The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County Indoor Triathlon is celebrating its 31st year on Sunday, March 3. This triathlon consists of a 15-minute swim in the YMCA pool, 20 minutes on an Airdyne exercycle, and a 20-minute run on the Y’s indoor track. There is a division for teams of two or three members […]
The After the Leaves Half Marathon on Nov. 26 was the final race in the Onteora Runners Club 2023 Grand Prix. This 10-race series was designed to test a runner’s versatility and provide the participants with a range of affordable races throughout the year. The series started with the Kingston Classic 10K on April 28. […]
I have been a race director for a long time. I directed my first race for the Mid-Hudson Road Runners in 1983. I have organized track meets, cross-country competitions, road races, and many races on the Shawangunk Ridge. I have been the race director for After the Leaves Half Marathon for over 35 years. When […]
On Saturday evening, Sept. 2, I attended a great “grassroots” event hosted by Glenn Lapolt and Melissa Gruver-Lapolt in New Paltz. The event was in their neighborhood and started and finished at their house. The sixth annual Under the Stars Morning Star Run was three loops on Morning Star Drive totaling 3.15 miles. It began at 7:45 p.m., when […]
The 50th New Paltz Summer Series concluded on Monday, Aug. 7, with a fun run and awards ceremony. The four races in the series use the trails of Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park Preserve. The beauty of those venues is one reason for the series’ popularity. This year, 347 children and adults participated. The […]