Charles Costa: Running 90 Marathons in 90 Days for Mental Health

We're excited to bring you this inspiring conversation with Charles Costa, an ultrarunner who accomplished the incredible challenge of running 90 marathons in 90 days along the Pacific Crest Trail. In this episode, Charles shares his journey of resilience, his dedication to raising awareness for mental health through organizations like the Jed Foundation, and the lessons he's learned from this life-changing experience. We explore powerful themes like finding freedom and purpose through running, the connection between physical activity and mental health, and how perseverance can inspire change not just for yourself but for others. A huge thank-you to Charles Costa for sharing his story and to everyone supporting mental health initiatives that truly make a difference. Don't forget to follow Charles on Instagram at @CharlesCostaOfficial for more inspiration! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Finishing the Challenge 0:39 Background and Motivation 2:07 Discovering Ultra Running 4:00 The Sicily Experience 6:36 Running for Freedom 12:05 Running for Mental Health Awareness 18:16 Running as an Expression 25:10 The Challenge of Resilience 36:30 Support and Community on the Trail 41:11 The Power of Resilience 54:07 What's Next 59:16 Calls to Action

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Charles Costa: Running 90 Marathons in 90 Days for Mental Health is an episode from The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles Podcast by Gene Gurkoff.

This episode is 01:04:13 long.

This episode was published on Nov 25, 2024.

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