while simultaneously providing an enjoyable
way to stay healthy and active. For
updates on Capital Bike Month, please see
the Calendar of Events or visit nybc.net.
� INAUGURAL RIDE
OF SILENCE ON
BALLTOWN ROAD,
NISKAYUNA IN MAY
2007. PHOTO BY
JENN CLUNIE
� GHOST BIKE FOR
JOEL MELNIKOFF ON
NY ROUTE 32, FEURA
BUSH: “IN MEMORY
OF JOEL, A VERY
SPECIAL PERSON,
REMEMBERED
WITH LOVE AND
ADMIRATION BY HIS
FAMILY, FRIENDS,
COLLEAGUES,
VETERAN PATIENTS
AND ATHLETIC
COMMUNITY. HE WAS A CAREFUL AND
EXPERIENCED BICYCLIST WHO WAS KILLED
HERE BY AN INTOXICATED MOTORIST ON
JULY 3, 2006. HE DID NOT DESERVE TO DIE
THIS WAY.” PHOTO BY SUE TROLL
Most importantly, I’d like to remind
readers that National Bike Month is a celebration
of bicycle culture and all things
bike-related. I fi rmly believe that who you
are on the bike is who you are on life. As
Lance Armstrong says, “It’s not about the
bike.” It’s about what the bike is able to
summon from within.
Each of us rides for different reasons:
for transportation; for recreation; for fi tness;
for the challenge; for family bonding
time; to commingle with fellow riders;
for community, for solo explorations; for
singletrack in the woods; for scenic views;
for rural landscapes; for brutal climbs;
for adrenaline-pumping downhills that
make it all worthwhile; or for the love of
the sport.
It’s no accident that Paris, France
named their new bicycle rental program
“Velib,” pairing “velo” (bicycle) with “liberte”
(freedom). Hopping on a bike and
pedaling down the street is one of the
fastest, easiest, and most effective ways I
know to feel like an eight-year-old again,
traveling with a sense of purpose, and
elated feeling of liberation. And I shall
recognize fellow members of my “tribe”
by the grins on their faces as they roll by.
The mission of New York Bicycling
Coalition is to provide a coherent, credible
voice for the interests of all bicyclists
in the state, whether it’s on- or off-road,
recreational or racer. NYBC achieves this
by working with existing cycling clubs in
New York and interested individuals. To
join the association or learn more about
cycling resources in your community,
visit nybc.net.
Jennifer Clunie (jennifer@nybc.net) lives
in Schenectady and serves as program
manager for NYBC, Mohawk-Hudson
Cycling Club board member, and member
of Team LUNA Chix of NY mountain
bike team.

4 Adirondack Sports & Fitness
ATHLETE PROFILE
Steve Prettyman
ADIRONDACK CANOE TRIP
ON CRANBERRY LAKE. �
by Shannon Brescher Shea
or many people, spending a week in
Fthe wilderness with a group of teenagers
would resemble a place known
for its fi re and brimstone. But for Steve
Prettyman, this scenario is heavenly. An
avid rock climber, Steve runs Shiloh’s
Edge, a Capital District Youth for Christ
program that runs adventure trips for
high school and junior high students.
Steve’s fi rst outdoor adventure laid
the groundwork for his future as a guide.
As a tenth grader growing up in rural
Maryland, mountain peaks were appealing
compared to his area’s fl at landscape.
When his school ran a contest with an
Outward Bound trip as the prize, his essay
was convincing enough to win him the
open spot.
“That was the key that opened up
my last 20 years,” he said. “It was drastically
different than anything I had ever
experienced up until that time.” But the
trip wasn’t as easy as he expected. He
struggled through the backpacking, and
recalled, “I was this little shrimp with this
huge backpack.”
However, it was the rock climbing section
of the trip where Steve discovered his
real athletic passion. As size was far less
important on the rock face, he was able to
truly shine. “It was the fi rst time that week
that I was able to hold my own,” he said.
After that trip, Steve took every available
opportunity to spend time in the
backcountry. In high school, he went
on monthly outdoor trips with the local
ON ROARING BROOK FALLS IN THE ADIRONDACKS
WITH MIKE SOGOIAN OF NISKAYUNA. �
YMCA. On his fi rst day of college, when
his new roommate pulled out a pile of
rock climbing gear, Steve knew he had
found a friend. In the following years, they
spent almost every weekend outdoors.
But despite the variety of his experiences,
the memory of that fi rst outing
stuck with Steve. He still remembers his
guides’ names, and said, “They were kind
of the key holders to a whole other way
of seeing life.” Inspired by their example,
he decided to become a wilderness guide
himself. Currently, he is a New York State
certifi ed rock and ice climbing guide
and is close to fi nishing his certifi cation
with the prestigious American Mountain
Guides Association.
In 1997, while working for an outdoor
program with troubled youth, Steve
received a call about a job prospect at
Youth for Christ. Six months later, Steve
took over their wilderness adventure
program. A conversation with his mother
actually inspired the program’s new
name: Shiloh’s Edge. She said she liked the
name Shiloh, leading Steve to research its
origins. He discovered that it had a double
meaning: the name of a Biblical tent
city and “peace.” Adding the word “edge,”
referring to the location of wilderness
on the edge of civilization and the “edginess”
of adventure sports, completed the
program’s name. “I feel our trips kind
of walk the edge between the full-out,
adrenaline crazy climbing experiences,”
he said. “[But] it’s also that we’re offering
the opportunity for true peace in a relationship
with God.”
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Unfortunately, the fi rst Shiloh’s Edge
trip involved less “peace” than Steve or
his campers may have liked. When asked
to describe it, Steve said just one word:
“Bears.” On a rainy eighth night of an
Adirondack High Peaks hike, Steve and
his group became acquainted with the
bold bears of Marcy Dam. “All of a sudden,
this one kid looked over and yelled
‘Bear!’ And sure enough, eight feet away,
there was this big bear. And what I realize
is we’re sitting on all of our food, all of
our trash.” Unable to scare away the bear
with pots and pans, the group attempted
to string their bear bags from a tree
branch. Unfortunately, the branch broke
off, scattering equipment and food. As
they cleaned up, another visitor showed
up – a second bear! “We’ve got these two
bears playing whack-a-mole, sticking
their heads up [around the campsite],”
he said. “That was a long night.”
Fortunately, Steve took this diffi cult
night and turned it into an educational
opportunity. He learned to not only
respect bears, but even appreciate seeing
them. Since then, he has led a number of
trips that involve bear sightings, including
Alaskan grizzlies.
Steve works to make all of his trips
learning opportunities for both himself
and his students. Shiloh’s Edge assistant
director Adam Catalano said, “One of his
main mottos is that you dispel fear with
knowledge. If someone’s afraid of something,
he encourages them to learn more
about [it].” Steve also loves to learn new
outdoor skills and pass them on to his
students. “I feel that every time someone
comes through our program, I’m handing
them a set of keys. It’s up to them what
they want to unlock,” he said.
As much as he loves teaching, Steve’s
favorite part oaf trips is watching a group
experiencing “that cloud nine effect” at
the end. He said, “To be a part of something
that they on their own might not
have achieved … it’s a huge bonus.”
Shiloh’s Edge offers a range of trips that
can bring that sense of awe to almost anyone’s
face. Past trips have included backpacking
in the Adirondacks and canoeing
in Maine’s Allagash River, and the next
adventure planned is rock climbing at
Joshua Tree National Park in California.
However, Steve’s favorite trips have
Age: 35
Family: Kim, wife;
Zoë, daughter, 3 years old
Residence: Scotia
Primary Sport: Rock Climbing
Other Sports: Backpacking, Canoeing,
Kayaking
been his sea kayaking expeditions to
Alaska. Although the scenery certainly
made an impression on him, the insight
of students from the inner city heightened
his experience. “It was really cool to see it
through their eyes,” he said. “It was just
magnifi ed a hundred times more.”
This combination of teenage enthusiasm
and vulnerability is one of highlights
of guiding for Steve. “The energy from
working with students is contagious,” he
said. “Being able to feed off of that is so
helpful, especially in a seven or a 14-day
trip. When a group of kids is motivated, it’s
better than your strongest coffee.”
The students aren’t the only ones
excited by the trips though. Steve himself
is known for his infectious joy. “The
kids just love to be around him, because
he’s always having a good time and joking
around,” Adam said. Similarly, Jessica
Litts, a 17-year-old who canoed the
Allagash River, said that Steve’s attitude
was key to her enjoyment of the trip. “He’s
just pretty much the most amazing person
ever,” she said. “I don’t know a single
person who wouldn’t like him.”
Steve sees it as his purpose to feed that
enthusiasm and assist students in developing
into mature, complete people. “At
Shiloh’s Edge, we look to provide experiences
where people can grow, physically,
mentally and spiritually,” he said.
In addition to its traditional trips,
Shiloh’s Edge has made an effort to reach
out to kids in unique ways. In the past few
years, they have run Bivouac Adventures,
trips for students whose parents are serving
in the military. This program is free to
qualifying students, as teenagers at Youth
for Christ’s annual conference donate
money to fund their participation.
To involve kids during the school year,
Steve began an indoor climbing league
with the help of the Electric City Rock
Gym in Schenectady. He designed it to
allow kids who might not participate in
team sports the opportunity to compete.
“It’s probably introduced hundreds of
kids to climbing in the Capital Region,”
he said. Recently, the group expanded
into a full travel team, allowing students
the chance to compete in a number of
nationally recognized events.
In all of its forms, running Shiloh’s
Edge has affected Steve at least as much
as the students he inspires. “[It] allows me
to spend time with kids in the outdoors,
which I love, and it allows me to share my
faith, which I love. It’s been instrumental
in making me who I am.”
Shannon Brescher Shea (shannonbshea@
gmail.com) of Clifton Park is a staff writer
for New York State’s Conservationist
magazine and a freelance contributor.
She enjoys rock climbing, hiking, biking
and skiing.

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he GHI Workforce Team Challenge is the Capital Region’s workforce team
run – and the largest road race between Utica and New York City. Last year
there were 6,400 participants, and 370 companies and organizations in the
race, a record turnout!
On Thursday, May 15 at 6:25pm, thousands of runners, walkers and joggers
will gather at the Empire State Plaza in Albany for this classic 3.5-mile road race.
Area employers have embraced the event as a platform to promote health and fi tness
opportunities in the workplace, while promoting goodwill and camaraderie
among their staff.
Although the name of the race has changed a few times, its appeal and ability
to transcend demographics remains the same. From the CEO to the most recent
hire, they come as colleagues to make up the teams that compete on the course
– corporations, government agencies, school districts, colleges, non-profi ts and
growing upstarts.
Prior to the start, teams line up on Madison Avenue in front of the NYS Museum.
The starter’s gun launches a colorful sea of runners up the Madison Avenue hill.
Running shoulder to shoulder, team members run through the historic Albany’s
streets, navigate through Washington Park, and loop back to a breathtaking downhill
fi nish at the Empire State Plaza.
After the race, participants receive their T-shirts, music fi lls the air and refreshments
abound, while exuberant teammates report their times, share their feats
with colleagues, and await the awards. Afterwards, teams often complete the evening
at one of the city’s many fi ne dining establishments.
The GHI Workforce Team Challenge is a team event. As such, all team members
must be employed by the company, agency or organization. The company can
have multiple teams, but it must fi eld at least one complete team. Men’s teams
need a minimum of four men, women’s team’s a minimum of our women, and coed
teams a minimum of two men and two women. This year’s early entry deadline
is May 2, and all entries close on May 9.
To keep things organized, each team should designate a team captain to order,
distribute and mail entry forms, organize info meetings, and report fi nishing times
after the race. Each runner self-reports his or her own time to the captain on the honor
system, and team scoring is done by adding the fi nishing times of the members. Team
awards are given to fi ve teams in each division with the lowest total times.
Since 1982, the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club (hmrrc.com) has hosted
and organized the race, formerly known as the corporate challenge. Race proceeds
are the major fundraiser for HMRRC, which has 2,000 members in the Capital
Region. In 2002, GHI became the major sponsor, retaining a local fl avor that makes
it unique among the national race series.
The race will again benefi t a “charity of choice” where additional contributions
may be added to entry fees for donation to Living Resources (livingresources.org).
Since 1974, the organization has been dedicated to providing life-enhancing services
to individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
In today’s fast-paced business environment there is often less time to socialize
after work, so the GHI Workforce Team Challenge provides an ideal way for
colleagues to celebrate commonalities and shared experiences outside of work.
Exercising with your co-workers on a spring evening is a great way to do it!
To sign-up your workforce team and join the teams that make the Capital
Region run, visit ghiwtc.com.
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Friday-Sunday, April 18-20 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
We would like to invite you to attend the Expo, which will kick-off the summer season
with an exciting mix of outdoor aerobic sports, health, fi tness and travel exhibitors.
We’re looking forward to the energy and excitement of having you – the exhibitors,
seminar/pool presenters and attendees – all under one roof for three days.
Please come to learn and share your enthusiasm for outdoor recreation and
healthy living!
See you at the Expo,
READER LETTERS
Appreciation of Bill Ingersoll
Dear Mona and Darryl,
A note of appreciation for the hiking
columns by Bill Ingersoll! The two trails
mentioned in March (Wild Rivers: Two
Short Walks for Spring) were wonderful.
We had frequently wondered about
the “rail trail” in North River, and had
not realized the public had access. The
walk from the parking area to trail was
no problem, and the snow cover was
deep. Although there were no snowshoe tracks or markers to follow, the way was
obvious along the rail bed. The fl at, scenic course could easily be done on skis.
The brief trail along the Boreas River – truly on the shoreline – also had great
snow cover on March 22 – along with the sights and sounds of the cascading river,
under, through and on top of ice. Exquisite!
Bill does a great service introducing hikers to many trails outside the High Peaks.
Keep up the good work in all your departments. Thank you.
- Peg Mangano, Saratoga Springs
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Calendar of Events
April - July 2008
APRIL 2008
S M T W T F S
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
ALPINE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
April
19 Pond Skimming Contest on Bullfrog Bog. 11am. Gore
Mountain, North Creek. 251-2411. goremountain.com.
19 Pond Skimming Contest. Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington.
946-2223. whitefacelakeplacid.com.
BICYCLING
Ongoing
Daily Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club: Road Bike Rides.
webmhcc.org.
Mon Womens’ Beginner Group Bike Rides: 5/12-7/31. 5:30-
6pm. Country Club Rd parking lot, Warren Co Bikeway,
Queensbury. Deana Endieveri: bikes1@mac.com.
Wed Placid Planet Time Trial Series: 5/7-6/11. River Rd,
Lake Placid. Placid Planet Bicycles: 523-4128.
teamplacidplanet.org.
Sat MHCC Matinee Tour Rides: 3/22-6/14. 25M. 2pm. DeCaprio
Park, Guilderland. Jim Bethell: 446-1766. webmhcc.org.
Sat Ironman USA Lake Placid Triathlon Bike Course Training
Rides: 5/3-7/12. High Peaks Cyclery, Lake Placid. 523-3764.
highpeakscyclery.com.
April
18-20 3rd Adk Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri 5-9pm, Sat
10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City Center,
Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
19 MHCC Multipace Bike Ride to Adk Sports & Fitness
Summer Expo. 30M. 10am. McMaster St & Rte 50, Ballston
Spa. Details: Karen Empie: 461-7646. webmhcc.org.
19 3rd Tour of the Battenkill Bike Race: The Battenkill-
Roubaix. 17 amateur/pro races: 7/13/55/82M. Starts:
9am-12:20pm. Salem School, Salem. 275-6185.
tourofthebattenkill.com.
24 Flat Fix Bike Clinic. 7-8pm. Eastern Mountain Sports,
Albany. 482-0088. ems.com.
25-27 Annual Bicycle Tent Sale. Steiner’s Sports, Glenmont.
427-2406. steinerssports.com.
26 League of American Bicyclists Safety Course w/NYBC
& MHCC. 10am-3pm. Draper 147, Downtown Campus,
UAlbany, Albany. RSVP: Brian Daniels: 766-3311.
webmhcc.org.
26 Stationary B.I.K.E. Race. 9am. 4-person teams. YMCA West Ave,
Saratoga Springs. 583-9622. colburnnationalfoundation.org.
26 Sturbridge Road Race. 35-65M. 8:30am. Quaboag H.S.,
Warren, MA. 413-427-3089. bikereg.com.
27 Saratoga Brevet Series. 300K: 4am. Schuylerville. John Ceceri:
583-3708. adkultracycling.com.
27 Binghamton Circuit Race. 20-30M. 10am. Kirkwood
Industrial Park, Binghamton. tiogavelo.com.
27 Palmer Library Road Race. 40-60M. 8:30am. Warren E.S,
W. Warren, MA. 413-427-3089. bikereg.com.
27 40th New York City Spring Bicycle Racing Series. 6:30am.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn. 718-522-7390.
newyorkbikeracing.com.
27 Nassau to Suffolk Bicycle Challenge. 100M: 7:30am. 62/50M:
8am. 25K: 8:30am. Harry Tappen Beach, Glenwood Landing.
516-671-0480. n2sbc.org.
May
2 Urban Ride & Grand Opening of Dream Wheels. 12M.
5:30-9pm. UAG Gallery, Albany. nybc.net.
3 Cadence Prospect Park Series. 17-44M. 6:30am. Kissena
Cycling Club. Prospect Park, Brooklyn kissena.info.
3 25th Shaun Thornton Memorial Jiminy Peak Road Race.
60-150K. 10:30am. Berkshire Cycling. Jiminy Peak Resort,
Hancock, MA. berkshirecycling.org.
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S M T W T F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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JUNE 2008
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
7th Annual
Whiteface Mountain
Uphill Bike Race
Saturday, June 14 at 5:30pm
Routes 86 & 431, Wilmington
8 miles up (3,500 feet) at 8% grade
on veteran’s memorial highway
$60 entry includes T-shirt & BBQ dinner
$40 entry: Essex/Clinton/Franklin Co. residents
Free entry: active military & Wilmington/NY residents
WhitefaceRace.com & Active.com
Also: Uphill Foot Race on 6/1
Whiteface Mtn. Regional Visitors Bureau
888-944-8332 • whitefacenewyork.com
4 Commerce Bank Five Boro Bike Tour. 42M. 6:30am.
Battery Park, New York City. 212-932-2453. bikenewyork.org.
10 Lake Placid Challenge Brevet. 250M. Schuylerville.
John Ceceri: 583-3708. adkultracycling.com.
10 Bristol Mountain Road Race. 42-76M. 10am. Levi Corser Park,
Bristol Center. 585-734-6156. rochesterraodracing.com.
11 Bear Mountain Spring Race. 42-98M. 9:30am. Harriman S.P.,
Harriman. 917-318-8895. crca.net.
12 “Warm Up for Bike to Work Day” Ride. 13M. 5:30pm.
CDTA Park & Ride, Delmar to Empire State Plaza, Albany.
webmhcc.org.
13 “Tune Up Your Bike Night” & Free Repair Clinic. 5-8pm.
Troy Bike Rescue, Albany. 986-2256. troybikerescue.org.
13 Legislative Breakfast. 9-10:30am. LOB, Room 211A,
Capital Building, Albany. Reservations required. nybc.net.
13 Ride Around the Capital. 10:45-11:30am.
Capital Building & Downtown, Albany. nybc.net.
14 Bicycle Rodeo for Kids & Families. 5:30-8pm.
Boys & Girls Club, Schenectady. nybc.org.
15 Commuter Contest. 5pm. Car vs. bus vs. bike. Starbucks,
Albany to Starbucks, Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany. nybc.net.
16 Ride For Missing Children. 100M. 7:45am. Utica.
315-732-7233, rideformissingchildren.org.
16 Bike to Work Day. Bicycling escorts to Albany. nybc.net.
17 LCI “Savvy Cyclist” Road I Class. College of Arts & Sciences,
UAlbany, Albany. RSVP: nybc.net.
17-18 Syracuse Race Weekend. 46-111M. Inner Harbor, Syracuse.
315-491-9790. syracuseraceweekend.com.
18 4th Billy Grey Ride For Research Bike Rides. 50M: 8am.
25M: 8:30 am. 10M: 9am. 3M Walk: 9:30am. High Rock Park,
Saratoga Springs. Ken Grey: 943-3900. teambilly.org.
18 Outside Adventures Spring Century. 100M/62M. 8am.
St. James Plaza, Niskayuna. 346-1433. plaineandson.com.
21 Ride of Silence. 12M. 6pm. Corning Preserve, Albany.
Claire Nolan: 209-6477. rideofsilence.org.
24 2nd Race for Hope for Dick Shaffer. 24M. 8am.
Borodino. 315-673-9025. shafferrace4hope.com.
24-26 Memorial Day Weekend Tri-State Ramble 2008 Bike Tour.
130-190M in NY, MA, CT. CycleLogical Bike Tours, Hillsdale.
Ed Fertik: 917-533-4639. cyclelogicaltours.com.
25 Tour de Brooklyn. 17M. 9am. Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn.
212-629-8080. tourdebrooklyn.org.
31 Safe Cycling for Kids & Parents Workshop. 10:30am-
12:30pm. Guilderland Public Library, Guilderland.
Jennifer Ogrodowski: 456-2400. nybc.net.
June
1 6th Tioga Velo Club Juniors Circuit Race. 13-32M. 11am.
Kirkwood Industrial Park, Binghamton. Tioga Velo Club.
tiogavelo.com.
1 The Tour de l’Île de Montréal. 60-70K. Largest gathering
of cyclists. Montreal, Canada. velo.qc.ca.
7 4th Balloon Festival Classic Road Race & Battenkill
Valley LAJORS Grand Prix. 14-63M. 9am-1pm starts.
Part of Cambridge Balloon Festival. Cambridge.
farmteamcycling.org.
8 ADA Tour De Cure. 10, 30, 50, 62, 100M. Stillwater H.S.,
Stillwater. American Diabetes Assn: 218-1755.
diabetes.org/albanytourdecure
8 Schroon Lake Ride. 125m. 6am. Schuylerville.
John Ceceri: 583-3708.adkultracycling.com.
14 7th Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike Race. 8M up 3,500 ft
at 8% grade. 5:30pm. Also see: Whiteface Uphill Foot
Race on 6/1. Rts. 86 & 431, Wilmington. 888-944-8332.
whitefacenewyork.com.
14 18th Tour of New York. 17-44M. 6:30am. Prospect Park,
Brooklyn. kissenasports.com.
15 Strawberry Festival Classic Road Race. NYS Cup. 17-51M.
10am. Hickories Park, Owego. Tioga Velo Club. tiogavelo.com.
20 Yankee Express. 400M. 4am. Schuylerville to Yankee Stadium,
Brooklyn. John Ceceri: 583-3708. adkultracycling.com.
21 Inaugural Wilmington-Whiteface Road Race.
14-68M. 9am-12:45pm starts. Wilmington.
jameslwalker@yahoo.com. teamplacidplanet.com.
22 Outside Adventures Sweat N Summer Century. 100M. 9am.
Parkwood Plaza, Clifton Park. Heather Mason: 847-2419.
PLEASE JOIN US!
4th Annual
BILLY GREY
RIDE FOR RESEARCH
Sunday / May 18
Farmer’s Market at High Rock Park
High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs
Cycling Fundraiser to Support
Brain Tumor Research
Three Rides:
50mi – 8am / 25mi – 8:30am / 10mi – 9am
New! Downtown Walk for Research: 3mi – 9:30am
To register, volunteer or donate, go to:
www.teambilly.org

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28 Ride 4 Love Charity Bike Ride. 10, 25, 50 & 75M. Milton
Terrace P.S., Ballston Spa. Dan Vandeputte: 669-7141.
active.com.
29-30 Serotta & Guru Demo Days. Sun: Tinman Triathlon Expo,
Tupper Lake. Mon: High Peaks Cyclery, Lake Placid.
High Peaks Cyclery: 523-3764. highpeakscyclery.com.
July
6-10 Lake Champlain Bikeways Summer Tour. Tri-State
Wheelers: 800-727-9711. newenglandadventure.com.
12 Bike MS: Follow the Foothills Bike Ride. 10, 30, 62, 100M.
Moreau Lake S.P., Gansevoort. Kelly Davey: 464-0960.
msupstateny.org.
20-26 8th Great Big FANY Ride. Five-hundred miles across
New York. Niagara Falls to Hudson River. fanyride.com.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Ongoing
Tue Pilates Mat Classes. 8pm. Clifton Park. Lisa Reale: 383-4772.
downwarddogfi tness.com.
April
18-20 3rd Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri: 5-
9pm. Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
May
30-31 Capital Care Health & Fitness Expo at Freihofer’s Run for
Women. Empire State Plaza, Albany. 273-5552.
freihofersrun.com.
HIKING & ROCK CLIMBING
Ongoing
Daily Adirondack Mountain Club: Chapter outings/programs.
Albany: adk-albany.org; Schenectady: adk.schenectady.org;
Glens Falls-Saratoga: adk-gfs.org. 668-4447. adk.org.
Daily Appalachian Mountain Club: Mohawk Hudson Chapter outings/programs.
Kendra Pratt: 399-4200. users.wsg.net/amc.
Tue Climbers’ Night. Electric City Rock Gym, Schenectady.
388-2704. ecrockgym.com.
Thu Ladies’ Night. Electric City Rock Gym, Schenectady.
388-2704. ecrockgym.com.
April
18-19 Club Day Sale. Eastern Mountain Sports, various locations.
888-463-6367. ems.com.
18-20 3rd Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri: 5-
9pm. Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
20 Full Moon Hike. 8am. Eastern Mountain Sports, Niskayuna.
388-2700. ems.com.
22 Family Hike: Earth Day. 1M. 4pm. Saratoga Spa S.P., Saratoga.
Alli Schweizer: 584-2000. saratogaspastatepark.org.
22 Bike Path Walking Series: 4M. 7am. Gillian Terns: 372-8478.
adk.org.
23 Saratoga PLAN Nature Walk Series. 10am-12pm. DesRoches
Preserve, Galway. saratogaplan.org.
23-26 Family Camp Weekend. YMCA Camp Chingachgook,
Kattskill Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
26 Intro to Geocaching. 10am. Eastern Mountain Sports,
Niskayuna. ems.com.
26 Rock Climbing Open Competition. 6-9pm. Electric City
Rock Gym, Schenectady. 388-2704. ecrockgym.com.
26 Noonmark Mtn Hike. 4.2M/6.6M. ADK Young Member
Group Saratoga. 8am. Panera Bread, Queensbury.
Jonathan Lane: 744-4594.
26 Tongue Mtn. Trailwork. 6M. 9am. ADK Saratoga
Tom Ellis: 638-6139.
26 Hot Water & Grassy Pond Bushwhack. 6.5M. 8:30am.
Minerva. ADK Saratoga. Rich Crammond: 584-2380.
26 Kids Hike/Walk. Bumps Pond, Moreau SP, Gansevoort.
ADK Saratoga. Maureen Coutant: 745-7834.
27 Tongue Mountain. 8M. 9am at Panera Bread, Queensbury.
ADK Saratoga. Lorraine MacKenzie: 656-3645.
May
9-11 Father-Son Rock Climbing & Rafting. YMCA Camp
Chingachgook, Kattskill Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
TRI-STATE
BICYCLE RAMBLE
Memorial Day
Weekend
SATURDAY-MONDAY, MAY 24-26
Fully supported 130-190 mile road tour – 3 states in 3 days
Columbia Co/NY, Berkshire Co/MA & Litchfield Co/CT
Ride with us one, two or all three days!
Rest stops, trip sheets, SAG wagon, snacks, quality lunches
Participants arrange accommodations in Hillsdale, NY
CycleLogical Bike Tours • CycleLogicalTours.com
Ed Fertik, Director • cyclelogical@aol.com
(917) 533-4639
Paddle, Hike, Backpack &
Women’s Adventures
Life’s too short… Come play with us!
Check out our weekend adventures:
5/2-4 Hiking & Camping Weekend
5/9-11 Women’s Backpack & Camping Trip
5/16-18 Women’s Spring Paddle & Camping Trip
6/19-22 Yoga & Paddle at Northbrook Lodge
6/26-29 Northbrook Lodge Paddle & Stay
We provide Hornbeck Boats, camping gear &
meals for our canoe & backpack trips.
See Calendar of Events for our day trip listings
Adirondack Connections Guide Service
adirondackconnections.com
Tupper Lake (518) 359-7536
Rick’s Bike Shop
Mountain, Road, Hybrid, Kids, BMX
TREK • GIANT • SPECIALIZED
ELECTRA • MIRRACO
Expert Repair Work on All Brands
368 Ridge Road (Corner of Quaker Rd)
Queensbury
www.ricksbikeshop.com
(518) 793-8986
18 Women’s Rock Climbing Day. Camp Chingachgook,
Kattskill Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
26-6/11 Intro to Long Distance Backpacking. Northville-Placid
Trail. Adventure Sports Center, ACC, Queensbury. 743-2250.
adventuresports.sunyacc.edu.
31 Rock Climbing Day. Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill Bay.
656-9462. chingachgook.org.
June
21 Trailless Peak Day Hikes: Esther Mt. Adk Mtn. Club.
523-3441. adk.org.
22 Trailless Peak Day Hikes: Table Top Mt. Adk Mtn. Club.
523-3441. adk.org.
25 Trailless Peak Day Hike: Street & Nye. Adk Mtn. Club.
523-3441. adk.org.
27-29 Trailless Peak Backpacking: Cliff & Redfi eld. Adk Mtn.
Club. 523-3441. adk.org.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Ongoing
Daily Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club: Mountain Bike Rides.
webmhcc.org & capitalmtb.org.
Sat Kids’ Mountain Biking Clinics. Free. Olympic Sports
Complex, Lake Placid. High Peaks Cyclery: 523-3764.
highpeakscyclery.com.
Mon Mountain Biking Clinics. Olympic Sports Complex,
Lake Placid. High Peaks Cyclery: 523-3764.
highpeakscyclery.com.
April
18-20 3rd Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri: 5-
9pm. Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
25-27 Annual Bicycle Tent Sale. Steiner’s Sports, Glenmont.
427-2406. steinerssports.com.
May
4 Campmor H2H Race #1: Wawayanda Spring Cleaning.
1-4 laps. 9am. Wawayanda S.P., Hewitt, NJ. Jeff Stickle:
973-875-0826. blackbearcycling.com.
31 Outside Adventures Midnight MTB Race. 12am-6am.
Central Park, Schenectady. 346-1433. plaineandson.com.
June
14 12th Black Fly Challenge: 40M Destination Race.
10:30am. Inlet to Indian Lake. Also: Trail Exploration
Day on Sun, 10am. Pedals & Petals: 315-357-3281.
blackfl ychallenge.com.
15 Black Fly Challenge: Trail Exploration Day Rides.
10am. Arrowhead Park, Inlet.Pedals & Petals: 315-357-3281.
blackfl ychallenge.com.
15 Steiner’s Sports MTB Demo. 12-4pm. Thacher S.P.,
Voorheesville. Jay Wozniak: 427-2406. 427-2406.
steinerssports.com.
15 Campmor H2H Race #4: The Darkhorse Gallop. 2-5 laps.
9am. Stewart S.F., Newburgh. darkhorsecycles.com.
21 Opening Day: Mountain Biking Season. Olympic Sports
Complex, Lake Placid & Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington.
Operated by High Peaks Cyclery: 523-3764.
highpeakscyclery.com & downhillmike.com.
July
5-6 Fun Not Fear Adult Mountain Bike Two-Day Camp.
Olympic Sports Complex, Lake Placid. High Peaks Cyclery:
523-3764. highpeakscyclery.com.
12 Fun Not Fear Adult Mountain Bike One-Day Camp.
Olympic Sports Complex, Lake Placid. High Peaks Cyclery:
523-3764. highpeakscyclery.com.
25-27 14th Kenda Bikefest. (Formerly Pedro’s). Dirt Rag Salon,
Treasure Hunt Night Ride, Beer Garden/Food, Women-
Only, Kids’ Rides, Activities & Skills Clinics. Apple Tree Hill
Organic Farm, Hancock, MA. 413-203-4464. bicyclefest.com.
26-27 Fun Not Fear Adult Mountain Bike Two-Day Camp.
Olympic Sports Complex, Lake Placid. High Peaks Cyclery:
523-3764. highpeakscyclery.com.
MULTISPORT: TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
Ongoing
Mon High Peaks Cyclery Duathlon Series: 4/7-5/26. High Peaks
Cyclery, Lake Placid. 523-3764. highpeakscyclery.com. continued
643 Upper Glen St
(next to Inside Edge), Queensbury
Jeffrey T. Jacobs, Certified Pedorthist
Margaret (Peg) Mitchel, Certified Pedorthist
PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE
AN APPOINTMENT
518.798.3338 or 888.477.0282
www.footdynamics.com
12th Annual
Black Fly
Challenge
Saturday, June 14
Inlet to Indian Lake
Race Start: 10:30am
40 miles through the Moose River
Recreation Area – the longest NORBAsanctioned
destination race in the East
Over $3,000 in cash & prizes
Entry Fee includes T-shirt:
$25 by 5/23 or $30 after
Tandems add $20 to entry fee
Expert riders need NORBA license
Beginner/Sport/Junior don’t need license
NORBA licenses will be available
Trail Exploration Day!
Sunday, June 15 • 10am
Arrowhead Park, Inlet • Free
Register online: Active.com
Entry form & more info:
BlackFlyChallenge.com
Pedals & Petals: 315-357-3281
Adirondack Mountain Bike Assn
& Central Adirondack Assn
HIGH PEAKS CYCLERY
SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS
Celebrating 25 Years!
Road Biking & Multisport
• Monday Duathlon Series: 4/7-5/26
• Saturday Ironman USA LP Triathlon
Bike Course Training Rides: 5/3-7/12
• Monday Mini-Triathlon Series: 6/2-8/25
• Serotta & Guru Demo Day at
TL Tinman Triathlon Expo: 6/29
• Serotta & Guru Demo Day at HPC: 6/30
Mountain Biking & Running
• Team HPC Thursday Training Runs: 3/13-7/10
• MTB at Whiteface Mountain &
Olympic Sports Complex: 6/21-10/13
• Saturday Free Kids MTB Clinics at OSC
• Monday MTB Riding Clinics at OSC
• Fun Not Fear Adult 1 & 2 Day MTB Camps
at OSC: 7/5-6, 7/12, 7/26-27, 8/2, 8/9-10
• Trail/Fun Run & MTB Race Series (TBD)
• 6 & 12 Hour MTB Race (TBD)
Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5
HighPeaksCyclery.com
2733 Main St, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3764 • (866) 523-3764
For more info, call us or visit HighPeaksCyclery.com
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8 Adirondack Sports & Fitness
SARATOGA LIONS DUATHLON
Du-It for Sight and Hearing
Sunday, May 25 at 8:30am
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs
5K Run, 20M Bike, 5K Run • Individuals & Teams
Southern
Saratoga
YMCA
14th Annual
“Anyone Can Try”
Triathlon
Sunday, May 4 • 7:30 AM
325yd indoor swim
10M bike • 3.1M run
Ironpersons or 3-Person
Ironteams
Register early, it fills fast!
Entry fees increase after April 19
3rd Annual
“Anyone Can Try”
Kids Triathlon
Sunday, May 4 • 8:30 AM
50yd indoor swim
1M bike • 0.5M run
Southern Saratoga YMCA
1 Wall St, Clifton Park
Entry Form/More Info:
Craig Miszewski, Race Director
(518) 371-2139 x5540
cmiszewski@cdymca.org
We provide all the support and inspiration
you need - you raise funds for lifesaving
cancer research.
See Calendar “Other Events” listings for
Info Meetings. For more information:
(518) 438-3583 or teamintraining.org/uny
Walk or Run, Half or Full Marathons Triathlons 100-Mile Cycle Rides
Print Application & Online Registration:
www.saratogalions.com
Register Early – Limited to 300 Participants!
Information: Tony Mangano duathlon@saratogalions.com
Raffle: $20 per ticket
Prizes include: $3,000 Serotta Bicycles gift certificate,
$800 Southwest Airlines gift certificate, $500 Blue Sky Bicycles gift
certificate, and Mirror Lake Inn & Whiteface Inn stay & golf package
Major Sponsors: NBT Bank, Serotta Bicycles, and Time Warner Cable
Proceeds benefit sight and hearing projects of the Saratoga Lions Club
Mon High Peaks Cyclery Mini-Triathlon Series: 6/2-8/25. High
Peaks Cyclery, Lake Placid. 523-3764. highpeakscyclery.com.
Tue CDTC Crystal Lake Training Series: 6/10-8/26. 0.7M swim,
18M bike, 3.2M run. 6pm. Crystal Cove, Averill Park.
cdtriclub.org.
April
18-20 3rd Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri: 5-
9pm. Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
19 Mini Mighty Man Triathlon. 400m swim, 6M bike, 2M run.
East Meadow. 631-283-7400. longislandtri.com.
27 24th Bronx Duathlon. Sprint: 3M run, 20M bike, 3M run.
8am. Bronx. 845-247-0271. nytri.org.
May
3 Six-Hour Adventure Race. 20M: Mtb, run/hike, paddle, navigation.
3-6 hrs fi nish. 12pm. Portland, Me. 603-284-6368.
racingahead.com.
4 14th “Anyone Can Try” Triathlon. 325yd swim, 10M bike,
3.1M run. 7:30am. Southern Saratoga YMCA, Clifton Park.
Craig Miszewski: 371-2139. cdymca.org.
4 3rd “Anyone Can Try” Kids’ Triathlon. 50yd swim, 1M bike,
0.5M run. 8:30am. Southern Saratoga YMCA, Clifton Park.
Craig Miszewski: 371-2139. cdymca.org.
5 Adventure Racing Series #2. 9am. Harriman State Park,
Lake Sebago. genesisadventures.com.
10 Shelburne Duathlon. 3.1M run, 9M bike, 3.1M run. 8am.
Shelburne, VT. 802-985-4402. fi eldhouseraceseries.com.
10 Spring Couples Relay Triathlon. Sprint: 2M run, 12M bike,
.33M row. Central Park, New York. nytc.org.
17 Rochester Spring Classic Duathlon. 2M run, 10M bike,
1M run. Mendon S.P., Mendon. 585-697-3338.
yellowjacketracing.com.
18 Mountainman Duathlon. 10K run, 49K bike, 5K run. 9am.
Windsor, VT. Gretel Schuck: 802-484-0011. threezooms.com.
25 Saratoga Lions Duathlon. 5K run, 20K bike, 5K run.
8:30am. Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. Tony Mangano:
495-5466. saratogalions.com.
25 Catskill Mountain Multisport Dirty F1 Triathlon. Off-road
sprint: 350 yds swim, 5M mtb, 1.5M run. 9am. Black Bear
Hollow, Hurley. 845-339-5987.
June
1 12-Hour Adventure Race. 45M. Concord, NH. 603-284-6368.
racingahead.com.
14 High Trek Urban Adventure Race. 12pm. Professor Thoms,
New York City. hightrekadventure.com.
14 Coldspring Triathlon. 1M kayak, 12M bike, 3M run.
9am. Dockside Park, Coldspring. 845-265-4385.
coldspringtriathlon.org.
21 YMCA Sprint Triathlon. 0.5M swim, 12M bike, 3.1M run.
Green Lakes S.P., Fayetteville. trifi nd.com.
22 7th Westchester Medical Center Biathlon. Sprint: 2M run,
15M bike, 2M run. 8am. Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla.
845-247-0271. nytri.org.
28 2nd North Country Triathlon. Olympic: 7:30am. Sprint:
8am. Town Beach, Hague. northcountrytri.com.
28 Shelburne Sprint Triathlon #1. Shelburne, VT. 802-985-4402.
fi eldhouseraceseries.com.
29 26th Tupper Lake Tinman, Tinman Relay & Half-Tinman
Triathlon. 8am. 1.2M swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run. 0.6M swim,
25M bike, 6.2M run. Municipal Park, Tupper Lake. Michele
Cote: 359-3328. tupperlakeinfo.com.
29-30 Serotta & Guru Demo Days. Sun: Tinman Triathlon Expo,
Tupper Lake. Mon: High Peaks Cyclery, Lake Placid.
High Peaks Cyclery: 523-3764. highpeakscyclery.com.
July
6 A Tri in the Buff. Try-a-tri, kids’, duathlon, sprint & intermediate
relays. 8am. Evangola S.P., Irving. 716-662-9379.
atriinthebuff.com.
7-8/15 SHAPE Multi-Sport Camps. Ages 8-15. 9am-5pm. Averill
Park, Colonie, Grafton. SkyHigh Adventures. shapecamp.org.
12 Henderson Harbor Triathlon/Duathlon. Tri: 600m swim,
15.5M bike, 4M run. Du: 2M run, 15.5M bike, 2M run. Boat
Launch, Henderson Harbor. nnychildrenshome.com.
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SKYHIGH MULTI-SPORT LIFE
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Ages 8-15 � Averill Park, Colonie, Grafton
Five sessions (M-F 9-5): July 7 to August 15
Experienced staff
� Swim/bike instruction, running games, teamwork
� Safe, fun learning environment
� Led by certified educators & coaches
� USA Triathlon sanctioned camp
SHAPEcamp.org
Charlotte Covered Bridges Half Marathon
Saturday, April 26
Shelburne Duathlon
3.1M run/9M bike/3.1M run – individual/team
Saturday, May 10
Shelburne Sprint Triathlon
500yd swim/16mi bike/3.1mi run – individual/team
Saturday, Jun 28, Jul 5, Jul 19, Aug 2, Aug 23
FieldHouseRaceSeries.com
(802) 985-4402
The Field House Athletic Club - Shelburne, VT
SKYHIGH XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon
Sunday, August 3 � 8am
Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton
1K swim/20K mtn bike/6K trail run
XTERRA Point Series � Individuals/Teams
SKYHIGH Kids’ Triathlon
Saturday, August 2 � 9am
100m swim/5K mtn bike/1K trail run
USA Triathlon sanctioned � Ages 8-14
SKYHIGHadventures.com
13 Hudson Valley Tri/Duathlon. Tri: 0.33M swim, 18M bike, 3.5M
run. Bi: 1M run, 18M bike, 3.5M run. Ulster Landing Park,
Kingston. nytc.org.
13 Musselman Triathlon. Plus MusselKids, sprint, mini. 2:30pm.
Seneca Lake S.P., Geneva. 315-636-4268. musselmantri.com.
OTHER EVENTS
April
18-19 Club Day Sale. Eastern Mountain Sports, various locations.
888-463-6367. ems.com.
18-20 3rd Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri: 5-
9pm. Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
19 High Ropes Course. YMCA Camp Chingachgook,
Kattskill Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
25-27 Volunteer Work Days. YMCA Camp Chingachgook,
Kattskill Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
26 EMPO Scout Merit Badge Orienteering Meet. Five Rivers EEC,
Delmar. empo.us.orienteering.org.
26-27 2nd Saratoga Environmental Expo. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-
4pm. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga. 584-3272.
saratogaexpo.com.
May
2-4 Mother-Daughter Weekend. YMCA Camp Chingachgook,
Kattskill Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
6 Team in Training Info Meeting. 6pm. The Desmond,
Albany. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Robyn Haberman:
438-3583. teamintraining.org.
7 Team in Training Info Meeting. 6pm. Queensbury Hotel,
Glens Falls. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Robyn Haberman: 438-3583. teamintraining.org.
8 Team in Training Info Meeting. 6pm. Comfort Inn,
Plattsburgh. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Robyn Haberman: 438-3583. teamintraining.org.
13 Team in Training Info Meeting. 6pm. Holiday Inn,
Burlington, VT. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Robyn Haberman: 438-3583. teamintraining.org.
13 Team in Training Info Meeting. 6pm. Courtyard Marriott,
Saratoga Springs. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Robyn Haberman: 438-3583. teamintraining.org.
14 Team in Training Info Meeting. 6pm. Best Western, Albany.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Robyn Haberman:
438-3583. teamintraining.org.
17 Ausable River Two-Fly Challenge. 7am-5pm. West Branch,
Ausable River, Wilmington. 946-2255. ausablefl yfi shing.com.
17-18 Fly Fishing School. Jones Outfi tters, Lake Placid. 523-3468.
jonesoutfi tters.com.
18 Volunteer Training. YMCA Camp Chingachgook,
Kattskill Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
18 EMPO Orienteering Meet. 11am-1pm. Kinns Rd Park,
Clifton Park. empo.us.orienteering.org.
21 Team in Training Info Meeting. 5:30pm. The Crossings,
Colonie. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Robyn Haberman:
438-3583. teamintraining.org.
23-26 Family Camp Weekend. YMCA Camp Chingachgook,
Kattskill Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
June
6-8 Women’s Weekend. YMCA Camp Chingachgook,
Kattskill Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
7 EMPO Orienteering Meet. 10am-12pm.Tawasentha Park,
Guilderland. empo.us.orienteering.org.
7 High Trek Urban Adventure. 12pm. Scavenger hunt, trivia
challenge. Monty’s Korner, Rochester. hightrekadventure.com.
9-10 Fly Fishing School. Jones Outfi tters, Lake Placid. 523-3468.
jonesoutfi tters.com.
15 Father’s Day Wilderness Family Camp. Ages 8-plus.
Ndakinna Education Center, Greenfi eld Center. 583-9958.
ndcenter.org.
24-29 Lake Placid Horse Show. North Elba Show Grounds, Lake
Placid. 523-9625. lakeplacidhorseshow.com.
July
6-6 I Love NY Horse Show. North Elba Show Grounds,
Lake Placid. 523-9625. lakeplacidhorseshow.com.
19-20 Fly Fishing School. Jones Outfi tters, Lake Placid. 523-3468.
jonesoutfi tters.com.
& HALF MARATHON
Sunday
October 12, 2008
For more info: HMRRC.COM
Register online: ACTIVE.COM

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PADDLING: KAYAKING, CANOEING, ROWING
Ongoing
M/W/Sa Adult Technique/Competitive Rowing: 5/2-6/25.
Boathouse, Alplaus. Matt Palitsch: 399-2254.
burnthillsrowing.com.
Tu/Th Adult Learn-to-Row Programs: 5/15-6/7, 6/12-7/12 & 7/17-
8/9. 6-8pm. BH Boathouse, Alplaus. Matt Palitsch: 399-2254.
burnthillsrowing.com.
April
18-20 3rd Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri: 5-
9pm. Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
19 Hannacrois Creek Whitewater. Class 2/3. Alcove Reservoir,
Delmar. Jon Allison: 383-1465. adk.org.
20 East Branch, Griffi n Falls: Whitewater. Class 2.
Chuck Wilkison: 793-8041. adk.org.
20 Little River Ramble. Kayak/Marathon: 6M. College/Rec:
2M. 1pm. SLU, Canton. Steve Coffi n: 315-854-0881.
slvpaddlers.org.
22 Kayak Pool Session w/Johnny Miller. 6-8pm. YMCA West Ave,
Saratoga Springs. 583-9622. ymcaofsaratoga.org.
23 Kayak Rolling & Braces w/Rich Macha. 8:15pm. Niskayuna
H.S. pool, Niskayuna. niskayunaschools.org.
30 Fund of Kayaking w/Rich Macha. 8:15pm. Niskayuna H.S.
pool, Niskayuna. niskayunaschools.org.
26 War Canoe Tour. YMCA Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill Bay.
656-9462. chingachgook.org.
29 Kayak Pool Session w/Johnny Miller. 6-8pm. YMCA West Ave,
Saratoga Springs. 583-9622. ymcaofsaratoga.org.
May
3-4 51st Hudson River White Water Derby. Sat, 11am: Novice/
Giant Slalom/Sprint Races, Chuck Severance Memorial
Downriver Race & River Guide Race from North River to
North Creek. Sun, 11am: Downriver Race from North Creek
to Riparius. Hudson River, North River to North Creek.
251-2612. whitewaterderby.com.
3-4 Canoe & Kayak Demo Days: Adirondack Lakes & Trails
Outfi tters. Riverside Park, Lake Flower, Saranac Lake.
891-7450. adirondackoutfi tters.com.
3-4 47th Canton Race Weekend. 12M/14M. Sat: Rushton Rec.
Race & Marathon C-1. Sun: Marathon C-2 & Rushton Rec.
Relay. Grasse River, Canton. Chuck Bolesh: 315-379-9241.
slvpaddlers.org.
7 Fund of Kayaking w/Rich Macha. 8:15pm. Niskayuna H.S.
pool, Niskayuna. niskayunaschools.org.
9-11 Womens’ Weekend: Canoeing, camping & hiking w/Lynn
Malerba. Adk Connections Guide Service: 359-2911.
adirondackconnections.com.
16-18 10th Adirondack Paddlefest. Sales, demos, speakers,
clinics. Old Forge. Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co.
315-369-6672. adirondackpaddlefest.com.
16-19 Northern Basin Kayak Expedition: Leave No Trace Trainer
Course. Adventure Sports Center, Adk Community College,
Queensbury. 743-2250. adventuresports.sunyacc.edu.
17 ‘Round the Mountain Canoe/Kayak Races. 10.5M. 11am.
Ampersand Bay Resort, Saranac Lake. 891-1176.
macscanoe.com.
17 Whitewater Rafting. YMCA Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill
Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
21 Kayak Rescue & Recovery w/Rich Macha. 8:15pm.
Niskayuna H.S. pool, Niskayuna. niskayunaschools.org.
June
1 Women’s Sailing Day. YMCA Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill
Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
1 Family Kayak Day. YMCA Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill
Bay. 656-9462. chingachgook.org.
7-8 Madrid Canoe Regatta & St. Lawrence Flatwater Weekend.
Madrid Comm. Park, Madrid. Bernie Moulton: 315-322-4041.
slvpaddlers.org.
7 Intro to Canoe w/American Canoe Assn. Heart Lake, Lake
Placid. Adk Mtn. Club. 523-3441. adk.org.
8 Intro to Kayak w/American Canoe Assn. Heart Lake, Lake
Placid. Adk Mtn. Club. 523-3441. adk.org.
14 Tupper Lake 9-Mile Canoe/Kayak Race. 10am. Raquette River
to Simond Pond to Tupper Lake. 891-1176. macscanoe.com.
WHIPPLE CITY
5K RUN/WALK
Saturday, June 14 • 8:30am
Greenwich Middle School, Greenwich
Pre-register: $12 • Race day: $15
T-shirts to first 100 registered
Stay for 16th annual Whipple City Festival
with music, food, exhibits and crafters
Application: www.greenwichchamber.org
Questions: Rulyn Graves (518) 692-8430
To benefit Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
CANOES & KAYAKS K AKS
Old Town ®
Havlick Havlick Snowshoe Company Company
2513 St. Highway 30
Mayfield, NY
1-800-867-7463 • 518-661-4644
1-800-867-7463 www.havlicksnowshoe.com • 518-661-4644
South www.havlicksnowshoe.com end of Sacandaga Lake
Off-Season
South end
Prices
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Lake
3/8 Runnin’ Green 4M • 4/20 Kingston Classic 10K
4/26 Bill Robinson 10K • 5/26 GF Memorial Mile
6/22 Summer Sizzle 5M • 7/6 Adk Distance Run 10M
9/7 Bruegger’s Bagel 5K • 9/20 Arsenal 5K
10/12 USMC Half-Marathon or MHR Marathon
11/9 Stockade-athon 15K
Open • Masters • Age-Graded 50+
Top five M/F in each category:
$5,000 cash prizes plus merchandise
Open to 2008 USATF Adirondack members
Details & Membership: usatfadir.org
17-20 Instructor Certifi cation w/American Canoe Assn.
Heart Lake, Lake Placid. Adk Mtn. Club. 523-3441. adk.org.
19-22 Yoga & Paddle Great Camp Retreat w/Lynn Malerba.
Adk Connections Guide Service. 359-7536.
adirondackconnections.com.
RUNNING, TRAIL RUNNING & WALKING
Ongoing
M-F EZ8 Runners Running Camp: 4/21-6/13. 5:30-6:30am.
Tera Simkin: 207-5263. livelifelivefi t.net.
Tue May 5K Trail Race Series. 6pm. Coles Woods, Glens Falls.
adirondackrunners.com.
Wed Fitness Walks: 5K/10K. Various times/places. ESC
Volkssporters. Barbara Kolapakka: 583-9038. ava.org.
Sat Moms in Motion Run/Walk Team. 8am. Saratoga Spa S.P.,
Saratoga Springs. Liz Murnan: 420-5161.
momsinmotion.com.
April
18-20 3rd Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri: 5-
9pm. Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
19 29th St. Peter’s Keys Run. 10K: 9am. 1M Fun Run: 10:30am.
5K: 11am. Columbia Pavilion, Saratoga Spa S.P., Saratoga
Springs. Laura Clark: 581-1278. saratogastryders.org.
19 LEKI Nordic Walking Instructor Training/Community
Walk Leader Workshops. 8am-12pm & 2-5pm. Queensbury
Fire Co, Queensbury. 793-5676. insideedgeskiandbike.com.
19 Muddy Sneaker 20K Trail Run. 9am. Naples. Mort Nace:
585-271-7045. roadsarepoison.com.
20 6th ARE Dodge the Deer 5K. 10am. Mile Fun Run/Walk &
Diaper Dash. Schodack Island S.P., Schodack. Josh Merlis:
320-8648. albanyrunningexchange.org.
20 27th Kingston Classic 10K. 1pm. USATF-Adk GP RR Series.
Kingston Plaza, Kingston. Joe Biernat: 914-466-8563.
kingstonclassic.com.
21 112th Boston Marathon. 26.2M. Hopkinton to Boston, MA.
617-236-1652. bostonmarathon.org.
25 Law Day 5K Run/Walk Against Domestic Violence. 6:15pm.
County Courthouse, Albany. Barbara Davis: 445-7510.
albanycountybar.com.
26 5th St. John’s/St. Ann’s Spring Run-Off. 10K: 8:30am. 5K: 10am.
1M Family Fun Walk: 11am. Hudson River Way Amphitheater,
Albany. Chris Quinn: 489-2806. springrunoff.com.
26 2nd Captain Timothy J. Moshier Memorial 5K Run/Walk.
5K: 9am. Kids’ Race: 8:45am. Tot Trot: 8:30am. Bethlehem
M.S., Delmar. timsrace.com.
26 28th Bill Robinson Masters Championship. 10K. 10am.
USATF-Adk GP RR Series. Guilderland H.S., Guilderland.
Jim Tierney: 869-5597. hmrrc.com.
26 Charlotte Covered Bridges Half-Marathon. 13.1M. 8:30am.
Charlotte, VT. Rayne Herzog: 802-985-4402.
fi eldhouseraceseries.com.
26 30th Rollin Irish Half Marathon. 13.1M. 9am. Memorial Hall,
Essex Center, VT. Carolyn Bever: 802-658-0743. gmaa.net.
26 Castleton State & La Chute Cross-Country Invitational. 10am.
Castleton State College, Castleton, VT. lachute.us.
27 5th Sean’s Run. 5K Run & Community Walk: 1pm.
Sean’sMile Youth Race (12-under) & 1M Walk for All:
12:30pm World Chamionship Battle of the Seat Belts: 12pm.
Prevention Expo: 10am-3pm. Chatham H.S., Chatham.
Mark French: 392-5483. seansrun.com.
27 Inaugural 5K Run for Darfur. 10am. Vale Park, Schenectady.
Lily Rowen: 861-6560. savedarfur.org.
27 Shack Attack 5K Memory Run. 10am. UAlbany, Albany.
Mark Lawrence: 275-2989. mrsshack@yahoo.com.
27 Guided Walk at SPAC. 2pm. Saratoga Spa S.P., Saratoga
Springs. Alli Schweizer: 584-2000. saratogaspastatepark.org.
27 Kidney Walk for National Kidney Foundation. Crandall Park,
Glens Falls. 458-9697. nkfneny.org.
29 Guided Walk at SPAC. 11am. Saratoga Spa S.P., Saratoga
Springs. Alli Schweizer: 584-2000. saratogaspastatepark.org.
30 Trail Running Clinic. 7pm. Eastern Mountain Sports,
Niskayuna. ems.com.
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Grand Prix
Road Race Series
38TH ANNUAL!
H a l f M a r a t h o n
Lake Placid
� 13.1 Mile Road Race
� T-Shirts for All Pre-registered Entrants
� Post Race Ceremony
� Visit Scenic Olympic Village
Information: northelba.org
parks@northelba.org
518-523-2591
Registration: active.com
$20 by 9/5 • $30 after
NEW DATE!
Saturday
September 13th
Yoga & Paddle
In the Adirondacks
June 19 - 22, 2008
“Great Camp” Retreat
Featuring:
Waterside lodging & meals at
Northbrook Lodge, Yoga, Hornbeck
Canoes & Massage Therapy
For details visit:
http://adirondackconnections.com/retreat.htm
Call: (518) 359-7536
St. Regis
Canoe Outfitters
Canoe, Kayak & Gear Rentals
Guided Canoe & Kayak Trips Daily
Retail Shop & Instruction
New Adirondack Paddler’s Map
New/Used Canoes, Kayaks & Gear
73 Dorsey St, Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1838 • (888) 775-2925
www.canoeoutfitters.com

10 Adirondack Sports & Fitness
31st Annual
Whiteface Mountain
Uphill Foot Race
Sunday, June 1 at 8am
Routes 86 & 431, Wilmington
8 miles up (3,500 feet) at 8% grade
on veteran’s memorial highway
$35 entry includes T-shirt & BBQ lunch
$20 entry: Essex/Clinton/Franklin Co. residents
Free entry: active military & Wilmington/NY residents
WhitefaceRace.com & Active.com
Also: Uphill Bike Race on 6/14
Whiteface Mtn. Regional Visitors Bureau
888-944-8332 • whitefacenewyork.com
28th Annual HMRRC
Mother’s Day Race 3.5 Mile
For women, girls, mother-daughter teams
& new this year: mother-son teams
Sunday, May 11 • 10:00 am
Hamagrael School, McGuffey Ln, Delmar
$10 HMRRC/$12 non-HMRRC by 4/30 ($15 after)
Mother’s Day canvas bag & a rose to all runners
• Overall & age group awards
• Mother-daughter &
mother-son team awards
KID’S FUN RUNS • 11:00 am
1/4 mile, 1/2 mile & 1 mile • $1
ENTRY FORM: www.hmrrc.com
INFO: Susan Burns 439-0986
or sburns@nycap.rr.com
11th Annual
Charlton Heritage
5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 31
10am
Historic Village of Charlton, Saratoga County
Old School House, Maple Ave & Charlton Rd
Rolling hills with a 3/4-mile downhill finish
USATF certified course
Fees: $16 by 5/16 • $20 after 5/16
Kid’s 1-Mile Fun Run ($10 entry) • 11am
All entries receive t-shirt & medal
Entry Form/Info: www.charlton5k.org
Questions: Bill Herkenham (518) 384-0065
19th Annual
PROSPECT MOUNTAIN
ROAD RACE
Lake George, NY
Saturday, May 10 • 9am
Course: 5.67 miles
Prospect Mtn gate, up 1,601 feet to summit
Events: Lake George Elementary School
Register Online: active.com
Application: adirondackrunners.com
Info: Heidi Underwood 518-656-3127
– T-shirts to all registered by 5/6 –
Sponsored by The Adirondack Runners
May
4 Albany YMCA 5K Run/Walk 9am. Special guest: Bill Rodgers.
Kids’ Fun Run: 8:45am. Capital District YMCA Race Series
#1. Lakehouse, Washington Park, Albany. Chuck Dunham:
449-7196. cdymca.org.
4 Literacy Run/Walk 5K. 10am. Youth Mile: 9:30am. Kids’ Fun
Run: 9am. City Hall/Monument Square, Troy. Erik Lehtinen:
274-8526. lvorc.org.
4 Inaugural Kristen LaVoy 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Warming
Hut, Saratoga Spa S.P., Saratoga Springs. Tonya Pellegrini
Lawrence: 928-5808. lnpresources.com.
4 30th 10M Mountain Goat Run. 10:15am. 3K fun run/walk:
9:45am. Kids’ 0.5M chase: 9:20am. Clinton Square, Syracuse.
mountaingoatrun.com.
4 31st Steve Zemianek Bennington Road Race. 10K run & 6K run/
walk: 10am. 0.5M fun run: 9:30am. Park McCullough House, N.
Bennington, VT. Pat Zemianek: 802-442-2006. bkvr.org.
4 6th Humane Race: 5K Trail Run/Walk & Dog Jog (optional). 10am.
Kids’ 1M Fun Run: 9:30am. Dog agility demo: 9am. Mt. Greylock
H.S., Williamstown, MA. 413-441-3677. humanerace.org.
7 2nd Craig Ryder Memorial 5K Run. 6:15pm. 1M Walk: 6pm. The
Crossings, Colonie. Peggy Keigley: 268-5000. quitsolutions.org.
10 19th Prospect Mountain Road Race. 5.67M up 1,601 ft.
9am. Lake George E.S., Lake George. Heidi Underwood:
656-3127. adirondackrunners.com.
10 28th Bob Smith Challenge: 5M Rotary Run. 8:30am. 5K:
10am. 1M: 10:45am. 1-Lap: 11am. Green Meadow E.S., East
Greenbush. Rick Hannmann: 477-5722. eastgreenbush.org.
10 Towpath Trail Run 10K & 2M Run. 5:30pm. St. Johnsville.
John Geesler: 568-7509. kgeese@telenet.net.
10 NCPR 40th Anniversary 40K & 20K Adk Trail Run/Walk. Run:
9am. Walk: 7am. Adk VIC, Paul Smiths. Kelley Trombley:
877-388-6277. ncpr.org.
10 Miles of Hope Family Fun Run. 5K: 9am. Kids’ Run: 10am. Crush
Fitness, LaGrangeville. 845-485-6673. milesofhopebcf.org.
11 28th HMRRC Mother’s Day Race 3.5-Mile. 10am. Mom-daughter
& mom-son teams. Kids’ Fun Runs: 11am. Hamagrael
School, Delmar. Susan Burns: 439-0986. hmrrc.com.
15 32nd GHI Workforce Team Challenge. 3.5M run/walk/jog:
6:25pm. Four-person teams. Empire State Plaza, Albany.
Pete Newkirk: pnewkirk@newkirk.com. ghiwtc.com.
15 Locust Grove Spring 5K Trail Race. 6pm. Locust Grove Natl.
Historic Landmark, Poughkeepsie. 845-454-4500. lgny.org.
17 Amber Teta Memorial 5K Run/Walk. 9am. 1M Walk: 8:15am.
Kids’ 400m Run: 9:45am. Mohonasen H.S., Rotterdam.
Nancy Briskie: 355-3276. mohonasen.org.
17 Mother Teresa Academy Mohawk River 5K Run.
Krause’s, Canal Rd, Clifton Park. Lisa Dillon: 727-4849.
tsaassociates@nycap.rr.com.
17 4th Healthy Kidney 10K. 9am. Central Park, New York.
212-860-4455. nyrr.org.
18 2nd Dash to Excellence: 5K Open Race & Cadet Mile Dash.
5K: 9:15am. 1M: 9:30am. La Salle Institute, Troy. Bill Jabour:
283-2500. lasalleinstitute.org.
18 Inaugural Billy Grey Walk for Research. 3M. 9:30am. Also
see: Bicycle Ride for Research. High Rock Park, Saratoga
Springs. Ken Grey: 943-3900. teambilly.org.
18 10th Hall of Fame Races: Half-Marathon, Two-Person Relay &
5K Run. 8am. National Distance Running Hall of Fame, Utica.
Mary McEnroe: 315-796-4524. uticaroadrunners.org.
18 Dutchess ARC Laurel Run. 10M/5K. 10am. Freedom Park,
La Grange. Jean Catala: 845-635-8084. dutchess-arc.org.
18 Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Rrun. 10M/20M/30M. 8:30am.
Highland Forest Park, Fabius. Mark Driscoll: 315-470-6848.
fi ngerlakesrunners.org.
25 20th Vermont City Marathon. 8:05am. Burlington, VT.
Andrea Sisino: 800-880-8149. runvermont.org.
25 Buffalo Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay. 7am. Buffalo.
John Beishline: 716-694-5154. buffalomarathon.com.
25 Ottawa Marathon. Ottawa, ON, Canada. Jim Robinson:
613-234-2221. runottawa.ca.
26 Glens Falls Memorial Day Mile Road Race. 1M. 9:40am.
USATF-Adk GP RR Series. Bullpen Tavern, Glens Falls.
Bob Underwood: 656-3127. adirondackrunners.com.
28 19th Run If You DARE. 5K Road Race & 1M Fun Run.
6:30pm. Central Ave, Mechanicville. Kevin Connors:
664-7307 or kconnors@connorsgroup.com.
19th Annual
RUN IF YOU D.A.R.E.
5K Road Race & 1-Mile Fun Walk
Wednesday, May 28 • 6:30pm
Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Entry Form/Info: (518) 664-7307 or kconnors@connorsgroup.com
Flat, residential TAC-sanctioned course • T-shirt to first 300 entrants
Group Challenge: Open to runners/walkers in any group, business or organization
40 North Central Ave, Mechanicville
31 USA Open & Junior National 10K Race Walk
Championships. 7:45am. Free Sport Walk Climic: 11:30am.
“Try-It” 2K Sport Walk: 12:15pm. Empire State Plaza, Albany.
273-5552. freihofersrun.com.
31 30th Freihofers Run For Women. Womens’ 5K Run: 9:15am.
21st Kids’ Run: 10:30am-12:45pm. 20th Community Walk:
1-2:45pm. CapitalCare Expo: Fri 12-8pm, Sat 8am-3pm.
Empire State Plaza, Albany. 273-5552. freihofersrun.com.
31 11th Charlton Heritage 5K Run & Walk. 10am. Kids’ 1M Fun
Run: 11am. Old School House, Charlton. Bill Herkenham:
384-0065. charlton5k.org.
31 St. Mary’s Hospital Smart Heart 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am.
St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam. 841-7377. smha.org.
31 Tortoise & Hare 10K Trail Run. 9am. Plus 1M Fun Run.
Buttermilk Falls S.P., Ithaca. fi ngerlakesrunners.org.
June
1 31st Whiteface Mountain Uphill Foot Race. 8M up 3,500 ft at
8% grade. 8am. Also see: Whiteface Uphill Bike Race on 6/14.
Rt. 86 & 431, Wilmington. 888-944-8332. whitefacerace.com.
1 8th Temple Sinai ECO 5K Road Race/Walk. 9am. Fun Run:
9:45am. Saratoga Spa S.P., Saratoga Springs. David Spingarn:
583-2770.templesinai-saratogasprings.org.
1 17th Covered Bridges Half-Marathon. 13.1M. Ponfret to
Quechee, VT. cbhm.com.
3 TAR Track Series. 6pm. Queensbury H.S., Queensbury.
adirondackrunners.com.
5 Vale Park 5K Run. 6:30pm. Vale Park, Schenectady.
Gary Hughes: 388-2319. valepark.org.
7 10th Kinderhook Bank OK-5K Road Race. 5K: 9am. OK-1M
Run (ages 6-13): 8:30am. Village Square, Kinderhook.
Jim Costello: 758-7736. kinderhookrunners.org.
7 Ryley’s Run & Fun Walk. 10:30am. SEFCU Arena, UAlbany,
Albany. Donna Sullivan: 331-1830. ryleysrun.org.
7 4th Lexington Family Services 5K Run & 1.5M Walk. 9am.
Lexington Center, Johnstown. Jim Swart: 332-2977. fmrrc.org.
7 Joseph McDonald/Bill Crusie Memorial Races for POW/MIA
5K. 12pm. Mesier Park, Wappingers Falls. mhrrc.org.
7 NYRR Mini 10K. 9am. Women only. Central Park, New York
City. nyrrc.com.
8 37th HMRRC Distinguished Service Race. 8M. 9am.
UAlbany, Albany. Mark/Angela Warner: mwarner1@nycap.
rr.com. hmrrc.com.
10 TAR Track Series. 6pm. Queensbury H.S., Queensbury.
adirondackrunners.com.
13 Onteora Mile. Onteora H.S., Boiceville. onteorarunners.org.
14 Whipple City 5K Run & Walk. 8:30am. Also: 15th Whipple
City Festival. Greenwich M.S., Greenwich. Rulyn Graves:
692-8430. greenwichchamber.org.
14 Run with the Trojans 4-Miler. 9:30am. Colleen Rd., Troy.
Brad Lewis: 312-9104. geocities.com/runwiththetrojans.
14 Rotary Ramble 10K & 2M Race. 6:30pm. Fort Plain.
John Geesler: 568-7509. kgeese@telenet.net.
14 Moreau Mile & Betar Byway 5K. Moreau. adirondackrunners.com.
14 Pittsfi eld Peaks Ultra Challenge Race. 53M. 14,000 ft of
elevation gain. Pittsfi eld, VT. Andy Weinberg: 309-346-3601.
peakraces.com.
15 4th Lake Placid Marathon & Relay. Marathon, Four-Person
Marathon Relay (4.5/6.6/4/11.1 legs) & Half-Marathon.
8am. Main St, Lake Placid. Jeff Edwards: 524-1960.
lakeplacidmarathon.com.
15 Community Resource Father’s Day 5K Run. 9am. The
Crossings, Colonie. Joe Benny: 229-4180. hmrrc.com.
15 25th Mule Haul 8K. 10am. Schoharie Crossing Historic Site,
Fort Hunter. Jim Moore: 381-9352. fmrrc.org.
17 Colonie Summer Track Series. 6pm. Colonie H. S., Colonie.
Frank/Don Myers: 783-2760. fl yingbb45@aol.com.
17 TAR Track Series. 6pm. Queensbury H.S., Queensbury.
adirondackrunners.com.
21 4th Great Adirondack Trail Run. 11.5M Mountain Run &
3.2M Fun Trail Run/Walk. The Mountaineer, Keene Valley.
576-2281. mountaineer.com.
21 Valley Cats Home Run 5K. 9am. Stadium, HVCC Campus,
Troy. John Haley: 456-3682. hmrrc.com.
21 Pittsfi eld Peaks Death Race. 10M of hell. 3am. Pittsfi eld, VT.
Andy Weinberg: 309-346-3601. peakraces.com.
21 38th Vestal XX 20K Road Race. 8am. Vestal H.S., Vestal.
Dan Dougherty: 607-797-7374. triplecitiesrunnersclub.org.
32nd Annual
Adirondack Distance Run
Lake George Village to Bolton Landing
Sunday, July 6th at 7:30AM
■ Course: 10 Miles of rolling hills along scenic Lake George
■ Awards: 1st 3 M/F overall and 1st M/F for every age entered
■ Long-sleeve T-shirts for first 600 entrants
■ USAT&F Adirondack Association 10-Mile Championship
Information & Application: www.adirondackrunners.com
Online registration: www.active.com (closes July 4 at 9:00pm)
Late registration: Sat, July 5 from 5-7pm at Lake George High School
No race day or telephone registration
To benefit GF Area Youth Center & GF Family YMCA Youth Scholarship Fund

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21-22 3rd Green Mountain Relay. Team distance relay race: 36 legs,
200M, 7 covered bridges. 6am. Route 100, Jeffersonville to
Bennington, VT. greenmountainrelay.com.
22 3rd Liza’s 5K Run & Walk. 10am. To benefi t Unity House &
Families in Need. In memory of Liza Warner. Goff M.S.,
East Greenbush. unityhouseny.org.
22 21st Summer Sizzle 5M Road Race. Women: 8am. Men: 9am.
USATF-Adk GP RR Series. Mohawk Valley C.C., Utica.
Terri Sullivan: 315-725-4075. uticaroadrunners.org.
24 Colonie Summer Track Series. 6pm. Colonie H. S., Colonie.
Frank/Don Myers: 783-2760. fl yingbb45@aol.com.
24 TAR Track Series. 6pm. Queensbury H.S., Queensbury.
adirondackrunners.com.
30 Camp Saratoga 5K Fun Run #1. 6:15pm. Wildlife Preserve/
Park, Wilton. Laura Clark: 581-1278. saratogastryders.org.
31 Colonie Summer Track Series. 6pm. Colonie H. S., Colonie.
Frank/Don Myers: 783-2760. fl yingbb45@aol.com.
July
1 Colonie Summer Track Series. 6pm. Colonie H. S., Colonie.
Frank/Don Myers: 783-2760. fl yingbb45@aol.com.
1 TAR Track Series. 6pm. Queensbury H.S., Queensbury.
adirondackrunners.com.
4 Firecracker 4M Road Race. 8:30am. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. Mary Vanderminden: 587-1571.
active.com.
4 22nd Montcalm Mile. 1:45pm. Montcalm Rd, Ticonderoga.
lachute.us.
5 Kiwanis Summerfest 5K Road Race. 8:30am. Butler Park,
Averill Park. Skip Patton: 674-8238.
6 32nd Adirondack Distance Run. 10M. 7:30am. USATF-
Adk GP RR Series. Lake George Village to Bolton Landing.
adirondackrunners.com.
8 HMRRC Summer Track Series #1: Colonie Mile. 6:15pm.
Colonie H.S. track, Colonie. Ken Skinner: 489-5311. hmrrc.com.
8 Colonie Summer Track Series. 6pm. Colonie H.S., Colonie.
Frank/Don Myers: 783-2760. fl yingbb45@aol.com.
8 TAR Track Series. 6pm. Queensbury H.S., Queensbury.
adirondackrunners.com.
12 Schenectady/Greater Glenville YMCA 5K Canal Run/Walk.
9am. Capital District YMCA Race/Walk Series #2. Freedom
Park, Scotia, Nancy Gildersleeve: 399-8118. cdymca.org.
13 31st Utica Boilermaker 15K Road Race. 8am. Also: 5K Run,
3M Walk, Miler, Youth Run, H&F Expo. Utica Boilers to FX
Matt Brewery, Utica. 315-797-5838. boilermaker.com.
14 Camp Saratoga 5K Fun Run #2. 6:15pm. Wildlife Preserve/
Park, Wilton. Laura Clark: 581-1278. saratogastryders.org.
15 Colonie Summer Track Series. 6pm. Colonie H. S., Colonie.
Frank/Don Myers: 783-2760. fl yingbb45@aol.com.
15 TAR Track Series. 6pm. Queensbury H.S., Queensbury.
adirondackrunners.com.
16 HMRRC Summer Track Series #2: Two-Person Relay. 6x1M.
6:15pm. Guilderland H.S. track, Guilderland. Ken Skinner:
489-5311. hmrrc.com.
17-20 ARE Trail Running Camp. Dippikill Wilderness Retreat,
Warrensburg. Josh Merlis: 320-8648.
albanyrunningexchange.org.
19 10th Fox Creek 5K Road Race & Fun Walk. 8am. Town Park,
Berne. Jim Hamilton: 872-0425. berneny.org.
20 Tibbett’s Point Run. 5K: 10am. Recreation Park, Cape Vincent.
315-654-2481. northernrunner.org.
22 Colonie Summer Track Series. 6pm. Colonie H. S., Colonie.
Frank/Don Myers: 783-2760. fl yingbb45@aol.com.
23 HMRRC Summer Track Series #3: 36th Hour Run. 6:15pm.
Guilderland H.S. track, Guilderland. Ken Skinner: 489-5311.
hmrrc.com.
26 12th Silks & Satins 5K. 8am. East Ave/George St, Saratoga
Springs. Karen Gladstone: 388-0790. nyso.org.
28 Camp Saratoga 5K Fun Run. 6:15pm. Camp Saratoga, Wilton.
saratogastryders.org.
29 Colonie Summer Track Series. 6pm. Colonie H. S., Colonie.
Frank/Don Myers: 783-2760. fl yingbb45@aol.com.
29 TAR Track Series. 5000 meters. 6pm. Queensbury HS,
Queensbury. adirondackrunners.com.
30 HMRRC Summer Track Series #4: 33rd Pentathlon.
6:15pm. Guilderland H.S. track, Guilderland. Todd Mesick:
221-3829. hmrrc.com.
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April 21 thru June 13 • 5:30-6:30am
Menands, Troy and Other Locations
Contact Coach Tera: 518-207-5263 or Tera@LiveLifeLiveFit.net
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29 TH ANNUAL ST. PETER’S KEYS RUN
A Grand Prix Event of the Adirondack Runners
Saturday, April 19 5K & 10K USATF Certified
10K - 9AM • CHILDREN’S 1-MILE FUN RUN - 10:30AM • 5K - 11AM
SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK, COLUMBIA PAVILION, SARATOGA SPRINGS
ENTRY FEE 5K & 10K $15 / $20 day of race (1 fee covers both races)
1-Mile $10
Family discounts 5K & 10K (pre-registered only): $10 for 3 rd member
APPLICATION www.saratogastryders.org
REGISTRATION www.active.com
INFORMATION Jeff Clark 581-7550 OR Laura Clark laura@saratogastryders.org
Benefits Community Hospice of Saratoga & St. Peter’s Youth Group • Wheelchairs & Walkers Welcome!
SWIMMING
April
18-20 3rd Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri: 5-
9pm. Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
19 SSC Spring/Summer Team Tryouts. Ages 7-18. 12pm.
Skidmore College pool, Saratoga Springs. Helen Bopp:
383-8741. schenectadyswimclub.org.
May
17 Spring Fling Swim Meet. Ballston Spa H.S., Ballston Spa.
Joan Coonrod: 885-2971. adms.org.
17-18 Freestyle Swim Workshop. Green Chimney School, Brewster.
Total Immersion: 800-609-7946. totalimmersion.net.
June
14 Inaugural YMCA Oneida Shores Open Water Swim. 8:30am.
East Area Family YMCA, Fayetteville. eastareafamilyymca.org.
21-22 Freestyle Swim Workshop. Waltham, MA. Total Immersion:
800-609-7946. totalimmersion.net.
WILDERNESS SKILLS & MOUNTAINEERING
April
18-20 3rd Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo. Fri: 5-
9pm. Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Saratoga Springs City
Center, Saratoga Springs. 877-8788. adksportsfi tness.com.
22 Leave No Trace Clinic w/Certifi ed Instructor. 7pm.
Eastern Mountain Sports, Albany. 482-0088. ems.com.
22 & 29 Frogwatch. 7:30pm. Saratoga Spa S.P., Saratoga.
Alli Schweizer: 584-2000. saratogaspastatepark.org.
24 Preschool Naturalists: Trees. 11am. Ages 3-5. Alli Schweizer:
584-2000. Saratoga Spa S.P., Saratoga. saratogaspastatepark.org.
26 Arbor Day Tree Identifi cation Class. 11am. Alli Schweizer:
584-2000. Saratoga Spa S. P., Saratoga. saratogaspastatepark.org.
26 Lost in the Woods! Wilderness Survival Basics for Adults
w/James Bruchac. 9am-4pm. Ndakinna Education Center,
Greenfi eld Center. 583-9958. ndcenter.org.
May
3-4 Map & Compass Bushwhack. Heart Lake, Lake Placid.
Adk Mtn. Club. 523-3441. adk.org.
10 Spring Tracks & Scats Workshop w/James Bruchac. 9am-
4pm. Ndakinna Education Center, Greenfi eld Center.
583-9958. ndcenter.org.
10-11 Wilderness First Aid: SOLO Certifi cation w/Clark Hayward.
Ndakinna Education Center, Greenfi eld Center. 583-9958.
ndcenter.org.
17-18 Wildfl ower Weekend. Heart Lake, Lake Placid. Adk Mtn.
Club. 523-3441. adk.org.
28-30 Guide License Training. Heart Lake, Lake Placid. Adk Mtn.
Club. 523-3441. adk.org.
June
7 Animal Tracks & Scats Workshop w/Jim Bruchac.
Ndakinna Education Center, Greenfi eld Center. 583-9958.
ndcenter.org.
13-15 Beginner Backpacking. Pharaoh Lakes Wilderness Area
Field. Adk Mtn. Club. 523-3441. adk.org.
15 Father’s Day Wilderness Family Camp. Ages 8-plus.
Ndakinna Education Center, Greenfi eld Center. 583-9958.
ndcenter.org.
28-29 Leave No Trace Trainer. Heart Lake Program Center, Lake
Placid. Adk Mtn. Club. 523-3441. adk.org
July
5 Wilderness Navigation Essentials w/Jim Bruchak.
Ndakinna Education Center, Greenfi eld Center. 583-9958.
ndcenter.org.
13 Primitive Firemaking: Fire by Friction w/Ivan Irchak.
Ndakinna Education Center, Greenfi eld Center. 583-9958.
ndcenter.org.
20 Art of Gathering: Afternoon Wild Trek w/Ivan Irchak.
Ndakinna Education Center, Greenfi eld Center. 583-9958.
ndcenter.org.
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5 th Annual St. John’s/St. Ann’s
SPRING RUN-OFF
Saturday, April 26 th
Hudson River Way
Amphitheater
Liza’s 5K Run
3rd Annual Run/Walk to Benefit Unity
House and Families in Need of Assistance
Sunday, June 22 • 10am
Goff Middle School
East Greenbush
T-shirts to first 300 entries
$17 by 6/18 or $20 race day
Register Online: Active.com
Entry Form & More Info:
UnityHouseNY.org
In Memory of Liza Ellen Warner (1975-2004)
Saturday – June 7 – 9:00 AM
Village Square, Kinderhook
Flat, fast, easy course!
$15 by 5/31 ($12 students);$20 all after 5/31
Windshirt to 1 st 350 registrants
OK 1 Run (Kid’s One-miler)
Sponsored by FairPoint Communications
Ages 6-13 - $2 – Medals – 8:30am
Register online: active.com
Info: www.kinderhookrunners.org
Email: ok5krace@hotmail.com
Phone: 518-758-7736
FREE
T-SHIRTS
TO FIRST 300
REGISTERED
ENTRANTS
A 5K & 10K run and mile walk on the traffic-free Corning
Preserve to benefit St. John’s/St. Ann’s Outreach Center
8:30 am ........ 10K 10 am .........5K
11 am ...... 1 Mile Family Fun Walk
Fees: 5K & 10K: $15/person, per race ($20 after 4/19), Family Walk $10 /adult, $5/child
Register Online: www.Active.com • Info/Entry Form: www.springrunoff.com
Or call Chris Quinn (518) 489-2806

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ay goodbye to winter and
kick-off the summer season
at the Capital Region’s
outdoor recreation, health, fi tness
and travel marketplace!
The third annual Adirondack
Sports & Fitness Summer Expo
is back at the Saratoga Springs
City Center on Friday-Sunday,
April 18, 19 and 20 with a huge
selection of exhibitors plus
exciting demos, seminars, sales
and family activities.
The Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo
provides consumers with 100 exhibitors offering
the best and the largest selection of outdoor gear,
products and services. Retailers, manufacturers,
professionals and organizations representing
outdoor recreation, health, fi tness and travel will
be on hand, featuring everything from bicycling
to kayaking, running, hiking, camping, triathlon,
health, fi tness, clothing, gear, outdoor getaways
and events.
More than 5,000 outdoor recreation enthusiasts
are expected at this three-day Expo to discover
what’s new for 2008 and to take part in our interactive
show features. Outdoor retailers, manufacturers
and clubs will offer great sales, product demos,
and membership and participation opportunities.
Health and fi tness professionals will share their
expertise and encouragement, and travel exhibitors
will present nearby day or overnight trips,
family adventures and great expeditions.
THIRD ANNUAL
SUMMER EXPO
GUIDE
April 18, 19 & 20
Friday 5-9, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4
Saratoga Springs City Center
• ORIENTEERING • ROCK CLIMBING • RAFTING • ROWING • RUNNING • SWIMMING •
Kick-Off the Summer
Sports Season!
Expo Lake – Twenty kayaking, canoeing, and
fl y-fi shing demos will take place all weekend in the
giant 20- by 35-foot pool. Clinics will range from
the informative – kayak touring, capsize recovery,
Eskimo rolling and canoeing – to the entertaining
– whitewater playboating and fl y-fi shing and
casting.
Rock Wall – Electric City Rock Gym’s 25-foot
rock climbing wall will challenge the vertical skills
of adults and children to reach the top of the wall
for a great view of the Expo.
Airborne Adventure – The new Airborne
Adventure infl atable rocket ship will lift children
(ages 3-14) up almost 20 feet high for the best
view of the house, before gently parachuting back
to earth!
Seminars – Ten informative seminars will be
led by Adirondack Sports & Fitness magazine contributing
writers and regional experts. Clinics will
include injury-free running, hiking and camping,
bike fi t and positioning, and triathlon
training.
Camp EQX – The real alternative,
WEQX (102.7), radio
jocks will be broadcasting live
from the Expo all weekend, and
will be giving away three whitewater
trips from Hudson River
Rafting.
The Summer Expo is brought
to you by Adirondack Sports &
Fitness, LLC – the Clifton Park
based publishers of this free
distribution magazine with a 22,000 monthly
circulation. This locally-owned, independent
publication covers individual aerobic sports and
fi tness throughout the Capital-Saratoga Region,
Adirondacks and surrounding areas. Since 2000,
it has been the essential guide for outdoor sports
and fi tness enthusiasts in the region.
The Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer
Expo will take place Friday, April 18 from 5-9pm,
Saturday, April 19 from 10am-6pm, and Sunday,
April 20 from 10am-4pm at the Saratoga Springs
City Center. Admission is only $5 for adults/teens
and is free for children 12 and under.
For more information and updates, visit
AdkSportsFitness.com or contact Darryl or
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FLY FISHING • GOLF • HEALTH • HIKING • KAYAKING • NUTRITION

14 Adirondack Sports & Fitness
THIRD ANNUAL
SUMMER EXPO
Exhibits, Activities &
Seminars Floor Plan
Saratoga Springs
City Center
BROADWAY
LOGGIA
ROCK CLIMBING
WALL
&
CASTLE
BOUNCE HOUSE
CITY CENTER
ENTRANCE
WOMEN MEN
A9-
10
A7-
8
A5-
6
A4
A1-
3
N1-4
K1-5
B10-11
C10-11
B7-8
C7-8
B6 C6
B5 C5
B4 C4
B3 C3
B2 C2
B1 C1
B0-C0
N5
D10-11
E10-11
D0-2
E0-2
N6
TICKET BOOTH
EXPO ENTRANCE
CITY CENTER
ENTRANCE
K6
N7
K7
F11 G11
F10-G10
AIRBORNE
ADVENTURE
ROCKET
SHIP
EXPO
DEMO POOL
F2 G2
F0-1
G0-1
N8
CONCESSION
K8
ELSWORTH JONES PL
102.7 WEQX Radio H7-8, I7-8
ActiveRxEyewear C5
Adirondack Connections
Guide Service B7
Adirondack Life B1
Adirondack Marathon
Distance Festival C2
Adirondack Mountain Club C6
Adirondack Sports & Fitness N7
Adventure Sports at
Adk Community College H3
Battenkill Valley Outdoors H4
Blue Sky Bicycles F0-1, G0-1
Dagger K7
Electric City Rock Gym Loggia
Entertainment
One Rentals E7-8, F7-8, Loggia
FantaSea Resorts B5
First Investors Corporation J5
Float-Tech C4
Freihofer’s Run for Women/
USATF-Adk B3
FoxWorx Paddles K6
Health Products Central/
Lala Worldwide C3
Heritage Kayaks F11
Hoffman, Jean, DC &
Patrick Szurek, DC A5-6
Hornbeck Boats B8, C7-8
Hudson River Rafting H6
Huff N’ Puff Home Improvement I4
In Motion Events I2
Invisible Fence A4
Just Plain Good A9-10
Kitchen Craft International N1-4
Lake George Kayak Co D0-2, E0-2
LOBBY
K9
N9
H10 I10
-11 -11
H7-8
H6 I6
H4
-5
K10
I7-8
I5
I4
H3 I3
H2 I2
H0-1
I0-1
CITY CENTER
ENTRANCE
K11-12
J10
-12
J8-
9
J7
J6
J5
J4
J3
J2
J1
EXPO
SEMINAR
ROOM
List of Exhibitors
MAPLE AVE
Leukemia & Lymphoma/
Team In Training I6
Liquidlogic Kayaks G11
Mad River Canoe K8
Mountainman Outdoor
Supply Co. K1-5, B10-11, C10-11
National MS Society J4
Native Watercraft F10-G10
Necky Kayaks H10-11
New York Bicycling Coalition H2
New York State DEC
Campgrounds C2
New York State Outdoor
Guides Association G2
Northeast Foot Care/
Dr David Lambarski J1
Ocean Kayak I10-11
Old Town J10-12
Perception Kayaks K9
Placid Boatworks H0-1, I0-1
Placid Planet Bicycles B0-C0
Queensbury Tile & Spas A1-3
Regional Therapy Center/
Saratoga Hospital B2
Saratoga Photobooth Co N6, N8
Saratoga Sport and Social Club J7
Saratoga Stryders N5
Saratoga Triathlon Club N9
Swift Canoe & Kayak D10-11, E10-11
Take Shape for Life/Medifast C1
Times Union J2
Towns & Villages of the
Battenkill Valley H5
Wave Sport K10
Wild Birds Unlimited A7-8
Wilderness Systems J10-12
YMCA Camp Chingachgook F2

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• BACKPACKING • BICYCLING • CAMPING • CANOEING • EARTH DAY • ENVIRONMENT •
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Expo Demo Pool and Seminar Schedule
Northern Basin Kayak Expedition - Leave No Trace Trainer Course $500
Fri. May 16 - Mon. May 19, 2008
http://adventuresports.sunyacc.edu 518.743.2250
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Portable Adventures for Facilitators $250
Wed. May 21 - Thurs. May 22, 2008
Intro to Long Distance Backpacking - Northville-Placid Trail $625
Mon. May 26 - Wed. June 11, 2008
Natural & Human History of the Hudson River Gorge $250
Sat. June 28 - Sun. June 29, 2008
Raquette River Canoe Expedition - Leave No Trace Trainer Course $475
Fri. July 11 - Mon. July 14, 2008
Adventure Programming for Facilitators $375
Tues. July 22 - Thurs. July 24, 2008
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5:30 Introduction to Kayak Touring.
6:15 Whitewater Kayaking & Playboating.
7:00 Performance Kayaking: Gear & Techniques.
7:45 Touring Kayak Rescues, Eskimo Rolling & Bracing.
Celia Murray, Cheryl Winter, John Ozard, Albany Chapter,
Adirondack Mountain Club.
8:15 “CBoat” Playboating. Shelly Nevard, Adam Pearsall,
Larry Woods, CBoats.net.
Saturday, April 21
10:30 Introduction to Kayak Touring.
11:15 Introduction to Rowing & Sculling.
12:00 Touring Kayak Rescues, Eskimo Rolling & Bracing.
Steve Burke, Pete Devitt, John Ozard, Albany Chapter,
Adirondack Mountain Club.
ADVENTURE SPORTS CENTER
ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
640 BAY ROAD
QUEENSBURY NY 12804
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Course & Exam $825
Course: Fri. Apr. 25 - Sun. Apr. 27, 2008
Exam: Fri. May 16 - Sat. May 17, 2008
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12:45 Kayak 101: Difference Between Recreational & Performance
Kayaks. Ike Wolgin, Lake George Kayak Co.
1:30 Lightweight, Low Seat, Double-Paddle Canoes. Joe Moore,
Placid Boatworks.
2:15 Kayaking & Canoeing with Children.
3:00 Whitewater Kayaking & Playboating.
3:45 Go Solo! Swift Instructor Skip Taylor demonstrates how to fi nd
new fun paddling your canoe Canadian solo style. Skip Taylor,
Swift Canoe & Kayak.
4:30 Touring Kayak Rescues, Eskimo Rolling & Bracing.
Steve Burke, Pete Devitt, John Ozard, Albany Chapter,
Adirondack Mountain Club.
Sunday, April 22
10:30 Touring Kayak Rescues, Eskimo Rolling & Bracing.
Alan Mapes, John Ozard, Jim Wilson, Albany Chapter,
Adirondack Mountain Club.
11:15 Discover Scuba Diving.
12:00 Hello Kayaking! Three-time Olympian talks about how easy
it to start paddling in recreation and sport kayaks. Terry Kent,
Swift Canoe & Kayak.
12:45 Introduction to Fly Fishing & Casting.
1:30 Kayaking & Canoeing with Children.
2:15 Whitewater Kayaking & Playboating.
3:00 Kayak Self/Assisted Capsize Recovery & Eskimo Rolling.
SEMINARS
Ten classroom seminars and clinics on running, bicycling, triathlon,
hiking, health and fi tness will be offered. Five climbing demos on the
25-foot rock wall will be led by Electric City Rock Gym. Please visit
AdkSportsFitness.com for the complete schedule.
THE UTICA BOILERMAKER ROAD RACE
� Largest 15K Road Race in the Country
� Finish at the F.X. Matt Brewery
� Best Spectators
� Best Post Race Party
� Part of the National Distance Running Hall of Fame Weekend
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� Join us July 13, 8, 2007 2008 for the Boilermaker Road Race
The Official Vehicle of the National Distance Running Hall Of Fame Weekend
featuring the 30th Annual Boilermaker 15K Road Race

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• BACKPACKING • BICYCLING • CAMPING • CANOEING • EARTH DAY • ENVIRONMENT •
102.7 WEQX Radio
We offer a 50,000-watt signal that reaches
Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga, Glens
Falls, southern/central Vermont, western
Mass., and western New Hampshire. ‘EQX
is an upscale, lifestyle-oriented alternative
rock station with heavy emphasis on
NEW MUSIC with a sprinkling of great
vintage tracks.
Manchester, VT • 802-362-4800 • weqx.com
ActiveRxEyewear
ActiveRxEyewear sells prescription and
non-prescription sports eyewear. We now
take appointments. and most insurance
plans are accepted. Conveniently located
at 881 New Loudon Road (Route 9).
Latham • 518-785-4674
• activerxeyewear.com
Adirondack Connections Guide Service
All-season, fully-insured guide and trip
planning service specializing in small
group outdoor adventures including
Women’s Weekends, Hornbeck Boat paddle
trips, GPS workshops, lightweight backpack,
hiking, camping and snowshoe trips.
Tupper Lake • 518-359-7536
• adirondackconnections.com
THIRD ANNUAL
SUMMER EXPO
List of Exhibitors
ad ven ture /ad’vencher/n
1: risky undertaking
2: exciting experience
Adirondack Life
Adirondack Life is a regional magazine covering
the Adirondack Park. The magazine
describes the people, places and activities
of the region.
Jay • 518-383-0967 • adirondacklife.com
Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival
The distance festival features a marathon,
half-marathon, two-person marathon relay
(new for 2008!), 5K and 10K races in the
beautiful Adirondacks on September 20
and 21, 2008. Schroon Lake • 518-532-7400
• adirondackmarathon.org
Adirondack Mountain Club
The Adirondack Mountain Club is a nonprofi
t organization offering a variety of
outdoor recreation opportunities throughout
the year and actively protecting the
Adirondacks and Catskills through advocacy,
conservation and education.
Lake George • 518-668-4447 • adk.org
Adirondack Sports & Fitness
We publish Adk S&F magazine – and bring
it to life with Summer and Winter Expos
– the essential guide for aerobic sports,
fi tness and travel in the Capital-Saratoga
Region, the Adirondacks, and surrounding
areas. Clifton Park • 518-877-8788
• adksportsfi tness.com
No matter how you de� ne it,
we have an adventure waiting for you
www.visitbattenkillvalley.com
Adventure Sports at Adirondack
Community College
Adventure Sports at SUNY ACC is a comprehensive
center offering college degrees
in Adventure Sports Leadership and
Management, academic courses in adventure
sports, continuing education and professional
development.
Queensbury • 518-743-2250
• adventuresports.sunyacc.edu
Blue Sky Bicycles
We are a specialty retailer focused on
providing their customer’s the ultimate
fi t and experience in a variety of cycling
disciplines. Stop by and check out the
latest technologies from Serotta, Guru,
Independent Fabrication, Santa Cruz,
Specialized, Trek and Mavic.
Saratoga Springs • 518-583-0600
• blueskybicycles.com
Dagger
We are made up of the world’s most dedicated
paddlers whose love for adrenaline
and pursuit of excellence has propelled
them and their designs to the forefront of
the paddling world. We love what we do
because it’s all about the water! dagger.com
Electric City Rock Gym
Electric City has a portable rock climbing
adventure unlike any other. A 24-foot tall
wall with realistic climbing that is perfect
for any ability level. Electric City Rock Gym
is a full-service indoor rock climbing gym
that offers a fun and challenging experience
for all climbers. Schenectady
• 518-388-2704 • ecrockgym.com
Entertainment One Rentals
We have been serving the Adirondacks and
the Capital Region for over 14 years. We
offer affordable and clean infl atable rides
and other party rental equipment such
candy, popcorn and snowcone. We can put
the party in your backyard!
Lake George • 518-421-8048
• entertainmentonerentals.com
FantaSea Resorts
We are a premier non-casino vacation
resort on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Suites feature balconies overlooking the
world-famous boardwalk and beautiful
ocean views. Great packages as low as $99!
Brigantine, NJ • 800-647-7890
• fantasearesorts.com
First Investors Corporation
First Investors representatives work closely
with clients to recommend investment
and life insurance products that can help
prepare for retirement and safeguard their
family’s future.
Albany • 518-452-8118 • fi rstinvestors.com
Float-Tech
The Float-Tech infl atable life jacket is the
only U.S. Coast Guard approved zip-in
infl atable vest system. Lightweight, waterproof,
breathable with zip-off sleeves and
zip-out fl otation vest. When uninhibited
mobility and safety are a must the Float-
Tech jacket is the answer.
Troy • 518-266-0964 • fl oattech.com
Freihofer’s Run for Women/Board of
Athletics, Adirondack Association
USATF Adirondack is a local association
of the national governing body for track
& fi eld, long distance running and race
walking. We are the event managers of the
Freihofer’s Run for Women.
Troy • 518-273-5552 • usatfadir.org
• freihofersrun.com
FoxWorx Paddles
Our innovative designed canoe and kayak
paddles are handcrafted from select woods
strengthened with epoxy composites.
Bainbridge • 607-967-8755
• foxworxpaddle.com
Health Products Central/Lala
Worldwide
Blast your ENERGY levels into high gear
with sports and fi tness products. Energize
your body without storing the fat. Amazing
taste and performance. West Orange, NJ
• 866-450-5840 • healthproductscentral.com
Heritage Kayaks
Heritage represents the marriage of modern
technology and sophisticated materials
with timeless proven traditional design elements.
Our kayaks are designed to be user
friendly, good looking, and of course, safe
under prudent usage. heritagekayaks.com
Dr. Jean Hoffman, D.C. &
Dr. Patrick Szurek, D.C.
Chiropractors Dr. Jean Hoffman and Dr.
Patrick Szurek will offer fi ve-minute stress
reducing trigger point therapy at the Expo.
Saratoga Springs • 518-583-1221
• dochoffman.com
Hornbeck Boats
Hornbeck is a manufacturer and retailer
of lightweight and durable double-paddle
canoes, which combine the best features
of canoes and kayaks. Made in the
Adirondacks for 32 years. Olmstedville
• 518-251-2764 • hornbeckboats.com
Hudson River Rafting
We offer whitewater rafting trips on state
rivers and sell all-season apparel. ‘EQX
is giving away three rafting trips from
Hudson River Rafting at the Expo!
North Creek • 518-251-3215
• hudsonriverrafting.com
Huff N’ Puff Home Improvement
Our home improvement business is a
premier dealer/installer of Renewal by
Anderson windows and doors and gutter
helmets – never clean your gutters again!
Schenectady • 518-356-3036
• huffnpuffi nc.com
In Motion Events
We offer bicycle and walking vacations
for active lifestyles in the Adirondacks,
Finger Lakes, Nova Scotia, Maine and New
Mexico. Try a vacation of a lifetime! Tours
range from 30 to 150 participants. For
active lifestyles! Cayuga • 315-294-5755
• inmotionevents.net
Invisible Fence
Invisible Fence Pet Containment Systems is
the leader in the pet containment industry
worldwide. We have over a 98% success
rate. Free estimates are available and success
is guaranteed! Wilton • 518-587-0032
• northernny.invisiblefence.com
Just Plain Good
A Life is good Genuine Neighborhood
Shoppe located in historic Old Forge with a
complete line of shirts and clothing, caps,
jewelry and gift items. Old Forge
• 315-369-2424 • justplayngood.com
Kitchen Craft International
We will display and demonstrate American
made kitchen appliances and pass out free
gifts and samples. Mt. Dora, FL
• 352-483-7600 • cookforlife.com
Lake George Kayak Company
A full service kayak, canoe and small boat
center located in Bolton Landing on Lake
George. Sales, rentals, lessons, and tours
are offered daily from our Boathouse
– where every day is demo day. Not just
inventory, answers. Visit our store and
booth for boat to backcountry, to outon-the-town
clothes for every adventure!
Preview spring/summer 2008 clothes, plus
save 50% off of Patagonia, Horny Toad,
Isis, OR, Lole and Marmot. Not just kayaks,
great clothing! Bolton Landing
• 518-664-9366 • lakegeorgekayak.com
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/
Team In Training
Team In Training is the world’s largest
endurance sports program, training individuals
locally for full and half marathons,
century rides and triathlons. Participants
raise critical funds for The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society.
Albany • 518-438-3583 • lls.org
Liquidlogic Kayaks
Liquidlogic is a manufacturer of recreational,
touring, fi shing, sit-on-top and
whitewater kayaks. liquidlogickayaks.com

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• ORIENTEERING • ROCK CLIMBING • RAFTING • ROWING • RUNNING • SWIMMING •
Mad River Canoe
Mad River was founded in 1971 by accomplished
canoeists and kayakers who shared
a passion for wilderness tripping and
white-water racing. The fi rst Mad River
canoe was born out of a need for a higher
performance and more durable canoe. Our
expanded family has allowed the synthesis
of Mad River and Dagger Canoe into a
greater whole. madrivercanoe.com
Mountainman Outdoor Supply
Company
New York’s largest canoe and kayak dealer
brings its entire operation to Saratoga
Springs for the Summer Expo! Canoes,
kayaks, outdoor equipment, footwear and
clothing, Teva sandals, Crocs, and Life is
good t-shirts – all on sale. Old Forge
315-369-6672 • mountainmanoutdoors.com
National MS Society
Multiple Sclerosis stops people from moving.
The National MS Society exists to make
sure it doesn’t. Stop by our booth to fi nd
out more information about our events,
Bike MS and Walk MS.
Albany • 518-464-0960 • msupstateny.org
Native Watercraft
We are paddlers and have been for
decades. We are proud to be contributing
to the ‘next’ new boats, materials and
accessories that make kayaking more fun
for more people. nativewatercraft.com
Necky Kayaks
Our kayaks embody what we see as a purity
of form and function. The sleek lines and
elegant shapes refl ect all that is beautiful
and adept in the liquid world. We bring
you a line of performance kayaks that is as
unique as each paddler. neckykayaks.com
New York Bicycling Coalition
As a statewide organization, NYBC works
to assure that highway, street, and transit
facilities are amenable to bicyclists
and pedestrians – and to promote safety
through the education of motorists, pedestrians
and bicyclists.
Albany • 518-436-0889 • nybc.net
New York State DEC Campgrounds
The state Dept. of Environmental
Conservation owns and operates 52
campgrounds and day-use facilities in
the Adirondack and Catskill parks. We
provide a variety of experiences including
island camping, tent and trailer camping,
boat launching, hiking trails and beaches.
Albany • 518-457-2500 • dec.ny.gov
New York State Outdoor
Guides Association
NYSOGA was originally founded on June
1891 and re-organized in 1981. NYSOGA
represents member guides from every
part of New York. Members offer a variety
of guided outdoor recreational activities
to groups, families, and individuals interested
in exploring “New York State’s Great
Outdoors.” Contact one of our member
guides for a rewarding outdoor experience.
Marietta • 315-636-8891 • nysoga.org
Northeast Foot Care
Dr. David Lambarski, Board Certifi ed
Podiatric Surgeon. Visit our booth where
our podiatrist will provide computer gait
analysis and scanning for orthotics. Get
answers to your questions related to sports
injuries of the foot. Amsterdam
• 518-842-2200 • northeastfootcare.com
Ocean Kayak
Paddling, surfi ng, snorkeling, fi shing, touring,
playing, relaxing… Whatever you do
on the water, we’ve got the kayak for you
– single kayaks, tandems or angler editions.
oceankayak.com
Old Town
Our heritage of craftsmanship lives on in
our modern canoes and kayaks. Each is
designed and built to the highest, most
exacting standards to deliver the fi nest
paddling performance. oldtowncanoe.com
Perception Kayaks
Passion has always been the driving force
at Perception – a passion for paddling; a
passion for design; and a passion for producing
exceptional kayaks. We pioneered
the plastic kayak and we’ve led with innovations
that have opened the sport to new
paddlers and expanded the capabilities of
experienced paddlers. perceptionkayaks.com
Placid Boatworks
Placid Boatworks manufactures and sells
the highest quality carbon/Kevlar canoes
available. Trimmed with cherry and
Dymondwood, they are unlike any other.
Lake Placid • 518-524-2949
• placidboats.com
Placid Planet Bicycles
Placid Planet focuses on quality and performance
bicycles of cyclists at all abilities.
We have an extensive inventory at bicycles
and accessories from the fi nest manufacturers.
Lake Placid • 518-523-4128
• placidplanetbicycles.com
Queensbury Tile & Spas
We sell Sundance Spas, Finnleo Sauna and
Steam, Diamondback Fitness equipment,
ceramic tile and hardwood fl ooring, Aqua
Fitness system swim spas and pools.
Glens Falls • 518-792-4121
• skibumz@roadrunner.com
Regional Therapy Center of
Saratoga Hospital
The Center offers physical therapy, occupational
therapy, and speech therapy at four
convenient locations: Saratoga Springs,
Wilton, Malta and Schuylerville.
Saratoga Springs • 518-583-8371
• saratogahospital.org
Saratoga Photobooth Company
Looking for something different for your
next event? We provide classic-style digital
photobooth rentals for upstate New York
and western New England. Weddings,
parties, promotions, corporate events,
school events, sporting events – any event!
Saratoga Springs • 518-584-6473
• saratogaphotobooth.com
Saratoga Sport and Social Club
Social networking for outdoor enthusiasts!
Make friends, learn about area clubs and
businesses and plan adventures. No membership
necessary to attend gatherings at
the City Tavern in Saratoga Springs on the
third Thursday of each month.
Saratoga Springs • 518-796-6367
• saratogasportandsocial.org
Saratoga Stryders
We are a running and walking club that’s
based in Saratoga Springs. We meet at the
Saratoga Spa State Park’s warming hut
on Saturdays for group runs. From April
through October, we have coached workouts
for runners of all speeds and abilities.
Saratoga Springs • 518-581-1278
• saratogastryders.org
Saratoga Triathlon Club
We are a triathlon club in the greater
Saratoga area that is welcoming to triathletes
of all abilities. Our main goal is to
build friendships, train smart, race hard
and have fun! Saratoga Springs
• 518-339-7338 • saratogatriclub.com
Swift Canoe & Kayak
Every Swift canoe and kayak is created
by professional designers using modern
design technology tempered with practical
experience. These designs have refi ned the
standards of performance and beauty in
canoes and kayaks. swiftcanoe.com
Take Shape for Life/Medifast
Safely lose 15-20 pounds per month.
Johns Hopkins clinically tested. Endorsed
by 15,000-plus doctors. The #1 physician
recommended weight loss program in
America! Wappingers Falls • 845-849-2781
• goodhealth.tsfl .com
Times Union
The Times Union is the leading daily
newspaper covering the Capital Region.
We offer direct marketing services through
DirecTU and host trade shows and events.
Timesunion.com is the most accessed
media website in the Capital Region, and
was named the best American online
newspaper in its circulation class by the
NAA. Albany • 518-454-5454
• timesunion.com
Towns & Villages of the
Battenkill Valley
A regional tourism and commerce promotion
organization comprised of tourismrelated
business people. Hike, bike, fl oat,
soar and tour our region of Washington
County. Battenkill Valley Outdoors; Rice
Mansion Inn; Farm Team Cycling; White
Creek Images; Greenwich Local Market;
Washington County Tourism; and much
more. Cambridge • visitbattenkillvalley.com
Wave Sport
We live kayaking … eat, sleep and breathe
it. We push, pull, bend and break ourselves
to bring you the best performing kayaks on
the planet. We teach, we learn, and we love
to ignite the same passion that we feel for
paddle sports in others. wavesport.com
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Wild Birds Unlimited
Wild Birds Unlimited is a premier bird
feeding hobby and nature store. We have
the region’s best selection of binoculars
and spotting scopes, as well as unique
nature-related gifts for adults and children
alike. Saratoga Springs
• 518-226-0071 • wbu.com
Wilderness Systems
Since 1986, we have chased perfection in
the kayaks we design and build. Our obsession
for better performance, fi ner materials
and unmatched comfort produces kayaks
that are widely considered the most satisfying
paddling experience in the sport.
wildernesssystems.com
YMCA Camp Chingachgook
Chingachgook is a year-round outdoor
center and camp on Lake George, serving
families, women, adults, scouts, groups,
teens, kids, and schools with outdoor education.
We offer resident camps, specialty
programs and adventure trips. Kattskill Bay
• 518-656-9462 • chingachgook.org
5km
Women
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 9:15a.m. NEW TIME
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Visit us and sign up at www.freihofersrun.com
Check out these other race day events:
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A locally owned and operated specialty running
and walking store with a commitment to fitness
in our Capital Region community
✔ Highly trained and dedicated staff to help fit you with
what’s right for your needs
✔ Complete gait analysis
for footwear
✔ Sports bra fit process
✔ Diverse selection of running,
walking and fitness
apparel and accessories
The complete fit experience.
Join the Club!
Visit FleetFeetAlbany.com
to sign-up for our free
club newsletter and see
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PADDLING CONT. FROM PG 1
kayak – a loose fi t will mak e you feel less
in control. Width and length at the waterline
are a better determinant of potential
stability and top speed, than overall width
and length. Greater waterline width generally
makes for better stability on calm
water, and greater waterline length generally
translates into greater top speed.
Most commercially made kayaks are
constructed one of three ways. Rotomolded
polyethylene kayaks are the least expensive
and are reasonably durable. Because
polyethylene softens when exposed to the
hot summer sun these kayaks are the most
prone to warping. The larger kayaks can be
quite heavy. Composite kayaks are made of
fi berglass, Kevlar, carbon fi ber or a combination
of these materials. Composites can
be made into fi ne shapes producing some of
the best performing and lightweight kayaks.
These take time to lay-up by hand and thus
can be more expensive. Thermoformed
plastic (ABS/acrylic) kayaks are very durable,
lighter than polyethylene, and with the
good looks and performance of composites.
Thermoformed prices fall between the
other two constructions.
Canoes
Canoes have similar performance
characteristics to kayaks when it comes to
waterline width and length. The average
general-purpose tandem canoe is about
16 feet long and 36 inches wide. A deeper
canoe may have a higher weight capacity,
but also can be more affected by wind.
Whitewater Canoes – Usually shorter,
turn easily and are made deeper and
fuller to divert waves. On fl at-water they
would be slow, easily affected by wind,
and harder to keep in a straight line.
Sport Canoes – Short, wide, and are often
preferred by fi shermen for their stability in
calm waters, so glide is compromised. The
fl at-bottomed hulls on these canoes can
allow wind to send them skittering over the
water so keels are often added.
Recreational Canoes – Often in the 14
to 16 feet range, tend to favor stability in
calm waters, more than effi cient glide.
Touring Canoes – Are 16 to 18 feet,
usually having more sophisticated hull
shapes (a shallow V or arch), allowing for
better glide. Modern asymmetric designs
combine good tracking with good maneuverability.
Stability and seaworthiness
(performance in waves) are enhanced.
Cruisers or Racing Canoes – Typically
18.5 feet long, tracks very well, but may be
hard to turn. Its performance in waves or
wind may be compromised, in exchange
for maximum top speed. Solo canoes will
be a bit shorter and narrower, and are a
good option for someone without a regular
partner.
Most commercially made canoes are
constructed in one of fi ve ways.
Polyethylene is again the least expensive
and heaviest canoe construction
material, so warping and UV degradation
can sometimes be a problem. Fiberglass
can be made in a wide variety of hull
shapes. Aluminum is known for its durability.
Royalex is a fi ve-layer (ABS plastic
and vinyl) thermoformable material. Most
whitewater canoes and many recreational
and touring canoes are made of Royalex.
It’s high durability combined with moderate
price and weight, have made aluminum
canoes practically obsolete these
days. Royalex can also be formed into a
wider variety of shapes than aluminum
and is much quieter on the water. Kevlar
(sometimes combined with carbon fi ber)
construction offers lightest weight but at
a premium price.
Tips and Information
Whether you go for a canoe or kayak,
you will also need a paddle (lightweight
but durable is good); a personal fl otation
device (PFD) or life jacket (get one that
fi ts comfortably); and a means to transport
the boat. Car-topping can be done
using inexpensive foam pads and straps,
or existing or aftermarket car and truck
racks. Paddlesport dealers can often assist
you with the choices.
Other Considerations
Whether you choose a kayak or canoe,
there are a few things you may want to
� KAYAKERS EXPLORE HERON ROOKERY ON
THE ANTHONY KILL NEAR ROUND LAKE.
� CANOERS NAVIGATE
THE KAYADEROSSERAS CREEK NEAR
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PHOTOS BY RICH MACHA
give some thought. I can’t think of anyone
who ever regretted buying a lighter boat.
If the kayak or canoe is easy to get on and
off your car, you will end up using it more
often. Conversely, if it is heavy and you
have a diffi cult time getting to the water,
then it will more than likely remain a
fi xture in your garage. Most people who
like to do Adirondack-style trips, which
require portages or carries will go for a
Kevlar model.
Tandem canoes and kayaks (sometimes
referred to as “divorce boats”) can
be great if you have a regular partner, but
many people are happier in solos. These
are a good option when one paddler is
much stronger than the other, such as an
adult and a child. Polyethylene tandems
can be quite heavy to transport.
If you desire to paddle with friends or
other people, then it’s wise to get a boat
similar in size and function to theirs. For
example, a ten-foot kayak is not going to
be able to keep up with a 16-footer, and a
14-foot recreational canoe will lag behind
a 17-foot tourer.
The length can give you an indication
of potential top speed, but at a lower
speed a well-designed shorter boat can
be just as effi cient. For example, a 17-foot
kayak may have a top speed of seven miles
per hour, and a 14-foot kayak may have a
top speed of six miles per hour, but each
may require the same amount of effort to
maintain a speed of three miles per hour.
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I often get people asking for a “beginner”
boat. My answer is usually “How long
do you want to be a beginner?” I have met
many people who bought an inexpensive
recreational kayak who after a time wanted
to learn to Eskimo roll it. Well, recreational
kayaks were never designed to be
rolled. They resist rolling back up as much
as they resist tipping over in the fi rst place;
they lack thigh braces and hip support
that aid the paddler in performing the
technique; and their cockpits are too large
for the paddler. Most recreational kayakers
have no interest in rolling but the skill
should be learned by those venturing out
on whitewater or out to sea – or possibly
even large lakes where bigger waves may
be expected.
There is nothing like a good kayak/
canoe shop where you can spend time
with an enthusiast who can explain the
differences in the variety of offerings.
Ask the salesperson if they have paddled
the boats you are considering, and you
can usually tell whether he or she is just
spewing the manufacturer’s propaganda
or relating from personal experience.
Good paddling shops offer instruction
from beginner to advanced levels. I’d
rather paddle with a good paddler in a bad
boat than a bad paddler in a good boat.
Too many folks blame the boat when lack
of skill is the culprit. Take advantage of lessons
and tours offered, because it’s a great
opportunity to spend time in boats you
may be considering. You will learn much
more about a boat from a two-hour paddle,
rather than after a ten-minute tryout.
There are also good educational videos
available to buy or rent. Rent a boat and
take it to a place you would like to paddle
regularly. Many shops may even allow you
to put the rental fee toward a purchase.
After buying your boat, a little extra
care will assure that it gives you many
years of paddling pleasure. To avoid fading
and ultraviolet degradation, do not store
it in the sun. Wipe a non-toxic, biodegradable
UV screening on your boat, such as
303 Aerospace Protectant. Unfi nished
wood trim on canoes should be oiled at
least once a year.
There is no feeling like being out on
the water on a sunny day under your own
power. The sounds, smells and sights are
a treat for the senses. Many people have
said to me that they have been thinking
about taking up canoeing or kayaking. My
advice is “Quit thinking and start doing!”
Rich Macha is owner of Adirondack
Paddle’n’Pole (onewithwater.com) in
Colonie. He enjoys paddling the rivers
and lakes from the seat of a kayak or
canoe, especially while instructing or
leading tours.

20 Adirondack Sports & Fitness
Race Results
THACHER PARK SKI & SNOWSHOE ORIENTEERING MEET
January 20, 2008 • Thacher State Park, Voorheesville
SKI-O – LONG COURSE: 9.8K & 11CONTROLS
MALE OPEN
1 Pavel Korniliev Rochester 1:50:49
2 Mitch Collinsworth Central NY 2:09:47
3 Chris Frielinghaus NYSSRA 2:09:47
MALE MASTERS
1 Doug Swank EMPO 2:37:02
SKI-O – MEDIUM COURSE: 6.9K & 8 CONTROLS
MALE SCHOLASTIC
1 William Frielinghaus NYSSRA 1:19:50
FEMALE OPEN
1 Maria Tikhomirova Rochester 2:34:56
SNOWSHOE-O
1 Dmitri Soloviev Male 1:41:42
2 Marty Hawkes Teeter Male 1:20:41
3 Dorinda Hamilton Female 1:40:46
4 Susan Hawkes Teeter Female 1:50:41
5 Kathy Fisher Female 1:56:17
Courtesy of Empire Orienteering Club
SARATOGA BIATHLON RACES: SPRINT & PURSUIT
January 19-20, 2008 • Saratoga Biathlon Center, Day
SPRINT – 10.5K
PURSUIT – 12.5K
MALE OVERALL
MALE OVERALL
1 Gary Brackett
2 Rene Harde
3 Sean Halligan
MALE MASTERS
1 Joseph Iwan
2 Kevin Brooker
3 Zbysek Skrabal
MALE SENIOR
1 Tom Moffett
2 Eric Seyse
47
41
42
44
41
45
33
23
Saratoga
Saratoga
Saratoga
Saratoga
Ethan Allen
Saratoga
Saratoga
Saratoga
37:25
37:53
38:06
39:01
43:27
43:52
38:18
38:51
1 Sean Doherty
2 Sean Halligan
3 Joseph Iwan
MALE MASTERS
1 Curt Schreiner
2 Rene Harde
3 Zbysek Skrabal
MALE SENIOR
1 Eli Walker
12
42
44
40
41
45
37
Unaffi liated
Saratoga
Saratoga
Saratoga
Saratoga
Saratoga
Lake Placid
46:41
46:53
46:59
47:08
48:58
50:28
41:59
3 Patrick Clancy 35 Saratoga 42:29
PURSUIT – 10K
SPRINT – 7.5K
FEMALE OVERALL
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Erin Graham 28 Unaffi liated 39:11
1 Erin Graham 28 Unaffi liated 25:58 2 Deb Nordyke 45 Saratoga 40:00
2 Deb Nordyke
3 Elisabeth Wojcik
FEMALE MASTERS
1 Magali Reyes
FEMALE SENIOR
1 Ann Seyse
MALE NOVICE
1 Michael Tucker
AGE GROUPS
1 Bradley O’Keefe
45
17
40
21
41
M15-16
Saratoga
Western NY
Saratoga
Saratoga
Unaffi liated
Saratoga
29:09
36:07
51:52
37:23
30:06
40:45
3 Chelsea Halliday
FEMALE MASTER
1 Magali Reyes
FEMALE SENIOR
1 Jill Koziol
MALE NOVICE
1 Justin Staubach
AGE GROUPS
1 Pat DeTraglia
17
40
27
M15-16
Saratoga
Saratoga
Saratoga
Unaffi liated
Western NY
55:26
1:12:15
56:38
58:54
42:37
1 Patrick Detraglia M16-17 WNY BC 29:43 1 Brian Halligan M12-13 Saratoga 48:10
1 Chelsea Halliday F16-17 Saratoga BC 37:42
Courtesy of Saratoga Biathlon Club
HARRY ELDRIDGE MEMORIAL & NYSEF CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACES
January 19-20, 2008 • Olympic Sports Complex X-C Ski Center, Lake Placid
HARRY ELDRIDGE – 6.6K: CLASSIC
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 12 - 13
1 Heidi Halvorsen GMVS 25:46
MALE AGE GROUP: 12 - 13
1 Joseph Izzo NYSEF 23:24
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 14 - 15
1 Kristen Halvorsen GMVS 22:30
MALE AGE GROUP: 14 - 15
1 David Sinclair GMVS 19:13
HARRY ELDRIDGE – 9.9K: CLASSIC
FEMALE SENIORS/MASTERS: OVERALL
1 Jessica Snyder 23-29 35:18
FEMALE SENIORS/MASTERS: AGE GROUPS
1 Chelsea Reynolds 23-29 Clarkson 43:02
1 Rosanne Van Dorn 30-34 44:47
1 Kathy Schwenk 40-44 Rochester 39:54
1 Maria Allen 45-49 Frost Mountain 39:42
1 Janet Findlay 50-54 Peru Nordic 39:41
1 Carol Fisher 55-59 39:32
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1 Sherry Dixon 60-64 SANT 50:40
1 Joan Henry 65-69 SANT 52:06
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 16 - 17
1 Karmen Whitman SMS 33:35
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 19
1 Caitlin Curran Burke Mountain 34:51
HARRY ELDRIDGE – 13.2K: CLASSIC
MALE SENIOR/MASTERS: OVERALL
1 Jon Arne Enevoldsen 45-49 GMVS 37:30
2 Paul Allison 23-29 40:18
3 Andreas Halvorsen 45-49 40:30
MALE SENIOR/MASTERS: AGE GROUPS
1 Justin Tetlow 23-29 Clarkson 42:57
1 Mike Wynn 40-44 Peru Nordic 43:36
1 Jim Kobak 35-39 Peru Nordic 43:54
1 Chas Lyons 30-34 Frost Mountain 44:58
1 Brian Delaney 50-54 Peru Nordic 46:59
1 Tim Huneck 45-49 Shenendehowa 47:22
1 David Hunter 55-59 Peru Nordic 49:13
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HARRY ELDRIDGE MEMORIAL & NYSEF CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACES continued
1 Chris Beattie 60-64 50:46
1 Rene Clark 65-69 58:23
MALE AGE GROUP: 16 - 17
1 Preston Butler GMVS 39:03
MALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 19
1 Doug Debold GMVS 38:34
NYSEF RACE & JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIER
FEMALE MASTERS
1 Jennifer Townsend 24:43
2 Kathy Schwenk 25:36
3 Jana Gardner 26:04
MALE MASTERS
1 Mike Wynn 20:42
2 Jim Kobak 21:21
3 Christopher Rose 21:51
FEMALE SENIOR
1 Carina Hamel 22:05
2 Jessica Snyder 22:14
3 Anja Jokela 22:29
MALE SENIOR
1 Zachary Hall 18:22
2 Sam Morse 20:00
3 Nathanial Rogers 19:50
JOQ AGE GROUPS
1 Elizabeth Anderson F14-15 23:21
1 Steve Mangan M14-15 20:12
1 Jane McClelland F16-17 23:36
1 Will Anderson M16-17 19:50
1 Lucy Garrec F18-19 21:31
1 Travis Mann-Gow M18-19 19:43
Courtesy of New York Ski Racing Assn.-Nordic
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500 METERS – MALE OVERALL
1 Sheldon Reeves 45.8
2 Matt Rittenhouse 46.0
3 Eric Peckham 49.4
500 METERS – FEMALE OVERALL
1 Petra Acker 49.3
2 Kristin Santes 51.4
3 Rebecca Hodor 52.2
OPEN/MASTERS – 10K: CLASSICAL
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Carol Fisher 55-59 41:52
2 Deborah Nordyke 45-49 47:45
3 Alison King 50-54 48:02
FEMALE AGE GROUPS
1 Jill Koziol F35-39 54:24
1 Barb Chrapowitzky 55-59 54:37
1 Rachel Kurtz 30-34 1:00:37
1 Starlet Cook 40-44 1:01:22
MALE OVERALL
1 Michael Wynn 40-44 34:47
2 Douglas Diehl 45-49 35:25
3 Chris Rose 35-39 35:29
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IRVING JAFFEE SPEEDSKATING TIME TRIALS Courtesy of Dimon Sports
January 20, 2008 • Olympic Speedskating Oval, Lake Placid
1,000 METERS – MALE OVERALL
1 Glenn Corso 1:39.6
2 Eric Peckham 1:37.7
3 Matt Rittenhouse 1:39.6
1,000 METERS – FEMALE OVERALL
1 Rebecca Hodor 1:45.9
2 Carol Moore 1:55.0
3 Karen Verrone 1:55.4
MALE AGE GROUPS
1 Chris Yarsevich 23-29 36:02
1 Martin Donnelly-Heg 30-34 38:27
1 Jim Kobak 35-39 36:07
1 Timothy Huneck 45-49 37:21
1 James Underwood 50-54 38:18
1 Todd Miller 55-59 41:24
1 Chris Beattie 60-64 41:23
1 Matti Torniainen 65-69 44:23
1 Daniel Karig 70-74 40:32
1 Malcolm McConnell 75-79 1:06:33
1,500 METERS – MALE OVERALL
1 Sheldon Reeves 2:22.3
2 Eric Peckham 2:35.0
3 Chris Windman 2:48.1
1,500 METERS – FEMALE OVERALL
1 Petra Acker 2:37.8
2 Karen Verrone 2:51.5
3 Christie Sausa 2:54.3
SHENENDEHOWA CLASSIC CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACE
January 26, 2008 • Saratoga Biathlon Center, Day
SCHOLASTIC – 5K: CLASSICAL
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Carly Wynn 18:43
2 Courtney Davis 23:24
3 Katie Ehmann 26:21
MALE OVERALL
HMRRC WINTER SERIES RACE #4
January 27, 2008 • University at Albany, Albany
3-MILE RUN
MALE OVERALL
1 Daniel Jordy 24 Albany 16:52
2 Zach Nelson 15 Knox 17:51
3 Will Schanz
FEMALE OVERALL
16 Menands 17:52
1 Ada Lauterbach 18 East Berne 19:27
2 Lori Weaver 34 Loudonville 19:49
3 Evelyn Marrero
AGE GROUPS
17 Amsterdam 20:08
1 Gavin Clark-Gartner M10-19 Valatie 20:07
1 Julie Nabozny F00-19 Valatie 22:31
1 Ben Milak M20-29 Middleburgh 23:27
1 Kelly Roberts F20-29 Delmar 25:05
1 John Furgele M30-39 Delmar 18:42
1 Amy Drucker F30-39 Albany 20:41
1 Timothy Hoff M40-49 Albany 18:23
1 Anne Sager F40-49 Coxsackie 26:42
1 Geoff Moore M50-59 Loudonville 20:42
1 Karen Dott F50-59 Colonie 24:45
1 Paul Hillengas M60-69 Rensselaer 23:33
1 William Frielinghaus 17:50
2 Tyler Morse 19:22
3 Matt Konecnik 21:46
Courtesy of Shenendehowa Nordic Ski Club
1 Ginny Pezzula F60-69 Colonie 33:40
1 Chris Rush M70-79 Schenectady 24:50
1 Regina Tumidajewicz
MALE OVERALL
F80-89
15K RUN
Amsterdam 42:37
1 Chad Davey 29 Selkirk 57:16
2 Alyssa Lotmore 22 Albany 1:00:41
3 Ahmred Elasser
FEMALE OVERALL
44 Latham 1:01:51
1 Cheryl DeBraccio 42 Scotia 1:09:05
2 Judy Phelps 56 Rensselaer 1:12:45
3 Kari Gathen
AGE GROUPS
39 Albany 1:13:59
1 Vinny Pilsinelli M10-19 Guilderland 1:15:16
1 Lizzie Dawson F10-19 Voorheesville 1:29:30
1 Kevin Moran M20-29 Albany 1:03:24
1 Samantha Karle F20-29 Guilderland 1:21:00
1 Frank Boscoe M30-39 Albany 1:02:59
1 Keara Lombardi F30-39 Albany 1:20:45
1 Scott Suba M40-49 Utica 1:04:30
1 Nancy Taormina F40-49 Albany 1:14:19
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Race Results
HMRRC WINTER SERIES RACE #4 continued
1 Steve Vnuk M50-59 Delmar 1:08:36
1 Nancy Briskie F50-59 Schenectady 1:14:53
1 John Stockwell M60-69 Troy 1:12:02
1 Sue Wons F60-69 Glenmont 1:27:40
1 Wade Stockman M70-79 Rensselaer 1:24:40
1 Anny Stockman F70-79 Rensselaer 1:30:05
30K RUN
MALE OVERALL
1 Chuck Terry 25 Albany 1:51:55
2 Scott Barton 25 Fort Plain 1:55:12
3 Aaron Knobloch
FEMALE OVERALL
31 Mechanicville 1:57:35
1 Brina Seguine 18 Rensselaer 2:07:36
GORE PARENT-DAUGHTER DUAL SLALOM SKI RACE
January 27, 2008 • Gore Mountain, North Creek
PARENT-DAUGHTER TEAMS
1 John Seigle/Tara Seigle Cold Brook 48.1
2 Peter Burns/Samantha Burns North River 50.2
3 Anthony DiRado/Rosalie DiRado Wilton 50.2
4 Carol Turi/Alessandra Turi Utica 51.1
5 Phil Silverman/Sarah Silverman Halfmoon 52.5
6 Stephen Lopez/Sarah Lopez Saratoga Springs 53.1
7 Skip Parry/Alexandra Parry Wilton 54.5
8 George Heggen/Lyn Heggen Clifton Park 55.7
9 Skip Parry/Cameron Parry Wilton 57.8
10 Anthony DiRado/Teresa DiRado Wilton 59.8
11 Skip Parry/Caroline Parry Wilton 60.7
12 Bill Watkins/Scout Watkins Saratoga Springs 60.7
13 Michael Tebolt/Michelle Tebolt Pleasant Valley 61.7
14 Larry Fisher-Hertz/Jamie Fisher-Hertz Highland 66.0
15 Mick Meehan/Grace Meehan Gansevoort 71.5
Courtesy of Gore Mountain
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Justine Mosher 23 Queensbury 26:20
2 Susan Thompson 41 Queensbury 29:40
3 Amy Campopiano 33 Glens Falls 29:58
MALE OVERALL
1 Brian Gallagher 16 Queensbury 22:39
2 Anthony Giulian 28 Albany 22:43
3 Volker Burkowski 36 Gansevoort 23:10
MALE AGE GROUP: 19 & UNDER
1 Christopher Taylor 17 Queensbury 23:28
2 Kevin Chen 15 Queensbury 23:29
3 Jonathan Williams 17 Queensbury 23:47
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 19 & UNDER
1 Kristina Dreps 17 Lake George 32:05
2 Christine Zivica 17 Lake George 32:05
3 Kalyn Weber 18 Lake George 33:07
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Shuan Donegan 22 Wilton 23:40
2 Adam Orr 29 Queensbury 28:22
3 Evan Mastaitis 25 Albany 29:52
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Katie Snyder 23 Mount Holly, VT 30:58
2 Jaime Glendening 29 Queensbury 32:32
3 Beth Pantzer 22 Castleton, VT 33:23
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Jason Campopiano 34 Glens Falls 29:46
2 Sean Montieth 30 Ballston Spa 29:49
3 Matthew Powers 33 Hudson Falls 30:20
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Carissa McMahon 32 Ridgefi eld, CT 30:25
2 Jolene Tulius 31 South Glens Falls 32:40
3 Jill Guillet 32 Glens Falls 32:55
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Dan Mahoney 38 Catskill 27:05
2 Lenny Wilson 38 Richford, VT 27:21
3 Rob Sheftel 39 Troy 27:36
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Amy Gould 36 Hudson Falls 35:10
2 Ann Herring 35 Queensbury 35:54
3 Lisa Glendening 38 Queensbury 40:09
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Jon Rocco 41 Colonie 26:04
2 Scott Suba 43 Utica 26:11
3 David Burows 42 Ticonderoga 26:13
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Patti Moore 41 Queensbury 30:16
2 Andrea Jung 41 Ballston Spa 34:06
3 Eileen Hayes 41 Cambridge 37:41
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2 Christina Ardito 28 Troy 2:20:30
3 Megan Leitzinger 40 Albany 2:27:32
AGE GROUPS
1 Jamie Rodriguez M20-29 Albany 2:42:46
1 Jessica Mitchell F20-29 Albany 2:45:29
1 Brian Northan M30-39 Guilderland 2:09:06
1 Pamela DelSignore F30-39 Gansevoort 2:30:10
1 Jon Rocco M40-49 Colonie 2:06:25
1 Chris Varley F40-49 Albany 2:43:49
1 John Parisella M50-59 Schenectady 2:17:52
1 Martha DeGrazia F50-59 Slingerlands 2:33:07
1 Larry Seward M60-69 Clifton Park 2:37:30
Courtesy of Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club
SUNDAY SERIES CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACE #2
January 27, 2008 • Olympic Sports Complex X-C Ski Center, Lake Placid
4.4K RACE
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Sandra Izzo 40-49 Lake Placid 22:39
MALE OVERALL
1 William Borzilleri 70-79 Lake Placid 30:50
AGE GROUPS
1 Kathy Smith F40-49 Keene Valley 29:55
1 Diana McIsaac F50-59 Lake Clear 25:24
1 Joan Turber F60-69 Jay 34:31
1 Judy Borzilleri F70-79 Lake Placid 33:10
8.8K RACE
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Maureen O’Leary-Laskey 40-49
MALE OVERALL
Saratoga Springs 43:15
1 Matt Cook
AGE GROUPS
30-39 Lake Placid 31:10
1 Sean Burke M30-39 Lake Placid 31:13
1 Mary Woodhouse F40-49 Saranac Lake 46:17
1 Rick Costanza M40-49 Saranac Lake 31:17
1 Damon Greenberg M50-59 Saranac Lake 49:26
1 Tom Smith M60-69 Keene Valley 1:02:07
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GREAT SACANDAGA MINI-MARATHON CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACE
January 27, 2008 • Saratoga Biathlon Club, Day
30K FREESTYLE – OPEN/MASTERS
MALE OVERALL
1 Michael Wynn 40 Peru Nordic 1:34:20
2 Jim Kobak 38 Peru Nordic 1:38:11
3 Scott Pleban 43 Unaffi liated 1:41:39
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Carly Wynn 15 Saratoga Biathlon 1:49:59
2 Heidi Underwood 38 Unaffi liated 1:50:40
3 Maggie Ryan 32 Berkshire Trails 1:52:55
AGE GROUPS
1 Grant Webber M20-29 Unaffi liated 1:42:24
1 Erin Graham F20-29 Unaffi liated 1:53:30
1 Kyle James M30-34 Unaffi liated 1:46:38
1 Dan French M35-39 Unaffi liated 2:18:17
1 Edward Lis M40-44 Peru Nordic 1:47:26
1 Starlett Cook F40-44 Saratoga Biathlon 2:17:52
1 Stanley Hatch M45-49 Peru Nordic 1:44:45
1 Deb Nordyke F45-49 Saratoga Biathlon 2:03:16
1 Joseph Korzenecki M50-54 Peru Nordic 1:42:38
1 Janet Findlay F50-54 Peru Nordic 2:05:19
1 Harry Rock M55-59 Berkshire Trails 1:44:51
1 Carol Fisher F55-59 Queensbury 1:59:55
1 Tom Wolski M60-64 Unaffi liated 2:07:11
1 Rene Clarke M65-69 Unaffi liated 2:17:47
15K FREESTYLE – SCHOLASTIC
MALE OVERALL
1 Austin Huneck 12 Shenendehowa 1:01:15
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Tyra Wynn 9 Saratoga Biathlon 1:32:11
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February 2, 2008 • Lake George Elementary School, Lake George
MALE JUNIOR: 21 & UNDER
1 ZZ Salvador 1:28.9
2 Peter Valenti 1:36.6
3 Matt Enny 1.38.2
FEMALE JUNIOR: 20 & UNDER
1 Elizabeth Goody 1:41.7
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FEMALE VETERAN
1 Mary Beaulac 1:37.4
2 Dorie Valenti 1:50.2
3 Brenda Grober 1.52.4
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MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Bill Venner 48 Granville 23:48
2 Edward Drebitko 45 Schenectady 27:43
3 Timothy Bardin 46 Queensbury 28:50
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Jen Kuzmich 49 Greenwich 34:25
2 Patricia Monahan 46 Warrensburg 34:50
3 Roxanne Wunsch 45 Colonie 38:27
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Cole Hickland 52 Ballston Spa 27:04
2 Bill Herkenham 50 Charlton 27:54
3 Keith Meyer 50 Saratoga Springs 27:57
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Mickey Piscitelli 51 Baldwinsville 34:45
2 Andrea Halnon 54 Lincoln, VT 36:03
3 Joy Sarris 51 Clifton Park 37:30
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Dennis Fillmore 55 Ballston Spa 26:02
2 Mark Sager 57 Kattskill Bay 28:24
3 Ellsworth Jenkins 59 Ballston Spa 28:44
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Martha DeGrazia 56 Slingerlands 31:32
2 Jill Pederson 57 Lake George 34:16
3 Linda Plante 59 Middle Grove 46:23
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Dick Thompson 62 Swanton, VT 31:17
2 Frank Klose 64 Castleton 31:41
3 Herb DuFour 62 Granville 33:45
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Rose Russin 64 Florence, VT 37:27
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 John Pelton 68 West Rupert, VT 29:53
2 Frank Woodward 65 Plattsburgh 36:43
3 Jim Moore 68 Niskayuna 37:27
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Sakiko Claus 65 Schroon Lake 39:42
2 Sibyl Jacobson 65 Canaan 42:59
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 & OVER
1 Gerald Barney 75 Swanton, VT 34:27
2 Norm Marincic 72 Saratoga Springs 36:38
3 Joe Kelly 74 Menands 39:02
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 & OVER
1 Joan Corrigan 72 Clifton Park 47:25
Courtesy of The Adirondack Runners
ALBANY SKI CLUB RACE
February 2, 2008 • West Mountain Ski Resort, Glens Falls
MALE VETERAN
1 Mark Pavlus 1:19.2
2 Dean Palen 1:30.8
3 Barry Mayday 1:31.8
MALE SUPER VETERAN
1 Cliff Mark 1:28.8
2 Tom Weiss 1:34.9
3 Mike Karl 1:44.7
FEMALE SUPER VETERAN
1 Anna Dungan 3:06.5
MALE OPEN
1 Bill Zimmerman 1:17.3
2 Dave Vanderzee 1:18.9
3 Cannon Bailey 1:19.7
FEMALE OPEN
1 Kitty Gelberg 1:36.0
2 Christine Phillips 1:39.6
3 Beth Huntley 1:45.7
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28TH ANNUAL TUG HILL TOURATHON CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACE
February 2, 2008 • Winona Forest Recreation Area, Pulaski
50K CLASSICAL
MALE OVERALL
1 Bob Witkowski/45-49 3:11:42
2 Carl Johnston/40-44 3:11:45
3 Tony Malikowski/40-44 3:12:28
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Yvette DeBoer/40-44 3:32:50
2 Audrey Balander/50-54 4:11:34
3 Maria Klemperer/30-34 4:35:05
MALE AGE GROUP: 14 - 15
1 Riley Chapman 5:13:22
MALE AGE GROUP: 16 - 17
1 Ben Chapman 5:13:20
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28TH ANNUAL TUG HILL TOURATHON CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACE continued
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Eric Seyse 3:15:26
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Linnaea Chapman 6:19:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Marty Maynard 3:53:40
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Jeffrey Erenstone 3:20:39
2 Matthew Torniainen 4:14:59
3 Peter Ozolins 4:31:37
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Jason Urckfi tz 3:32:23
2 Mark Shaw 4:43:25
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Randy French 3:18:00
2 Thomas Chappell 3:28:10
3 Craig Whetstine 4:33:46
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Grant Kelley 3:16:15
2 Timothy Huneck 3:25:05
3 Dennis Vankerkhove 3:30:08
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Deborah Laun 5:05:32
2 Nancy Vankerkhove 5:39:44
3 Martha Mathewson 5:45:13
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Mark Shenstone 4:25:57
2 John Rueckheim 4:27:50
3 Howard Pillot 4:30:55
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Malinda Chapman 6:19:30
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Ed Luban 3:29:40
2 Carson Heiner 3:30:24
3 John Skopek 3:34:43
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Jill O’Hara 6:42:00
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Tom Wolski 4:12:25
2 Richard Erenstone 4:20:50
3 Edward Olender 4:21:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Vic Laport 4:04:05
2 Matti Torniaine 4:15:04
3 Lorne Runge 4:23:47
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Burton Phillips 5:52:05
25K CLASSICAL
MALE OVERALL
1 Macdara Nash/40-44 1:41:09
2 Andrew Melnychenko/45-49 1:41:20
3 Eric Peterson/60-64 1:54:35
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Lilynn Graves/50-54 2:08:20
2 Kate Stewart/45-49 2:15:42
3 Angela Schnuerch/40-44 2:20:31
MALE AGE GROUP: 16 - 17
1 Keith Brockett 2:47:45
2 Paul Brockett 3:13:29
MALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 19
1 Howie Chapman 3:05:40
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Maxwell Chapman 2:36:00
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Diana Mutch 2:55:31
2 Emily Hart 3:16:18
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Peter Paquin 2:11:05
2 Jim Pelton 2:33:32
3 Matthew Yancey 2:43:42
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Matt Westerlund 2:13:27
2 Joel Neigh 2:50:27
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Elizabeth Maurer 2:49:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Erik Wennberg 2:43:40
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Leah Poulin 2:54:25
2 Ann Taylor 3:19:30
3 Mary Stancampiano 3:52:40
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Daniel Sullivan 2:04:46
2 Thomas King 2:27:49
3 David Jung 2:30:00
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Noreen Verdoliva 2:37:33
2 Paula Brillo 3:09:00
3 Sarah Gould 3:19:29
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Timothy McCall 2:10:00
2 David Ridley 2:11:43
3 David Smith 2:12:01
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Jennifer Woltjen 2:33:00
2 Janet Ohlson 2:51:40
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Larry Kabat 2:18:28
2 Robert Kuehl 2:19:00
3 Edward Taverni 2:25:22
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Peggy Hodge 2:30:10
2 Terri Halliday 2:34:55
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Richard Dixon 2:15:38
2 William Blodgett 2:23:00
3 Ton Schat 2:32:22
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Sherry Dixon 2:30:46
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Brymer Humphrey 3:13:31
2 Walter Merriam 3:21:28
3 Coleridge Gill 3:47:25
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Richard Hallagan 2:33:52
2 Robert Schiesser 3:52:00
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 Richard Kendall 2:13:05
13K CLASSICAL
MALE OVERALL
1 Paul Phelan/18-19 50:48
2 Lucas Taccardi/18-19 50:50
3 Steven French/40-44 58:40
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Gaetane Perreault/40-44 1:02:40
2 Amy Cymerman/14-15 1:10:52
3 Kelly Sanzone/45-49 1:11:44
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 7 & UNDER
1 Katelyn Broderick 2:32:43
2 Laura Broderick 3:23:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 8 - 9
1 Adam Witkowski 1:17:40
2 Simon Zehr 2:32:40
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 8 - 9
1 Emily Cheney 1:58:00
MALE AGE GROUP: 10 -11
1 Erik Jones 1:34:33
2 Colvin Chapman
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 10 -11
1:59:25
1 Ana Witkowski 1:49:03
2 Tegan Thorley 1:34:31
3 Maia Gallagher
MALE AGE GROUP: 12 - 13
1:47:05
1 Austin Huneck 1:00:00
2 Cameron French 1:01:20
3 Adam Luban
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 12 - 13
1:07:13
1 Hadley Moreau 1:19:00
2 Julie Powers 1:44:05
3 Keena Wildman
MALE AGE GROUP: 14 -15
1:48:08
1 Nathan Moreau 1:05:10
2 Nathan Sleight 1:19:00
3 Chris Shelmidine
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 16 -17
1:34:29
1 Kathleen Vaughan
MALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 19
1:17:49
1 David Reuss
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 19
1:00:55
1 Mary Powers 1:44:08
2 Emily Garrant
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1:52:36
1 Matthew Garry
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
2:00:49
1 Mark Carlson
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
2:48:58
1 Shelbie Hill 1:53:53
2 Marissa Paquin 1:54:00
3 Katie Zubrzycki
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
2:50:00
1 Aaron Johnson 1:28:37
2 Scott Brann 1:43:54
3 Neil Garry
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1:53:48
1 Kristen McCormack 1:33:00
2 Stacy Kingsley 1:39:58
3 Heather Miller
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
2:01:40
1 Daniel Chepaitis
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1:53:00
1 Kristina Carusone 2:03:54
2 Dawn Moyer
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
2:34:25
1 Matthew Johnson 1:38:56
2 Craig Mallery 1:39:52
3 Jonathan Abbott
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
2:11:40
1 Ellen Mallery 1:40:04
2 Andrea Panagakis 1:52:37
3 Cathy Shelmidine
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
2:00:47
1 Peter Van Eenenaam 1:03:47
2 Norm Hecter 1:03:50
3 Casmir Usiatynski
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1:06:35
1 Dori Barnard 1:24:28
2 Olga Powers 1:50:39
3 Lori Vezendy
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1:59:30
1 Joel Sanzone 1:31:10
2 Francis Gallagher 1:47:12
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28TH ANNUAL TUG HILL TOURATHON CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACE continued
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Mary Handley 1:34:35
2 Rose Rivezzi 1:53:07
3 Lucille Mercer 3:55:27
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Will Seyse 1:14:05
2 Kelvin Wildman 1:56:03
3 John Cheney 2:00:00
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Patricia Chapman 1:59:30
2 Julie Hudson 2:01:00
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Patrick Allaire 1:38:18
2 Alan Thompson 1:58:00
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Mary Yancey 2:49:16
28TH ANNUAL TD BANKNORTH CRAFTSBURY X-C SKI MARATHON
February 2, 2008 • Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, VT
25K CLASSIC RACE
50K CLASSIC RACE
MALE OVERALL
MALE OVERALL
1 Noah Brautigam
2 David Sinclair
3 Doug DeBold
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Sarah Moore
18-19
14-15
18-19
16-17
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Waitsfi eld, VT
Waitsfi eld, VT
Waitsfi eld, VT
1:32:26
1:33:20
1:38:58
1:58:31
1 Jon Arne Enevoldsen
2 Justin Freeman
3 Ian Case
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Carina Hamel
2 Dorcas Wonsavage
45-49
30-34
20-29
20-23
40-44
Waitsfi eld, VT 2:32:09
New Hampton, NH 2:32:12
Hyde Park, VT 2:33:25
Southampton, MA 2:52:24
Hanover, NH 2:54:31
2 Margie Prevot 40-44 Felton, PA 2:01:11 3 Anna McLoon 20-29 Cambridge, MA 2:58:50
3 Gretchen Czaja 20-29 Woodstock, VT 2:12:27
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SARATOGA WINTERFEST 5K SNOWSHOE RACE
February 3, 2008 • Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs
MALE OVERALL
1 Josh Merlis 26 Albany 21:51
2 Andrew McCarthy 24 Albany 22:54
3 Ken Clark 45 Somers, CT 23:32
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Pat Evans 2:09:54
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 John Panagakis 1:53:02
MALE AGE GROUP: 85 & OVER
1 Donald Potter 1:36:10
8K CLASSICAL
MALE OVERALL
1 John Brunson/65-69 47:40
2 Mike Stave/14-15 51:08
3 Neil Thorley/8-9 57:15
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Morgan Sanzone/16-17 51:14
2 Margaret Harryman/50-54 58:15
3 Sharon Morey/60-64 58:20
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MALE AGE GROUPS
1 Matthew Moreau/00-07 1:14:35
1 Louis Annunziata/08-09 1:09:10
1 Gilad Adar/10-11 1:14:40
1 TJ Doody/14-15 1:07:27
1 Yoshi Murata/40-44 1:12:35
1 George Harding/60-64 1:08:10
FEMALE AGE GROUPS
1 Abigail Jones00-071:49:58
1 Kristin Jones/08-09 59:52
1 Rachel Yerdon/10-11 1:02:19
1 Megan Murata/12-13 1:09:12
1 Shannon Cheney/20-24 1:08:10
1 Lara McCarthy/35-39 2:24:04
1 Nancy Yerdon/40-44 1:02:38
1 Jane Brunson/60-64 1:15:14
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LONG TRACK PACK STYLE SPEEDSKATING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
February 2-3, 2008 • Olympic Speedskating Oval, Lake Placid
AGE GROUP WINNERS & REGIONAL
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PONY, MIDGET & JUNIOR C
200/300/400/500/600 Meters
FEMALE PONY
1 Kelly Lauren Midway 144
6 Kathryn Toth Capital District 17
7 Greta Stahl Saratoga 10
MALE PONY
1 Kevin Nam Puget Sound 170
5 David Skoda Saratoga 20
12 Jonathan Meachom Saratoga 1
FEMALE MIDGET
1 Sarah Warren Glen Ellyn 128
7 Mary Kate Hodor Saratoga 10
MALE MIDGET
1 Andrew Astalos Wolverine 170
8 Bennet Timmerman Saratoga 8
FEMALE JUNIOR C
1 Petra Acker Saratoga 170
5 Rebecca Hodor Saratoga 34
MALE JUNIOR C
1 Connor Slivocka Madison 136
3 Josh Cummings Saratoga 73
JUNIOR B/C & SENIOR
500/800/1,000/1,500/3,000 Meters
FEMALE JUNIOR B
1 Rebekah Dryud Midway 170
6 Katie Ralston Saratoga 14
FEMALE JUNIOR B
1 Andrew Hodor Saratoga 170
5 Matt Rittenhouse Saratoga 34
FEMALE JUNIOR A
1 Sarah Krueger Midway 170
3 Biz Burns Saratoga 68
4 Christie Sausa Adirondack 37
MALE JUNIOR A
1 Lee Eckert Northbrook 136
FEMALE SENIOR
1 Lindsey Hagstrom Midway 170
MALE SENIOR
1 Chris Callis Silver Blades 157
MASTERS
500/800/1,000/1,500/3,000 Meters
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Jennifer Okionuk Adirondack 170
2 Kelly Pugliano Saratoga 105
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Mark Yanigahara Saratoga 144
3 Michael Brooks Saratoga 65
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Kim Young Puget Sound 144
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Brian Boudreau OSSC 144
2 Marty Haire Saratoga 131
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Carole Moore Flushing 157
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Mark Chrysler OSSC 157
2 Jonathan White Capital District 118
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Mary Lou DiNicola Unaffi liated 170
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Chris Hawkins Newburgh 170
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Dick Klein Unaffi liated 170
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FEMALE OVERALL
1 Jessica Hageman 32 Schenectady 27:44
2 Sara Brenner 27 Albany 29:14
3 Madeleine Bonneville 26 Saratoga Springs 29:31
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MALE AGE GROUP: 19 & UNDER
1 Sean Curtis 15 Greenfi eld Center 28:33
2 Lee Sacco 15 Pittsfi eld, MA 36:10
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 19 & UNDER
1 Samantha Stenburn 17 Claverack 34:35
2 Hannah Murphy 11 Porter Corners 1:02:28
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Brenan Tarrier 29 Albany 25:52
2 C.J. Imperial 27 Stillwater 31:48
3 Jake Davis 26 Ballston Spa 34:52
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Katherine Best 23 Ballston Lake 31:59
2 Diana Rodriguez 26 Albany 32:52
3 Lindsey Sabatka 27 Saratoga Springs 35:31
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Rich Gargano 30 Malta 25:29
2 Dave Shumpert 37 Clifton Park 26:15
3 Charles Petraske 30 Saratoga Springs 26:27
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Kim Scott 39 Malta 32:16
2 Rachel Razza 31 Liverpool 32:21
3 Aurora Lamperetta 35 Saratoga Springs 34:18
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Edward Alibozek 45 Suffi eld, CT 25:05
2 John Kinnicutt 45 Menands 26:33
3 Tyronne Culpepper 44 Saratoga Springs 29:35
GORE MOUNTAIN TELEMARK SKI RACE
February 3, 2008 • Gore Mountain, North Creek
MALE OVERALL
1 Tom Hutchins 44 Gansevoort 24.9
2 Eric Knierim 33 North River 26.2
3 Adam Blond 22 Syracuse 27.1
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Linda Lawrence 42 Albany 30.3
2 Julie Rodgers 43 Saratoga Springs 31.7
OLD BOYS
1 Matthew Spring 33 Indian Lake 27.2
2 Robert Noyes 21 Syracuse 29.8
42 FLOORS – 809 STEPS
MALE OVERALL
1 David Tromp 32 4:44
2 Tim Van Ordisn 39 4:54
3 Joseph Hauter 27 5:29
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Chelsea Maguire 22 6:35
2 Brittany Pine 21 6:53
3 Lauren Warren 41 7:03
MALE AGE GROUP: 19 & UNDER
1 Charles Dieterle 14 6:30
2 Paul Dieterle 14 7:06
3 Adam Frazier 14 7:12
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 19 & UNDER
1 Sue Schneck 18 7:17
2 Cara Riley 18 7:21
3 Christina Macera 19 8:07
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Matt Fryer 27 5:33
2 Patrick Weatherup 24 7:20
3 Mark Conroy 28 7:48
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Laura Livergood 20 8:11
2 Noel Cox 25 8:23
3 Diana Barrera 21 8:45
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1 Douglas Dunn 49 Bronxville 27.8
2 Richard Seiler 40 Albany 28.6
3 Rich Wilke 48 Schenectady 30.4
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1 Mark Bettinger 51 Saratoga Springs 32.7
2 Jeff Butcher 54 Stratford 37.2
MASTERS MEN
1 Larry Wilke 75 North River 32.8
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MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Tom Cowin 34 5:54
2 Eddie Habeck III 30 6:31
3 Paul Fahey 39 6:48
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Kim Ploof 37 8:09
2 Nicolle Zenzer 30 9:19
3 Melissa Lizzi 39 9:33
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Michael McHale 41 5:54
2 David Hicks 43 5:59
3 Mark Hammond 49 6:19
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Janice Phoenix 46 8:26
2 Beth Gryboski 43 8:59
3 Kathy Czelusniak 47 9:27
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Fred Eames 59 6:01
2 Raymond Schneider 53 6:35
3 Tom Dubois 51 6:50
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Rita Floess 50 9:32
2 Margaret Phillips 54 9:40
3 Ellen Dubois 50 11:13
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Ron Shaffer 61 7:17
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FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Jacque Schiffer 43 Olivebridge 30:05
2 Donna Ruppel 43 Greenwich 31:46
3 Laurel Shortell 41 Northampton, MA 32:49
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Bob Dion 52 Readsboro, VT 24:34
2 Richard Clark 54 Feeding Hills, MA 26:05
3 Nick Jubok 51 Yorktown Heights 27:35
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Laney Lutzker 57 Saratoga Springs 32:24
2 Maureen Roberts 50 Gansevoort 35:11
3 Ellie George 52 West Charlton 37:32
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Jim Carlson 60 Gansevoort 32:08
2 Tom Wright 60 Valatie 32:38
3 John Pelton 68 West Rupert, VT 32:50
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Laura Clark 60 Saratoga Springs 36:24
2 Cathy Biss 60 Queensbury 44:06
3 Sibyl Jacobson 65 Canaan 45:37
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 & OVER
1 Richard Busa 78 Marlboro, MA 38:47
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20TH ANNUAL CORNING TOWER CYSTIC FIBROSIS STAIR CLIMB
February 7, 2008 • Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Lucinda Huggins 64 11:20
RELAY TEAMS – TOP 5 FEMALE
1 Averill Park DC 4:25
L. Rebehn/Emily Rebehn/
Morgan Wheeler/Chris Baumeister
2 Lia Climbers 4:43
Melissa Vigliotti/Mary Evans/
Jenna Ferguson/Curtis Hopkins
3 Tracey Welding Co. 6:59
Alexa VanGalen/Destiny Wimbush/
Nikayla Wynne/Jasmine Powell
4 CK Tank Line & Testing 7:10
Kim Hughes/Bailey Kross/Hailey Irvis/
Jillian Hamilton
5 Gould Erectors 1 7:14
Megan Tracey/Jessica Sheffer/
Melinda Benequsta/Erin Tracey
RELAY TEAMS – TOP 5 MALE
1 Northeastern 3:52
Matt Gidarelli/S. Fehicle/Zach Collins/
Jake Constantine
2 Gould Erectors 2 3:53
Brandon Winne/Craig Teriele/
Shane Teriele/Tim Sullivan
20TH ANNUAL CORNING TOWER CYSTIC FIBROSIS STAIR CLIMB continued
3 NYS DMV App Dev 1 4:03
Jon Passero/Bill Capozzi/
Thomas Ringler/Dave Zehrfuhs
4 UNO 1 4:03
Scott Morrissey/Evan Saxby/
Frankie Castigilione/Dom Cioffi
5 NYS COPBA 4:04
Mike Beaury/Jeremiah Brooks/Todd
McFarland/Robert Squires
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25K CLASSIC
MALE OVERALL
1 Robert Underwood 45-49 Kattskill Bay 1:25:10
2 Christopher Rose 35-39 Peru 1:29:30
3 Mario Paradis
FEMALE OVERALL
35-39 Adele, QC 1:30:05
1 Julianne Stemp 18-24 Stowe, VT 1:41:21
2 Emily Olsen 18-24 Pittsford 1:44:22
3 Janet Findley
MALE AGE GROUP: 13 -17
50-54 Lake Placid 1:48:52
1 William Frielinghaus Queensbury 1:35:21
2 Nicholas Kulina Lake Placid 1:52:18
3 Kyle Curry Lake Placid 2:09:34
5 Izzy Cottan Lake Placid 2:36:54
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 13 - 17
1 Heidi Baumbach Lake Placid 1:52:50
2 Schuyler Cowan Lake Placid 2:27:16
3 Eloise Libre Norwalk, CT 2:48:34
4 Mia Lanza Lake Placid 3:01:41
5 Caitlin Anderson
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 24
Lake Placid 3:18:12
1 Caitlin Scholl
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
Lake Placid 2:11:08
1 John Libre
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
Brooklyn 2:16:37
1 Jennifer Kravitz Whiting, VT 2:23:38
2 Liz Libre Brooklyn 2:43:55
3 Caitlin Foley Troy 2:55:00
4 Joanmarie Turbek
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
Bellrose 3:12:33
1 Michael Chiarella Essex Jct., VT 2:08:39
2 Benjamin Nieman Barneveld 2:26:49
3 Peter Turbek
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
Bellrose 2:50:59
1 Rachel Kurtz Lake Luzerne 2:26:53
2 Rachael Williams
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
Saratoga Springs 2:55:50
1 Mark DeNitto Wolfeboro, NH 1:44:10
2 Mark White Burlington, VT 1:47:24
3 Kurt Zimmermann Kinderhook 2:00:32
10 Brian Byrne Saratoga Springs 3:28:08
11 Todd Wyche
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
New York 3:46:38
1 Nicole Byrne
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
Saratoga Springs 3:28:17
1 John Witmer Williston, VT 1:57:10
2 Kenneth Tappen Metuchen, NJ 2:27:01
3 Jim Humiston Queensbury 2:27:04
4 Brian White
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
Plattsburgh 2:29:25
1 Katie Weaver Lake Placid 2:26:52
2 Karen Alence Nantucket, MA 2:32:39
3 Betsy Smith
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
Wilmington 3:31:47
1 Stephen Wright Richmond, UT 1:31:46
2 Bill McKibben Ripton, VT 1:39:15
3 David Morrissey Queensbury 1:41:21
4 Chris Frielinghaus Queensbury 1:45:22
RELAY TEAMS – TOP 5 MIXED
1 K.R.A.M. 4:53
Ron Trask/Mark Mau/Analiese Mau/
Kaitlin Kryglak
2 Materials Team-CR Bard 5:04
Karina Lundy/Marie Bell/
Dave Barcomb/David Walls
3 Albany’s Bravest Fitness 5:31
Ned Norton/Chris Hall/
Brendan Davis/Pete Hall
4 Homestead Funding T1 5:56
Daniela Bagalli/Matthew Buono/
Rich Foley/Brandy Bogan
5 Allstate Corp. 6:14
Bethann Frese/Tim Cookfair/
Melissa Cookfair/Jack Cookfair
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26TH LAKE PLACID LOPPET CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACES
February 9, 2008 • Olympic Sports Complex X-C Ski Center, Lake Placid
7 Michael Battisti Essex 2:21:05
8 Kevin Stacey Plattsburgh 2:31:42
11 John Doan
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
Lake Placid 3:18:16
1 Krietta Phillips Waitsfi eld, VT 1:54:28
2 O’Leary-Laskey Saratoga Springs 1:55:39
3 Lisa Korzenecki Westfi eld, MA 1:58:53
5 Mary Woodhouse Saranac Lake 2:14:17
8 Anne Downes
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
Saratoga Springs 2:53:09
1 Bob Maswick Lake Placid 1:42:40
2 Mark Robinson Peru 1:53:24
3 Sam Osborne Burlington, VT 1:57:26
5 David Rechiln Watertown 2:10:52
6 Damon Greenburg Saranac Lake 2:19:42
7 Ed Hutton
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
East Aurora 2:55:44
1 Tracy Orkin Peru 2:06:47
2 Diane Miller Saranac Lake 2:11:37
3 Karen Costello Hague 2:26:47
4 Audrey Hyson Lake Placid 2:33:41
5 Nancie Battaglia Lake Placid 2:34:07
6 Dixie Smith
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
Lake George 2:39:11
1 David Hunter Lake Placid 1:40:31
2 David Burt Queensbury 1:51:46
3 George Disney Peru 1:58:48
4 Tom Boothe Saranac Lake 2:17:01
6 Olaf Franzon Plattsburgh 2:23:22
7 David Hochschartner Lake Placid 2:26:13
8 Glenn Schaef Saratoga Springs 2:38:18
9 Thomas Auer Saratoga Springs 2:52:35
10 David Ploof
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
Lake Placid 3:00:17
1 Nancy Davis Underhill, VT 2:03:12
2 Betsy Thomas-Train Keene Valley 2:24:07
3 Candice Raines Rutland, VT 2:24:58
4 Alana Forcier Westport 2:27:06
5 Mary Burke
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
Whallonsburg 2:38:55
1 Peter Davis Underhill, VT 1:32:19
2 Chris Beattie Lake Placid 1:42:41
3 Roy Keats Schenectady 1:49:34
5 Oliver Holmes Jr. Delmar 2:12:28
6 Denis Chagnon Schenectady 2:58:14
7 James Byrne Saratoga Springs 3:28:48
8 James Panzl
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
Broadalbin 3:41:41
1 Paula Voigt
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
Jay 3:03:07
1 Rene Clarke Queensbury 1:59:56
2 Roger Henry Rexford 2:09:43
3 Joe Kahn Jay 2:26:50
4 Mike Devlin
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
Lake Placid 2:47:11
1 Joan Henry Rexford 2:29:17
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 & OVER
1 Dan Karig Ithaca 1:45:04
2 Hilaire Meuwissen Delmar 2:46:10
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26TH LAKE PLACID LOPPET CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACES continued
3 Philip Erard New York 3:02:53
4 William Borzilleri Lake Placid 3:24:41
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 & OVER
1 Judith Borzilleri Lake Placid 3:16:22
25K FREESTYLE
MALE OVERALL
1 Eric Phaneuf 35-39 Stowe, VT 1:16:11
2 Crosby Fish 18-24 Lake Placid 1:17:50
3 Jim Kobak 35-39 Peru 1:20:39
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Heidi Underwood 35-39 Kattskill Bay 1:31:54
2 Michelle Weilen 40-44 Rochester 1:38:26
3 Katy Demong 25-29 Burlington, VT 1:38:32
MALE AGE GROUP: 13 - 17
1 Nick Underwood Queensbury 1:25:18
2 Joey Izzo Lake Placid 1:26:25
3 Alex Goff Lake Placid 1:34:10
4 Evan Greenburg Saranac Lake 2:11:17
MALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 24
1 Wesley Norton Peaks Island, ME 1:38:23
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 24
1 Helen Smith Burlington, VT 1:56:14
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Bill Frazer Lake Placid 1:23:07
2 Greg Sautner Mahopac 1:29:07
3 Matt Young Lake Placid 1:33:36
5 Nicholas Wallin Brooklyn 2:11:19
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Melinda Frazer Lake Placid 1:54:36
2 Janet Saint Germain Norwich, VT 2:20:08
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Patrice Dore Gatineau, QC 1:23:07
2 Martin Donnelly-Heg Albany 1:27:04
3 Dougal Bale Kingston, ON 1:43:50
4 Kenneth Thomas Orchard Park 1:52:36
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Kris Cheney-Seymour Saranac Lake 1:32:16
2 Daniel French Malta 1:57:53
3 Brian Jamieson Severna Park, MD 2:07:03
4 Mark Shaw Victor 2:15:02
5 Kevin Pricket Wilmington 2:16:03
6 Nicolai Moser New York 2:23:26
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Anne August Pittsford 2:00:05
2 Becky Sutter Saranac Lake 2:05:48
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Michael Tucker Pittsfi eld, MA 1:26:40
2 Tony Hoffman East Aurora 1:27:12
3 Edward Lis Lake Placid 1:31:15
4 Andy August Pittsford 1:36:36
5 Scott Weilen Rochester 1:39:55
7 Jean-Pierre Maurandy New York 1:43:36
9 Tim Weaver Lake Placid 1:55:41
11 Thomas McGowan Montgomery 2:07:24
13 Matti Jasinski Ballston Spa 2:12:27
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Teresa Cheetham-Palen Keene 2:02:24
2 Ingrid Wilke Cohoes 2:03:23
3 Connie Prickett Wilmington 2:04:03
4 Elizabeth Trachte New Paltz 2:07:43
5 Brenda Salt New Paltz 2:41:37
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Chris Fuller East Aurora 1:30:19
2 Steven Bailey Morrisonville 1:34:01
3 Eric Schulz Lake Placid 1:40:34
4 John Correa New York 1:50:50
5 Daniel Remington Broadalbin 2:16:13
7 Scott Daley Rochester 2:35:20
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Laurie Schulz Lake Placid 1:39:49
2 Sue Slowick Westhampton, MA 1:40:57
3 Patty Moles Lake Placid 1:43:12
4 Heidi Holderied Saranac Lake 1:47:35
5 Sandra Izzo Lake Placid 2:02:24
6 Colette Jasinski Ballston Spa 2:12:27
7 Frances Harrison New York 2:22:48
8 Elisabeth Shulz
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
New Hartford 2:55:21
1 Joe Korzenecki Westfi eld, MA 1:26:24
2 Peter Moles Lake Placid 1:36:57
3 Michael Parkin Blossvale 1:55:46
4 Patrick McCabe Tully 2:02:08
5 Kenneth Grey Saratoga Springs 2:05:54
6 Brian Hart
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
Saranac Lake 2:15:54
1 Diana McIsaac
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
Lake Clear 2:23:33
1 Harry Rock Westfi eld, MA 1:31:46
2 Vinny Vienneau Pittsfi eld, MA 1:32:35
3 James Lomonaco Cassville 1:32:39
4 Woods McCahill Lake Placid 1:35:39
5 Eddie Luban Syracuse 1:36:13
6 Jack Burke Paul Smiths 1:40:35
7 Alan Linck Queensbury 1:42:20
8 Chas Billingsley
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
Lake Clear 2:36:25
1 Carol Fisher Queensbury 1:44:17
2 Ruth King
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
Ambler, PA 2:07:18
1 Jay Federman Saranac Lake 1:49:17
2 David Johnson Saranac Lake 1:59:06
3 Richard Dixon Mayfi eld 2:04:51
4 Glenn Cooley Scotia 2:05:10
5 Paul Heller
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
Plattsburgh 2:06:20
1 Sherry Dixon Mayfi eld 2:13:01
2 Dorothy Federman
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
Saranac Lake 2:27:29
1 Frank Stasz Westhampton, MA 1:57:35
2 Alec Davis Ballston Lake 2:02:39
3 Udo Butchner Dullard, QC 2:23:45
4 Stephen Turbek Jay 2:34:54
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 & OVER
1 Burton Phillips Red Creek 2:12:47
2 Bernard Saucier Ottawa, ON 3:06:09
50K CLASSIC
MALE OVERALL
1 Tony Malikowski 40-44 North Creek 3:12:11
2 David Hajek 35-39 Toronto, ON 3:13:10
3 Chris Yarsevich
FEMALE OVERALL
25-29 Saratoga Springs 3:16:32
1 Nathalie Thibault 30-34 Amos, QC 3:42:23
2 Cathy Bakker 45-49 Ottawa, ON 4:03:30
3 Arla Casselman 18-24 Brunswick, ME 4:28:25
MALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 24
1 Jacob Birchard
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
Canton, NH 3:18:34
1 Erik Remsen
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
Whiting, VT 4:27:01
1 Robert Hinsdill
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
Boonville 3:21:24
1 Peter Mandy
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
Bethesda, MD 4:19:17
1 Scott Pleban Colonial Beach, VA 3:30:38
2 Patrick Ferri Austerlitz 3:43:12
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26TH LAKE PLACID LOPPET CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACES continued
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Tim Huneck Rexford 3:38:24
2 Andrew Wojton Port Chester 3:40:04
3 Andrew Cornett Ottawa ON 3:43:42
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Cynthia Fisher Charlemont, MA 4:54:35
2 Ursula Posl Conway, MA 5:08:03
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Jeff Prime Saranac Lake 3:30:13
2 Eddie Quinn North Yarmouth, ME 3:39:36
3 Gary Schiavi Chestertown 3:45:55
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Buddy Majernik Greensboro Bend, VT 3:39:31
2 Gary Miller Stockbridge, MA 3:51:45
3 Roy Cooley Marcy 3:56:43
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Mark Donavan Bennington, VT 3:54:29
2 Veikko Salmela Hopewell Junction 4:01:49
3 Anatoliy Merzenin Brooklyn 4:03:20
4 Frank Krueger Jay 4:15:54
5 Jim Adams Altona 4:49:10
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Matti Torniainen Gloversville 4:03:58
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 & OVER
1 Lenord Robinson Warren, VT 7:34:32
50K FREESTYLE
MALE OVERALL
1 Eli Enman 30-34 Huntington, VT 2:27:14
2 Justin Freeman 30-34 New Hampshire 2:31:49
3 Eric Tremble 25-29 Jericho, VT 2:39:26
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Kate Underwood 25-29 Idaho 2:48:07
2 Nikki Kimball 35-39 Bozeman, MT 2:56:36
3 Jenny Townsend 30-34 Canton 3:15:03
MALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 24
1 Ross Saxton White River Junction, VT 3:20:18
2 Lee Peters Ticonderoga 3:57:36
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 18 - 24
1 Natalie Joffe Williamstown, MA 3:22:47
2 Marina Dosch Niskayuna 4:22:24
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Jake Hollenbach Shelburne, VT 2:41:51
2 David Cahill Norwich, VT 2:52:30
HMRRC WINTER SERIES RACE #5 • February 10, 2008 • University at Albany, Albany
7K RUN
MALE OVERALL
1 Tim Harrigan 34 Albany 25:51
2 Timothy Hoff 42 Albany 26:56
3 John Furgele
FEMALE OVERALL
39 Delmar 27:37
1 Brina Seguine 18 Rensselaer 27:12
2 Hayley Madsen 17 Ghent 29:07
3 Evelyn Marren
AGE GROUPS
17 Amsterdam 29:08
1 Will Russo M00-19 Guilderland 30:12
1 Julie Nabozny F00-19 Valatie 35:43
1 Brenan Tarrier M20-29 Albany 29:20
1 Erin Rightmyer F20-29 Schenectady 34:55
1 Frank Boscoe M30-39 Albany 28:08
1 Terra Sentiwany F30-39 Rensselaer 32:28
1 George Burke M40-49 Troy 31:22
1 Lidia Ryan F40-49 Loudonville 38:40
1 Paul Bennett M50-59 Latham 29:10
1 Karen Dott F50-59 Colonie 36:06
1 Paul Hillengas M60-69 Rensselaer 34:29
1 Christine McKnight F60-69 Schuylerville 47:36
1 Joe Kelly M70-79 Menands 42:12
10-MILE RUN
MALE OVERALL
1 Chuck Terry 25 Albany 56:24
2 Josh Merlis 26 Albany 57:45
3 Daniel Jordy 24 Albany 59:28
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Alyssa Lotmore 22 Albany 1:05:29
2 Emily Bryans 40 Schenectady 1:06:50*
3 Lisa D’Aniello 21 Niskayuna 1:08:18
AGE GROUPS
1 Chris Cure M00-19 Altamont 1:04:57
1 Chad Davey M20-29 Selkirk 1:05:37
1 Christina Ardito F20-29 Troy 1:10:22
1 Brian Northan M30-39 Guilderland 1:04:27
1 Dana Peterson F30-39 Voorheesville 1:09:55
1 Derrick Staley M40-49 Ballston Lake 59:59*
1 Nancy Taormina F40-49 Albany 1:14:32
1 Dale Keenan M50-59 South Bethlehem 1:04:11*
1 Martha DeGrazia F50-59 Slingerlands 1:15:42*
1 Pat Glover M60-69 Clifton Park 1:07:03*
1 Sue Wong F60-69 Glenmont 1:38:24*
1 Bob Husted M70-79 Rexford 1:26:41*
1 Anny Stockman F70-79 Rensselaer 1:44:18*
20-MILE RUN
MALE OVERALL
1 John Ehntholt 41 Glens Falls 2:12:10
2 Ryan Donnelly 20 Campbell Hall 2:22:00
3 Jamie Rodriguez 27 Albany 2:30:53
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Diana Rodriguez 26 Albany 2:58:35
AGE GROUPS
1 Bob Wither M40-49 Niskayuna 2:31:09
1 Steven Sweeney M50-59 Guilderland 2:51:41
1 Dick Correa M60-69 Scotia 3:24:56
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3 David Kvam Mechanicville 3:05:18
5 Art Perryman Northville 4:15:21
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Matthew Cook Lake Placid 2:47:58
2 Ray Webster Burlington, VT 2:54:10
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Francois Bergeron Val-D’or, QC 2:53:57
2 Christian Otto Gatineau, QC 3:04:22
3 Jason Urckfi tz Mendon 3:18:37
4 Andrew Farry Glens Falls 3:27:39
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 David Herr Cannaan, VT 2:44:29
2 Erik Grimm Rochester 2:49:31
3 Carl Johnston Ontario 2:51:08
7 John Tomlinson New York 3:31:03
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Mark Berger Stouffville, ON 2:51:09
2 Kurt Kuehnel Dalton, MA 2:53:05
3 Paul Wonsavage Hanover, NH 2:59:28
7 Stanley Hatch Cadyville 3:08:22
8 Kevin Higgins Stillwater 3:13:16
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Cheryl Carlson Lebanon, NH 3:32:36
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Bruce Townend Windsor, MA 3:05:08
2 Mark Tremblay Val-D’or, QC 3:05:30
3 Brian Delaney Lake Placid 3:06:24
4 Larry Costantino East Moriches 3:10:59
6 Mark Chmielewicz Clinton 3:20:23
8 Dennis Humphrey Delmar 3:38:15
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 David Bradford Guilford, VT 3:16:33
2 Ken Walker Chester, VT 3:35:38
3 Tom Clemow Wellesley, MA 3:56:39
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Peggy Wiltberger Saranac Lake 3:43:52
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Giorgio Imbrogno Ottawa, ON 3:34:38
2 Colin Archer Ottawa, ON 3:58:41
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CAMP SARATOGA 8K SNOWSHOE RACE
February 16, 2008 • Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Saratoga Springs
MALE OVERALL
1 Aaron Robertson 29 Rouses Point 30:50
2 Bob Bolton 47 Richland 32:09
3 Josh Merlis 26 Albany 32:59
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Carissa Stepsen 27 Laurel, MD 43:05
2 Gretchen Nace 16 Rochester 43:45
3 Jessica Hageman 32 Schenectady 43:57
MALE AGE GROUP: 19 & UNDER
1 Sean Curtis 15 Greenfi eld Center 45:18
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Jay Kolodzinski 28 Florence, MA 36:27
2 Brennan Tarrier 29 Albany 42:50
3 Mike Schaefer 23 Schenectady 53:38
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Sara Brenner 27 Albany 44:22
2 Lindsey Sabatka 27 Saratoga Springs 51:50
3 Katherine Best 23 Ballston Lake 52:37
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Courtney Guerten 32 Queensbury 35:40
2 Matt Westerlund 35 Lacona 36:48
3 Jason Pare 35 Oriskany 38:13
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Pamela DelSignore 38 Gansevoort 45:07
2 Kim Scott 39 Malta 52:05
3 Aurora Lamperetta 35 Saratoga Springs 52:52
MALE OVERALL
1 Dave Burrows 36-49 26:38
2 Steve Engler 20-35 27:30
3 Tavish Costello 20-35 28:24
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Ken Clark 45 Somers, CT 37:01
2 Ted Norton 42 Warrensburg 37:27
3 Edward Alibozek 45 Suffi eld, CT 37:56
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Maureen O’Leary-Laskey 47 Saratoga Springs 48:33
2 Clover Schwartz 41 Gansevoort 48:39
3 Donna Ruppel 43 Greenwich 48:54
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Bob Dion 52 Readsboro, VT 39:25
2 Dennis Fillmore 55 Ballston Spa 39:31
3 Stewart Dutfi eld 52 Catskill 41:25
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Laney Lutzker 57 Saratoga Springs 51:37
2 Maureen Roberts 50 Gansevoort 53:40
3 Jill Pederson 57 Lake George 1:00:32
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 John Pelton 68 West Rupert, VT 44:00
2 Paul Fiondella 61 East Hampton 46:58
3 Ed Alibozek, Jr. 68 Adams, MA 48:34
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Laura Clark 60 Saratoga Springs 58:27
2 Christine McKnight 60 Schuylerville 1:10:59
3 Sibyl Jacobson 65 Canaan 1:11:44
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 & OVER
1 Richard Busa 78 Marlboro, MA 1:01:34
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FRED LAPANN MEMORIAL 5-MILE ROAD RACE
February 16, 2008 • Town Beach, Hague
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Julie Cunningham 20-35 32:21
2 Nicole Prenoveau 20-35 33:18
3 Karen Costello 50-59 33:30
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4TH ANNUAL “LOVE TO TRI” INDOOR TRIATHLON
February 17, 2008 • Southern Saratoga YMCA, Clifton Park
15 MINUTES EACH: POOL SWIM, STATIONARY BIKE, TRACK RUN
Place, Name, Age, Swim Yards, Bike Miles, Run Miles & Overall Points
MALE OVERALL
1 Kevin Baird 2,288 9.6 2.3 299
2 Joe Sullivan 41 1,800 8.4 2.3 292
3 Dave Shumpert 1,388 9.1 2.0 290
4 CJ Chartrand 26 1,400 8.9 2.1 290
5 Ray Lewis 55 1,325 8.3 2.1 285
6 Peter Bierden 24 2,025 8.0 2.2 285
7 Brian Stitt 40 1,250 7.8 2.1 277
8 Gary Neumann 43 1,225 7.4 2.2 274
9 Dave VanPelt 1,213 8.6 1.7 273
10 Daniel Wright 47 1,300 7.5 1.8 267
11 Hugh Dunseath 25 2,000 7.4 2.0 266
12 Robert Sheftel 39 1,750 7.0 2.2 264
13 John Spence 43 1,563 7.2 2.0 263
14 Mark Nistico 1,288 7.8 1.6 261
15 Thomas Horn 1,279 7.2 1.9 258
16 David Spingarr 26 1,600 7.3 1.8 257
17 Douglas Tucker 24 1,850 7.2 1.9 257
18 William Roy 1,338 7.5 1.7 256
19 Matt Grattan 1,225 7.0 1.9 250
20 Ronald Boutin 17 1,088 6.3 1.8 240
21 Benjamin Jacobsen 46 1,213 6.7 1.7 239
22 Michael Burby 52 1,088 6.5 1.7 239
23 John Despagna 650 6.1 1.9 237
24 Ron Schubin 1,225 6.4 1.1 233
25 Anthony Cagino 55 1,238 6.2 1.7 232
26 Steve Fischer 46 1,475 5.7 1.7 228
27 Mark Mindel 1,150 5.4 1.8 228
28 Scott Shaw 40 1,500 6.1 1.5 226
29 Chris VanPelt 1,138 5.1 1.1 216
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Kelly Virkler 46 2,013 7.7 2.0 298
2 Tami Olheiser 1,600 8.0 1.9 296
3 Jennifer Despagna 1,588 7.7 1.8 292
4 Jessica Mitchell 55 1,450 7.5 1.9 290
5 Melissa Grattan 64 1,213 7.1 1.8 282
6 Barb Bierden 55 1,600 6.3 1.7 279
7 Holly Cristofaro 31 1,888 6.6 1.6 277
8 Melinda Person 29 1,575 5.9 1.8 275
9 Rebecca Phillips 29 1,188 6.8 1.6 273
10 Joyce Reynolds 1,388 5.9 1.7 272
11 Donna Charlebois 1,200 6.6 1.6 271
12 Brooke Fisher 53 1,113 8.0 1.6 270
13 Heather Carlcon 1,075 6.8 1.6 268
14 Melinda Laurin 61 975 6.4 1.6 267
15 Kelly Sullivan 33 1,400 6.0 1.5 264
16 Angela Mayhew 1288 6.2 1.5 264
17 Barbara Fuller 50 875 5.1 1.5 254
TEAM RESULTS
1 Mark Pape/Tom McBride/Jim Stagnitti
1,963 8.0 2.1 300
2 Jessica Stepp/Nick Danato/Emily Moro
1,700 7.2 1.8 297
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MALE AGE GROUP: 15 & UNDER
1 Jon Locklin 15 Queensbury 47
2 Dan Douglas 14 Chestertown 36
3 Greg Weber 13 Centerport 29
4 Hank Evatt 14 Sabael 25
5 Linus Sante 7 Queensbury 17
6 Caleb Lewis 14 Wevertown 17
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 15 & UNDER
1 Rebekah Ashley 14 Wilmington 26
MALE AGE GROUP: 16 & OVER
1 Tyler Watson 17 Wilmington 29
2 Jim Pionki 22 Diamond Point 27
3 Kyle Bennett 22 North Creek 25
4 Tim Latchford 22 Chestertown 24
5 Nick Khachadourian 16 Clifton Park 23
6 Jeff Cyrus 18 Burnt Hills 22
7 Alex Caraco 18 Saratoga Springs 19
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MALE OVERALL
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2 Mike Keenan 35 S. Glastonbury, CT 2:43:57
3 Jason Ayr
FEMALE OVERALL
20 Belchertown, MA 2:45:45
1 Caryle Andrew-Zippric 47 Manius 3:14:17
2 Julia Snyder 30 E. Syracuse 3:20:17
3 Jill Perry
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37 Manlius 3:27:33
4 Kevin Shelton-Smith 47M Bronx 2:53:07
5 Scott Barton 23M Fort Plain 3:00:36
6 Dan Dominie 43M Canton 3:02:02
7 Ralph Yozzo 45M Brooklyn 3:09:01
9 John Geesler 49M St. Johnsville 3:11:51
14 Alan Bowman 49M Niskayuna 3:17:14
16 Keith Cook 52M Albany 3:17:57
19 Arthur Graves 37M Plattsburgh 3:26:25
20 Rob Hudyncia 45M Fort Plain 3:26:43
21 Noah White 29M Albany 3:27:02
23 James Mott 42M Sauquoit 3:27:55
25 Krzysztof Wasielewski 54M Dover Plains 3:29:59
27 Jennifer Furgala 27F Liverpool 3:36:53
29 Steven Sweeney 53M Albany 3:37:59
30 Tim Iponey 47M Niskayuna 3:38:10
32 Brian Northan 33M Guilderland 3:41:21
36 Shannon Nowlin 37F Solvay 3:47:05
38 Andrew Smith 47M Albany 3:48:31
40 Dan Lagoe 21M Argyle 3:50:22
41 Brandon DiPasquale 16M Conesus 3:50:37
45 Chester Tumidajewicz 53M Amsterdam 3:54:04
46 Doug Dedefi ck 41M Berne 3:56:02
48 Dimitrios Makridis 32M Albany 3:57:41
51 Edward Fowler 37M Syracuse 4:02:22
52 Caryann Sculley 35F Ballston Lake 4:03:35
57 Jim Lampman 24M Cato 4:09:12
58 Keith Snyder 32M E. Syracuse 4:11:21
60 David Skoglund 50M Poughkeepsie 4:13:58
62 Charmaine Esh 46F New York 4:17:09
63 Corban Caliguire 20M Herkimer 4:19:23
64 Jenny Lee 48F Selkirk 4:20:02
67 Brian Collins 49M Guilderland 4:31:08
68 Shannon Zardezed 36F Ballston Lake 4:42:20
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 16 & OVER
1 Meghan Dorsey 16 Westport 35
2 Vicky Ashley 17 Wilmington 30
SKIERS – POINT STANDINGS
MALE AGE GROUP: 15 & UNDER
1 Peter Palumbo 12 Gansevoort 29
2 Patrick Lennon 14 Albany 27
3 Scott Visscher 15 Ballston Spa 26
4 Alex Meader 14 Queensbury 24
5 Christopher Pomerville 14 Queensbury 24
6 Kyle Lewis 15 Kattskill Bay 23
MALE AGE GROUP: 16 & OVER
1 Kevin Lenna 16 Albany 46
2 Cory Makenzie 18 Gansevoort 36
3 Ricky Hayden 20 Broadalbin 31
4 Chris Morelli 16 Albany 29
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73 David Stevens 54M Croghan 4:48:28
75 Lawrence Seward 63M Clifton Park 4:55:27
76 Douglas Bartocci 46M Middletown 4:58:25
77 Vincent Ferraro 60M Delmar 5:03:16
80 Maggie Folaron 19F South Wales 5:17:43
81 Lily Chong 20F Syracuse 5:17:45
82 Brian Lagoe 23M Argyle 5:26:37
84 Keith Amato 36M Mechanicville 6:04:33
85 Shelly Amato 36F Mechanicville 6:04:33
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3-MALE COMBINED AGE: UNDER 120
1 Team Lindemann: Jones/Lindemann/Tynan 2:54:15
2 Team Benny: Benny/Newman/Mueller 2:57:40
3 Team Tromp: Gosier/Bennett/Tromp 3:08:06
3-FEMALE COMBINED AGE: UNDER 120
1 Team Dwyer: Volman/Chun/Dwyer 3:29:53
2 Team Senez: Rightmyer/Hayden/Senez 3:38:51
3 Team Watson: Watson/Kardas/Gaffuri 4:16:54
2-MALE/1-FEMALE COMBINED AGE: UNDER 120
1 Team Hampston: Hampston/Barown/Smith 2:59:41
2 Team Rowe: Rowe/Tarjick/Hayter 3:02:40
3 Team Kelly: Kelly/Kelly/Kelly 3:02:53
2-FEMALE/1-MALE COMBINED AGE: UNDER 120
1 Team Pearson: Sentiwany/Pearson/McEnaney 3:08:58
2 Team Culligan: Bryant/Culligan/Corso 3:09:07
3 Team Sherry: Sherry/Anson/Choiniere 3:10:11
3-MALE COMBINED AGE: 120 & OVER
1 Team Robinson: David/Cure/Robinson 3:06:20
2-MALE/1-FEMALE COMBINED AGE: 120 & OVER
1 Team Santarcangelo: Santarcangelo/Irwin/Santarcangelo 3:14:12
2 Team Perry: Perry/Engel/Cameron 3:29:55
2-FEMALE/1-MALE COMBINED AGE: 120 & OVER
1 Team Thomas: Caton/McGarvey/Thomas 3:45:22
2 Team Wunsch: Tynan/Wunsch/Gillen 3:51:54
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1 Team Wong: Springer/Antenucci/Wong 3:52:22
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TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
“Du” It in Style
by Maureen Roberts
ith triathlon now representing the
Wmost popular multidisciplinary
sport in America, it should come as no
surprise that its “sister” sport, duathlon,
is also increasing in popularity. The
introduction of triathlon as an Olympic
medal sport at the 2000 Olympics in
Sydney did a tremendous job of boosting
exposure and showcasing the excitement
of multisport racing. Since then,
the number of amateur athletes and
weekend warriors trying their hand at
some of the shorter versions of triathlon,
such as sprint or Olympic-distance
races, has exploded. It is estimated that
between 200,000-250,000 people annually
have raced in triathlons over the last
three years, with the average age being
35-40 years old.
Triathlon events typically consist of
a swim-bike-run format, with the distances
varying depending on the type of
race. In duathlon, competitors follow a
run-bike-run course, with a typical race
being a 5K run, 15-20 mile bike, and fi nishing
with another 5K run. Duathlon
should not be confused with biathlon, an
Olympic sport combining cross-country
skiing and shooting, or aquathlon, which
is a run-swim-run format.
For many newer athletes who may
not come from a strong swimming
background, a duathlon is a nice way to
sample multisport racing, and may be
a less intimidating format. Let’s face it,
there are not many people thrilled with
the prospect of jumping into a lake with
300 other people and getting kicked and
bumped in the water as they swim in
their fi rst triathlon! The beauty of duathlon
is that if you can ride a bike and run,
you can try a race.
Equipment
One does need a certain amount of
equipment to get involved in duathlons. I
would recommend a decent pair of running
shoes that offer good support and
cushioning. If you haven’t purchased shoes
in awhile, many shops now offer expert
guidance in selecting the proper pair for
your foot shape, arch and running gait.
Next, a bicycle in good, working
order is a must. I would recommend a
road bike, but a hybrid bike or mountain
bike with inverted tread tires would be
acceptable. If your bike hasn’t been used
in awhile, take it to a local bike shop for
a tune-up. In case of a fl at, carry a tire
repair kit, frame/mini pump, and know
how to use them. A helmet that fi ts properly
is a must and most races mandate
that you wear one. For hydration, use a
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water bottle and cage or wear a hydration
pack. Plan to carry an energy bar
or gel for extra energy while on the bike.
Carbohydrate replacement is as crucial
as getting enough fl uids, and will help to
avoid “bonking” later in the race.
A shirt made of wicking fabric will
help keep you cool and comfortable,
or warm and dry in cool, wet weather. I
recommend a pair of bike shorts with a
chamois pad; these are light and can be
worn throughout the race. On a cool or
wet day, consider wearing tights to protect
your legs. Many newcomers will run
and bike in their sneakers, but if you get
hooked on cycling or multisport racing,
you may want clipless pedals and bike
shoes. The entry and release takes a little
practice getting used to, but make pedaling
more effi cient and comfortable.
Racing
Now that you’ve made all those purchases,
where do you fi nd a race? We’re
fortunate to have two excellent duathlons
in the Capital District, conveniently
separated fi ve months apart, one this
spring and the other in mid-October.
The upcoming Saratoga Lions Club
Duathlon, now in its fourth year, will
be held at Skidmore College in Saratoga
Springs on Sunday, May 25. It combines
a 5K run, 20-mile bike course consisting
of four fi ve-mile loops (very spectator
friendly), and a fi nal 5K run. The duathlon
is capped at 400 competitors, and
last year saw 225 racing. There are great
raffl e prizes at the end, and awesome
post-race food and beverages. Folks can
race individually, or on teams of two or
three people, and there are corporate
teams as well. Funds raised from the
race benefi t many local groups, including
the Lions Eye Institute in Albany and
groups involved in procuring hearing
devices, eye glasses, exams and surgery
for the underprivileged.
On Sunday, October 19 (tentative),
the sixth annual Mohawk Towpath
Byway Duathlon will be held starting at
Krause’s Restaurant in Halfmoon. This is
a 2.2-mile run (with one steep hill), 16mile
bike ride over gentle, rolling hills
with gorgeous scenery, and the 2.2-mile
run to fi nish. Funds raised by the race
help to maintain the Mohawk Towpath
Scenic Byway. This year a fun, short kids’
race will be offered too!
There are also many other duathlons
within two to three hours of the
Capital District. The High Peaks Cyclery
Monday Duathlon Series (1-mile run, 8mile
bike, 2-mile run) is April 7 to May 26
in Lake Placid, and the Field House Race
Series Duathlon (5K run, 9-mile bike, 5K
run) is May 10 in Shelburne, Vt. A popular
one is the Shamrock Duathlon (3.1mile
run, 17-mile bike, 3.1-mile run) on
May 18 is in Glastonbury, Conn. On the
same day, the Mountainman Duathlon
(5.6-mile run, 23-mile bike, 4.9-mile run)
will be held in Windsor, Vt. Part of the
Woodstock Classic, the Doug Maloney
Duathlon (2-mile run, 12-mile bike,
2-mile run) is October 19 in Woodstock.
What Do the Athletes Say?
Jason Hart of Ballston Spa, who is a
USAT Certifi ed Level 1 triathlon coach,
has competed in the Saratoga Lions
Duathlon every year since its inception
three years ago. He feels it is a good race
and a challenging course. The run meanders
around the Skidmore campus, covering
much of the same ground as the
famed First Night 5K Run. It has a couple
of rolling and gradual hills that “make
you hurt,” he remarked. The 20-mile
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bike course is “deceptively challenging”
and the roads are not closed to traffi c, so
Jason stressed that being aware of proper
bike etiquette is essential for safety.
Jason feels this race is special because
it’s early in the season and does attract a
mix of recreational and elite athletes. A
recreational athlete can train between
fi ve to ten hours per week and complete
this race comfortably. Training plans
can be found online at triathlete.com,
or some athletes prefer individualized
coaching on a more personal, one-onone
level. This is available at several
sites, one of which is milehighmultisport.com.
Jason also is the founder of
the Saratoga Tri Club (saratogatriclub.
com), which holds monthly meetings
and offers group workouts.
John Onderdonk of Saratoga Springs,
another multisport athlete, also commented
on the fact that duathlons make
the racing season “longer,” by offering
events in the spring and fall when
water in the chilly Northeast is too
cold for swimming. In his discussions
with new athletes, he’s noticed many
people are uncomfortable with openwater
swimming, occasionally feeling
“claustrophobic” or getting inadvertently
pushed underwater by a faster
swimmer. Duathlons offer a chance to
try a multisport race without having to
deal with the swim. He talked about the
importance of pacing yourself throughout
the Saratoga Lions race, “If you run
the fi rst 5K too fast, you’ll have a miserable
race.”
Chris McKnight of Schuylerville, a
veteran tri- and duathlete, feels that
duathlons are “doable,” and provide
reachable goals for recreational athletes.
She said, “When you take the swim out
of the mix, it’s less threatening.” Chris
has competed in the Saratoga Lions
Duathlon the past three years, and feels
it’s “An exceptionally well-organized
event in a low-key environment with tremendous
community support – an ideal
race for a newcomer.” However, she cautioned
that you do need to train for it.
Older athletes can often enjoy a lot of
success as duathletes, and Chris stated
that “multisport activities help athletes
extend their competitive years as they
age.” This is due to the forgiving nature
of cross-training, which helps prevent
overuse injuries from using muscles
repetitively in one sport, like running.
Mary Hannon of Saratoga Springs,
a newer tri- and duathlete, feels the
Saratoga Lions race is “an all-around good
workout.” She has also competed in the
Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon and
feels this is an excellent beginner’s race
due to the shorter distances. She is a new
member of the Saratoga Tri Club, and just
completed her fi rst season of multisport
racing. Truly enjoying the camaraderie of
local events, she states, “The most important
thing is HAVE FUN!”
So have some fun, get some good
exercise, bring a friend, and sign-up for
a duathlon.
Maureen Roberts (maureenroberts@
hotmail.com) of Gansevoort is an
obstetrician and enjoys triathlons,
trail running, snowshoeing, skiing and
tennis. She is currently working on her
fi rst novel, a medical thriller.

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HIKING & BACKPACKING
Spring Backpacking at
Pharaoh Lake
by Bill Ingersoll
It was early April. Winter had left the
woods in a hurry, and my friends
and I were eager to spend a few days
on the trail. We settled on the Pharaoh
Lake Wilderness as the setting for this
adventure, with a loop to the lake and
its neighbors beginning and ending at
the Putnam Pond Campground. Doug
and Paul had never been to these ponds
before, so it was going to be a new experience
for them. We would use this trip
as a “warm-up” for a longer backpacking
trip later that spring.
It was 11:10am when we set off, following
the trail along the south shore
of Putnam Pond. Up and over a hill and
across the outlet of Berrymill Pond, we
soon came to the trail to Pharaoh Lake.
We turned left and followed the trail to
Grizzle Ocean, where I convinced my
companions to take the loop trail that
detours around the shoreline.
Grizzle Ocean is a small pond with
a shoreline rimmed with rocks, cedars
and spruce trees. We stopped for lunch,
and then continued around the tip of the
“ocean” and along its south shore. The
tread was not always well defi ned, but
we determined that it mostly stuck close
to the water’s edge – perhaps resulting in
more twists and turns than necessary.
The loop trail led back to the main
trail, which we now followed through the
valley between Thunderbolt and Grizzle
Ocean mountains. The woods were plain
hardwoods, and since the leaves weren’t
out yet we could see ledges on the slope
to our left.
The trail then began to descend and
curve north, making a wide arc around
the Wolf Pond wetland complex. Here we
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found ourselves climbing and descending
the series of “sheep’s backs” that
make the Pharaoh Lake basin so noteworthy
– low ridges of rock, as if a set of
sand dunes had once turned to stone.
The forest also became fi lled with pine,
hemlock and spruce, and so our hike
became really beautiful.
We crossed a rise and Pharaoh Lake
appeared through the trees. We were
drawn by the sight of its glistening
expanse as we descended through a stand
of red pine toward Wintergreen Bay.
We admired the small waterfall on
the outlet of Wolf Pond for a moment,
but then we turned right toward the long
fi nger of rock called Wintergreen Point.
This was where I had hoped to spend the
night, but the only legal campsite was
temporarily submerged under a pool of
melted snow. It was nearly three-o’clock
when we set our packs down to explore
the point. The rocks were like a long pier
extending out into the lake – and the
view was phenomenal. Pharaoh Lake
was its normal stunning self. Paul and
Doug were impressed by the very fi rst
views, but I walked all the way out to the
end of the point. By doing so, I caught a
pair of amorous otters on the edge of the
lake’s one remaining ice sheet.
We pulled ourselves away from
Wintergreen Point and continued to the
Split Rock Bay Lean-To, where we settled
down for the night. The winter weather
had shaken a lot of dead wood out of the
trees, so we had ample fi rewood for the
evening. Ducks began to arrive in twos
and threes.
After a cool night, dawn came slowly.
We ate breakfast on the shoreline rocks,
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and then packed our gear. This second
day would see us returning to Putnam
Pond by way of Rock Pond. We began by
walking around the north end of the lake
and making a stiff climb to the rugged
notch between Pharaoh and Treadway
mountains. The trail then descended
past several beaver meadows that joined
together to form a sizeable stream.
We took the cutoff trail to Crab Pond,
dropped our packs near the shore, and
then took a side trip over to Oxshoe
Pond – where there was such a shameless
display of red pines and rock bluffs
that I was reminded of Montana.
Back at Crab Pond, we shouldered
our packs once again and followed the
Short Swing Trail east along the south
shore. A short but steep ascent led up to
Horseshoe Pond, which was yet another
scenic highlight of the loop.
Horseshoe Pond was soon followed
by Lilypad Pond, a small teacup in a
pine-fi lled basin. We found sunlight on
the shore and enjoyed lunch there. We
even took off our boots and socks to air
out our feet – a pleasure not possible just
a week or two ago, when the snow was
still on the ground.
We lingered perhaps a little too long,
considering that we had a lot more to
see. The trail next took us past a wetland
with excellent views of the cliffs on Potter
Mountain, and then led to the foot of a
tall waterfall on the outlet of Rock Pond.
We estimated the stream made a 60-foot
drop over the sheer rock wall.
The trail climbed around to the top of
the falls and onward to Rock Pond, where
we turned to follow the trail around the
north shore. The pond was glistening in
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the late-day sun, and we enjoyed continuous
views as we scrambled over the
multiple rock ledges. One rocky point
beguiled us into stopping for another
long break. Rock Pond sealed the deal for
us: this was proving to be an outstanding
hike, with beautiful terrain assisted by
beautiful weather. If a phone had been
available, we would’ve called in sick for
Monday to spend more time right here.
We hiked past the old mine site,
stopping to peer into the shaft with its
discharge of ochre-stained water. Near
the east end of the pond, we encountered
several intersections. We followed
the trail that led directly to North Pond,
and then began the long detour around
its shore and over to Heart Pond. The
trail then led back to the Putnam Pond
Campground, which of course was still
vacant at this time of year. Trail markers
led across the dam that forms the pond,
and my car was just beyond.
We had covered nearly 16 miles this
weekend and enjoyed one of the most
scenic hikes in the Adirondacks.
Getting There
The road to the Putnam Pond
Campground begins 13.3 miles east
of Northway Exit 28 on NY Route 74,
or 4.9 miles west of NY Route 22 at
Ticonderoga. At Chilson, a sign directs
you south on Putts Pond Road to the
campground. The road bends east and
at 3.2 miles passes the Lost Pond trailhead.
The campsite entrance is 0.4-mile
beyond. Follow the signs through the
campground to a parking area for hikers
is 0.5-mile from the entrance.
Bill Ingersoll (hikerbill30@msn.
com) of Barneveld is publisher of the
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series and author of Snowshoe Routes:
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Discover the Eastern Adirondacks by
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