On this episode of the Run the Riot Podcast, ultrarunner and coach David Theriot sits down with Chris Avery, an ultrarunner on a mission that sounds impossible at first glance: running an ultra marathon every day for an entire year while circumnavigating the perimeter of the United States.

What makes Chris’s story so compelling isn’t just the miles — it’s how it all started. No running background. No love for the sport. Just a willingness to say yes to a single mile a day. That simple act of consistency sparked a transformation that now has Chris running 17+ miles daily, building toward 30+ miles a day for 365 consecutive days.

This conversation dives deep into:

How a no-training marathon changed Chris’s life

Why consistency beats motivation every time

Running as a tool for spiritual growth and identity

Balancing ultra training, faith, family, and business

Why starting small is the key to long-term success

How suffering strips away ego and reveals purpose

For ultrarunners, trail runners, and anyone chasing growth — physically, mentally, or spiritually — this episode is a reminder that you don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to take the next step.

Whether you’re an experienced ultrarunner, a new runner wondering where to start, or someone looking for clarity in life, this episode will challenge and encourage you to keep moving forward.

Chris Avery is an ultrarunner, men’s coach, husband, and father of two. After years of avoiding running, he committed to running one mile a day, slowly increasing distance every 90 days. Four years later, he’s running over 120 miles per week and preparing to run the perimeter of the United States — approximately 30 miles per day for a full calendar year.

Chris uses running as a vehicle to help men pursue purpose, discipline, faith, and resilience through physical challenge and accountability.

Website: https://www.chrisrunsamerica.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.avery.9083/

Instagram (Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/chrisaverycoaching/

Instagram (Run Across America): https://www.instagram.com/chrisrunsamerica

If this conversation stirred something in you and you’re ready to take your running — or your life — to the next level, check out Run the Riot Coaching.

Whether you’re training for your first ultra, chasing a PR, or just trying to build consistency, personalized coaching can make all the difference.

👉 Learn more at: http://www.theriot.run/coaching

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