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<description>&lt;div&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Skating Across America for Sobriety and Purpose&lt;br&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;In this week’s Team Never Quit episode, Marcus and Melanie are joined by the incredible Chad Caruso — a skateboarder, YouTuber, and Guinness World Record holder who skated 3,000 miles across America in just 57 days, from Venice Beach, CA to Virginia Beach, VA.&lt;br&gt; Chad didn’t just break records — he used this cross-country journey to raise money for Natural High, a nonprofit youth drug prevention program, and to share his powerful story of overcoming addiction and injury. Skateboarding became more than a passion — it became a lifeline, helping Chad find sobriety, resilience, and purpose.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; In this episode Chad shares about:&lt;br&gt; •His record-setting skate across the U.S.&lt;br&gt; •What pushed him to keep going — physically, mentally, and emotionally&lt;br&gt; •How skateboarding saved his life&lt;br&gt; •His work raising awareness for addiction and mental health&lt;br&gt; •The creation of his book, “Pushing Through America”&lt;br&gt; •What’s next in his mission to inspire and uplift others&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Chad’s journey is one of grit, growth, and giving back. Whether you're a skater, in recovery, or just need a push to chase your own goals — this episode is for you.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Follow Chad on Instagram: @chad_caruso&lt;br&gt; Check out his book: &lt;em&gt;Pushing Through America&lt;br&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;strong&gt;In This Episode You Will Hear:&lt;br&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;• I’ve been skateboarding for a little over 25 years. That’s really all I’ve devoted my life to. (3:19)&lt;br&gt; • I definitely recommend finishing school. (5:36)&lt;br&gt; • It doesn’t happen overnight. You go to a party here, a party there. Then you’re 26, 28. The habit thing. I didn’t want to be a part of the system. I was just all about rebelling. (7:40)&lt;br&gt; • That was the real turning point [when facing jail time] I had to look around and say “Alright, what are you doin?” (10:02)&lt;br&gt; • [I got into the Guinness Book of World Records] It was this year. (13:30)&lt;br&gt; • It’s nice to get the pat on the back, but ultimately, it was about much more than that. It was about giving up the drinking, focusing on something positive. I did the Skate Across America to raise money for charity. (13:40)&lt;br&gt; • When you’re at the start line it’s all fun. Everyone’s there filming, talking, it’s exciting. Then you push off, and then a couple of miles in, you’re like “Oh, I’m gonna be doing this for the next 2 months. (18:32)&lt;br&gt; • [I completed the entire distance with] 1 board; I didn’t change the wheels or the bearings, or anything. (23:56)&lt;br&gt; • Even if it’s way slower than you normally go, if you keep treading that ground, you’re gonna make it there. (28:55)&lt;br&gt; • I figured out that if I skate head-on to trucks, like tractor trailers; they’re coming at me at 70 mph. If I made myself seen, I could take over the whole lane. So, I would basically play chicken with them, and wave them out of the way. (30:14)&lt;br&gt; • [At the finish] The mayor put his hand up for a high five. I skated right past him, I didn’t even notice. (35:23)&lt;br&gt; • “If you keep pushing, you’re gonna get there.” (36:17)&lt;br&gt; • When you’re out there alone for so many hours, all the noise of society and people’s opinions kinda fades away. (36:26)&lt;br&gt; • When you’re left to yourself, you realize how simple life is. (36:35)&lt;br&gt; • Quitting drinking and focusing on my hobby turned my life around. (41:34)&lt;br&gt; • Whatever you’re most interested in or gets you excited – just pursue that. (41:52)&lt;br&gt; • If I can help to make this life a little bit better, that’s a win. 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Team Never Quit

Marcus Luttrell

Chad Caruso: Skating Across America For A Cause & Inspiring The Nation, Guinness Book World Record Holder

APR 2, 202549 MIN
Team Never Quit

Chad Caruso: Skating Across America For A Cause & Inspiring The Nation, Guinness Book World Record Holder

APR 2, 202549 MIN

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<div> <strong>Skating Across America for Sobriety and Purpose<br> </strong>In this week’s Team Never Quit episode, Marcus and Melanie are joined by the incredible Chad Caruso — a skateboarder, YouTuber, and Guinness World Record holder who skated 3,000 miles across America in just 57 days, from Venice Beach, CA to Virginia Beach, VA.<br> Chad didn’t just break records — he used this cross-country journey to raise money for Natural High, a nonprofit youth drug prevention program, and to share his powerful story of overcoming addiction and injury. Skateboarding became more than a passion — it became a lifeline, helping Chad find sobriety, resilience, and purpose.<br> <br> In this episode Chad shares about:<br> •His record-setting skate across the U.S.<br> •What pushed him to keep going — physically, mentally, and emotionally<br> •How skateboarding saved his life<br> •His work raising awareness for addiction and mental health<br> •The creation of his book, “Pushing Through America”<br> •What’s next in his mission to inspire and uplift others<br> <br> Chad’s journey is one of grit, growth, and giving back. Whether you're a skater, in recovery, or just need a push to chase your own goals — this episode is for you.<br> <br> Follow Chad on Instagram: @chad_caruso<br> Check out his book: <em>Pushing Through America<br> </em><br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• I’ve been skateboarding for a little over 25 years. That’s really all I’ve devoted my life to. (3:19)<br> • I definitely recommend finishing school. (5:36)<br> • It doesn’t happen overnight. You go to a party here, a party there. Then you’re 26, 28. The habit thing. I didn’t want to be a part of the system. I was just all about rebelling. (7:40)<br> • That was the real turning point [when facing jail time] I had to look around and say “Alright, what are you doin?” (10:02)<br> • [I got into the Guinness Book of World Records] It was this year. (13:30)<br> • It’s nice to get the pat on the back, but ultimately, it was about much more than that. It was about giving up the drinking, focusing on something positive. I did the Skate Across America to raise money for charity. (13:40)<br> • When you’re at the start line it’s all fun. Everyone’s there filming, talking, it’s exciting. Then you push off, and then a couple of miles in, you’re like “Oh, I’m gonna be doing this for the next 2 months. (18:32)<br> • [I completed the entire distance with] 1 board; I didn’t change the wheels or the bearings, or anything. (23:56)<br> • Even if it’s way slower than you normally go, if you keep treading that ground, you’re gonna make it there. (28:55)<br> • I figured out that if I skate head-on to trucks, like tractor trailers; they’re coming at me at 70 mph. If I made myself seen, I could take over the whole lane. So, I would basically play chicken with them, and wave them out of the way. (30:14)<br> • [At the finish] The mayor put his hand up for a high five. I skated right past him, I didn’t even notice. (35:23)<br> • “If you keep pushing, you’re gonna get there.” (36:17)<br> • When you’re out there alone for so many hours, all the noise of society and people’s opinions kinda fades away. (36:26)<br> • When you’re left to yourself, you realize how simple life is. (36:35)<br> • Quitting drinking and focusing on my hobby turned my life around. (41:34)<br> • Whatever you’re most interested in or gets you excited – just pursue that. (41:52)<br> • If I can help to make this life a little bit better, that’s a win. (47:41)<br> <br> <strong>Socials:<br>   - </strong>Chad's Website: <a href="https://chadcaruso.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop-itFsFDe1VaizcL5bdyRpDn-edp0YecWQ-SdGcoBmGKkCH3lo">https://chadcaruso.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop-itFsFDe1VaizcL5bdyRpDn-edp0YecWQ-SdGcoBmGKkCH3lo</a><br>   - Chad's YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChadCaruso">https://www.youtube.com/@ChadCaruso</a><br>   - Chad's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chad_caruso/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/chad_caruso/?hl=en</a><br>   - Chad's TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chadcaruso">https://www.tiktok.com/@chadcaruso</a><br> <br> <strong>Support TNQ<br> </strong><em>-</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> -  </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:<br>    - WARFARE IN THEATERS<br>   - <a href="http://Groundnews.com/TNQ">Groundnews.com/TNQ</a><br>   - You can find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or <a href="http://Target.com">Target.com</a><br> <br>    - </strong><a href="http://selectquote.com/TNQ"><strong><a href="http://selectquote.com/TNQ">selectquote.com/TNQ</a></strong></a><strong><br>    - </strong><a href="http://shipsticks.com/TNQ"><strong><a href="http://shipsticks.com/TNQ">shipsticks.com/TNQ</a></strong></a><br> <em>   - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em>       <br>    - </em><a href="http://robinhood.com/gold"><em><a href="http://Robinhood.com/gold">Robinhood.com/gold</a></em></a><em><br> <br> </em><strong>   - </strong><a href="http://strawberry.me/TNQ"><strong><a href="http://strawberry.me/TNQ">strawberry.me/TNQ</a></strong></a><em><br>    - </em><a href="http://stopboxusa.com/"><em><a href="http://stopboxusa.com">stopboxusa.com</a></em></a><em> {TNQ}<br>    - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br>   -  </em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>    - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   -  </em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>    - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br>   - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br>   - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>   - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]</em> </div>