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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 1H 11M

Breaking The Comfort Crisis With The Running Man: Charlie Engle

from The CLS Experience with Craig Siegel

In this beautiful episode of The CLS Experience, host Craig Siegel interviews Charlie Engle, a renowned endurance athlete, bestselling author, and inspirational speaker known for his memoir 'Running Man.' Engle shares his transformative journey from battling addiction to becoming an ultra-marathoner who ran across the Sahara Desert. They discuss the power of living authentically, the importance of vulnerability, and the concept of doing hard things intentionally. Engle opens up about his time in federal prison, the lessons learned, and how it enhanced his perspective on life. The conversation also explores the role of spirituality, the significance of passion over knowledge, and Engle's ongoing projects aimed at making a positive impact in the world. Let's go deep.7:47 The Power of Doing Hard Things23:50 Embracing Addiction as a Gift34:58 Embracing Humility and Relationships38:14 Lessons from Federal Prison46:35 Running the Sahara and Its ImpactCheck out Charlie's book HERE:Check out Charlie's Website HERE:Check out Charlie on Instagram HERE: Check out our brand new RISE Framework to unlock your purpose HERE.Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

In this beautiful episode of The CLS Experience, host Craig Siegel interviews Charlie Engle, a renowned endurance athlete, bestselling author, and inspirational speaker known for his memoir 'Running Man.' Engle shares his transformative journey from battling addiction to becoming an ultra-marathoner who ran across the Sahara Desert. They discuss the power of living authentically, the importance of vulnerability, and the concept of doing hard things intentionally. Engle opens up about his time...

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