LAKE PLACID — By the time the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon kicks off in the early hours of Sunday, July 21, a select group of people — experts considered the best in their trade — will have already put in a week of work on the event. Though the athletes are undeniably elite, it’s ...
We don’t apologize for loving the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon, even though the crowds, traffic and training can cause headaches for some motorists, businesses and residents. You only have to be at the swim start at the municipal beach or the finish line at the Olympic Speedskating Oval ...
LAKE PLACID — The 25th Ironman Lake Placid will take place on Sunday, July 21; its course defined along roads throughout Lake Placid, Keene, Jay, Upper Jay, AuSable Forks and Wilmington. Ironman Lake Placid organizers have, once again, established a community liaison to assist businesses and ...
LAKE PLACID — Temporary road closures will begin at 5 a.m on Sunday, July 21. The following are all estimated times based on New York State Police traffic control. Please use caution and expect delays. - Road closures (Route 86) southbound to Lake Placid from Wilmington and Jay ...
SARANAC LAKE — Whether its a climbing the High Peaks or doing an extreme stamina challenge, Saranac Lake native Aaron Hesseltine enjoys pushing himself. So when his scheduled boxing match fell through in March, the 25-year-old decided he’d take on one of the most extreme challenges ...
LAKE PLACID — Ironman Lake Placid, which this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary, returns on Sunday, July 21. Ironman Lake Placid, the second-longest-running Ironman event in North America behind only the Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, will see competitors from ...