Adirondack Sports February 2024

News Briefs
FEBRUARY
15 Canalway
Challenge
WATERFORD –The Erie Canalway
National Heritage Corridor invites
New Yorkers to take part in a free winter
fitness challenge, the “FEBRUARY
15 Canalway Challenge.” Participants
pledge to complete 15 miles during the month of February by walking, running,
hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing anywhere within the Erie Canalway
National Heritage Corridor.
Participants can log miles at national, state and local parks, on the Canalway
Trail, or even in their own neighborhoods. Finishers receive a 15-mile recognition
sticker, magnet, and set of commemorative postcards.
“The FEBRUARY 15 Challenge provides great incentive for people of all abilities
to embrace winter and enjoy the outdoors, while working toward a fitness goal.” said
Bob Radliff, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
“The Canalway Corridor, including the many state and national parks located within
it, have much to offer in every season, and we hope this challenge motivates New
Yorkers to get outside in winter.”
FEBRUARY 15 is part of the Canalway Challenge, which is open to people of all
fitness levels and offers a range of mileage options, including 1 mile for people with
mobility challenges, 15 miles, 90 miles, 180 miles, and 360 miles. Registration is free
and open to individuals, teams, and organizations. Sign up: canalwaychallenge.org.
Winter Camping
with St. Regis
Canoe Outfitters
SARANAC LAKE – St. Regis Canoe Outfitters,
a full-service outfitter established in 1984,
now offers winter camping packages.
Featuring their new fleet of hot tents and
winter gear, this unique experience opens the door to New York’s most glorious
season.
The hot tent packages are designed to fit customers needs as they come with
set-up and breakdown service, along with hot tent, woodstove and firewood. An
experienced staff member will meet people at the site to show them the ropes. They
need to choose the package that’s right for them.
There’s a basic package that includes 16’ Bell canvas tent, stove, firewood, snowshoes
and trekking poles. The deluxe package also includes sleeping bags, sleeping
pas, cook gear, cleanup kit, water, snowshoes and trekking poles. A cot is also available.
The food package adds dinner the night of check-in, three square meals for full
days, and breakfast the morning of checkout. Meals are catered to hot tent cooking
on the wood stove.
There’s a discount for bookings of three nights or more. The tent capacity is four
individual cots or six sleeping bags. Go to: canoeoutfitters.com.
Dr. Maggs Feet
First System
FEBRUARY 2024 5
SCHENECTADY – The Dr. Maggs Feet
First System, a groundbreaking injury
prevention program poised to redefine
today’s sports medicine industry,
has been unveiled by Dr. Timothy
Maggs, an expert and pioneer in the
field of sports injuries prevention.
Backed by extensive research, this
innovative system addresses a fundamental
revelation, that every human exhibits some degree of collapse in their feet,
making quality orthotics a crucial first step for injury prevention.
Dr. Maggs, drawing upon experience and research, highlights the profound
impact of foot collapse on overall body mechanics and injury susceptibility. The Feet
First System begins with the integration of high-quality orthotics into all footwear.
These orthotics, designed and crafted using cutting-edge technology, serve as the
cornerstone for balancing body weight distribution, reducing strain, and optimizing
biomechanics.
Following orthotics, the system introduces an essential component, which is an
important X-ray to evaluate hip height difference. This assessment determines the
possible necessity of a heel lift, addressing any discrepancies in hip alignment that
may contribute to abnormal loading and potential injury risks.
Furthermore, Dr. Maggs stresses the importance of individualized care, “Each
person’s body is as unique as a fingerprint, and so is their hip height difference-feet
relationship. One-size-fits-all solutions are inadequate. Quality orthotics with the
appropriate x-ray is mandatory.”
“Understanding the relationship between foot biomechanics and overall body
alignment is important. This system takes a holistic approach, as mere millimeters of
imbalance in structural loading can lead to a torn ACL or Achilles tendon compared
to one that doesn’t tear” states Dr. Maggs.
The integration of orthotics, coupled with the proper X-ray, showcases his
commitment to proactive injury prevention and optimizing overall health and
performance. By addressing foundational issues, this systematic approach aims to
empower individuals to lead active, pain-free lifestyles while minimizing the risk
of potential injuries.
Through a blend of research-backed insights and personalized care, the Dr.
Maggs Feet First System marks a significant milestone in the field of injury prevention.
Visit: drtimmaggs.com.
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