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The 157er
Swimming the Islands of Lake George
By Lauren Meilhede
This past summer I finished a brand new (completely made up) swim challenge. Instead of enduring the great feat of swimming the length of Lake George, I swam around all the named (and many unnamed) islands in the lake.
Five years ago, when my husband and I bought a boat, we started to explore Lake George from the water. With this newfound lake access, my family and I became fascinated with exploring the lake and all of the islands – most state-owned. While enjoying Picnic Island with the family one day, I slipped into the water and started swimming. I ended up swimming along the shoreline and circumnavigated the entire thing. My first island.
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Fueling and Hydration
Solving the Puzzle
By Dr. Benita Zahn
I’ve been running distance since 1998, when I toed the line at the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego. Back then, we were wearing a Sony Walkman to pump music into our ears, and fueling options were limited to a chewy, grainy PowerBar – the original energy bar. Straight sugar was our friend as we downed peach-flavored chewy candies, Swedish Fish, and anything else portable and packed with sugar. Hardly anyone carried water. If you were resourceful, you stashed a jug along the route or ducked into Stewart’s Shops if you were lucky enough to pass one. Ah, to be young.
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OUR BEST BET EVENTS
Included events are Upstate Sports advertisers and/or exhibitors
November issue ad deadline: Friday, 11/7
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Friday-Sunday, November 7-9
Albany Auto Show. Fri: 3-7pm; Sat: 10am-7pm; Sun: 10am-5pm. MVP Arena. Albany. albanyautoshows.com.
Sunday, November 9
49th annual MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K. 8:30am. Road race through historic Stockade district, beautiful Central Park & historic Vale Cemetery. An HMRRC & USATF Adirondack Grand Prix Road Series event. Kids 0.5M Run: 10:45am. Hot/cold refreshments. Downtown Schenectady. stockadeathon.com.
Canals & Lakes Century. 8am. 105M & 27M bicycle road rides. Adirondack Ultra Bike Shop, Schuylerville. adkultracycling.com.
Tuesday, November 11 – Veterans Day
Shen Veterans Day Dash 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Veterans run free. Closed course, flat, fast roads. Supports Shen Running. All welcome. Kids 0.5M fun run on track: 9am. Shenendehowa HS Track, Clifton Park runsignup.com.
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Friday-Sunday, November 14-16
Saatva Skate America. One of the most prestigious international figure skating events. The first stop in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series. Top skaters from across the world, including U.S. champions and world medalists, will compete at the three day competition in women’s, men’s, pairs, and ice dance – in an Olympic season. First time in Lake Placid since 2017. Schedule – Fri, 11/14, 7pm (Session 1): Pairs Short Program and Men’s Short Program; Sat, 11/15, 2pm (Session 2): Rhythm Dance & Pairs Free Skate; Sat, 11/15, 6:15pm (Session 3): Women’s Short Program & Men’s Free Skate; Sun, 11/16: 2:15pm (Session 4): Free Dance & Women’s Free Skate. Herb Brooks Arena, Olympic Center, Lake Placid. More Info & Tickets: usfigureskating.org.
ADK Wilderness First Responder Recertification. 8am. Adirondack Mountain Club, Lake Placid. adk.org.
Snowbound Expo. Fri 2:30-8pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Winter and outdoor sports show with ski resorts, speakers, gear and more. Menino Convention Center, Boston. snowboundexpo.com.
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Saturday, November 15
Girls on the Run 5K. 10am. All adults & kids welcome for this fun celebratory run/walk. Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run Capital Region’s scholarship program. Jennings Landing, Albany. gotrcr.org/5k.
Sunday, November 16
Upstate Classic 13.1M Run & 5K Run/Walk. 9am. A gorgeous road race with views for miles on the backroads of rural Guilderland. Kids Race: 8:30am. Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont. areep.com.
CBRCX: Bethlehem Cup Cyclocross Race. Adults & juniors welcome. CBRCX is NY’s most fun cyclocross series. Elm Avenue Town Park, Delmar. bikereg.com.
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Saturday, November 22
Bolton PTO’s Turkey Trot. 5K Run/Walk: 10:30am. Kids Block Trot 1M Fun Run/Walk: 10am. New: games, challenges, obstacle courses & family fun. Veterans Memorial Park, Bolton Landing. https://forms.gle/k675ySvje3bHZxfu5.
BSA Troop 75’s 53rd annual Sportsmart. Dropoff: 8:30-11am, if planning to sell/donate items. Sale: 1-4pm, open to the public. Great deals on new and used gear, partnered with Play It Again Sports: skis, snowboards, ice skates, hockey, lacrosse, boots, gloves, bikes, golf clubs, exercise equipment, and more. Silent auction: deals on ski passes, entertainment, dining. Bethlehem High School Cafeteria, Delmar. troopwebhost.org/troop1075delmar or facebook.com/sportsmarttroop75.
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Thursday, November 27
78th Troy Turkey Trot. 5K Run/Walk: 10am. 10K Run: 8am. School Mile: 9:30am. 1M Turkey Walk: 9:35am. Troy Atrium, Troy. troyturkeytrot.com.
44th Cardiac Classic. 5K Road Race (runners only): 9am. 2M Wellness Walk: 8am. 1M Duck Pond Fun Run (free): 10am. Central Park, Schenectady. ellismedicinefoundation.org.
30th anniversary Running of the Turkeys. 5K Road Race & Walk: 9am. Kids Fun Run ($1): 8:45am. Scenic course, a few hills, friendly spirit. Family discount. Fisher Elementary School, Arlington, VT. runsignup.com.
24th Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. 8:30am. Proceeds to Christopher Dailey Foundation. Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.
5th Glens Falls Gobble Wobble 5K Run/Walk. 8:30am. Proceeds support the mission. Open Door Mission, Glens Falls. opendoor-ny.org.
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Saturday, December 6
Adirondack Runners Reindeer 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. Reindeer race shirts; register by 11/19 for size guarantee. Discounted youth registration. Benefits Wait House. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury. zippyreg.com.
Lapland 10K Freestyle Nordic Ski Race. 10K, 1-6K. 10am. Kids’ Race: 11:30am. Lapland Lake Cross-Country Ski & Vacation Center, Northville. skireg.com.
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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/rockyourfitnessllc.
TUE iRun Local: Tuesday Night Group Run. 6pm. Free, open to everyone. iRun Local, Saratoga Springs. facebook.com/irunlocal.
TU/TH Roundabout Runners: Morning Runs. 5:15am. Twisted Bagel, Malta. roundaboutrunnersclub.com.
THU iRun Local: Sunrise 5-Mile Group Run. 6am. Free, open to everyone. All running experience levels welcome. iRun Local, Saratoga Springs. facebook.com/irunlocal.
SAT Roundabout Runners: Morning Runs. 7am. Ugly Rooster, Malta. roundaboutrunnersclub.com.
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