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Today, we’re joined by one of Maine’s most accomplished and respected ultrarunners, Jason Begonia. Jason has built a reputation not just for racing long — but for chasing the edges of what’s possible. From grueling 200 mile efforts to ambitious backyard record attempts across some of the toughest terrain in the Northeast, he represents a unique blend of grit, strategy, and mental durability. In a sport where success often comes down to patience, precision, and the ability to suffer well, Jason has consistently shown what it means to endure. How does he reach these wild distances?... it's simple. When it gets hard he just tells himself, "One. more. loop." Great shakeout with another local legend.
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Mike Wilcox, the owner of Wilcox Wellness & Fitness in Bangor & Brunswick, chats with us about body movement. Mike has over 20 years of experience training people of all ages and abilities to help them move “better” - whatever that “better” may be for them. Anecdotally, Andrea would say at least 50% of local runners over the age of 40 have at one time or another walked into the doors of Wilcox…many with the same story. “I was talking to so and so runner, and they said their running has just improved immensely since they started coming to Wilcox.” Andrea was one of those people, she has been training at Wilcox since 2012. Join us as we talk about moving better to live better with Mike Wilcox.
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Greg Legier, better known as @runningtomaine on social media, or "Dude" on the trails, is an ultra-runner, marathoner, FKT chaser, and an all-around endurance machine. He has logged everything from backyard ultras to 100-mile races — all while balancing work, life, and training right here in Maine. What we love about Greg is that he doesn't just share the highlight reels- he talks about the tough days, the DNFs, the mental battles, and what it really takes to keep pushing your limits year after year. A great shakeout with a great guy.
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Happy New Year and welcome back to "The Maine Shakeout.” Officially heading into year 3 of "shaking it out." We have chatted with incredible athletes – pros, high school champs, ridiculous ultra runners, race directors of international races, sports experts…all these Maine folks are next level achievers. But most of us, we are normal. We aren’t achieving super human results or breaking records. We are just asking ourselves to get to that next workout, whatever and however it might look like. And today, we are talked to women just like that. Morgan Mazzei and Tracy King are members of the Sweaty Mamas running group in Bangor. And yes, that’s exactly what they are. Moms who run. We talk about the importance of belonging and they let us into why they believe that everyone needs a running group.
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Today, we dove into the cutting-edge world of motion science with the owners of Maine Athletic Health Center. If you're a runner and tired of guesswork in your training or rehab, this is for you—we explored how precise measurements can transform your stride, prevent injuries, and boost performance. Pat and Ethan, owner and operators of Maine Athletic Health Center leave us with the best quote, "Without data, you're just another person with an opinion."
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Today, we are chatted with Anna Connors, arguably the most decorated track athlete to graduate Bangor High School. She is a multiple state champion in the 100m, 200, and 400, she set state records in the 55m and 200m, and competed at New Balance Nationals where she won the Rising Stars 400m. She was named Gatorade Girls Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year in Maine. She now competes at UConn, where she didn’t just quietly join the team. She has already set a school record in the 300m! Anna is an absolute rock star of a human. It's her MaineTality that fuels her to find continued success in the sprinting world. Another phenomenal shakeout where we learned about the sprinting world.
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Meet Glendon, aka Buck, Rand. He is a true ambassador of the sport. A local Brewer/Orrington native, he has spent the majority of his life running. Like most of us do, he found track and cross country on accident. Getting "cut" from that basketball team changed Glendon's life. From the first track practice, running 11 miles in basketball shoes - to creating the local running group SUB5. Glendon is definitely the heart of our local running community. Whether it was representing his "orange wave" pride by setting school records, inspiring his teammates to find that next gear, or creating events like Festival of Champions to foster the future of youth running in our state, Glendon has done it all. He left us inspired to give back to the running community. Cheers to another great episode. As the wise Glendon Rand says, "Let the coaches coach. Let the kids be kids." Keep running fun.
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Today, we are chat with Alyssa Elliot, a rockstar multi-sport athlete at UConn. Alyssa is a Bangor high school graduate, where she was a particularly dominant force in the long and triple jump. She has set school, facility, and conference records. She is a state Champion and hold the title “Performer of the Meet” by winning three individual events. She has gone on to compete in both the Heptathlon and Pentathlon at UConn. She was the 2023 Big East Indoor Pentathlon champion and the 2024 Outdoor Heptathlon champion. Today, we are going to delve into how a high school athlete decides to compete in multi-sport, how that transition occurred, her success at UConn, and her process in overcoming a broken foot last year- another great shakeout!
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In this episode we chat with Bangor High School legend, Daniel McCarthy. He is currently a senior at Georgetown University. The McCarthy family has 3 children, all of whom ran for Bangor High. Dan is a powerhouse runner once in high school and now in college. He provides insight of how to manage running at an elite level through several injuries, he is really a gem. Another great shakeout with one of our favorite Bangor graduates!
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Jennifer Britz is, simply put, a badass. She’s the 2022 world snow shoe champion, multiple ultra trail running podium finisher, MDI XC coach, mom of three — and uses the mountains of Acadia as her training ground. For perspective, she climbs, on average, 750,000 ft per year — just from her trail runs. She also holds the fastest known time (FKT) for the Acadia Round, which is a 35 mile trail run over every peak in Acadia. Jenn will make you want to ditch work, throw on your running shoes, and head for the mountains. Another inspiring shakeout!
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Kelton Cullenberg, a Doctor of Physical Therapy since 2017, is a dedicated leader in Maine’s running community. He founded Steady State Health in 2020, a runner-focused physical therapy and coaching clinic, and launched Find Your Steady State in 2024, a training and data platform for runners and coaches. In 2025, he created the Maine Distance Project to provide post-college athletes with the supportive training environment he wished he’d had. Another great shakeout!
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Join us as we talk about our most recent adventure... The Ironman Lake Placid. We signed up for this thing nearly a year ago and have barely talked about it as if it were some basic 5K, mostly because we didn't really want people knowing what we were up to in case it didn't unfold as planned. We share about our training, our "why" we signed up and how the day went. Another great episode full of laughs and all things running.
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Today, we’re thrilled to sit down with William Cobb, the trailblazing force behind Back 40 Events. From the iconic Pineland Farms Trail Festival to gritty backyard ultras like Last Man Standing, Will has built a legacy of unforgettable trail races that showcase Maine’s stunning landscapes and vibrant running community. Join us as we explore his journey, the passion fueling Back 40, and what it takes to create epic running experiences in the Pine Tree State. Wonderful shakeout with Will.
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In this episode we sit down with two local powerhouses from Hampden Academy, Timmy and Charlie Collins. Charlie is now tearing it up at the University of Maine while his brother Timmy is making waves in his last year at Hampden Academy. These two have found success through consistency and will be running together again at UMaine, next year. From breaking course records to chasing state titles, these two are redefining Maine running. So, join us as we shakeout with the Collins brothers.
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Join us for our 1 year anniversary episode as we shakeout with Orono graduate, Hannah Kershman. Hannah entered her first ever road race last year- she skipped the 5k and went straight for the marathon distance, entering The Great Bangor Marathon. She won the marathon and just completed Boston in sub 3. Two races and she’s just getting started. Hannah is a future legend that we will forever be talking about.
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Join us as we shakeout with 2024 Cape Elizabeth grad, Emma Young. Emma was known well for her running talent in high school but she was and still is SO much more than a runner. Emma was a 2024 National STEM Champion where she reported her research on RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome) in High School Cross Country Athletes. She currently attends and runs cross country and track at Rice University. We took the time in this episode to talk to Emma about her research on RED-S. Her passion is clear and so is her message to high school athletes, especially young women. In her words, "Having a strong old lady body down the road is SO much cooler than being fast in high school." Another educational and lovely shakeout.
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In this podcast episode, the Bangor Boys Cross Country team showcases their gritty and determined spirit. The episode highlights their collective strength, emphasizing that there’s no single standout runner—instead, every member shines and contributes to the team’s success. They share their favorite aspects of being part of the squad, from the camaraderie to the shared drive that fuels their achievements. Looking ahead, they discuss their hopes for the future, focusing on conquering big goals together as a united front. Another great shakeout with some local XC runners!
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Dereck Treadwell, better known as Tread, is a multifaceted figure in the world of endurance sports. He is known for his great accomplishments as a runner, mountain biker, and coach. This guy loves the grind of a good challenge. A graduate from the University of Maine, Tread was a standout Cross Country and Track stud, earning All-American honors whils wining multiple conference titles and holding strong competitive school records. Transitioning to cycling, he became a notable triathlete- winning events like Newton's Revenge, climbing up Mount Washington and competing as a licensed professional triathlete. Tread now Coaches the Orono Track and Field team and boy are they lucky to have him. Join us as we shakeout with this running legend who just LOVES to go uphill.
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Today you'll hear our conversation with Alison St. Peter, who graduated from Bangor High School in 2024. She was a four-year runner who loves the sport, but was challenged with mental health issues for her entire high school career, actually her entire life. She is SO relatable and speaks honestly about her challenges. If you know anyone going through similar struggles- please forward this episode to them. And remember, you are never alone. A wonderful shakeout with the wise Alison St. Peter.
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Local area power couple, Jason and Meaghan Geroux sit down with us to tell us all about their ultra life. Both full time, working as a dietician and epoxy flooring expert, Meaghan and Jason have a packed daily schedule. They train, literally, in the middle of the night while most of us are fast asleep and they don't overdo the mileage. They have both run several 100 milers and have an unwavering dedication to the sport. They are really just getting started. Help spread the word as they are about to take on their biggest challenge yet, a 100-miler in Nepal this March. Join us for another great shakeout.
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