Curtis Hargrove is the first Canadian to join the Finish Lines & Milestones podcast. When I saw a video of Curtis running Chicago in heels I knew I had to meet him.

During this episode, sponsored by Pure Fuel and Cure Hydration, we talk about:

• Where Curtis is from in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada (recording during extreme -49°F conditions)
• His work as a derrickhand on a service rig with 12-14 hour shifts
• How he completed the Chicago Marathon in red high heels - not his first time in elevated footwear
• That he'll only run in heels again if using Sneex (Sara Blakely's running shoe heels) for Run DV Out of Town at Chicago 2025
• How he's completed 310 marathons since starting at age 15
• His fundraising of $50K honoring his grandfather and Terry Fox
• Surviving a dangerous party scene period before reclaiming himself by running across Canada in 2012
• Walking 185 miles in 10 days wearing 4-inch heels just two weeks after his Canada journey, raising $15K for YWCA
• Why he's participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon for the Boston Bulldogs Running Club supporting addiction recovery DONATE HERE
• His 2025 plans: 3 marathons across 3 countries within 13 days and 5 of 7 World Major Marathons.. and a 100 miler... and more!
• Attempting a 100-mile race while intoxicated, running 7 hours before DNF'ing, and seeking redemption this October
• What his training and nutrition regimen involves
• When he won $6K playing Guitar Hero

This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.