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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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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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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 outlook on life as she battles breast cancer. She has been running with stage four breast cancer for years now. She has had multiple surgeries as the cancers has spread to her bones and yet she still shows up, every day, doing what she loves, to run. She is dancing on her dash like no other. "Whether you think you can or think you can't- you're right." Enjoy this shakeout with an extraordinary woman who will definitely leave you feeling inspired.