#222 - Charlie Engle | The Prison Hero & Former Crack Addict who Ran Across The Sahara Desert.

Charlie Engle, an acclaimed endurance athlete and ultramarathon runner, has overcome significant hurdles in his life, including struggles with drug addiction and serving time in prison. However, he found solace and redemption through running, transforming his life. Notably, Engle participated in the "Running the Sahara" expedition in 2007, covering 4,500 miles across the desert with two other runners. This remarkable journey, documented in a film produced by Matt Damon, raised awareness for the challenges of the region and supported clean water initiatives. Engle's journey showcases his unmatched endurance and determination, evident in his conquests of challenging ultramarathons like the Badwater Ultramarathon and the Marathon des Sables.JOIN THE RELAXED RUNNING MEMBERSHIPhttps://www.relaxedrunning.com/membersEPISODE OUTLINE:00:00 Introduction and Unexpected Race in Australia02:56 Charlie's Running Journey and Overcoming Addiction09:05 The Power of Running and Suffering with Purpose19:53 Transferring Addiction to Running21:05 Addiction and Self-Improvement22:12 Criticism and Fear from Others23:41 Cutting Anchors Loose24:34 Attraction Over Promotion25:03 Self-Abuse and Growth26:01 Chosen Suffering26:30 Equipping Yourself for Unchosen Suffering27:00 The Benefit of Pushing Through Discomfort28:22 Navigating Life's Curveballs29:19 Finding Peace in Hardship30:13 The Joy of Overcoming Challenges31:09 The Importance of Experience32:06 Getting Through Hard Moments33:00 The Trick to Overcoming Challenges34:00 The Power of Perspective35:24 Curiosity and Growth36:23 Adapting to Life's Changes37:52 Finding Calm in Difficult Moments38:59 Embracing Challenges and Uncertainty39:56 The Value of Perspective41:48 Revealing Your True Self in Difficult Times42:40 The Mental Victory of Commitment44:29 Finding Joy in Health and FitnessTAKEAWAYSAddiction and obsessive traits can be both a challenge and a strength.Criticism and fear from others may stem from their own insecurities.Cutting loose negative influences is necessary for personal growth.Choosing suffering can lead to personal growth and resilience.Embracing challenges and finding joy in them is key to a fulfilling lifeTRANSCRIPT:https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca47ef8f/transcript.txtMORE FROM RELAXED RUNNING:Website: www.relaxedrunning.com/getstartedPODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: www.relaxedrunning.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MMfLsQ...RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/relaxed-r...SOCIALS:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relaxedrunning- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relaxed_run...