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Running Man

De : Charlie Engle
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    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.

    ©2016 Charlie Engle (P)2016 Simon & Schuster

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    • Gillian
    • 09/11/2016

    Fantastic, But One Tiiiiny Thing--

    Talk about a man on a mission! Plus, this has got to be one of the most hardcore memoirs of addictions' strangleholds on a human being. Charlie Engle has been in the dust, mud, and mire in the hell of untold demons.
    Well, actually, here he tells you, and if you ever thought there was an ounce of romance in the experience of addiction, no, you'll never see that driven creative again. Here there is only pain and misery and Engle overcomes almost insurmountable odds to regain his life.
    He is an extraordinary man, and you'll be blown away by the challenges he undertakes, the amazing adventures he has in pushing himself to the limits, in his truly excellent friendships, everything.
    My only problem with "Running Man" is that he sometimes comes off as a "dry drunk", someone in dire need of A Meeting. He drives himself, drives others, with such a lack of consideration that it's sometimes mind-blowing: Give people a break; let them be human. And he constantly bemoans the fact that he's, "not there" for the people he loves. He's either an addict, or somewhere doing a race. When he's in prison and his family desperately needs him, you think, "Ah, he's finally getting it. Family is where it's at! Love is what matters." But no. Then his mother needs him desperately, and he has to say, "Uhm... Wish I could be there, but I kinda signed up for a race..."
    Still and all, this is an enormously engaging memoir, fraught with highs and lows, a journey of a lifetime!

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    • Daniel
    • 22/09/2016

    Psychotic-Narcissistic-Thriller Adventure!

    What? I'm the only 2nd person to review this book? It's a must read! I actually listened to it twice.

    I've listened to a lot of memoirs but they are usually by politicians heavily edited by a government first.

    This is an awesome adventure story!

    The first time I listened to it, I thought it was so dam good I had to listen to it again...

    It was then that I heard the layers of dysfunction bleed thru. This guy tries to convince us that he has learned about life by admitting his down falls and failings thru his experience of life. Yet, he seems to continue to think that he is always right but has learned to say sorry when wrong or (perceived wrong). Admittedly, his main means of therapy consists of 12 steps; a great starting place. But it's obvious that he has darker issues never really dealt with. Part of the reason why I enjoyed this book so much.

    His message of truly learning life thru pain and fear is very poignant. I especially enjoyed/cringed how he verbally abuses others in his adventures to get this message across; very passive aggressive of him. But he sugar coats all of this with his outreach to humanity.

    No tongue in cheek. This is a great book on so many dysfunctional/psychological levels. Plus, it's an incredible adventure book. I can't believe more people haven't listened to it.


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    • Ric Walton
    • 22/03/2017

    unexpectedly excellent book

    I didn't expect much from this. I loved Running the Sahara so I gave this book a shot. It is an excellent autobiography and an excellent running book.
    Frankly the addiction portion was difficult to get through because of the bad life choices that were made, but it made the contrasting portion so poignant.
    I highly recommend this book !

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    • Patrick
    • 17/09/2016

    One of the finest memoirs I have experienced.

    This is a remarkably honest book about the turmoil of addiction and recovery, the joys of adventure and finally steadfastness in the face of deep injustice. A brilliant mix of A Million Little Pieces and Ultramarathon Man with a tiny dash of The Shawshank Redemption. The author writes and narrates well. Very highly recommended.

    My hobby is long distance trail running and I've been aware of Mr. Engle for a while now, having watched and enjoyed the Running The Sahara documentary. Like many runners I was shocked by the legal issue he faced in the time since. That shock soon gave way to outrage - the New York Time's description of the Federal Agent's initial impetus is truly disturbing. If you have any interest in recovery or running or prison or simply well written memoirs - then take a chance with this one.

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    • Darren Christensen
    • 14/04/2017

    one of the best

    I don't write it enough reviews but I couldn't help not this one. this is an amazing book a true of Overcomers manual.

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    • Heidi
    • 22/04/2017

    Everyone needs to suffer

    This was a fascinating book. Tons to think about and be thankful for! It's great

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    • C. Postma
    • 01/02/2017

    Human struggle super human triumph

    Would you consider the audio edition of Running Man to be better than the print version?

    I've heard Charlie Engle do a couple Podcast episodes with Rich Roll. He's well spoken and hearing him narrate his own story made it that much better. His delivery and timing are great and you get a sense that he's honest and sincere but doesn't take himself too seriously.

    What was one of the most memorable moments of Running Man?

    The entire story is memorable. It's a story of re-birth, of discovery and of finding ones-self. What's not to like? I think his honesty about addiction and recovery, about bad decisions and ultimately about making peace with what one can no longer control (i.e. the past, the government, the law) is a testament to a sober existence and really just living an epic life instead of just giving up.

    Which scene was your favorite?

    The moment when he was running to "get the poison out" and pushing himself till he basically gave out after having accidentally drunk some alcohol at a friends house was really well written. Really very descriptive of how I could see that event playing out in real time. The moment of realization and then just shrinking out the door without saying goodbye. Maybe it's because I can relate to how even in our most careful & obsessive moments, we still can't control everything. It's like, yup, that just happened. I don't like it, I didn't plan it or want it...It's a stark reality of living in a fallen state but trying to humbly live in submission to God.

    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Sure.

    Any additional comments?

    Listen to the book.

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    • Shannon Eagle
    • 06/08/2018

    Lovely

    Totally enraptured by this story of pain and of triumph, dedication all told so rawly and with a touch of humor.... at times I feel like I can hear him smile. Inspirational. You are rooting for this man for good reason.

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    • Dmitry Rubinstein
    • 15/04/2018

    A brutally honest and captivating memoir

    What did you love best about Running Man?

    The author does not hide anything, and spreads before us the depth of the abyss into which his addiction has brought him, and later, when sober, doesn't hide the manic strength with which he drives himself and those around him when an endurance project is at stake. Author also realizes that sometimes one performs amazing feats of endurance without really having a good reason to do it, hoping to find the reason in the process, and, basically, running away from one's own problems: addictions, inability to build proper relationships with one's family, etc. It all really makes one think about the choices one does with one's own life.

    Would you listen to another book narrated by Charlie Engle?

    Probably not: there was a certain charm in hearing the story from the author, but his is not a very rich voice, or full of expression.

    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Not sure I would: parts of it are quite hard to hear, and take some processing, listening it all in one sitting would be a bit too much.

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    • Tiki Swamp Runner
    • 11/10/2016

    Hardcore inspiration

    This is such a great book, easy flowing and somewhat suspenseful! Never a dull moment, and so many life lessons, I want to start over and listen to it again! Thank you Charlie!

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    • Amazon Kunde
    • 10/02/2023

    Great Audio Book

    This Audio Book was super interesting, would recommend to every runner.
    I like the fact that Charlie himself read the book. That gives a personal touch to it.