Phil Canion News Today

It’s that time of year when I encourage runners to get outside and run. I encourage them to become “winter warriors.” There are evolutionary and biological reasons why the human-animal wants to “hibernate,” but there are many reasons for runners not to succumb to this instinct. Therefore, runners should embrace this time of the year […]

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. […]

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 […]