Ultra-running legend Gary Allen on our podcast
Mount Desert Island Marathon and Millinocket Marathon founder on growing up in Maine, his running career, and so much more.
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE LATEST MAINESPLAINER PODCAST WITH ULTRA-RUNNING LEGEND GARY ALLEN! Gary is the founder and race director of the Mount Desert Island Marathon and the Millinocket Marathon. He is an ultra-endurance athlete, a track coach, a community champion, a fundraiser, and has been called “the most creative mind in running.”
He is also one of only 34 people in the world to run sub-3 hour marathons for 5 consecutive decades.
Please join us for this conversation where we cover Gary’s amazing career and what it was like to grow up on a small island off the coast of Maine. We explore the resilience and fortitude that he developed in those early years and how his experiences at Burning Man (yes, that Burning Man!) propelled him forward in new and unexpected ways. Gary is truly a unique individual committed to living in the most authentic way possible. Whether you’re a running enthusiast or not, you will find inspiration in Gary’s story. He makes magic happen every day and his life is a testament to the power of determination and the commitment to help build community wherever he goes.
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