The Maine Shakeout

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re joined by Maine ultra-runner Lila Gaudrault — a rising star on the New England trail scene and fresh off an incredible finish at the Cocodona 250. From winning her first 50K at 18 years old to balancing elite racing with work as a home hospice nurse, Lila’s story is as inspiring as it is impressive. We’ll talk ultra running, mental toughness, and her unforgettable 250-...

Send us Fan Mail OUR FIRST EVER REPEAT GUEST!  "Have I really just run 300 miles? Honestly, it felt impossible — until I decided to do it." 🏃‍♂️💥 On the pod, Jason shared what that journey actually looked like: signing up based off a dream — desert heat, rattlesnakes, sleepless nights, and a full-on mental battle. Every step, every challenge pushed him further than he thought possible....

Send us Fan Mail Michael Westphal grew up on Great Cranberry Island and went on to become one of the state’s top distance runners. In his prime, he was running miles in the low 4s and marathons in the 2:20 range, competing with some of the best runners in New England. But Michael’s story took a turn when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in his 50s — a condition that affects movement and c...

Send us Fan Mail  Today’s guest is someone near and dear to my heart- Sadie Harrow. A Bangor High graduate and now a collegiate distance runner continuing to build on one of the most steady and inspiring progressions you’ll see in our sport. Sadie’s story isn’t an overnight success. It’s about what happens when you trust the process, stay consistent, and allow development to unfold over years- not...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 i...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail  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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 loca...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 athlet...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wi...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ti...

Send us Fan Mail 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- pleas...

Send us Fan Mail 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail Katrina is a local middle school art teacher who was bit by the running bug later in life. She loves fitness and living a healthy active life. If she isn't teaching or running, you can find her at Wilcox Fitness or smoking her peers at the pickleball court. She  has been the ambassador for her favorite race, the Maine Marathon and in the last few years has really changed her...