Lisa DiCocco quit smoking in the same way she started running — taking it one step at a time.

Christine Myers of Altamont, a sophomore at Saint Rose, hopes to qualify for the NCAA Division II national championship.

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The race will start at 9 a.m. at the Altamont Elementary School in Grand Street in the village.

BERNE — The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Parent-Teacher Association will host the second annual Jean Forti Run for Education 5K and Family Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Thompson's Lake Campground.  A new course has been designed for participants to follow.

ALTAMONT — Brenna Obrien of Altamont has been named to the 2016 State University of New York College at New Paltz Women's Cross-Country team.

The team is preparing to build on a seventh-place finish at the 2015 SUNYAC Championship meet.

BERNE — Move over, American Pharaoh. Local runners are now racing for their own triple crown.

Noah Tindale stays humble when talking about his victory and talent; he says he gets his motivation from his teammates and from his faith.

ALTAMONT — The second annual Hilltown Triple Crown race series came to a close last Saturday with the 17th annual Altamont 5K.

“The rain disappeared,” said Phil Carducci, the race director.

The Pre-Fall Classic 5K was held in Voorheesville last Saturday and Lukus Becker, of Berne, crossed the finish line first in a time of 18:47.

Olivia Baumann, 15, of Greenville, was the first female finisher in 10th place overall with a time of 20:45.