Enjoy Fall – Rides, Tours and Races

By Darryl Caron

There’s no beating October riding. The weather is cool and comfortable and the foliage and scenery is magnificent. Upstate New York has some of the best events whether you’re riding or spectating. READ MORE

Will Run for Cider Donuts – Fall Road Races

By Mona Kulkarni Caron

Fall in love with fall races. After training through a hot and humid summer, you can enjoy the cooler temps and reap the benefits from your hard work. The race calendar is full of options for road races in October and beyond. Consider these highlighted events for your next races. READ MORE

The 10-Plus Essentials

By Rich Macha

The list of “10 Essentials” has been a fixture in hiking circles for close to 100 years and its time-tested formula can also be applied to paddling. My own observations in the field and the weekly NYSDEC Ranger Reports make me believe that many folks do not adhere to these suggestions or are just unaware of them. READ MORE

Spice It Up!

By Jim Allott

Hey runners, bikers and adventurers! Mark those race calendars for the third weekend in October. There are not one, but two events that offer the opportunity for something new and different. Both the Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon and the Saranac Lake Backcountry 3P are considered multisport races meaning they offer at least two different sports – it’s not ALL about triathlons! Tired of the same old 5K foot race or local sprint tri? Ready to branch out and try something you haven’t done before? C’mon, join the party. READ MORE

Mediterranean Diet Revisited

By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP

In the first 122 installments of the Non-Medicated Life, a healthy diet and lifestyle have been shown to accomplish naturally for the majority of individuals most of the benefits of medications in the prevention of the chronic medical conditions mentioned above. With respect to a healthy diet the Mediterranean diet is widely regarded in medical and nutrition circles as one of the healthiest. This diet is still eaten in many parts of the countries bordering the Mediterranean sea, but a recent influx of the “standard American diet” has diluted many of its benefits. Moreover, Mediterranean restaurants in the U.S. many times do not strictly adhere to the diet’s original tenets. In this article I would like to more completely define the Mediterranean diet, describe its most beneficial aspects, and suggest how the diet works to so impressively improve health. READ MORE