Episode 677: Maria Chevalier- Double Boston & Wisdom from 100+ Marathons
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Maria Chevalier, a 51-year-old endurance runner from Rhode Island, shares her powerful journey of resilience, mental fortitude, and lifelong passion for running in this deeply moving episode of I'll Have Another. With over 100 marathons and ultras under her belt, including 17 consecutive Boston Marathons, Maria’s story is one of triumph over adversity—she’s endured 30 surgeries, a lifelong medical condition, and multiple DNFs at the Vermont 100 before finally crossing the finish line in 2024 after nine previous attempts. Her story is not just about physical endurance but about emotional healing, therapy, and finding purpose through movement. She emphasizes the importance of celebrating small victories, embracing vulnerability, and staying kind even in hardship. The episode also highlights her upcoming double Boston Marathon—running the course backward from Boylston Street to Hopkinton, then completing the official race—supported by Mount to Coast, whose C1 Super Trainer shoe she praises for comfort and performance. Throughout, Maria’s message is clear: keep moving, stay kind, and never let fear stop you from taking the first step.
Celebrate every milestone, no matter how small—progress is progress.
Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s part of the journey to it.
Mental health and therapy are essential tools for long-term resilience.
Kindness and connection are as important as physical endurance.
Your body may have limits, but your spirit can keep going.
Double Boston Marathon: A Unique Challenge
Lindsey introduces the special double Boston Marathon event sponsored by Mount to Coast, where runners complete the Boston Marathon course in reverse from Boylston Street to Hopkinton, then rest and run the official course the next day. Maria Chevalier is set to participate.
Maria’s Marathon Legacy: 17 Consecutive Boston Marathons
“I had no dreams or lofty goals that that was actually going to be a reality. I mean, it's a bucket list thing, but I never thought I would be fast enough or be able to notch that kind of time down.”
The 50 States Challenge and the Power of DNFs
“I don't regret a one of them because I feel like again that leads you to something bigger and you can say that about stuff that's non-running related also.”
Running as Therapy and the Role of Mental Health
“I'm a firm believer in therapy, mental health... I finally realized like, this is not something I think I can handle just with running or with like thinking or with praying.”
The Vermont 100: A Decade of Persistence
Maria recounts the physical and emotional challenges of attempting the Vermont 100 for 10 years, including heat, hypothermia, nutrition issues, and self-doubt. Her 10th attempt was a culmination of years of preparation and fundraising.
“Don’t be mean. Be kind. You know, be nice. Don’t be mean. Yeah, don’t be mean.”
“I don't regret a one of them because I feel like again that leads you to something bigger and you can say that about stuff that's non-running related also.”
“Just keep moving. Keep, you know, you hit a wall, find a way around it or over it or through it or under it, whatever.”
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Maria Chevalier
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Lindsey Hein
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Boston Marathon
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Vermont 100
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Mount to Coast
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New England
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Richie
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50 States Marathon Challenge
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C1 Super Trainer
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Minnesota
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