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

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