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In his twenties, Charlie Bell ran a solo lap around the United States – 10,000 miles on foot. Now in her twenties, his daughter Amelia wants to learn why, how, what he saw, what he learned, and what it was really like.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
57
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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55. tomatoes / Troy

55. tomatoes / Troy

Charlie makes his way from Painted Canyon to New Salem in a week filled with everyday wonders.

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00:51:48  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
54. Badlands / Bozie

54. Badlands / Bozie

Upon (finally!) reaching North Dakota, Charlie takes in some local history and receives the best news while in the worst landscape.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

I…

00:47:40  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
53. outfield / patch

53. outfield / patch

As Charlie walks his final miles in Montana, he reflects on a piece of land a thousand miles long and a piece of fabric three inches wide.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani Sou…

00:51:42  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
52. geyser / potter

52. geyser / potter

Charlie takes a detour to Yellowstone National Park, where he befriends staff and visitors alike. 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

00:54:32  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
51. oil / elk

51. oil / elk

As Charlie continues east across Montana, he gets to know the Big Sky state from 7,000 feet underground to 6,200 feet above sea level. Plus, Amelia gets a crash course on long-distance telephone call…

00:55:33  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
50. moth / Missoula

50. moth / Missoula

Upon arriving in Missoula, Montana, Charlie runs into a poet, a protester, and a professor.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/long…

00:56:43  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
49. Jaws

49. Jaws

On the shores of Lake Coeur D'Alene, a young boy teaches Charlie a few things about love and loss.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

00:50:18  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
48. amigo / Bible

48. amigo / Bible

In the breathtaking Palouse region of Washington, Charlie begins to look at the world with a new perspective, and makes the surprising decision to add something weighty to his backpack.

Logo by Ame…

00:56:26  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
47. long / run

47. long / run

On the eastern slope of the Cascades, Charlie takes the most decisive step of the trip.

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunp…

00:53:34  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
46. bad accident / bright moon

46. bad accident / bright moon

After a few carefree days in Seattle, Charlie enters the Cascades, where he spends the night with an unusual bunkmate before making a long trek uphill.
Content warning: this episode contains the disc…

00:53:29  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
45. self doubt / silver dollar

45. self doubt / silver dollar

Heading north from Portland, Charlie finds both the landscape and the conversations are dominated by Mount St. Helens' ash. But some exciting sports news and a generous stranger keep him focused on w…

00:43:28  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
44. airport / ash

44. airport / ash

Charlie reaches Portland after a grueling day of running. But there's something strange in the air...

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

Instagram: https://www.instagra…

00:54:19  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
43. Sunny Valley / Hayward Field

43. Sunny Valley / Hayward Field

In central Oregon, Charlie and Amelia discuss what's slowing him down— Mother Nature, Mount St. Helens, something darker, or something brighter.

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-La…

00:50:25  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
42. grey sky / red rose

42. grey sky / red rose

As he makes his way from Gazelle, California, to the Oregon state border, Charlie considers what might come after his run— and how very far away that feels.

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick Whi…

00:43:41  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
41. redwoods / rocking chair

41. redwoods / rocking chair

Charlie "pinballs" along, crossing through forests and mountains in Northern California. Amelia discovers that this week, a picture really is worth a thousand words.

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Pa…

00:44:03  |   Tue 27 May 2025
40. chills / hills

40. chills / hills

Leaving behind Pacific vistas for redwood forests, Charlie finds himself... nowhere?

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodc…

00:50:12  |   Tue 13 May 2025
39. Boontling / babysitting

39. Boontling / babysitting

In Northern California, Charlie begins learning a (very!) new language and (finally!) makes himself useful.

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

Instagram: https://www.in…

00:48:23  |   Tue 06 May 2025
38. Desert One / God's spies

38. Desert One / God's spies

After visiting friends and family in the Bay Area, Charlie fulfills a promise he made on the eve of the trip.

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

Instagram: https://www.…

00:57:21  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
37. cliff / mud

37. cliff / mud

Charlie recalls a passage from Huckleberry Finn and finds himself racing both the clock and the weather as he approaches San Jose.

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

In…

00:45:42  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
36. rappers / delight

36. rappers / delight

Charlie raps, Charlie sings, and Amelia tries to survive...

 

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: longrunpod@g…

01:00:43  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
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