On today's show I sat down with two special guests: Center Grove high schooler Charlie Rolfsen, who completed a 100-mile run and raised $24,000 for Riley Hospital for Children, and Colonel Scott Oden, Aviation Commander of the 38th Combat Aviation Brigade for the Indiana National Guard, who was the lead Black Hawk pilot for the Indy 500 driver's lap escort.
Rolfsen, with only 30 days of training, ran 100 miles in April, starting and ending at Center Grove High School. He explains his first spontaneous attempt of 65 miles, his neighborhood one-mile loop route that erased 80 miles, community pacing support, and the toughest overnight stretch when he struggled to eat and stay awake. Rolfsen's older sister went to Riley at an early age, and he credits the hospital for saving her and many of his friends' lives.
Colonel Oden then joins the show to share his experience as a Black Hawk pilot for the Indy 500, detailing how the unit was selected, rehearsals, second-by-second timing, flight speed, cockpit perspective over the crowd, and returning to watch the race after the mission.
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You are going to learn about:
- What Inspired Charlie Rolfsen to Run 100 Miles
- How Rolfsen Raised $24,000 for Riley Hospital for Children
- A Day in the Life of an Indy 500 Black Hawk Pilot
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Check out these great clips from the show:
01:23 Guest Introduction: Charlie Rolfsen, Center Grove High Schooler
02:16 The Bet That Started It
03:20 Fueling and Family Support
04:57 Turning It Into Charity
05:47 Training and Mental Game
08:00 Raising Money and Sponsors
09:25 Planning the 100 Mile Route
11:24 Community Pacing and Night Shift
13:23 Pain Cave and Donut Rescue
16:21 Why He Did It
18:31 School Reactions and Inspiration
20:28 Keeping Your Word and What's Next
24:12 Advice Do Hard Things
25:22 Phone Detox Willpower
26:14 Community As Jet Fuel
26:48 Acting Dreams Auditions
27:42 Toughness Beyond Sports
28:48 Modern Path To Fame
29:30 Curiosity Lifelong Learning
30:52 Do Hard Things Mindset
31:36 Indiana Radar And Gems
33:41 Charlie Wrap And Plug
35:40 Indy 500 Flyover Setup
35:58 Guest Introduction: Colonel Scott Oden, Indiana National Guard
40:01 Precision Timing Rehearsals
41:19 Cockpit View Crowd Roar
43:59 Service Pride And Pageantry
49:20 After The Flyover Day
50:16 Favorite Traditions Thanks
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