Running Man
Running Man by Charlie Engle, published by Simon & Schuster in 2016, is a compelling account of the author’s journey from addiction to recovery through the transformative power of running. Spanning 304 pages, this UK edition details Engle’s struggles with crack cocaine and alcohol, culminating in a near-fatal incident that prompted a significant life change. Through endurance races and inspirational speaking, he has shared his story, illustrating how running has helped him maintain sobriety and focus.
In this memoir, readers will discover how Engle’s passion for running not only aided his personal recovery but also inspired those around him, even during his time in prison. The narrative explores themes of addiction, self-help, and the psychological aspects of overcoming personal challenges. Engle’s experiences, including his participation in extreme races and the making of the documentary Running the Sahara, highlight the profound impact of sports and recreation on mental health and personal growth. This book resonates with anyone who has found solace in running and seeks to understand the deeper connections between physical activity and emotional well-being.
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After a decade-long addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol, Charlie Engle hit rock bottom after a near-fatal six-day binge ended in a hail of bullets. Then he found running, and it has helped keep him sober, focused and alive. He began to take on the most extreme endurance races, such as the 155-mile Gobi March, and developed a reputation as an inspirational speaker. However, after he made the documentary Running the Sahara, narrated by Matt Damon, which followed him on a 4500-mile crossing of the desert and helped raise $6 million, he was sent to prison after failing to complete his mortgage application properly.
It was while he was in jail that he became known as ‘The Running Man’ as he pounded the prison yard, and soon his fellow inmates were joining him, finding new hope through running. Now, in his brilliantly written and powerful account, Engle tells the story of his life and how running has brought him so much pleasure and peace. Like such classics as Born to Runor Running with the Kenyans, this is a book that anyone who has ever found solace in the freedom of running will enjoy.
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