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After crisscrossing the globe to run on every continent (yes, even camping on ice in Antarctica), Levi Shank is closing in on a milestone: 200 marathons. With 191 races (and a handful of ultras) under his belt, Levi joins host Sally Hed Dahlquist to talk travel hacking, mental resilience, and why community can carry you farther than you think.

Flying standby, couchsurfing with strangers-turned-friends, asking an entire race expo for a ride (“closed mouth doesn’t get fed”), and celebrating Sally’s 50th state Levi proves there’s more than one way to the start line.

• How Levi mapped a practical (and affordable) path to 200 marathons and 7 continents
• The Antarctica story: sleeping in a tent on snow, racing fast to beat the chill, and… a penguin passing someone on course
• Why running is his anxiety toolkit and how the second half of every marathon is “mostly mental”
• The power of asking for help: ride shares from expos, couchsurfing wins, and saying yes to serendipity
• Levi’s PTO & budget system (spreadsheets! countdown timers!) to keep big goals realistic
• Identity & ownership: why he changed his name to Levi—and how it shaped his life
• Favorite carb-load rules and race-day fueling that actually work when you travel
• The joy of showing up for friends: helping celebrate Sally’s 50 States finish in West Virginia

• Countdown app (for race-day timers)
• RoadsideAmerica (quirky stops between packet pickup and the start)
• Couchsurfing (community travel on a budget)
• Moonlight on the Falls Marathon (WV) — Sally’s 50th state
• Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon (Louisville) — Levi’s target #200

Feeling inspired? What’s the boldest thing you’ve done to make a start line, or your smartest travel hack for race day? Tell us!

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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.

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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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