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b'Charles is an analytical, hard working and creative person. He is an African American from Detroit, MI, with worldly experience, in constant search of challenges and competition.\\nIn this episode we talk about:\\n-Charles accidentally discovering the New York City marathon at age 40\\n-catching the running bug\\n-diversity, equity and inclusion in running\\n-running marathons to inspire other black athletes\\n-traveling abroad to race\\n-handling the pressure and expectations of others\\n-overcoming mental hurdles on the run\\n-the support of family and community\\n-remaining curious and grateful\\n-masters athletes and redefining what\\u2019s possible later in life\\n-never being too old to start running: age is no barrier\\n-running for something bigger than oneself\\n-the Tracksmith fellowship program\\n-writing a memoir to share running experiences\\n-no one runs alone and bringing people together\\n-career changes and taking on big challenges\\n-being an artist/ creative in NYC\\n\\nFollow Charles on Instagram @champagneandvitamins and For The Long Run @forthelrpod\\nCheck out his artwork and creativity on his website https://charlessmoore.com/\\n--- Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support\\n\\nFreedom Solar Power\\nThis episode is brought to you by Freedom Solar Power, the company I am using to go solar on my house.\\nWhen I first started looking into solar, I thought it would be a clunky and expensive process.\\nGoing solar isn\\u2019t as hard as you think it is, and Freedom Solar Power is a turnkey solution focused on educating the consumer and making sure they have all the information they need to make sure going solar is right for them, both financially and as a way to help the planet.\\nWith no downpayment required, solar not only ads value to your home and is great for the environment, and might even allow you to save money from day one.\\nFreedom Solar operates in Texas, Colorado, Virginia, and Florida, but there are plenty of other great options nationwide.\\nHydrow\\nThank you to Hydrow for sponsoring this episode! Hydrow is an immersive workout experience, designed to bring the physical, mental, and emotional experience of on-water rowing, straight to your home.\\nHydrow workouts are quick, efficient and low impact. Rowing for just 20 minutes a day provides you with a full body workout, which engages 86% of your muscles major muscle groups. For context, cycling engages 44%.\\nI\\u2019ve been enjoying my Hydrow to fit in bonus cardio that doesn\\u2019t take much time at all, as even a 10-15 minute row feels like a solid workout. It\\u2019s a fun experience to be able to row on familiar routes, or explore new ones.\\nHead to https://hydrow.com/ to learn more, and use code FTLR100 for $100 off your order.\\n\\nTracksmith\\xa0\\nThank you to Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode.\\n\\nTracksmith just released their spring collection, and as the seasons shift yet again, I\\u2019m proud to continue this partnership with them.\\n\\nTracksmith is a brand for committed runners like you and me. People who know that the best part of a busy day is squeezing in a workout. They offer products for training, racing, and rest days, which you know I\\u2019m a fan of, and create experiences that make running more rewarding, more connected, and more meaningful.\\n\\nVisit Tracksmith.com/forthelongrun to see some of my favorite pieces, and all orders with the code FORTHELONGRUN will receive free shipping, and 5% of your purchase amount will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation to help find a cure and support those living with Parkinsons.\\n\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support'