Mussleman 70.3 2025 where Athlete Profile
Michelle Carr qualified for World Championships. | | Ironman 70.3 World Championships 2026 in Nice, France. | | |
By Joanne E. McFadden
Michelle Carr was on the beach soaking in the rays of the French Riviera sunlight when Upstate Sports caught up with her. Not only was she basking in the sunshine, but she was also savoring the warmth of success after her first Ironman 70.3 World Championship competition.
Three years ago, running excitedly toward the azure blue waves of the Mediterranean for a 1.2-mile swim wasn’t even on her radar. In fact, it was something she had vehemently denied she would ever do. Swimming just wasn’t her thing.
Until 15 years ago, running wasn’t her thing either. At Schenectady High School, she played basketball. “I was scared to death to run a mile,” Michelle said. That changed in 2010 when she got hooked on the sport and since, she has qualified for the Boston Marathon several times. “In the running community, there were people who said, ‘You would be a great triathlete,’ and I said, ‘Absolutely not. I was not going to swim.’”
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Why
Runners Run
The Atlantic CEO and American record-holder Nicholas Thompson will discuss family, aging, and the enduring appeal of running at an Oct. 9 Writers Institute event
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By Mike Huber
Nicholas Thompson has a wife and three kids, a very busy job, and a passion for running.
Nick, 51, is one of the nation’s top masters runners. At age 44, he ran a marathon personal best of 2:29:12. He is also the American record holder in the 50K for both the 45-49 and 50-54 age groups.
As CEO of The Atlantic, he oversees one of America’s most influential magazines. Before joining The Atlantic, he was editor-in-chief of Wired magazine and led the website team at The New Yorker. He often runs in the early morning or late evening between his Brooklyn home and Manhattan office.
Nick will discuss his acclaimed memoir “The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports” at 7pm Friday, Oct. 9, at the University at Albany. The event is presented by the New York State Writers Institute and cosponsored by Albany Running Exchange. Josh Merlis, president of ARE Event Productions, will moderate the conversation.
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“What we call luck is the inner person externalized. We make things happen to us."
― Robertson Davies
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Thursday, October 1
Saratoga Outfitters Community Night: Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park. 5-8pm. 30% of net sales during that time are donated to the featured organization. The featured group will also receive a $100 Saratoga Outdoors gift card to raffle off. Saratoga Outdoors, Saratoga Springs. saratogaoutdoors.com.
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Friday, October 2
The Grind: Junior MTB Races. 1,2, or 3 laps of 2M course. 2pm. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. bikereg.com.
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Friday-Sunday, October 2-4
WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Lake Placid. Series finale in downhill: Whiteface, Wilmington. Series finale in cross country: Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, NY. lakeplaciduci.com.
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Saturday, October 3
19th CCRC Pat Glover 5K Run/Walk/BBQ. 3pm. It’s back! Kids 1K Run: 4pm. BBQ dinner included. Christ Community Reformed Church, Clifton Park. itsyourrace.com.
4th Flutters & Foliage Endurance Race. 6-hour solo & relay: 8am. 3-hour solo: 11am. 1-hour solo: 1pm. Ultra fundraiser. Peebles Island State Park, Cohoes. fluttersofhopeinc.org.
10th Amy’s Adventure: Race for the Lake. 4.5M trail race: 9am. 10M trail race: 8am. Post-race party: Bolton Landing Brewing. Benefits Lake George Land Conservancy. Amy’s Park, Bolton Landing. lglc.org.
Buck 50! 50K adventure race across five Lake George peaks. 9,000’ elevation gain. 6:30am. Start/finish: Buck Mountain. Post-race BBQ. A Mountain Dog Running event. Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill Bay. ultrasignup.com.
Dan’s Derby and Walk. 1.25M Walk, Derby car races, silent auction. 8am-12pm. A community event for prevention, recovery, and remembrance. Benefits the Prevention Council. Gavin Park, Saratoga Springs. zippy.reg.com.
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Sunday, October 4
I Pink I Can 5K Run/Walk for Breast Cancer. 9am. Family-friendly 5K and celebration of strength, survivorship, and breast cancer awareness. Benefits To Life! Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. zippyreg.com.
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Thursday, October 8
Saratoga Outfitters Community Night: Ndakinna Education Center. 5-8pm. 30% of net sales during that time are donated to the featured organization. The featured group will also receive a $100 Saratoga Outdoors gift card to raffle off. Saratoga Outdoors, Saratoga Springs. saratogaoutdoors.com.
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Friday, October 9
NYS Writer’s Institute: Nick Thompson. A Memoir: The Running Ground: A Father, a Son and the Simplest of Sports. 7pm. Moderated by ARE’s Josh Merlis. Recital Hall Performing Arts, UAlbany, Albany. nyswritersinstitute.org.
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Saturday October 10
Big Apple Triathlon. 1500m swim, 12.4-24.8M bike, 2.5-6.2M run. An Alpha Win event. New York City. bigappletriathlon.com.
Grateful XC Mountain Bike Race. 10M loop of pure singletrack magic w/1-2 lap options. Memphremagog Trails, Newport, VT. bikereg.com.
6th Michael Pitney Farm Run 5K. 9am. Walkers welcome. Youth Fun Run: 10am. Run the trails to support the PMCF mission and programs. Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Saratoga Springs. pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org.
Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. 8am. Enjoy the fall beauty of the High Peaks. Supports community wellness & youth programs. Sponsored by Fallen Arch. North Elba Horse Show Grounds, Lake Placid. lakeplacidclassic.com.
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Saturday-Sunday, October 10-11
Gore Mountain Harvest Fest. 10am-4pm. Chairlift rides, live music, vendors, kids activities. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.
Lake Placid Flaming Leaves Festival. US Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined National Championships, food, drinks, vendors, live music. Olympic Jumping Complex & Mt Van Hoevenberg (Nordic Combined), Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.
Bikeatoga’s 4th Saratoga Foliage Ride. Six scenic rides on scenic, low-traffic routes: 30M/50M/75M. Catered lunch, downtown happy hour, restaurants & store discount, hotel deals. Saratoga Springs. saratogafoliageride.com.
Uncle Sam Grand Prix Cyclocross Races. 9:30am. CBRC CX Series. Prospect Park, Troy. bikereg.com.
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Sunday, October 11
Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon. 8am. Run along the beautiful historic Mohawk and Hudson rivers, mostly on the paved rail trail. Includes transportation to start & marathon pacers. A Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club event. 26.2: Schenectady to Albany. 13.1M: Colonie to Albany. mohawkhudsonmarathon.com.
Veeder Tree Farm 5K Road and/or Trail Run/Walk. 10am. S’mores, bonfire, music. Walkers welcome. Participants get a discount on Xmas trees. Veeder Tree Farm, Earlton. raceentry.com.
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Thursday, October 15
Saratoga Outfitters Community Night: HikerBabes Southern Adirondacks. 5-8pm. 30% of net sales during that time are donated to the featured organization. The featured group will also receive a $100 Saratoga Outdoors gift card to raffle off. Saratoga Outdoors, Saratoga Springs. saratogaoutdoors.com.
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Saturday, October 17
3rd Saranac Lake 3P. A multisport race with five legs: 10M pedal, 3M trail run/hike, 2M pedal, 4M paddle, 7M pedal – on/near Adirondack Rail Trail. 9AM. Charlie’s Inn, Lake Clear. runreg.com.
CircumVictory. 18M XC Mountain Bike Challenge & 36M Mountain Bike Race. Northeast Kingdom “wild side” course packed with singletrack & remote logging trails. Supports VH trail maintenance. Victory Hill Trail Club, Victory, VT. bikereg.com.
Wheelchair Archery Class for Adults. 12:30-3:30pm. Free , ages 16+. Designed for first-time para-archers or those exploring adaptive sports for recreation. Helderberg Workshop, Voorheesville. docs.google.com
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Sunday, October 18
Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon. 2M run, 12M bike, 2M run. 8:30am. Solo & teams. Supports Mohawk Towpath Byway Scenic Byway. Riverview Orchards, Rexford. trisignup.com.
6th Day of the Shred. Six races, grades K-2, 3-5, 6-12. 12:30pm. All welcome! Polaris Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. shreddersmtb.org.
Malta 5K Trail Race. 5K run/hike: 9:30am. 3K kids run: 9am. 2K kids run: 8:30am. Beautiful trail running course. 100 Acres Woods, Luther Forest, Malta. roundaboutrunnersclub.com.
Middlebury Maple Run. Half marathon, 10K & 5K. 9am. Vermont’s “sweetest” race. Middlebury, VT. middleburymaplerun.com.
Mansfield Uphill Running Race. 9am. Join the Mansfield Nordic Ski Pro Team for a challenging, fun 1.7M climb (run/hike/walk/bound) from Midway Lodge to Cliff House. Meet the pros, gondola ride back down, benefits the athletes. Stowe Resort, Stowe, VT. runreg.com.
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Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25
62nd Northeast Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Snowsports season kickoff at the Northeast’s alpine ski/ride, XC ski, snowshoe, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show. 150 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, films, speakers, food/drink. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. northeastwinterexpo.com.
Head of the Fish Regatta. 3,200m course with junior, collegiate, open and masters events. Hosted by Saratoga Rowing Association. Fish Creek, Saratoga Springs. saratogarowing.com.
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Saturday, October 24
10th Summer Smith 5K Addiction Awareness Memorial Run/Walk. 10am. Kids Fun Run: 9:45am. Guilderland High School, Guilderland. summersmith5k.org.
Albany’s Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K. 3:45pm: competitive runners. 4:30pm: fun run & walkers. Costumes and families encouraged. A City of Albany event. Washington Park, Albany. albanyevents.org.
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Sunday, October 25
Hometown CX Races presented by Grey Ghost Bicycles. 9:30am. CBRC CX Series. Crandall Park, Glens Falls. bikereg.com.
22nd Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon & Squirrelly Six Mile. 9:30am. Kids’ 0.5M Gorilla Chase. Costumes encouraged. An AREEP event. Thacher Park, Voorheesville. areep.com.
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Daily Ride the Saratoga Battlefield. 10M. E-bike rentals. Saratoga Battlefield, Stillwater. bikesaratoga.com.
MON-FRI Rock Your Fitness: Boot Camp Workouts. Mon/Wed/Fri: 5:30am, 6:30am, 9am. Tue: 5:30pm. Sat 8am. 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.
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