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

The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles Podcast

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!

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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