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Running Man
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Charlie Engle
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
A compulsively listenable, remarkably candid memoir from world-class ultramarathon runner Charlie Engle chronicling his globe-spanning races, his record-breaking run across the Sahara Desert, and how running helped him overcome drug addiction and an unjust stint in federal prison.
After a decade-long addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol, Charlie Engle hit bottom with a near-fatal six-day binge that ended in a hail of bullets. As Engle got sober, he turned to running, which became his lifeline, his pastime, and his salvation. He began with marathons, and when marathons weren't far enough he began to take on ultramarathons, races that went for 35, 50, and sometimes hundreds of miles, traveling to some of the most unforgiving places on earth to race. The Matt Damon-produced documentary Running the Sahara followed Engle as he led a team on a harrowing, record-breaking 4,500 mile run across the Sahara Desert, which helped raise millions of dollars for charity.
Charlie's growing notoriety led to an investigation and a subsequent unjust conviction for mortgage fraud. Engle would spend 16 months in federal prison in Beckley, West Virginia. While in jail he pounded the small prison track, running endlessly in circles. Soon his fellow inmates were joining him, struggling to keep their spirits up in dehumanizing circumstances.
In Running Man, Charlie Engle tells the gripping, surprising, funny, emotional, and inspiring story of his life, detailing his setbacks and struggles - from coping with addiction to serving time in prison - and how he blazed a path to freedom by putting one foot in front of the other. This is a propulsive, raw, and triumphant story about finding the threshold of human endurance - and transcending it.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-03-21
Are all Ultra runners ex addicts?
I really enjoyed this audio book and i absolutely raced through it. I sometimes feel guilty about having a couple of beers and a bag of peanuts whilst watching netflix but Charlie Engle's early years of addiction sure put that in perspective... how did he get away with it and not get killed or injured or something. I loved all the adventure trips stories, running across the Sahara etc, making the documentaries and of course his brush with the law. it does appear incredulous that a guy like Charlie engle could go to jail for 21 months for exaggerating income on a mortgage application after the financial crash... who didn't do that back then? But there are many examples of what can happen when the system gets hold of you and what can happen when you dont have funds or the right connections to help.Do all these guys and gals have these addictive on the edge personalities that makes them want to traverse the edge so closely all the time... is that a requirement to be an ultra runner? im definitely going to try and push myself a little harder and do a half marathon in the coming weeks but dont expect to see me on the Bad Water starting line anytime soon.... eemmhhh i could ask David Goggins to be my PT..🙂🙂
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- OJ Amazon
- 10-07-19
Inspiring
Great listen. Charlie has now become a legend in my mind. Inspirational, uplifting and sincere.
Didn’t want the audiobook to conclude.
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- E. Hogan
- 22-02-17
Truly inspirational, well worth a listen
I was unsure as to whether I would like the book when I started listening. I found the voice of the narrator (Charlie, the author) a bit droll but soon realised it was not droll but filled with the emotion from the experiences and tribulations throughout his life, making it more of an experience rather than just a story.
A truly inspirational man with some amazing achievements under his belt not only in running but recovery, perseverance and forgiveness. A recommended listen.
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- Mrs. Sharon C. Jones
- 11-02-17
Inspiring
A truly inspirational true story. A riveting listen, read by the author himself. Didn't want to stop listening.
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- bazza
- 14-06-17
superb story. narrated in a raw and honest fashion
Very enjoyable read. kept me gripped on long walks and runs. He's a tough guy Charlie Engle. Very well narrated
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- Gordon daisy
- 13-12-20
Great listen..
Could relate to many of the trails and tribulations, having dealt with and still dealing with addiction
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- Scott Wood
- 03-07-18
Great Book!!!
What a book! loved it, this man has had one hell of a life story good and bad and his determination for running is inspiring narrating was good and clear. This is defiantly a book everyone should read whether you are a runner or not.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-06-23
A compelling story
I listened to this several times over the years and each time I do I'm impressed at what a compelling and sincerely told story this is. A reminder of what we can all achieve with the right attitude and willingness to embrace change.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-02-24
Honest, engaging and insightful
From commutes, to long runs to cooking, this book was a real ‘page turner’. From tragedy to triumph on repeat - the adventures and overcoming adversity in equal measure were extradorinaiy. One man’s story of how resilience, support, belief and a lot of running shoes, can conquer his inner demons.
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- madeline
- 14-04-24
Commitments to running and understanding life.
This is my second time listening to this book and I feel I enjoyed it more . There is so much detail and honesty that it just draws you into his life and pain.
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