December
Dr Carr continues to climb and train in preparation for his next endeavor. He also exemplifies the office motto of living life as healthfully as possible. It is never easy to find the time to work-out or to do so joyfully. Thanks Dr Carr for having a positive atittude!
November
Dr Carr braved the 90 degree desert temperatures in Arizona to complete his first 100K foot race. This was also an excellent crewing experience for the CNYOSM Ultra Team. Great job!
October
Dr Carr prepares for his two upcoming races: the Javelina Jundred in the desert of Arizona and the Hurt 100 in Hawaii. A two-man crew heads out to Hawaii to study the route and make adjustments to the training schedule. A rigorous hiking expedition is planned to help Dr. Carr acclimate to the altitude and to the heat.
September
High Peaks training continued through the end of summer in the Adirondack National Park as the climbing team completed over 10,000 feet of climbing over 33 miles in one day. Other training hikes included the Seward Range with very wet and muddy conditions. Hiking not only takes physical stamina, but mental toughness too… very important aspects of training for Extreme Sports.
CNY Orthopedic Sports Medicine gains a new member to its CNY Extreme Team through sponsorship of its own Super Moto Racing Team! This season culminated with several first and second placements and an honorable 4th and 5th in the Big North Eastern Races in New Jersey this September. Great job to racing captain, Benjamin Allanson.
August
Dr. Carr continued the Annual Retreat with another HIgh Peaks adventure for the staff and their families. The “Take The Challenge” motto is meant to promote team spirit and encourage one to go beyond self-imposed limitations. The group made it to the top and a few hardy hikers continued their weekend with a second “optional” hike of the Dick’s Range. Congratulations!
July
Dr Carr completed his first 50K in the Vermont Ultra Series race, running in 90-95 degree temperatures and significant elevation challenges. This was also the first time the Crew worked an ultramarathon. Great team efforts and focus to make this a successful experience for everyone. Strong work!
Dr Carr continues to train for the upcoming Vermont 100 Endurance Race. This course both climbs and descends 14000 to 15000 feet over dirt or jeep trails in the hot month of July! His support team, “The Cramp Crew” is also working hard to be ready for this big adventure.
June
CNYOSM donates to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Dr Carr supports these important research endeavors as he would not be here to do the things he does without the chemotherapy treatments that saved his life.
Dr Carr completed his volunteer work at the Running of the Keys Ultramarathon in support of outreach and research programs for cancer.
May
April
Dr Carr adds a new element to his love of the mountains – he is taking on ultra marathons – foot races that ascend thousands of feet over 100 miles. He and the CNYOSM climbing Team are volunteering at an event in May to qualify for the Run to the Sun, H.U.R.T. Trail Race in 2009.!
March
CNYOSM Climbing Team recognizes the enormous contributions of their support crew: Cathy Caenepeel, Mike Horst and Robert Montague. Many thanks!
Our climbing team closed its season with summits reached in the US, France, Russia and Argentina. Our South American expedition to summit Aconcagua at 22,841 feet brought this season’s total climbing accomplishments to 71,505 feet.
