Sideline Stories
Sideline Stories
Sideline Stories: Kendra Benedict, Runner and Volunteer, Bay of Fundy Intl’ Marathon, Half Marathon & 10KThe Bay of Fundy International Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K has been in my sights since I read a highlight about the race in July 2013, on runningmagazine.ca. I was in my final year at the University of…
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Sideline Stories: Sam LaRiviere, PT, DPT, TriathleteFrom Swimmer to Triathlete: A Journey Rooted in Passion and Purpose By Sam LaRiviere, PT, DPT For as long as I can remember, swimming has been at the core of who I am. I thrived in the…
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Sideline Stories: Max Murray, National Champion, Pro Soccer PlayerWhen I first started playing soccer, I was three years old. I started playing because my sister, Mia, who was two years older than me, was also playing soccer in the Kennebunkport Youth Soccer program. It certainly made…
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Sideline Stories: Linley Grosman, Squash Player, Bowdoin College + Portland Community SquashI love sports. And I’ve always loved sports. As a kid, I tried all of them, from lacrosse to golf to swimming. When I was around six years old, tennis was the sport that I loved the most….
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Sideline Stories: Daniel Tanaka, University of Maine Men’s Swim & Dive TeamFrom an early age, my parents instilled in me the importance of a college education and the necessary work it takes to accomplish that goal. This coupled with my years in AVID -an academic support program that serves…
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Sideline Stories: Denise Leathers-Pouliot, Coach, Girls on the RunGirls on the Run Coach Spotlight: Meet Denise Leathers-Pouliot, a school nurse who began her Girls on the Run coaching journey at Monmouth Memorial School in Spring 2023. As a school nurse and a mom to three grown…
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Sideline Stories: Alana LaCourse, Maine U16 Alpine Skier, Gould AcademyFor a downhill sport, we face uphill challenges. I first started skiing when I was two years old because my parents had been ski instructors when they were younger. I learned how to ski at Mt. Abram…
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Sideline Stories: Hallie Herz, Kindling CollectiveRecently I went for a walk on the Back Cove Trail with a queer friend and my dog. As we walked, we were passed by waves of folks running a race, and I was reminded of why it’s…
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Jim Williamson, Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon Ambassador – Sarcoid Warrior“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or walk around it.”- Michael Jordan My running career didn’t start…