Podcast
Maine HS Runner Podcast
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
- 33
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 1 hr 13 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
33 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 13 min
TWIN BROOK AFTER DARK: Regional Reactions and State Preview
Show notes
Regional recap show
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1 hr 16 min
#31: Conference Crowns and Regional Showdowns
Show notes
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 mainehsrunner.com.
PODCAST MERCH: mainehsrunner.myshopify.com
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
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1 hr 1 min
#30: Best FOC Ever?
Show notes
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 mainehsrunner.com.
PODCAST MERCH: mainehsrunner.myshopify.com
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
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1 hr 21 min
#29: FOC Preview feat. the URI Guys
Show notes
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 feedback at and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
PODCAST MERCH: mainehsrunner.myshopify.com
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
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9 min
Weekly Roundup (9/21-9/27)
Show notes
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: mainehsrunner.myshopify.com
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
MUSIC: Make Game Music by Shelby Leon Wright
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1 hr 8 min
#28: SMC (So Much Cross Country)
Show notes
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: mainehsrunner.myshopify.com
CHEVERUS YOUTH CLINIC: https://forms.gle/q2AVJQhCcML5KqwM6
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
MUSIC: Make Game Music by Shelby Leon Wright
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1 hr 1 min
#27: Introducing the Maine XC Index
Show notes
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 track and field in Maine.
Send us feedback at and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
PODCAST MERCH: mainehsrunner.myshopify.com
CHEVERUS YOUTH CLINIC: https://forms.gle/q2AVJQhCcML5KqwM6
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
MUSIC: Make Game Music by Shelby Leon Wright
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1 hr 29 min
#26: The PREDICTIONS Pod
Show notes
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.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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1 hr 17 min
#25: XC Team Preview + Nick and Seth Go Down the Middle School Rabbit Hole
Show notes
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 website MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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1 hr 13 min
#24: Beach to Beacon Recap/XC Individuals Preview
Show notes
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 MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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1 hr 19 min
#23: State Meet Recap and Seth Wonders "Did Anyone Go to New Englands?"
Show notes
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: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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1 hr 29 min
#22: Sizing Up States: A, B and C Preview Show
Show notes
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 sports of cross country and track and field in Maine.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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54 min
#21: Seth Says South Portland Needs a Nerf and Nick Has His Hottest Take Yet
Show notes
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 MaineHSRunner.com, which was designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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40 min
#20: Track Stars Return
Show notes
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 promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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21 min
Breaking News!! Emergency Episode!
Show notes
Lots of breaking news to cover from the first two days of the outdoor track season! Listen now!
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40 min
#018: Records Fall in the Postseason!
Show notes
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 the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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1 hr 31 min
#017: State Meet Headlines!
Show notes
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 designed to promote the sports of cross country and track and field in Maine. The website features rankings, meet preview articles, and more.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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1 hr 6 min
#016: Double the Points and Give Them to the Relays
Show notes
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 country and track and field in Maine. The website features rankings, meet preview articles, and more.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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1 hr 6 min
#015: Hot Takes and Team Title Hopes
Show notes
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 country and track and field in Maine. The website features rankings, meet preview articles, and more.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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1 hr 15 min
#014: Early Season Statements! Track Events Preview
Show notes
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 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.
MUSIC: Everybody Keep Running by Zight
Free Music Archive, license CC BY
Send us feedback at mainehsrunner@gmail.com and don’t forget to check out mainehsrunner.com.
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