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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