At 63, world-class endurance athlete Charlie Engle is pushing toward his most daring mission yet—a nonstop expedition from the Dead Sea to the summit of Mount Everest. His life reflects extreme resilience, rising from addiction and federal prison to becoming one of the world’s most respected ultra-endurance explorers. Charlie ran 4,600 miles across the Sahara Desert and produced Running the Sahara with Matt Damon, helping raise $6M for Water.org. With 100+ media appearances, he’s known as a dynamic, authentic speaker who delivers powerful insights on recovery, mental toughness, leadership under pressure, and turning life’s lowest points into fuel for purpose. Charlie brings unmatched honesty, energy, and inspiration to every platform.

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