For years, I've always wanted to compete in the ADK 90 Miler - a canoe race that covers 90 miles of the most beautiful water and wilderness in the world. The race commemorates early life in the Adirondacks where sportsmen from Albany, New York and Philly would come to the town of Old Forge, meet their guide and go on a 90 mile adventure hunting and fishing and paddling their way through the Adirondacks, finally ending in the town of Saranac. Today's race still begins in Old Forge and ends in Saranac, but doesn't include hunting or fishing, plus it takes place over only three days of intense paddling and portaging. I trained all summer, building endurance and concentrating on my paddling form. And finished tired and hand-sore, but proud of the accomplishment. I've been asked about next year. Do it again?  You bet.  I can't wait!