Are you a runner, a runner-wanna-be, or have running friends and family in your life? Whether this is so, or whether you use your feet in other ways, we know you will learn much from this week's show, sponsored by the Maine Running Company/Maine Running Academy.  We feature discussions from Dr. Christopher Toth of Akari, John Rogers of  the Maine Running Company, Will Thomas of Tri-Maine and Maya Cohen, Volunteer Coordinator of the TD Bank Beach2Beacon.

The Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast airs weekly at 11 am on WLOB radio 1310 AM (Portland)/streaming online. Listen to the Podcast or click on the link below:

 

Running/Spring Feet: Dr. Lisa # 36

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Click here to read the article referenced in our "Wellness Innovations" segment, sponsored by the University of New England.

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Our first featured guest is Dr. Christopher Toth of Akari, accompanied by Akari nail technician,  Carole Fortin.

Dr. Toth graduated with combined science and business degrees from McGill University in Montreal and completed his medical education at Temple University in Philadelphia. His internship and surgical residency was performed at Cornell University Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine and was followed by a fellowship in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Toth is board certified in foot surgery and is on the surgical staff at Goodall Hospital, Southern Maine Medical Center and York Hospital.

Interested in learning more about Akari's foot-related services? Join them for MojiToes and Pedicures from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, at Akari. RSVP by calling 772-9060.

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Our second segment features John Rogers. John has been involved with the running and walking products industry for over 20 years. He worked as an executive in Product Marketing at Reebok and Mizuno and helped produce some of the “franchise” products in the industry, including Reebok’s DMX and the Mizuno Wave Technology.

In 2005 he opened Maine Running Company in Portland, Maine. The store has quickly become a community fixture and was named one of the top three new running stores in the U.S., by the Running Network in 2006. In 2007 the store was voted “Best Running Store in Maine” and one of the “Top 50” Stores in America by Runner’s World. In 2008 the store was voted “Best Running Store, New England” by Runner’s World Specialty Choice Awards.

John is actively involved in supporting the Portland Trails network and sponsors the Weekly Back Cove Series that raises money to maintain Portland Trials. He also sponsors and coaches the “Reach The Beacon” training program as well as several community based races. Additionally, John writes a Maine Running Blog on MaineToday.com. John also is a founding member and former Executive Director of the Independent Running Retailers Association – www.theirra.com and is often a guest at product and marketing symposiums at Asics, New Balance, Newton, Nike, Brooks and Superfeet.

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Our third segment features Will Thomas. Will Thomas is a 03 graduate of Bowdoin College and experienced triathlete and race director, with years working to promote endurance athletics in Northern New England. In March, 2006, he established Tri-Maine Productions.

Tri-Maine Productions is an experientially-based, entreprenuerial company based out of Portland, ME. It was formed in response to the growing demand for high-quality multisport events in Maine. Tri-Maine Productions owns and/or manages a number of race properties, ranging in scope from local road races to highly complex triathlons with hundreds of competitors. Annually, Tri-Maine events attract over 3,000 athletes, 500 volunteers, and thousands of spectators.

Tri-Maine is also contracted to support and develop races for other organizations. During the course of the year, Tri-Maine staff will be involved in over 25 events throughout the world.

Tri-Maine Productions maintains a strong commitment to three core principles: Community, Sustainability, and Quality. These principles are reflected in every Tri-Maine event, as well as in the caliber of the staff. Tri-Maine is highly selective in terms of the properties it maintains, and the projects it undertakes. If you have an idea or would like to submit an event concept, please contact us. We are happy to discuss new opportunities.

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Maya Cohen is the Volunteer Coordinator of the TDBank Beach2Beacon.

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Join us next Sunday, May 27th at 11 am for the next Dr. Lisa Radio Hour & Podcast on WLOB radio Portland 1310 AM/streaming online. Our topic will be "Cultivating Community" and guests will include Paul Knoll of Trust Your Spirit, Michelle Goldman of Sea Change Cooking School and Arlin Smith of Hugo's.