Maine HS Runner Podcast
by nicholasdenari
This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com which I created in June 2023 to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. The website features rankings, meet preview articles, and more. Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they talk all things Maine running.Merch: mainehsrunner.myshopify.com
Episodes
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TWIN BROOK AFTER DARK: Regional Reactions and State Preview
Regional recap show
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#31: Conference Crowns and Regional Showdowns
Seth and Nick talk through the conference meets and look ahead to regionals! This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. Send us feedback at and don’t forget to check out...
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#30: Best FOC Ever?
Seth and Nick break down maybe the best Festival of Champions meet that the state has ever seen! This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. Send us feedback at and don’t forget to check out...
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#29: FOC Preview feat. the URI Guys
Last year's Class A and Class B champs, Henri Rivard and Alex Gilbert join the show to break down the upcoming Festival of Champions Meet! This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. Send us...
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Weekly Roundup (9/21-9/27)
This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. Send us feedback at and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com. PODCAST MERCH:...
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#28: SMC (So Much Cross Country)
This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. Send us feedback at and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com. PODCAST MERCH:...
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#27: Introducing the Maine XC Index
Seth and Nick talk about the first week of regular season action, preview the Southern Maine Classic, and talk to Coach Jeff Sprague about his new site, mainexcindex.com. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and...
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#26: The PREDICTIONS Pod
Seth and Nick break down all the action from the preseason meets and then lock in their predictions for the State Meet at the end of October. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine.…
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#25: XC Team Preview + Nick and Seth Go Down the Middle School Rabbit Hole
The 2026 Team Preview Pod is Here! Seth and Nick break down the Boys and Girls Outlook for teams in Class A, B, and C. They even dig deep into the middle school archives in real time to investigate which teams they think will have a shot to win this year! This podcast is a companion to the…
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#24: Beach to Beacon Recap/XC Individuals Preview
Season 2 of the Maine HS Runner Podcast is here! Nick and Seth are back at it and start the year just like the did last year, by breaking down the Beach to Beacon Results and looking ahead to who they think are the individuals to watch this fall. This podcast is a companion to the website...
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#23: State Meet Recap and Seth Wonders "Did Anyone Go to New Englands?"
Nick and Seth break down all of the team and individual state champions and Seth wonders...Did anyone from Maine run at New Englands? This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. MUSIC:...
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#22: Sizing Up States: A, B and C Preview Show
Nick and Seth debate a hot take that would involve a radical change to the state meet format, preview the team matchups and the most competitive events heading into this weekend's state championships. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the...
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#21: Seth Says South Portland Needs a Nerf and Nick Has His Hottest Take Yet
Is helping a competitor cross the finish line good sportsmanship or being soft? Can anyone stop South Portland? Postseason is rapidly approaching and Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett discuss break down all of the developments over the last month. This podcast is a companion to the website...
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#20: Track Stars Return
Outdoor track meets have begun and some of the state's best athletes have returned to competition. Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett discuss all of the major players that we haven't seen since last spring! This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to…
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Breaking News!! Emergency Episode!
Lots of breaking news to cover from the first two days of the outdoor track season! Listen now!
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#018: Records Fall in the Postseason!
What a way to end the season! Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett go through all of the major headlines from the New England Championships and all of the National meets that took place throughout March. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote…
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#017: State Meet Headlines!
What a way to end the season! Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett go through all of the major headlines from the Class A and Class B State Championships and look ahead to the interclass matchups ahead at New Englands! This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was…
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#016: Double the Points and Give Them to the Relays
The conference meets are in the books! Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett break down the impressive performances from this weekend and look ahead to Monday's State Championships. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross…
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#015: Hot Takes and Team Title Hopes
Championship season is approaching! Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett assess which teams could win the Class A and B titles this year, and Seth hasa hot take for the audience.2 This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross…
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#014: Early Season Statements! Track Events Preview
The indoor season is in full swing and Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett break down all of the early season performances and complete their preview of the 2025-2026 Indoor Track and Field Season as they look at all of the track events. This podcast is a companion to the website…
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#013: Jumps and Throws Show
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they begin their preview of the 2025-2026 Indoor Track and Field Season This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. The website features rankings,...
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#012: XC Postseason Awards Show
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they award the Most Improved Runner of the Year, Comeback Runner of the Year, Surprise Team of the Year, Consistent Performer of the Year, Moment of the Year, Clutch Postseason Performer of the Year, Race of the Year, Team of the Year, and Runner of the...
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#011: State Meet Recap Show
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they recap the State Championship Races. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. The website features rankings, meet preview articles, and…
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#010: CHAMPIONSHIP TIME! Conference Recaps and Regional Outlooks
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they recap the conference meets and look forward to the regional championships. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. The website features...
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#009: FOC Recap with Sam Laverdiere
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they recap the Festival of Champions meet. Joining us today is Sam Laverdiere. Sam is an 11 time state champion in events from the 800m up to the 5K. He ran for Oak Hill, St. Dom’s and Lake Region during his high school career and in June he wrapped up...
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#008: FOC Preview Show!
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they preview the Festival of Champions and all of the rest of the cross country action around the state. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in…
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#007: Standout Individuals and Sneaky Teams
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they talk about the Southern Maine Classic and all of the rest of the cross country action around the state. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in...
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#006: XC Season is Finally Here
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they talk way too long about the first weekend of regular season XC action. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. The website features...
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#005: The PREDICTIONS Episode
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they talk about the results of the first few preseason meets and lock in their final predictions for the season. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field…
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#004: Boys Team Preseason Rankings
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they talk about the Preseason Boys Team Rankings. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. The website features rankings, meet preview articles,...
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#003: Coach Ryan Dyer and Girls Team Preseason Rankings
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they talk about the Preseason Girls Team Rankings as well as chat with USM'S Coach Ryan Dyer. Ryan works at the University of Southern Maine as both a cross country and track & field coach. Dyer ran for the Huskies from 2006-2011. Previous to coaching…
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#002: B2B Recap and Boys Individual Preseason Rankings
Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they talk about the Preseason Boys Individual Rankings as well as recap Friday’s Beach to Beacon High School Mile and Saturday's 10K. This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country...
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#001: Beach to Beacon High School Mile Preview and Girls Individual Preseason Rankings
This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. The website features rankings, meet preview articles, and more. Right now we are in the process of unveiling our preseason rankings for the 2025...
About this show
This podcast is a companion to the website MaineHSRunner.com which I created in June 2023 to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. The website features rankings, meet preview articles, and more. Join Coach Nick Denari and Seth Crockett as they talk all things Maine running.Merch: mainehsrunner.myshopify.com
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