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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.