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September 04, 2006
"I'm not satisfied with things that don't test my abilities...": Charlie Engel, 43, of Summerfield (North Carolina), will attempt to run 50 miles for 10 to 12 hours a day for 80 straight days across the Sahara Desert in northern Africa. He and two others -- Kevin Lin of Taiwan, and Ray Zahab of Canada -- will seek to become the first to run 4,000 miles across the Sahara.
Engle, who kicked alcohol and cocaine addictions to become an ultra-marathoner His earlier addictions sounded a little more fun.
posted by psmealey at 01:48 PM on September 04, 2006
No dis on him, but he's replaced one addiction with another.
posted by chicobangs at 02:39 AM on September 05, 2006
I am a seven year recovered alcoholic, but I'm not going to run the Sahara. Idiot.
posted by Psycho at 09:34 AM on September 05, 2006
His earlier addictions sounded a little more fun. Yeah, and maybe more healthy too.
posted by Bill Lumbergh at 09:49 AM on September 05, 2006
I enjoy running, even trail running. But I have no idea how something like this could be even possibly thought of as rewarding in any way. Three months of 50-milers everyday... in the GD desert? No, gracias. Really.
posted by nicotine winning patch at 11:12 AM on September 05, 2006
Charlie should go diving off the coast of Cairnes next.