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153. From Rock Bottom to Redemption with Charity Marathon Runner Curtis Hargrove

Dec 11, 20241 hr 7 min
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Episode description

Curtis Hargrove A.K.A. “The Cold Lake Runner” is 35 years old from Cold Lake, Alberta Canada. He is a charity marathon runner who has raised over $500,000 for various charities over the last 17 years.

He also:

  • Ran his first marathon at 15
  • Ran 34 marathons in 34 days raising $50,000 for Terry Fox Foundation
  • In 2012 Ran across Canada for the Stollery Children’s Hospital 
  • In 2013 Walked 300km in 10 days in 4” high heels
  • In 2015 Ran 58 marathons in 49 days for a girl with Down syndrome and autism
  • In 2024 Ran the Chicago Marathon in high heels to support women and children who suffer from domestic violence


Episode Highlights:

  • The story behind his arrest while running across Canada
  • His advice to 15-year-old Curtis, reflecting on his first marathon
  • Curtis’s mindset during lonely stretches of road
  • How he overcame injury, addiction, and mental health struggles post Achilles tendon tear
  • The people and moments that inspire him
  • The importance of community
  • How Curtis mentally and physically prepares for his runs
  • Reflecting on the most memorable moments out of all 310 marathons
  • The message he hopes his journey conveys to those he's inspired


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