The Adirondacks is New York’s most stunning natural treasure. Joe and I frequent this area quite a bit in search of solitude, beauty and endless adventure. A five hour drive depending on your speed and where, brings you to the entrance of a park that offers a true taste of wilderness.

On Sunday My client Paul and I headed out to Harriman State Park to go for a long training run on the Bear Mountain 50 mile course. This course and race is part of the North Face Challenge. We started at the first visitor center off of seven lakes drive which is the mile 25 check point and preceded to run for 9 solid hours.