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With over 300 marathons, 127 ultras, and 35 x 100-milers, Charlotte Corriher proves you don’t have to be the fastest to be Unstoppable... but you can absolutely be the festive-est. Known on Instagram as @marathoncostumechic, Charlotte races in themed costumes (head-to-toe, start-to-finish) and brings big joy to big miles. From a pirate-themed 300th marathon weekend in Wilmington, NC (complete with swords and a yacht-club celebration) to the glitteriest Dopey you ever did see, she shows how grit, community, and play carry you through the pain cave.

In this heartfelt episode, host Sally Hed Dahlquist chats with Charlotte about coastal running life in Wilmington, milestone magic, and the mindset that turns outrageous goals into finish-line realities.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Charlotte’s origin story → going from a non-runner to becoming the blister queen
• Costume philosophy → “If you can’t be fast, be festive,” born at Shamrock 2007
• Favorite builds & hacks → 3-tier Birthday Cake (PVC + porta-potty lessons), Alaska Salmon
• Wilmington milestone → why a pirate theme fit the Cape Fear coast and her hometown marathon’s 15th year
• Mega goals & numbers → 307 marathons, 127 ultras, 35 x 100-milers so far; the dream of 100 one-hundreds
• Ultras, the smart way → why 48-hour loop races work: strategic sleeping, heat management, and “night-moves” playlists
• Mind over miles → navigating the pain cave, chasing the buckle, stacking small wins when the distance feels impossible
• Work/life that fuels the miles → remote client management in employee benefits; “Seeing America 26.2 miles at a time”
• Tools & tips → Garmin badge buddies, Strava, hills/sprints + aqua aerobics for recovery
• Real life, real joy → Wilmington beach living and her one-eyed cat, Jack

Follow Charlotte: Instagram: @marathoncostumechic

Resources & shout-outs:0

• Wilmington Marathon (15th anniversary weekend)
• Roadside America app (oddities for race trips)
• Timed/loop ultras (why 48-hour formats help first-time 100-milers)

Whether you’re eyeing your first ultra or plotting costume glitter that’ll “get you through,” Charlotte’s story proves playfulness and persistence can happily coexist mile after mile.

💜 Support Sally’s mission to raise $1M for medical research: unstoppablestoriesthatmove.com

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Host Sally Hed Dahlquist dives into one of the most underrated tools in marathon prep: the elevation profile.

From sneaky overpass bumps to high-desert dryness, Sally breaks down how to read course maps, plan for hills, and avoid signing up for the wrong race entirely (yes, that happens!). Whether you’re eyeing a net-downhill PR or bracing for altitude, this episode will help you show up prepared to run smarter.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to actually read an elevation map and interpret the scale
• Why “flat” courses are never really flat
• Altitude factors: hydration, sun exposure, and pacing at 6,000+ ft
• The truth about net-downhill races (and Boston’s new rules)
• A Baton Rouge law firm hilly sense of humor

Packed with course stories from San Francisco to Montana, this Hotline tip reminds you that the right prep can turn daunting hills into just another part of the journey.

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After winning Grandma’s Marathon, holding its course record for over 30 years, and becoming the first-ever winner of the London Marathon, Dick Beardsley is a true Minnesota running legend. But his story is so much more than medals and finish lines. From battling life-threatening accidents and addiction, to losing his son, Andy, a proud Iraqi war veteran, to suicide, Dick has faced challenges that would have stopped most people in their tracks. Instead, he’s chosen to keep moving forward with faith, gratitude, and unstoppable spirit.

Host Sally Hed Dahlquist chats with Dick about resilience, recovery, and what it really means to be “unstoppable.” From his fishing guide life in Bemidji to the race course battles of Boston and London, Dick shares stories full of heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Dick’s life as a fishing guide in northern Minnesota and why the outdoors is his happy place
• The story of his son Andy’s military service, struggles with PTSD, and tragic passing and how Dick honors him every day
• What it was like to tie for 1st place at the inaugural London Marathon in 1981
• His legendary duel with Alberto Salazar at the 1982 Boston Marathon
• Dick’s ongoing recovery from accidents, surgeries, and addiction, and how he’s stayed sober for over 30 years
• The perspective, gratitude, and joy that fuel his unstoppable approach to life

Whether you’re a back-of-the-pack runner or chasing PRs, Dick’s story is a reminder that the real victories come from perseverance, connection, and the courage to keep going.

💜 Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Dick’s story and his guiding at Lake Bemidji B&B
• Suicide prevention resource: suicidology.org
• Support Sally’s mission to raise $1 million for medical research: unstoppablestoriesthatmove.com
  
  

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