Chris Avery: How running unleashed something inside and plans for a run around the perimeter of America!

About this episode

Scott chats with Chris Avery about his transformation from hating running to embracing ultra marathons and his ambitious plan to run the perimeter of America.

In this episode Scott chats with Chris Avery, a coach and ultra runner, about his journey from hating running to embracing ultra marathons. They discuss Chris's ambitious plan to run the perimeter of America, setting a world record for consecutive ultra marathons, and the challenges and logistics involved. Chris shares insights on personal growth, the importance of unique challenges, and the impact of running on his life and coaching career.

People in this episode

Host: Scott

Guest: Chris Avery

Topics covered

• ultra running
• personal growth
• challenges
• coaching
• running journey

Keywords

• ultra marathons
• running
• personal growth
• challenges
• coaching

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