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Turkey Trots
Fly Away Home with the Turkeys
By Laura Clark
Even though the 1996 feel-good, family movie, Fly Away Home, involves geese and not turkeys, and overlooking the slight detail that turkeys are homebodies and do not migrate, the keyword here is home. And reflect carefully on the phrase “fly away.” In many instances we would fly to a place, but around the holidays many of us feel compelled to point our wingtips toward our home of tradition, rather than our home of current residence. Wherever your Home for the Holidays might happen to be, and whoever your flock might happen to include, Thanksgiving is the time to tune up your navigation instruments, either for a cross-country ultra or for simply cruising around the block.
This year, my backyard hosted a bumper crop of wild turkeys with 18 poults and at least three separate families of moms, dads and aunties. They roamed the woods and the neighborhood, especially those yards with bird feeders. Theirs was a moveable feast and open buffet table. This year, you too, can do the same. Of the five races which have posted their menus here, Bolton PTO’s Turkey Trot is the appetizer on Nov. 18, Troy and Christopher Dailey both offer virtual options skirting the actual holiday – leaving one event for in-person and the other as a backup in case of a flight delay.
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Potential Benefits of Advanced Cholesterol Testing, Part One
By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP
Medicines are a mainstay of American life and the healthcare system not only because they are perceived to work by the individuals taking them, but also because their benefit may be shown by the objective assessment of scientific study. Clinical research trials have shown that some of the medicines of Western science may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, cardiovascular death and even some cancers.
In the first 111 installments of the Non-Medicated Life, a healthy diet and lifestyle has 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. In order to maximize the benefit of lifestyle changes it is best to first establish a baseline of laboratory tests of so called “surrogate markers” of risk. Markers such as fasting blood sugar, Hgb a1c, total cholesterol, HDL (the good cholesterol) and LDL (the bad cholesterol) and Triglycerides (blood fats) are routinely followed serially to determining increasing or decreasing risk. After a discussion with your primary care physician or cardiologist additional testing may be helpful. “Advanced” cholesterol testing such as High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HS-CRP), Apolipoprotein B (Apo B), Trimethylamine-N Oxide (TMAO), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance LipoProfile (NMR LipoProfile) may offer additional identification of risk and when measured serially may help direct and refine lifestyle choices. In this two-part article, Part One will address the first two advanced tests, Part Two the remaining advanced tests.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all. You are an integral part of the Adirondack Sports family and we cherish your support! Enjoy the day and may it be a warm start to a joyful holiday season! –Darryl, Mona & Karen | |
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Wednesday, November 22
Killington: Opened 11/3. Killington, Killington Ski Resort, Killington, VT. killington.com.
Stratton: Opening Day. Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, VT. stratton.com.
Sunday River: Opening Day. Sunday River, Newry, ME. sundayriver.com.
Wednesday-Thursday, November 1-30
All EliptiGO Bikes & Accessories Sale. 25% off thru 11/30. Adirondack ElliptiGO, Plattsburgh. facebook.com/adirondackelliptigo.
Thursday-Saturday, November 16-25
Big Ski & Snowboard Sale. Alpine skis, snowboards, XC skis, clothing, accessories. For ski/board and boot fittings, appointments recommended for your convenience. Alpine Sport Shop, Saratoga Springs. alpinesportshop.com.
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Tuesday, November 21
TU/TH SWC’s Fred Cole Learn to Speed Skate Training Program with Olympian Amy Peck. Tu/Th, 6:15-7:30pm: 11/14, 16, 21, 30. Skate with SWC: 12/5, 6:30-8pm. Learn basic techniques, proper equipment and safety. Saratoga Ice Rink, Saratoga Springs. saratogawinterclub.com.
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Thursday, November 23
76th Troy Turkey Trot. 10K Run: 8am. Grade School Mile & Turkey Walk Mile: 9:30am. 5K Run/Walk: 10am. One of the nation’s oldest, largest Thanksgiving road races. Family, individual & team awards. Costume contest. Fundraiser for Regional Food Bank of NENY and Joseph’s House & Shelter. Troy Atrium, Troy. troyturkeytrot.com.
Ellis Medicine Cardiac Classic. 8am: Wellness Walk. 9am: 5K Road Race (runner only). 10am: 1M Duck Pond Fun Run (free). All proceeds benefit Ellis Medicine. Central Park, Schenectady. raceentry.com.
22nd Christopher Dailey Foundation Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. 8:30am. In-person race or virtual option: 11/17-26. Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.
Glens Falls Gobble Wobble 5K Run/Walk. 8:30am. Race individually or join a team. Open to all ages and abilities. All proceeds support the mission who serves those struggling with hunger and homelessness in the region. Open Door Mission, Glens Falls. gfgw.org.
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Friday, November 24
Whiteface: Opening Day. Open for the season. Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington. whiteface.com.
Jiminy Peak: Opening Day. Open for the season. Jiminy Peak, Hancock, MA. jiminypeak.com.
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Friday-Sunday, November 24-26
Saratoga Outdoors: Thanksgiving Weekend Sale. Saratoga Outdoors (formerly Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co.), Saratoga Springs. saratogaoutdoors.com.
Adirondack Christmas on Main Street. Dog parade, candy cane hunt, music, tree lighting. Inlet. inletny.com.
7th Stifel Killington Cup: Women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup. Sat, 10am & 1pm: Giant Slalom. Sun, 10am & 1pm: Slalom. Killington, VT. killington.com.
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Saturday, November 25
Gore: Opening Day. Open for the season. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.
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Saturday-Sunday, November 25-26
Gore Mountain: Instructor Hiring Clinic. Do you love to ski or snowboard and want to help others learn to love it too? Open to skiers and snowboarders ages 16-and-up looking to be an instructor for the 2023/24 season. Gore Mountain, North Creek. More info: goremountain.com.
Thursday, November 30
TU/TH SWC’s Fred Cole Learn to Speed Skate Training Program with Olympian Amy Peck. Tu/Th, 6:15-7:30pm: 11/14, 16, 21, 30. Skate with SWC: 12/5, 6:30-8pm. Learn basic techniques, proper equipment and safety. Saratoga Ice Rink, Saratoga Springs. saratogawinterclub.com.
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Friday-Saturday, December 1-2
Dion Snowshoes & NeviTREK Snowshoes: Holiday Open House, Sale & Factory Tours. 10am-4pm. Dion & NeviTREK Snowshoes Showroom, Pownal, VT. dionnevitrek.com.
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Saturday, December 2
Adirondack Runners Reindeer 5K Run/Walk. Race shirt to first 130 entrants (by 11/7 for guaranteed size). Entry closes at 250 entrants. All proceeds benefit Wait House. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury. zippyreg.com.
Inaugural ADK TOUR DE SKI #1. MT VAN HOEVENBERG. XC SKI RACE SERIES. All welcome. Future series events: 1/6 Dewey Mountain, Saranac Lake; 1/14 Frenette Trails, Tupper Lake; 2/10: Scotts Cobble, Lake Placid; 2/25 Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid; 3/10 Paul Smith’s VIC, Paul Smiths. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. paulsmithsvic.org.
28th Jingle Bell 5K Snowshoe Race. 12:30pm. Walkers welcome. Paul Smith’s College VIC, Paul Smiths. paulsmithsvic.org.
Saturday-Sunday, December 2-3
Adirondack Mountain Club: Wilderness First Aid. 8am. Wiezel Trails Cabin, Lake Placid. adk.org.
Sunday, December 3
World Ice Skating Day. Olympic Center & Speedskating Oval, Lake Placid. lakeplacidolympiccenter.com.
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Wednesday-Sunday, December 6-10
Adirondack Mountain Club: Wilderness First Responder Recertification. 8am. Wiezel Trails Cabin, Lake Placid. adk.org.
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Thursday-Sunday, December 7-10
Schenectady Wintersports Club: Early Season Ski/Board Clinic at Stowe. Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe, VT. More info: swcweb.org.
Friday-Saturday, December 8-9
FIL World Cup Luge. Fri: 12:15pm. Sat: 9:30am. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.
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Saturday, December 9
Double H Ranch: Holiday Party. 1-4pm. All Double H campers, alumni, staff, volunteers, donors, friends, families welcome at no cost (bring non-perishable item for Lake Luzerne food pantry). A day at camp enjoying festivities like themed crafts, cookie decorating, carnival games, camp activities, and a visit from Santa. Also: honoring winners of the volunteer of the year and emerging leader of the year. Double H Ranch, Lake Luzerne. RSVP: doublehranch.org.
ADK Winter Survival 101 Online Workshop. 9am-1pm. Adirondack Mountain Club. adk.org.
Smuggs Brew & Ski Weekend. Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, VT. smuggs.com.
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Sunday, December 10
Doug Bowden Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club: Winter Series #1. 3M run/walk & 15K run. 10am. University at Albany, Physical Education Building, Albany. hmrrc.com.
Whiteface Santa Sunday. Wear Mr./Mrs. Claus suit & get a free lift ticket. 11am: group photo & Excelsior lap. Whiteface, Wilmington. whiteface.com.
ADK Winter 46 High Peaks Workshop. 9am-4pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
Saturday, December 16
Lapland 10K Freestyle Cross-Country Ski Race. 10am. Lapland Lake Nordic Center, Northville. skireg.com.
High Peaks Cyclery: Nordic Ski Demo Day. Weather permitting. Scotts Cobble Nordic Center, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.
ADK Map & Compass Fundamentals. 9am-4pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
Sunday, December 17
Gore Mountain Snowshoe Run/Walk. 2pm. Gore Mountain Nordic Center/Ski Bowl, North Creek. skireg.com.
High Peaks Cyclery: AT, Tele & Alpine Ski Demo Day. Weather permitting. Whiteface, Wilmington. highpeakscyclery.com.
ADK Winter Hiking 101 Online. 9am-1pm. Adirondack Mountain Club. adk.org.
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Thursday, December 21
Outdoor Winter Solstice Celebration. 4pm. Celebrate with lights & cheer. Library, Old Forge. oldforgeny.com.
Saturday, December 23
Lapland Lake Ski Orienteering Meet. All welcome. Lapland Lake, Northville. empoclub.org.
Friday-Saturday, December 29-30
Adirondack Winter Invitational. Men’s College Hockey. Fri: 4pm. Sat: 4pm. Herb Brooks Arena, Olympic Center, Lake Placid. lakeplacidolympiccenter.com.
Sunday, December 31
YMCA Ugly Sweater Frostbite 5K. 12pm. Registration opens 11/24. In memory of John Hayden. Oneonta Family YMCA, Oneonta. oneontaymca.org.
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Monday, January 1
2nd Saratoga First Day 5K Run/Walk. Morning. A great community event in Saratoga Springs to kick-off the new year. New USATF certified course. Medals for top 3 M/F, open, masters, age groups. Save $5 when registering for both SFD5K and Firecracker4 (7/4). A FC4 & Raven Events production. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. saratogafirstday5k.com.
HMRRC Winter Series #2: 47th Hangover Half Marathon & Bill Hogan 5.5K Run/Walk. 12pm. Physical Education Building, UAlbany, Albany. hmrrc.com.
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MON-FRI Rock Your Fitness: Boot Camp Workouts. Mon/Wed/Fri: 5:15am, 6:30am, 9:30am. Tue: 5:30pm. Thu 7pm. Special offer: Free week of class with registration for 2x/3x per week option. To register, text and use promo code “ADK fit” to 518-522-9765. Malta Community Center, Malta. facebook.com/rockyourfitnessllc.
TUE Shenendehowa Nordic Club: Bill Koch Youth Ski League. 4pm. All welcome. Activities & skills for ages 2-13. Season: 11/7-3/36. Garnsey Park, Clifton Park. shennordic.org. facebook.com/groups/shennordic.
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