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• Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic February 3, 2019 • Peaks Island 5 Miler July 28, 2018 • Maine Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay September 20, 2018 • Farm to Farm Ultra Run and Relay October 2018 • Maine Track Club Turkey Trot 50th Anniversary! November 18, 2018

• Portland Sea Dogs Mother’s Day 5K May 13, 2018 • Pat’s Pizza Clam Festival Classic 5 Miler July 21, 2018

Coaching & Training Opportunities • Group Runs • Fun Social Events Website & Newsletter with Run Calendars & Tips from Experts • Yoga Classes Annual Membership Banquet & Awards • Volunteering Opportunities • Active Wear Early Registration Window for Maine Track Club’s Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic Participation in Race Bib Lotteries for TD Beach to Beacon 10K and Mt. Washington Road Race

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CONTENTS HOW TO PREVENT IT BAND SYNDROME

Welcome to

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features 6 GETTING BACK ON THE ROAD (&

PREVENTING IT BAND SYNDROME) Anytime after a running hiatus, runners in particular, need to be cognizant of developing overuse injuries as they get back into training.

TURKEY TROT TURNS 50

RACE EVENT SCHEDULES 4 S OUTHERN MAINE 8 PORTLAND AREA 15 CENTRAL MAINE 16 WESTERN MAINE 20 M ID-COAST & DOWNEAST

BE A TRAIL RUNNER

10 GEAR GUIDE 2018

Provides major improvements in shoes and technology

18 HOW TO GET STARTED AS A TRAIL RUNNER

Where to run, what type of gear to use, and some basic trail running skills to help you get started.

20 WORLD CLASS EVENTS

HELD IN THE MID-COAST AND DOWNEAST REGIONS

PUBLISHER Stanley J. Rintz III ART DIRECTOR Larissa Davis GRAPHIC ARTIST Robin Bean Elizabeth Berry MacKenney Kristina Roderick PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Leonard Joe McGurn Kevin Morris OPERATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Kristina Roderick CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Steve Stearns Jonathan P. Watling, MD Robert Ayotte MEMBER Maine Tourism Association Convention & Visitors Bureau Maine Merchant’s Association Chambers of Commerce Maine Track Club

TO LIST YOUR EVENT OR BUSINESS Stanley J. Rintz 207-671-7230 Portland & Western Maine Ellie Stengel 207-756-3453 Lakes Region & Southern Maine

14 FLOAT YOUR WAY TO RECOVERY

Jim Harnedy 207-255-0170 Downeast Maine

Used by Olympians and pro athletes, float tanks are an amazing tool for recovery.

GEAR GUIDE

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COVER PHOTOS: Runner in Boothbay Harborfest photo by Michael Leonard.

Cyclist photo by Kevin Morris

Our knowledgeable and trained associates offer both a static gait analysis on our digital foot scanners and a dynamic gait analysis while watching you walk and run.

After determining your biomechanics, our associates will recommend products that ďŹ t you from our selection of top brands and styles. sty Beyond our commitment to help keep you running and walking injury free and comfortable, we are also committed to helping our Maine communities.

1-800-370-6900 Auburn - Augusta - Bangor - Falmouth - Topsham - Scarborough www.LWShoes.com

Courtesy of 21st Edition Road Race, Kennebunk

Southern mainE RUN 12TH ANNUAL KITTERY FIRE ASSOCIATION 5K RUN & WALK

May 20th: 12th Annual Kittery Fire Association 5K Run & Walk. Sunday 9:00 AM start, Kids Run at 10 AM. Running and walking along the waterfront in beautiful Coastal Kittery. Awards, raffles, food, and fun for the whole family. All proceeds to benefit the Kittery Fire Association.

For more information and to register: WWW.KITTERY5K.COM

YORK HOSPITAL 5K ROAD & CROSS COUNTRY RACE June 2nd: Saturday 8:30 am start at York Hospital. 3.1 miles of scenic York Harbor and York Village. Chip timing.

T-shirts to the first 150 registered. Division winner awards. Age 14 and over: $20, Age 13 and Under: $10.

Families $45. Register online at WWW.YORKHOSPITAL.COM/5K. Questions: Call York Hospital’s Friendraising Office 207-351-2385.

SOUTH BERWICK STRAWBERRY RUN

June 30th. Certified 5 mile run and 2 mile fun walk the

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events morning of the Strawberry Festival. Race is located at Marshwood Great Works School at 8:00 am. Chip timing, finisher medals, fun raffles and awards.

Benefits Rec Camp. Follow on Facebook at WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ STRAWBERRYRUNSOUTHBERWICK. Sign up online WWW.SOUTHBERWICKMAINE. ORG/RECREATION. Email sbrec@ sbmaine.us.

FOUR ON THE 4TH

July 4th: Wednesday 8:00 am start at York High School. 4 miles of Scenic York and York Beach. Professional bib chip timing. Pre-registration mail-in $25.00, Pre-registration on line $27.00 (including fees), Race Day registration $30.00 space permitting. Race limited to 1,200 runners. Overall cash prize and Division winner awards. Free fun run for kids immediately following. York Parks and Recreation Department for registration or information.

207-363-1040.

WWW.YORKPARKSANDREC.ORG

21ST EDITION ROAD RACE, KENNEBUNK. 5K RUN/ WALK July 13th: Friday 6:00 PM start. Certified race route through beautiful downtown Kennebunk. Preregister online for discounted rates. All proceeds benefit Kennebunk

Free Library. T-shirt and fabulous goodie bag to first 200 registrants. Free dinner for all registered participants, small fee for others. Live music. Great raffles. Beer & wine garden. FMI: 207-985-2173 or WWW.KENNEBUNKLIBRARY.ORG.

AMIDON FAMILY DENTISTRY YORK DAYS 5K

July 29th: A Seacoast Road Race Series Race. Sunday 8:00 am start at York High School.

Professional bib chip timing. 3.1 miles of scenic York and York Beach. Pre-registration mail in $25.00. Pre-registration on line $27.00 (includes fees), Race Day registration $30.00, space permitting. Limited to 1,200 runners. Overall cash prize and Division winner awards. Free fun run for kids immediately following. York Parks and Recreation Department for registration or information 207363-1040, WWW.YORKPARKSANDREC.ORG

TURKEY TROT, YORK

November 24th: Saturday.

11:00 am start at Village Elementary School in York.

3.1 miles of scenic York and York Village. Professional bib chip timing. Pre-registration mail in $20.00, Pre-registration on line $22.00 (includes fees), Race Day Registration $25.00.

Donations to York Food Pantry

accepted. T-shirt given to first 200 registrants. Overall and Division Winner awards.

York Parks and Recreation Department for registration or information 207-363-1040, WWW.YORKPARKSANDREC.ORG

207-363-1040

BIKE THE 34TH BIKE MS GREAT MAINE GETAWAY

August 11-12th: Taking place at the University of New England (UNE) in Biddeford, one of Maine’s finest coastal town destinations. Mileage options range from 25 miles to 100 miles. Hundreds escape to Maine for the Bike MS: Great Maine Getaway adventure in August. Getaway riders experience Maine when cycling along the southern coastline, sampling a variety of Maine craft beer and feasting on lobster.

Seasoned cyclists and novices will enjoy their choice of scenic routes.

WWW.BIKEMSMAINE.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/ BIKEMSGREATMAINEGETAWAY

READY FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE? BikeMS takes place in Biddeford, one of Maine’s finest coastal destinations. During this two-day ride, cyclists will experience the beauty of Maine’s southern coastline, including an up close look at “Walkers Point”, the summer home of President George H.W. Bush. Your participation will drive MS research forward faster, and deliver services to those who face the challenges of MS every day so they can live their best lives.

Photos Courtsey of Bike MS

With several distance options, you’ll be treated to priceless views of the Atlantic Ocean as you begin and end your ride Saturday and Sunday. Upon your return, enjoy the festivities with food, music and a massage. The fun continues Saturday evening with an awards ceremony and dinner.

On Sunday, enjoy a full breakfast and then head out for another beautiful ride. When you return, top off a great weekend with a Maine lobster at our traditional Lobster Bake. Whether you are an individual rider, part of a team, or a family looking for a destination weekend supporting an important cause, the Great Maine Getaway is the perfect event for you! *Early and on-going treatment with FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis.

Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contracting the National MS Society at MSNEWENGLAND.ORG or 1.800.344.4867.

BIKE MS

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Ready for the ride of a lifetime?

Great Maine Getaway Ride

August 11–12

Start/Finish at University of New England

www.bikemsmaine.org

Don’t just ride, Bike MS raceme.us 5

Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome &

GETTING

BACK

ON

THE

ROAD PHOTO: Shutterstock

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hile the most hardy Mainers continue to pound the pavement year round, most of us probably stick to cushioned treadmills in the

gym, or even taking a breather over the winter months. But,

WHAT IS ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME? Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is an overuse injury caused by friction between the Iliotibial Band (on the

whenever it’s time to get back out on the road anytime after

outside of the thigh) and the lateral

a running hiatus, runners in particular, need to be cognizant

femoral condyle (outside portion of

of developing overuse injuries as they get back into training.

the knee). It is most commonly seen in runners, cyclists, and other athletes

By keeping a few key points in mind, athletes can prevent or

who are repetitively flexing and

significantly decrease the severity of these frustrating (and

extending the knee. Pain is usually

sometimes devastating) injuries.

felt in the front/outside portion of the knee and can be extremely debilitating.

ITBS accounts for up to 15% of overuse injuries around the knee, and running athletes are at highest risk.

By JONATHAN P. WATLING, MD Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

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