Charlie Engle: Renaissance Man
BORN: September 20, 1962RESIDENCE: Greensboro, NC
CHILDREN: Brett (15) and Kevin (13)
HIGH SCHOOL: Pinecrest in Southern Pines, NC
COLLEGE: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
HEIGHT: 6’0
WEIGHT: 180
SOBRIETY BIRTHDAY: July 23, 1992
BEST QUALITY: Twisted Sense of Humor
CHARLES RICHARD ENGLE JR, IS A TRUE RENAISSANCE MAN. He is the father of two boys, a television and movie producer, a world class athlete, a recovering drug addict and a passionate humanitarian.
In February 2007, Charlie and two teammates became the first people in history to run across the entire Sahara Desert, more than 4500 miles. He averaged more than 42 miles per day for 111 consecutive days while crossing the most forbidding terrain on Earth.
www.runningthesahara.com
Charlie has worked for several years as a television producer, primarily for ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition. He began working as a segment producer on the pilot and helped to create more than 30 episodes. During Season 2, Charlie actually produced 4 episodes in which he received a “Produced by Charlie Engle” credit.
Charlie is also demand on the international speaking circuit. His message is inspirational with a massive dose of humor thrown in. For details about how you can book Charlie as a speaker for your event, click here.
Charlie’s first marathon was the Big Sur Marathon in 1989. Over his years of racing, he has completed well over 200 marathons, triathlons, adventure races and ultra endurance events. He is regularly ranked as one of the top ultra distance athletes in the world today.
Charlie’s mission in life can be summed up in three
words:
DO SOMETHING NOW!!!
For Charlie, these three words
remind him that nothing is accomplished by hoping for
change in the world. To create change, one must DO
SOMETHING NOW!!! Don’t just talk about it, DO
SOMETHING NOW!!! This positive approach to life is one of
Charlie’s most popular motivational topics for speaking
engagements. As a speaker, Charlie relies on his humorous
approach to life to energize and motivate his audience.
Charlie’s current focus is to bring long term sustainable clean water solutions to Africa. He has helped to create www.h2oAfrica.org for this specific purpose
For 10 years, Charlie was dominated by substances until he reclaimed his life on July 23, 1992. He uses this day as a great personal motivator. Without sobriety, there would be no life for Charlie Engle. No kids, no passion, no love, no running.Charlie Engle’s greatest achievement has been his incredible recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.