"Running America" takes an unscheduled detour
Charlie Engle, the ultra-athlete attempting to break a world record for running across America while partnering with United Way to promote youth fitness, has made it to McCook, Nebraska – more than 1,500 miles from San Francisco, where he started his journey on September 13. But his body has not been able to handle the strain—and pain—of trying to run 70 miles per day.
Last week, after an MRI, Charlie was told he could no longer run with his running partner, Marshall Ulrich. This news was devastating to Charlie, but he has adapted, and decided to get on a bike and continue the quest. He’s committed to raising awareness of childhood obesity, increasing youth fitness, and promoting United Way’s work to advance the common good. Follow Charlie’s saga—see photos and video—send him an encouraging message—or sign up to run with him—at www.runningamerica08.com.
To those of you whose communities were early on the route, thanks for cheering Charlie on. To those in the eastern half of the country: Join in! Gather a group to run or bike with Charlie along his route. You can track his progress and see where he's headed next at www.runningamerica08.com.
Last week, after an MRI, Charlie was told he could no longer run with his running partner, Marshall Ulrich. This news was devastating to Charlie, but he has adapted, and decided to get on a bike and continue the quest. He’s committed to raising awareness of childhood obesity, increasing youth fitness, and promoting United Way’s work to advance the common good. Follow Charlie’s saga—see photos and video—send him an encouraging message—or sign up to run with him—at www.runningamerica08.com.
To those of you whose communities were early on the route, thanks for cheering Charlie on. To those in the eastern half of the country: Join in! Gather a group to run or bike with Charlie along his route. You can track his progress and see where he's headed next at www.runningamerica08.com.
