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Striders Volunteer Opportunities

3/16/2025

 
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Striders volunteering at a water stop for the 2024 Portland 10 Miler.
by Tom Farmer

Hello, Central Maine Striders! It's your new club volunteer coordinator, Tom Farmer. I'm still new to Maine, but I am not new to volunteering. I love the smell of volunteering in the morning; it smells like...free coffee and donuts.

I recently sent an email to members who've indicated they're interested in volunteer opportunities. If you did not get an email and are interested in learning more about club volunteer opportunities, please reach out so I can add you to future emails (email: [email protected] and/or phone: 502-767-4422).

Below is some information on upcoming volunteer opportunities. 

I'm looking forward to hearing from all of you, and thanks for your willingness to volunteer!

—Tom
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Portland 10 Miler - Sunday, April 27
This is also the day of the Moosehead Marathon, but I think we can still get the number of people requested to help out. Respond to me ([email protected]) with your information and willingness to commit
  • Central Maine Striders Water Aid Station - Time and details forthcoming
    7 Volunteers Needed
  • Check-in--They have also asked if 5 people would be willing to help with check-in, but be aware that starts at 5:30 a.m. in Portland. Totally understandable if it's not feasible, but if you are willing to help please let me know.
As of April we are still looking for three more volunteers.


Ironman 70.3 Maine - Wednesday, July 23, through Sunday July 27
For the Ironman in Augusta, use the signup link below to indicate your willingness. Then, please email me ([email protected]) letting me know what you signed up for. I have signed up to work Run Aid Station #4 on race day (Sunday, July 27). Join me and make it a Central Maine Striders water stop!
  • Wednesday July 23rd - Ironman Augusta - Packet Stuffing
    12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and/or 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday July 25th - Ironman Augusta - Multiple Opportunities
    All-day opportunities for check-in, setup, info booth, etc.
  • Saturday July 26th - Ironman Augusta - Multiple Opportunities
    All-day opportunities for check-in, setup, info booth, etc.
  • Sunday July 27th - Ironman Augusta - Race Day
    All-day opportunities
    Tom has signed up for Run Aid Station #4. Join him and make it a true Central Maine Striders water stop!

Ironman volunteer sign-up link:  https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90249

Meet Your 2025 Striders Club Officers

3/2/2025

 
We're grateful for our club officers:

​Martha Cowperthwaite, 
President

New Name, Same Great President
Martha is a mid- to back-of-the-pack runner who came to running later in life. She enjoys the scenery and experience of a run more than reaching for a PR. When not running, Martha can be found reading, crafting, singing, or doing anything outside. As a lifelong introvert, she is trying to step out of her comfort zone to be more social and embrace the awkward. (It's not you, it's her.)


Lindsay Theis,
​Vice President

​Lindsay started running around her neighborhood in Sperry boat shoes as a kid (before minimalist shoes were a thing), but was steered towards more "civilized" sports like tennis and equestrian until she signed up for a local 5K as an adult (this time in a pair of Brooks) and was hooked. Short stuff is fun, but distance is her jam, with dozens of half and full marathons completed over the years, plus a few ultras. Lindsay's favorite races are smaller local events like Sugarloaf and the Maine Marathon, but finally running Boston in 2024 was definitely epic. When she's not running around Augusta in obnoxious neon clothing, Lindsay works as a geologist and enjoys hiking, camping, and kayaking.



Alex Casey,
Secretary

​Alex grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Maine in 2021 for a change of pace and scenery. He joined Central Maine Striders as a way to connect with the community and meet some like-minded individuals. Alex ran track and cross country in high school and college, and now runs for stress relief. He still loves racing of all distances, and some of his favorite highlights as a member of CMS are running the Downeast Sunrise Trail Relay, the Millinocket Half Marathon, and the Quarry Road Trails summer race series. Outside of running, Alex is a Human Resources professional and an avid skier, hiker, concertgoer, and trivia guesser.


Ron Peck,
​Treasurer

Ron returned to running 12 years ago after running off and on since high school. He loves the camaraderie and social connections that come with group runs and races, yet he also appreciates the tranquility of running solo. Over the years, Ron has taken on races ranging from 5Ks to full marathons, and he’s proud to have remained consistent since his restart in 2013. This April, he’s hoping to run his 10th consecutive Boston Marathon. 



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