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  1. Great Days Ahead

    November 7, 2008
    by Charlie Engle

    Running America 2008 may be over but the goals will live on. My goal of changing America’s attitude towards childhood obesity will continue until the job is done. My personal goal of exploring my physical and emotional limitations will continue. And my goal of breaking the Trans Continental record will live on until I am successful. (more…)

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  2. Are We There Yet?

    November 2, 2008
    by Charlie Engle

    In fact, we are almost there. “There” means New York City. I have been in New Jersey for several days finishing up my miles on the bike. It has not been fun but it was necessary. (more…)

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  3. The Older I Get, the Better I Was

    October 30, 2008
    by Charlie Engle

    Life just rolls on at the exact same pace as always. The only thing that really changes our perception of time is hindsight. My perception of time gets very twisted when I am looking backwards. In the moment, good times always end too soon and bad times seem to last forever. (more…)

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  4. The Long Road to New York

    October 29, 2008
    by Charlie Engle

    We had to have a plan, right? RUNNING AMERICA required a very extensive plan. The reason that we all make plans is because it gives us the impression that we are in control of our lives. (more…)

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  5. Observations Along the Way

    October 25, 2008
    by Charlie Engle

    The sun is shining this morning but it is pretty cold, maybe 40 degrees. I am heading out on the bike soon. The documentary crew is doing some interviews with me and my support team today. (more…)

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  6. Rainy Day Run and Ride

    October 24, 2008
    by Charlie Engle

    I rode until about 11:00 last night. It was awesome. For a change I had a big shoulder on the side of the road so I didn’t feel like an 18 wheeler would take me out at any time. (more…)

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  7. Eye Contact

    October 23, 2008
    by Charlie Engle

    A couple of days ago I visited Parkside Jr High School in Normal, Illinois. So far during Running America, I have been to a few elementary schools but this was my first Jr High. (more…)

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  8. Honesty

    October 22, 2008
    by Charlie Engle

    Yesterday was another one of those good days that makes life so interesting. I woke up with a weird feeling of restlessness. (more…)

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