Join a Hiking Club!

By Stephanie Graudons

“I just moved here and want to explore the area,” and “I’m interested in getting more into hiking and want to go with a group.” These are the kinds of things I hear on a regular basis, being both an employee and active volunteer for the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK).

Several years ago, I graduated from college and found myself in a small town in the Adirondacks. I tried dragging some non-hiker friends up a few peaks, so I wouldn’t have to go alone, until a coworker suggested joining ADK. More...

Capture Your Perfect Spring Distance – Eeny, Meenie, Miney, Mo, Catch a Race by the Toe… 

By Laura Clark

The spring racing season is underway and there are multiple options available for your running pleasure. With the comfortably warm weather, this is the perfect time to test your legs at a favorite distance or perhaps venture into the unknown. More...

Goal Setting for Success

By Dave Kraus

Early spring in Upstate NY is the time many cyclists dust off their road or mountain bikes, give them a tune-up, and start thinking about the season ahead. What rides haven’t been done yet that I need to put on the calendar? Which past ones were so enjoyable I want to do them again? And perhaps the most popular question: How can I improve this year?

Whether you’re a cyclist or other athlete, it’s time to set some goals. But that’s often far easier to say than to do. More...

Dr. Daniel Larson

By Jennifer Ferriss

It’s a rite of spring. Patriot’s Day, a state holiday for Massachusetts and Maine, is the third Monday in April commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775. Spring break begins for school-aged children. At 11:05 a.m. the Red Sox play their traditional home game, and just prior to the first pitch being thrown, at 10:25 am, Dan Larson will begin his 48th start at the 121st Boston Marathon, in the second wave, last corral, a privilege earned as a Quarter Century Club member. More...

Paddling Forked Lake - Bears, Blackflies and Bass

By Rich Macha

Despite one Memorial Day weekend when I truly believed that Forked Lake just had to be blackfly HQ, I have fond memories of several outings on this moderately-sized body of water in the central Adirondacks. I have paddled Forked (pronounced fork-ed) as early as April 28, when nearby Blue Mountain Lake still had some ice on it, and as late as November 15. Ease of access, miles of undeveloped shoreline, and minimal motorized use make Forked Lake an attractive destination for both the day paddler as well as the canoe or kayak camper. More...

Ten Sure-Fire Steps for Aspiring Triathletes

By Christine McKnight

Let’s say you’re an experienced cyclist or runner, but you’ve been feeling a little stale lately. Or, maybe you’ve been on-again, off-again about fitness in recent years, and now you’re ready for a firmer commitment. Is it time to challenge yourself in ways that, until now, you’ve only dreamed of?

Whatever your reasons, completing a triathlon or duathlon is very doable with a little preparation. And it offers a feeling of accomplishment like no other. More...

Preventing Falls in Older Adults

By Paul Lemanski

The benefits of informed diet and lifestyle, importantly, also include a reduction in falls in older individuals. Reducing or eliminating medication that may adversely impact blood pressure, coordination, and balance has been shown to decrease fall risk and resulting serious medical problems in seniors. Moreover, the healthy lifestyle habits and exercise practiced to prevent falls may not only help to improve strength, coordination and balance, but also allow seniors a more active, engaged and independent life. More...

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