The Ordinary Habits That Create Extraordinary Leaders with Chris Avery

In this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler sits down with performance coach, endurance athlete, and founder of the Run With Christ Blueprint, Chris Avery, for a powerful conversation about resilience, faith, and the leadership that emerges through consistent action. Chris shares his remarkable journey from childhood trauma, addiction, and despair to becoming a man driven by purpose—one mile at a time. What began as a simple commitment to run one mile a day has grown into more than 1,500 consecutive days of running and an ambitious mission to run 50 kilometers every day for a year around the perimeter of the United States. Throughout the conversation, Chris explains why extraordinary leadership isn't built through extraordinary moments, but through ordinary actions repeated with consistency. He explores the importance of grace, simplifying difficult goals, embracing discomfort as a path to growth, and finding strength through faith and community. Marc and Chris also discuss the unique challenges facing men today, the power of keeping promises to yourself, and why true resilience is built one small victory at a time. The episode concludes with actionable advice for aspiring leaders: Start smaller than you think you need to. Keep the promises you make to yourself. Extend yourself grace while maintaining high standards. Don't give up—growth happens one step at a time. Join us for an inspiring conversation that reminds us leadership isn't reserved for the extraordinary. It's forged in the daily decisions to keep moving forward, even when the path is difficult. Connect with Chris Avery: Website: https://chrisrunsamerica.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisaverycoaching