CHRIS....WHY??

As a Faith-First Performance Coach, Chris Avery is on a mission to lead by example and prove that there is more inside of you than you think.

In 2022, Chris challenged himself to run 1 mile every day for 7 days- since he hates running and had never run consecutively for one week before. 60 days later, he was keeping the streak going and came to his wife, Melanie, with the idea to run across America. They looked up how many people have done that and it was far too common for their standard. It wasn't "hard enough". Soon after Melanie had an epiphany! RUN THE OUTLINE OF AMERICA. With a marker on a map and a phone in their hands they calculated Chris could run the perimeter in 365 days and it would be just under 12,000 miles total. The next big adventure was born!

Chris runs every day with increasing miles (until changing training in early 2026 to truly prepare for 2027's miles). The man is committed. He has run through extreme weather, shin splints for 1 year, a thrown out back, a sever flu, a blister the size of the palm of your hand, a cruise vacation - and more!

This self-inflicted challenge will be full of low lows and high highs, aches, pains, tears, grit, views, admiration for the American border beauty, and unforgettable family memories. With God as his constant teammate on the road, Chris will complete his mission. And hopes that anyone who wants to join in the run or meet him or the family will join. After all, this can be part of your story too!

Running the perimeter of America, with 365 consecutive ultramarathons isn't about setting a new record. It's about pushing past mental barriers, embracing personal growth, and inspiring others to do the same. With God, his wife Melanie, and their two kids by his constant side, Chris will explore America like never before - proving that with the roots of determination and purpose, anything is possible.