Our Team

John Rogers, Owner & Coach

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 is a guest running columnist for The Maine Switch - www.themaineswitch.com/physicalpursits, a Portland weekly lifestyle publication and writes a Maine Running Blog on MaineToday.com. John also is a founding member and 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, Nike, Brooks and Reebok.

To make an appointment with John for a "Personal Fit" please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Maggie Oechslie, Manager

Maggie has been with Maine Running Company since its inception. Maggie’s passion and knowledge for running and walking footwear shows in her “Personal Fit” approach with every customer. An avid outdoor enthusiast, you might run into Maggie on Mt. Katadhin or running the Back Cove Trail.

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Ellie Tucker, Runner

Ellie brings her passion and knowledge of running and walking to the Maine Running Company. Ellie, previous owner of SupperatSix, knows from owning her own business the value of Customer Service. An avid runner and running community advocate, you most likely will see her at most road races and running events.

To make an appointment with Ellie for a “Personal Fit” please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Michael Gaige, Maine Sports Massage Company & Head Coach

Michael is the owner of Maine Sports Massage Company & a coach for the many training programs Maine Running Company offers. Michael is a previous competitive runner and member of the Maine Running Hall Of Fame. His personal knowledge of anatomy, physiology, stretching, yoga and deep tissue massage is well known and respected by many running community members.

To make an appointment with Michael for a Sports Massage please call (207) 233-0025 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it