The Maine Shakeout Lindsey

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!

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.