4 <strong>Adirondack</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> BIKE – 7 MILE KAYAK – 2 MILE RUN – 5K SATURDAY, MAY 11, <strong>2024</strong> Pedal Paddle Run takes place on Saturday, May 11th, <strong>2024</strong> and offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty and charm of Schenectady County. The course consists of three distinct legs: a 7 mile bike loop on the Empire State Trail and along Aqueduct Road, a 2 mile kayak paddle on the Erie Canal, and a 5-k run along the scenic Mohawk River. COMPETE AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR AS A TEAM! BIKE – 7 MILE I KAYAK – 2 MILE I RUN – 5K
MARCH <strong>2024</strong> 5 CONTENTS 5 FROM THE TEAM 7 NEWS BRIEFS 9 BICYCLING Saddle Up! Spring Events & Races 13 RUNNING & WALKING From Lost Winter to Hopeful Spring 19-25 ADK SPORTS SUMMER EXPO Attendee Guide 28 ATHLETE PROFILE Running with Lou Serafini: A Journey to Find the Joy Locally Owned & Independent <strong>Adirondack</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> & Fitness, LLC 15 Coventry Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 877-8788 info@Adk<strong>Sports</strong>.com 31-37 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Spring & Summer Things To Do 41 ALPINE SKIING & RIDING Gore Snowmakers Shine Amid Sparse Conditions 45 COMMUNITY Appalachian Trail Hike for SkyHigh Adventure Center 51 NON-MEDICATED LIFE Benefits of Fiber Revisited 53-55 RACE RESULTS Top Finishers Publisher/Editor/Founder: Darryl Caron Art Director: Karen Chapman Consulting Editor: Mona Caron <strong>Adirondack</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> is published 12 times per year with a monthly circulation of 25,000 copies. © <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Adirondack</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> & Fitness, LLC. All rights reserved. Please recycle. Adk<strong>Sports</strong>.com Facebook.com/<strong>Adirondack</strong><strong>Sports</strong> • Instagram.com/<strong>Adirondack</strong><strong>Sports</strong> ISSUE #278 FROM THE TEAM Hopeful Spring Spring is the season of rebirth and life. As we head into it, we’re hopeful for the promise of what the season and the great outdoors will bring. More sun, warmer days, and plenty of fun things to do! We hope the variety of articles, growing number of Calendar of Events listings, and our unique collection of advertisers inspire and motivate you this spring. So, get or keep moving to maintain or improve your fitness, participate in events or races, meet new and interesting people, explore new destinations, and do more of what you love. Our 18th annual <strong>Adirondack</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> Summer Expo is at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday-Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 16-17! We’ll bring the pages of this magazine to life with 200 exhibitors, featuring running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, recreation, health, fitness, and travel destinations. Please join us for this free admission, high-energy show to gather with like-minded people to celebrate active, healthy living in the Northeast! See you soon! EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS Dave Kraus/ KrausGrafik.com 18TH ANNUAL SUMMER EXPO MARCH 16-17 Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 10-4 • Free Admission SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY CENTER 522 BROADWAY, SARATOGA SPRINGS THE GATHERING OF OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS The Northeast’s Run, Bike, Tri, Hike & Paddle Expo! Plus Health, Fitness, Recreation & Travel Destinations ◾ 200 Exhibitors ◾ Shop for Gear, Clothing, Footwear, Events, Races ◾ Activities & Demos for Everyone ◾ $10,000 in Prizes ◾ Inspiration, Advice, Motivation, Education ◾ Food & Beverages More Info & Exhibitor List: Adk<strong>Sports</strong>.com/summer-expo Enjoy what you’re reading? Order a FREE Subscription! Monthly magazine issues conveniently mailed first-class (fee covers postage) One year: $19.95 • Two years: $36.95 Three years: $49.95 Adk<strong>Sports</strong>.com/subscribe SaratogaPhotobooth.com | | 518.584.6473 Classic Photobooth Rentals for the Capital Region & <strong>Adirondack</strong>s ~ Since ~ Since 2007 2007 SaratogaPhotobooth.com | 518.584.6473 Classic Photobooth Rentals for the Capital Region & <strong>Adirondack</strong>s ~ Since 20