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After surviving a violent robbery where he was shot 5 times, Aaron Burros set out on an epic journey: to run 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 weeks. But what began as a physical feat transformed into something much deeper.

In this heartfelt episode, host Sally Hed Dahlquist chats with Running Servant Aaron about his quest for healing, purpose, and God, all while raising awareness and funds for mental health and medical causes. From Daufuskie Island, SC to the Mad Marathon in VT with book signings alongside legends like Bart Yasso (originator of the Yasso 800s), Aaron is living proof that grace, grit, and a sense of humor can take you further than any finish line.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Aaron transformed his health
• How being shot five times led him to healing
• The spiritual moment that changed everything on a drug run in Kentucky
• Why Aaron believes in God's voice, not just goal setting
• How he uses running to cope with trauma, raise awareness, and connect with purpose
• Behind the scenes of his book: Medal Monday: My Quest to Run 50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Weeks 5 Years After Being Shot 5 times

Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or the strength to keep moving through adversity, Aaron's story reminds us that transformation starts with one step at a time.

Order Aaron's book: Medal Monday Available on Amazon or connect with Aaron on Instagram: @runningservant

Proceeds support mental health initiatives and running for recovery programs

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Running is always about more than running.

In this Sally’s Hotline episode, Sally shares a reminder for anyone who’s ever questioned why they started in the first place. Whether you began out of hope, heartbreak, habit, or sheer spite, you showed up, and that matters more than anything.

Sally dedicates this story to Beth, a fellow runner she met at the 2025 London Marathon, a race Beth signed up for just to spite her ex… and finished with grit.

In this mini episode, you’ll hear:

• Why your “why” matters even if it started petty
• What to do when you hit the emotional wall mid-race (or mid-life)
• Why running can be a tool for transformation, not just a finish line
• How a random stranger at mile 15 helped Beth become unstoppable

You did the work. You showed up. You get full credit.

This one's for every runner who’s ever cried during a marathon, doubted their strength, or wondered if they were doing it for the “right” reasons. You are. Keep going.

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This episode was recorded live on location at the King Neptune Café in Wrightsville Beach, NC, so while the audio may be a little rough, the conversation is anything but.

Host Sally Hed Dahlquist sits down with mega-marathoner and scientist Christelle Douillet, just one day after Christelle completed her 300th marathon earning her a spot on the prestigious World Mega Marathoners list. Over celebratory drinks (a “bloody marathon,” anyone?), the two swap stories about hydration mishaps, surprise personal records, and the quiet mental shifts that come from doing something hard over and over again.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What it takes to run 300+ marathons... and why some don’t count
• How Christelle's Berlin PR shifted her identity as a runner
• What scientists drink after a marathon (spoiler: it's salty)
• How both women use running as a tool for discovery, recovery, and redefining limits
• The connection between arsenic, diabetes, and Christelle’s groundbreaking research

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