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long/run

In his twenties, Charlie Bell ran a solo lap around the United States – 10,000 miles on foot. Now in her twenties, his daughter Amelia wants to learn why, how, what he saw, what he learned, and what it was really like.

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    After the Run 4: Frank

    It's Thanksgiving in May! Charlie and Amelia are joined by Episode 16's Frank Allen to talk about sweet potato casserole and the enduring spirit of the Gulf Coast.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    After the Run 3: Troy

    In their third post-run conversation Charlie and Amelia catch up with Troy Kleinjan, the titular "Troy" from Episode 55, to discuss small-town hospitality and kindred spirits.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    After the Run 2: Liz

    Charlie and Amelia are joined by Liz Ludewig, the reporter from Episode 74, to talk about writing, the fallibility of memory, and internet sleuthing.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    After the Run 1: Ed

    Having finished recounting the run, Charlie and Amelia welcome their first-ever guest, Ed Beddingfield, for fact-checking and fond memories.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    83. and so on

    In our first episode after crossing the finish line, Charlie still won't take a ride...   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    82. home

    At last.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    81. alma mater / almost over

    Charlie tries not to think about every step as a "last" as he makes his way from Princeton to Philadelphia during the penultimate week of the trip.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    80. New York / New York

    Everywhere he goes this week, from the burned-out blocks of the South Bronx to the shiny steel towers of Manhattan, Charlie finds people who help steer him towards home.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    79. Westerly / Waldo

    In southern Connecticut, Charlie feels like he just might almost be home.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    78. John, Priscilla / Mom, Dad

    From Plymouth, MA, to Newport, RI, Charlie's week is filled with both family and local history.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    77. Boston / globe

    During his week in Boston, Charlie ponders the roads not taken and follows in some famous footsteps.    Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    76. Atlantic / dancers

    In one short week, Charlie walks through three states and sets foot— well, both feet, really— in the ocean once again.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    75. Dispatches / dark passage

    As Charlie heads south along the coast of Maine, Amelia begins to wonder what comes next.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    74. Bert and I / Yvonne and Woodstock

    In a tiny town in central Maine, Charlie turns a corner and heads for home.    "Which Way to East Vassalboro?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWHaArL_tuI Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    73. 25 below / Bridgton

    Amidst the coldest weather of the trip, Charlie finds himself retracing his steps more than once.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    72. BOOM! / laundry bag

    Charlie starts the new year with a bang, then shivers his way to a new state: New Hampshire!   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    71. magic carpet / Merry Christmas

    After finally reaching New England, Charlie makes a holiday detour to meet his new niece, feeling more like a time traveler than a pedestrian.    Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    70. Lake Placid / Lake Champlain

    During his last few days in New York (for now), Charlie grapples with an old dream and a new nightmare.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    69. dark / deep

    In the heart of the Adirondacks, Charlie loses his way. Later, he meets a man who, at least for a moment, seems to be losing his mind.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    68. the prophet / the hitchhiker

    Welcomed in from the cold of upstate New York, Charlie finds some wisdom on a refrigerator door.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    Gumbo Encore

    A brief message and a short story...   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us And if you're in or near NYC, come see Amelia in The Merchant of Venice, December 5-7! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/merchant-of-venice-tickets-1962266324399?aff=oddtdtcreator  

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    67. Falls / fall

    After a few nights with families, friends, and firemen, Charlie takes the old-fashioned route to Niagara Falls.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    66. slush / smokestacks

    As winter sets in around him, Charlie (briefly) enters Pennsylvania once again.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    65. sense / sense

    In northern Ohio, home comes to Charlie: he sees his parents for the first time since the trip began.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    64. Sigh / sign

    As Charlie passes through South Bend and the farm country of northern Indiana, his thoughts turn to the coming of winter and the long loop towards home.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    63. Gary / Snowberry

    A passing stranger puts Charlie's mind at ease. Amelia wonders which is more important: talent or effort?   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    62. penthouse / jailhouse

    With Lake Michigan at his side, Charlie wends his way from Wisconsin to Indiana. In Chicago he finds both admirers and skeptics.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    61. sermon / science class

    Crossing Minnesota and Wisconsin at high speed, Charlie wakes up twice in unusual circumstances.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    60. more questions / more answers

    Amelia and Charlie answer more questions from listeners, ranging from the practical to the philosophical to the mathematical.    Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    59. there

    Charlie and Amelia do a deep dive into the story of a single day.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    58. a way

    A pair of long days in Minnesota leads Charlie to another epiphany. He and Amelia take a break from the day-to-day to talk writing, publishing, and what it all means. Have a question for Charlie and Amelia? Send it to [email protected] to have it answered in our next Q&A episode!   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    57. rain / the truth

    Change is in the air as Charlie enters Minnesota. An evening with a church youth group makes him wonder: how will he tell his story? Have a question for Charlie and Amelia? Send it to [email protected] and you might hear the answer in a future Q&A episode!   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    56. holy wine / empty glass

    The heatwave persists, but so does Charlie. East of Bismarck, he meets a young couple with a love for music and an old homesteader with a sharp memory. Content warning: Towards the end of this episode there is a brief conversation about the Vietnam War, specifically regarding parental grief and the loss of one's child. Please take care while listening.  Have a question for Charlie and Amelia? Send it to [email protected] and you might hear the answer in a future Q&A episode! Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    55. tomatoes / Troy

    Charlie makes his way from Painted Canyon to New Salem in a week filled with everyday wonders. Have a question for Charlie and Amelia? Send it to [email protected] and you might hear the answer in a future Q&A episode! Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    54. Badlands / Bozie

    Upon (finally!) reaching North Dakota, Charlie takes in some local history and receives the best news while in the worst landscape. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    53. outfield / patch

    As Charlie walks his final miles in Montana, he reflects on a piece of land a thousand miles long and a piece of fabric three inches wide. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    52. geyser / potter

    Charlie takes a detour to Yellowstone National Park, where he befriends staff and visitors alike.  Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    51. oil / elk

    As Charlie continues east across Montana, he gets to know the Big Sky state from 7,000 feet underground to 6,200 feet above sea level. Plus, Amelia gets a crash course on long-distance telephone calls. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    50. moth / Missoula

    Upon arriving in Missoula, Montana, Charlie runs into a poet, a protester, and a professor. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    49. Jaws

    On the shores of Lake Coeur D'Alene, a young boy teaches Charlie a few things about love and loss. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    48. amigo / Bible

    In the breathtaking Palouse region of Washington, Charlie begins to look at the world with a new perspective, and makes the surprising decision to add something weighty to his backpack. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    47. long / run

    On the eastern slope of the Cascades, Charlie takes the most decisive step of the trip.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    46. bad accident / bright moon

    After a few carefree days in Seattle, Charlie enters the Cascades, where he spends the night with an unusual bunkmate before making a long trek uphill. Content warning: this episode contains the discussion of a fatal car accident. Please take care while listening.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    45. self doubt / silver dollar

    Heading north from Portland, Charlie finds both the landscape and the conversations are dominated by Mount St. Helens' ash. But some exciting sports news and a generous stranger keep him focused on what lies ahead of him.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    44. airport / ash

    Charlie reaches Portland after a grueling day of running. But there's something strange in the air...   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    43. Sunny Valley / Hayward Field

    In central Oregon, Charlie and Amelia discuss what's slowing him down— Mother Nature, Mount St. Helens, something darker, or something brighter.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    42. grey sky / red rose

    As he makes his way from Gazelle, California, to the Oregon state border, Charlie considers what might come after his run— and how very far away that feels.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    41. redwoods / rocking chair

    Charlie "pinballs" along, crossing through forests and mountains in Northern California. Amelia discovers that this week, a picture really is worth a thousand words.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    40. chills / hills

    Leaving behind Pacific vistas for redwood forests, Charlie finds himself... nowhere?   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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    39. Boontling / babysitting

    In Northern California, Charlie begins learning a (very!) new language and (finally!) makes himself useful.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Charlie's Website: longrun.us

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In his twenties, Charlie Bell ran a solo lap around the United States – 10,000 miles on foot. Now in her twenties, his daughter Amelia wants to learn why, how, what he saw, what he learned, and what it was really like.

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Amelia and Charlie Bell

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