Welcome to the Dr. Gundry Podcast, For many of us running a single mile sounds

tough. I know it used to be for me, never mind running an entire marathon.

Well, my guest today has not only done that, but a whole lot more.

In fact, he's run the equivalent of 172 marathons in a row.

In just a minute, I'll be speaking with the ultra-marathon runner,

author, and motivational speaker, Charlie Engle.

Charlie has run 4,500 miles through the Sahara Desert and survives 16 months in federal prison.

That's an interesting combination that we're going to get into.

But considers his more than two decades of sobriety

as one of his biggest feats to date.

Wow, what a history!

This is going to be good, folks.

He released his memoir, Running Man, three years ago and has touched countless lives with his story of courage,

perseverance, and redemption.

Today we'll discuss his strategies and setbacks with addiction and incarceration and how running helped him overcome adversity and forge ahead.

We'll also chat about his incredible record-breaking treks around the globe and how

physical exercise can help you work through your own struggles. Charlie, thanks

for joining me today.

Truly my pleasure. I love, that was the best intro I've ever had I believe.

Wow, I mean this is impressive, impressively crazy and motivational.

So, you know, you look like the picture of health,

but you spent a decade of your life addicted to drugs and alcohol?

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