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Running as Punishment vs Running as Healing | Charlie Engle

On this episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, endurance athlete and recovery advocate Charlie Engle opens up about his complicated relationship with physical movement — and how running became both a form of punishment and a path to healing. Charlie talks about: His need to burn energy to stay mentally and emotionally balanced Using physical exertion as a form of self-punishment Running through pain because he felt unworthy of rest Giving everything he had, even when it hurt How running ultimately brought him to a better place mentally The difference between destructive pain and purposeful effort How school systems ruined running for many kids by using it as punishment This conversation reframes movement in recovery — not as discipline or punishment, but as a tool for regulation, healing, and self-respect. 👉 Watch now to hear how movement, when used with intention, can become medicine instead of punishment. #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney #movement #mentalhealthawareness #healingthroughmovement #running #emotionalregulation #personalgrowth #sobrietystories #mindbodyconnection