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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.

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Bob Dunfey is the volunteer race director for the Maine Marathon and sits on the board of directors for the TD Beach to Beacon Road Race. Bob is an accomplished runner, rower and cyclist, having turned to running after his life insurance agent noted his uninvited weight gain! Since then, he has become a member of the "Quarter Century Club" for the Boston Marathon- running it 34 consecutive years in a row. He has a lengthy list of inspiring accomplishments. The Maine Marathon has given back over 8 million dollars to local charities, it is simply a race that everyone should experience. Enjoy this shakeout with Bob Dunfey.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! We start season 2 of this hobby podcast with a very special guest,Scott Heidemann. Scott says he's just your every day guy but that couldn't be further from the truth. Scott has struggled with alcoholism for many years, but turned his life around and says running has been a gift from sobriety. Scott's story has a dark side, it's a little messy, but it will inspire you to be a better person.

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We wrap up our first podcast year with the one and only Dave McGillivray. Dave empowers us all to dream big and finish strong. He is a running legend and has increased the self esteem of everyone he meets. He has a never-ending list of athletic feats including his trek across the United States to benefit the Jimmy fund and completing the last 50+ years of the Boston Marathon most times starting after the last racer has finished. He has directed over 1,400 events throughout the world including the Boston Marathon, the Olympic Games, and our very own Beach to Beacon. We should all live by Dave's words, nobody can stop you. "It's my race. My rules." Another great shakeout with an extraordinary man.

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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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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!