Peruse through almost any travel guide to Cape Elizabeth and you will likely be directed to attractions, amenities, and activities in the livelier neighboring city of Portland. But our tiny town of just under 10,000 has much to offer without venturing beyond its borders (though make sure to pay Portland–one of the foodie capitals of … [Read more…]
July 30th, 2022: “I wrote this piece, primarily, as an excuse to educate myself. Perhaps all of my research will scare me into doing better. Probably it will not. The most likely scenario, I have come to realize, is that I will keep running until I literally break. Maybe I will get another year of … [Read more…]
History & Evolution of School Nursing This piece was written as part of an independent study completed during the spring semester of my sophomore year. School Nursing: A History For as long as most living today can remember, nurses have been a fixture in both the public and private school systems. Though the role of … [Read more…]
This essay was chosen for the 2023 UNE-St. Francis Alumni Council Scholarship. A Chance to Grow As many 17-year-olds do, I entered my junior year of high school claiming to know exactly what I wanted to accomplish after graduation. Burnt out from striving for achievement in the competitive, often cutthroat academic environment that my suburban … [Read more…]
Revisiting the Image: Year 2 This semester, I have had the opportunity to create and work through an independent study course, where I’ve focused on a nursing speciality of particular interest to me: school nursing. A large part of the course has involved observing nurses working in this role. I recently spent a few days … [Read more…]
Running with Heart: Analyzing the Effects of Ultrarunning on Cardiovascular Health Exercise, particularly endurance sports such as running, has often been compared to a drug. There is little question today that the benefits of regular physical activity are many, from reduced risk of coronary artery disease and diabetes, to longer life expectancies and improved psychological … [Read more…]
Eastern Trail FKT Race Report Calais, Maine, is a tiny town set on the La Croix river, dividing the United States from Canada. Nearly 3,000 miles down the coast, the bustling island city of Key West, Florida marks the southernmost tip of the country. The East Coast Greenway, an on-and-off road route for walkers, bikers, … [Read more…]
This piece was written as a blog post for UnTapped, an athletic nutrition and hydration company based out of Vermont. Once a thoroughfare for loggers making the trip to Quebec from the bustling mill town of Millinocket, Maine, the nearly 100-mile Golden Road stretches through the region’s heavily forested wilderness, providing stunning views of Mt. … [Read more…]
Carbohydrate-Loading Before Endurance Events The practice of “carb-loading,” or consuming high amounts of carbohydrates in the days and hours prior to a long endurance event such as a marathon, has been a staple in the pre-race regimens of many athletes. Because carbohydrates are the main source of fuel during high intensity efforts of longer than … [Read more…]
This piece was written as a blog post for UnTapped, an athletic nutrition and hydration company based out of Vermont. As runners, it can be easy to get boxed into a certain type of race or event. We may identify as a marathoner, short-distance speedster, trail or mountain specialist, ultrarunner, or any multitude of other … [Read more…]
