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Charlie's night in Arroyo Grande is disrupted by some slippery foes, both real and imagined. Two encounters the next day lead him (and Amelia) to consider the power of faith.

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In rural California, Charlie finds himself caught in the crossfire of a lively debate between three couples.

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In 1980, Charlie finds himself spending the night in Carlsbad, California. But in 2025, Amelia and Charlie find themselves circling back to the beginning.

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Arriving in San Diego gives Charlie and Amelia much to discuss, from the symbolism of a chain restaurant sign to the significance of running the first 4,000 miles.

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Finally reaching California, Charlie finds a whole lot more desert: sandy, dusty, and dune-y. He and Amelia compare notes and share memories from their trip together.

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In their long-awaited Q&A episode, Amelia and Charlie answer listener questions about everything from packing lists to graphic design.

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After an inspiring couple of rest days in Tucson, Charlie continues the long run west— until a careless mishap forces him to backtrack.

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West of the Continental Divide, Charlie runs into chilling rain, a boulder-filled canyon, and Stevie Wonder's youngest fan. Amelia recalls her own shorter trip through the desert.

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An eight-person chain of connections leads Charlie to a roofless outhouse during a desert snowstorm. 

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This week, Charlie and Amelia discuss the joys and woes of snail mail, big rigs, and spending a night in a homeless shelter.

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Running deeper into West Texas, Charlie imagines otherworldly encounters before being brought back to Earth by some kind teenagers— and a long look at his map.

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In—and between—the small towns of West Texas, Charlie is astonished by the variety of receptions he receives.

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As Charlie finally faces the desert, he also faces the possibility of an extended stay in jail.

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In the surprisingly famous town of Luckenbach, Texas, Charlie comes face-to-face with some fun-loving cowboys.

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Charlie says goodbye to 1979 from a youth hostel in Austin... and then spends several days trying to say goodbye to Austin.

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Bouncing between Houston and Austin during the holidays, Charlie slogs through his longest day of the trip so far. Happy Christmas Eve from us at long/run! 

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As Charlie reaches the Texas border, he and Amelia reflect on how far he has come and how much further he needs to go.

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In Bell City and Lake Charles, Louisiana, Charlie gets into the Christmas spirit with two welcoming families.

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Charlie leaves his heart in the heart of Cajun country.

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Charlie makes his way from a stranger's Thanksgiving dinner to New Orleans and across the Mississippi River. A time-traveling Amelia brings a message from the past.

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