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Dr. Cameron Trubey, a primary care sports medicine physician, currently practices at Downeast Orthopedics in Bangor. He is also the head physician for both the University of Maine and Husson University teams. Cam is not only a physician, a sub-3 hour marathoner, hockey, fat bike and skiing machine, but also quite the expert on identifying bird calls. Cam is focused on helping all individuals find their healthiest self to achieve happiness- and not just athletes. He also provided us with a great new term..."Netflix and Mill." It was indeed, another great shakeout.
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We had the pleasure of getting to know Brian Olsen, founder of MITR, The Marsh Island Trail Runners. Brian refers to them as a trail running group for everyone and every athletic ability. In addition to meeting up weekly for their social runs, MITR hosts a variety of unique running events. These events air on the side of enthusiastically ridiculous. We quickly became HUGE fans of Brian and everything he is creating for the local trail running world. This group is a hidden gem in the community and we are excited to get them a little bit more publicity. Another enjoyable Shakeout.
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Ward, current head coach of the Men's/ Women's Cross Country and Track teams at the University of Maine. Adam spent his early coaching years in the south before accepting his current position at UMaine. He was really meant to be a history teacher when he stumbled upon his passion for coaching. Without connections in the elite college coaching community, Adam had to fight his way into the profession. We chat with Adam about his connection with his athletes, the recruiting process, how scholarship money is awarded and his overall coaching beliefs. It was another great shakeout.
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No better way to kick off the XC season than shaking out with 2024 graduate, Katie McCarthy. Katie was not only a cross country star, but also a track and field powerhouse. Her youth and foundation was steeped in ice hockey, specifically Men's ice hockey. She envisioned herself as a collegiate hockey stud, following in her fathers foot steps. Things took quite the turn as she became an upperclassman. Her junior year, Title IX impacted her directly. Join us as we chat with the lovely and wise Katie McCarthy.
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Hannah Steelman, Orono High School Grad, takes us through the day in the life as a professional runner. She has spent the last two years sponsored by On and is currently living and training in Flagstaff, Arizona. If you ask 15 year old Hannah what her future may hold, she probably would have answered that she was headed towards a basketball career. Little did she know, running would be her jam. She spent her last few years of eligibility running for NC State, where she excelled. Hannah is an absolute gem and Maine holds a very special place in her heart. Join us for another great shakeout.
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Ben True achieved his status of an elite runner in an untraditional way. Running for Greely High School, Ben found success early in his running career but that wasn't where his heart was. He really wanted to become a pro skier. The Nordic Ski team was Ben's home and this is exactly how Dartmouth won Ben over. He could compete in both sports at the collegiate level. After competing at the very top, Ben's son was born and changed his perspective entirely. Recently retired, but not done with the sport. He now coaches the next crew of elite runners through his running club, Northwoods Athletics. Based out of the Upper Valley, Ben continues to impact this sport in the most positive way. His story is one about natural talent, unbelievable work ethic, and a deep understanding of the science behind the sport. It was another great shakeout.
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Today, we shakeout with record breaking University of Maine runner, Luke Marsanskis. Born in Cumberland and a standout runner at Greely High School, Luke was SO much fun to talk to. He just finished his first year of grad school at the University of Maine as a mechanical engineer focusing on oceanic renewable energy. 2023-2024 was Luke's breakout year, shattering both the 5000 and 10,000 meter school records and earning a spot at the NCAA Championships. He's chill, he's funny, he is the guy everyone wants on their team...in his own words, he's ineffable.
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Sarah Mulcahy is what we would call a true BAMR, BadAss Mother Runner. She is up at 3am to get her runs in so that she can conquer her full time life after the sun rises. Sarah is Maine born, lives in northern Maine, teaches high school math, coaches collegiate runners and then chases her two kiddos as they run from one sport to the next. She has completed over 30 marathons and is still chasing PRs. She is definitely not your average mom, she's exceptional in everything she does. We should all learn from Sarah, you get out whatever you put in. So show up, do the work and reap the benefits. Join us as we shakeout with Maine's local legend, Sarah Mulcahy.
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Owen J. Logue is Maine's first Deaf Olympian. OJ was born deaf and had very little communication with those around him until later in life. He overcame endless hurdles in life to become the accomplished leader that he is today. He has served as the Executive Director of The Maine Educational Center for The Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He has held positions in higher education at a number of Universities. He is a former Collegiate Track and Cross Country runner turned coach, now coaching MDI High School. He has been inducted into the Maine Running Hall of Fame and he is currently coaching the US Deaf Olympic team. OJ created a sanctuary for distance runners when he founded Acadia Running Camp. He does it all and deeply believes in paying it forward. It was another great shakeout.
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Where is part 2 you might wonder? Here it is. Andrea Oldenburg, the co-host of "The Maine Shakeout" becomes the interviewee. Andrea was raised in Connecticut but has embraced her life as a "Mainer," for this has been her home for quite some time. She has spent the last few decades perfecting her craft for endurance sports and life itself. This woman can do it all. She is the real MVP when it comes to toughness which makes her the best training partner. Join us as we chat about her upbringing and what makes this superwoman tick.
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In this episode we get to shakeout with Gary Allen. Gary is a man who has spent his entire life defying conventional standards of what is possible. He is a coach, runner, thrill seeker, race director, handyman, life loving human. He is a self proclaimed "dreamer." He has literally done it all. He not only orchestrates thrilling races but also ignites a fire within others to embrace life to its fullest. Gary lives to create memories. He displays this with his unwavering dedication to helping himself and others find their own strength and resilience beyond the finishline. This was such a fun shakeout with the one and only, Gary Allen!
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Katie Norwood, a local personal trainer at Wilcox Wellness and Fitness and another local runner. What a fabulous and informative conversation. She crushes every course she races on, constantly winning her age group and ranking among the top women overall. She has raced everything from a 5k up to the Boston Marathon to the half ironman distance. She has found enormous success throughout her running career and continues to get faster. Join us as we discuss functional pattern training, the method that keeps Katie healthy and running faster as she ages.
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Deedra Dapice, a Brewer High School science teacher talks with us about her upcoming trip to Boston. Deedra is a committed member of the running club, Sub5 and competes in nearly all of our community road races. She completed her very first Boston Marathon in 2013, crossing the finish line a short 20 minutes before the Boston Marathon bombing. Join us to hear all about Deedra's favorite training plan and how she has managed a 7th trip to Boston this year. She is committed. She is is focused. She always fits her training in, even if it is 7 miles through the halls of Brewer High.
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Who is Lindsey Hackett? The co-host of "The Maine Shakeout" becomes the interviewee. Andrea interviews Lindsey to learn more about what led to where she is today. Lindsey was born and raised in Bangor and came back to start a family of her own after college. She has spent the last decade educating 5-6 year olds in the classroom and coaching teenagers on the course or at the track. Join us, as we discuss her upbringing and what has led to the position she is in today. A coach, a mom, a runner, and a wife.
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Have you ever wondered what it is required to take on the Ultra Distances? Tune in with us as we chat with Roger Huber, another local legend. Bangor High Cross Country and Track Coach, Ironman himself, long distance enthusiast and new Grandpa, Roger tells his story on how he entered the Ultra world and what challenges he tackled along the way. We zoom in on training and discuss everything from the specific requirements to mental health barriers. Roger has done it all and his epic stories just paint a small picture of the incredible man he is. There is no way you won't enjoy this conversation. It's a good one.
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We chat with two of the most modest high school athletes you will ever meet, Clara and Ruth White. The reality is, they are running royalty. Ruth, a senior at Orono high school is a 3 time Maine Cross Country Gatorade player of the year winner, 3 time Maine State Champion, 3 time New England Cross Country Champion and continues to break numerous state records like it's nothing. Clara, the youngest in the family, is a sophomore at Orono. Just a few days ago, Clara won the State title in nordic, freestyle and pursuit skiing. She recently placed 4th at the 2023 State Cross Country Championship and continues to make her mom nervous as she sores over the pole vault bar in outdoor. These two are dream athletes. They show up, they work hard and they eat LOTS of apples.
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Running partners, turned close friends, Lindsey and Andrea share their running experience from two different perspectives. Lindsey, an avid runner in her mid 30s, is a local high school track and cross country coach, and has a passion for nutrition and technical aspects of the sport. Andrea, a mom of three teen athletes, is approaching her 50s, enjoys running and endurance sports even though her body is starting to object a bit more vehemently. Join them as they talk about running, food, local legends and every day athletes of Northern Maine. Laugh with us as we struggle through the podcast world and figure it out one episode at a time. Lesson number one... mute your mic when you have small children.
