Growing Pains | Skate Across America Day 36 

Help raise money for this trip, mental health, and addiction here - gofund.me/9af4048d

Long haired bro was a righteous dude. 👊

When you said “yooo, what up” to the fake deer was the hardest I’ve laughed so far while watching the journey

Every day's an adventure out on the road! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing trip with us! Just the skating would be hard enough, but you're also making excellent videos and uploading them along the way. the filming and editing make it so much harder! You rock! 😀

I've been watching from the start, and every day that you put up the new video, I have wondered if today will be the day when everything goes bad, you lose your drive, you question why you're doing this, you lose hope, etc. I don't know how to say this exactly, but the fact that you simply do not do that, you are always pushing forward with this unbreakable positive drive has affected me, and I know it's done the same for countless other people watching this. I no longer expect you to falter or quit, now I just think how grateful I am to watch you go on with a strong heart and free of doubt and fear. You are changing lives with this journey. Thank you, Chad.

The mileage you put on daily, repeatedly and so nonchalantly is amazing. I’ve skated street for 35 years and push a good distance frequently but DAMN!

Wow, the hill bomb bit with old mate was like 1 of them simulator rides for a second!!! Keep.pushing.Chad

Can't get enough of the cows chasing you, so funny. I haven't skated in 30 years or so, you definitely caught my attention with your crazy cool skate across America trip. I hope nothing but the best for you, keep up your fantastic attitude brother, cheers.

Keep pushing!

Hey 👋 good luck. I just heard about you from your friend Josh on my flight from NY. We just landed in Memphis Good luck 👍🏻🍀

No Skatepark Reviews in St. Louis any time aoon. RIP, Darrius Mullins. 😢

So into this journey. Stoked for you.

the decoy! yo!

That’s dope a dude rolled up and gave u a care package

Shark wheels for the trip back lol!

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Waiting for the day one of those cows throws you a yo back

Only ONE slice of pizza?

Do you ever just sesh a spot for a while?

Cool

You’re gonna jump in the ocean when you reach Virginia Beach, right? Lol

Youre the man Chad ! Legend!

Ee-yo! 2 wigs 19.99!! 11:06

Another great episode! I love that the vegan guy brought you plant based jerky because I'm sure he knows you love Slim Jims and that's about the closest vegan thing he could get. People are awesome and this series is really highlighting that. So much love from strangers and subscribers, it's all love out there.

Having an audience of some sort is not inherently a bad thing. Some people succumb to the pressure but it seriously can drive you toward excellence in one way or another. It could be cleaning up before company comes or putting on a better shirt when you expect to speak at a meeting that day. The self-improvement that comes with maintaining a RU-vid channel is very very similar and if you let it, it can be life changing.

You had some fruit leather my guy! Skipped on the jerky the Texan BBQ jerky strips and other bag homie had! Those Texan BBQ vegan jerky’s are delicious! Love n light Chad wishing you the best keep it up 💪🤝🤙

Shout out the homie with that shaped board realest skater we’ve seen so far

It’s amazing how these day long skate sessions put you in an almost psychedelic mindset. Getting self reflective and realizing your flaws while recognizing your growth. Good stuff Chad! Getting high on life!

The route changes… I love how chill you are about it.

So you are traveling up on 79 to Memphis? I'll be sure to take that road on my way back home to Texas tomorrow. I was hoping to see you on Thursday on 67. But by the time I was driving through the town you were in, I don't think you started your day yet at 8am.😅

I went for my first push today in about 10 years. My legs and back were screaming but it was worth it. I just went around town for an hour or so. Wouldn't have done it without seeing your videos. Cheers dude

I love the physical journey that he’s doing, but I think my favorite parts of every video thus far has been the mental journey Chad goes thru, and his like thought of the day while skating he breaks down. Even if it’s something completely random and not relatable exactly, the message and conclusion is always very relatable.

SHOUT OUT TO THE VEGAN. VEGAN 7 years HERE. its the future. #FriendsNotFood

RU-vid has helped me with my depression. I have a unique lifestyle with a lot of a free time. A blessing, but a curse because idle hands do the work of the devil - as they say. RU-vid, having a creative outlet and learning to make videos at age 45 has provided me with the most happy and emotional 2 years of my life. My channel grows like molasses, but i make shit I love. I make my own art and whether it’s good or not doesn’t matter. Your journey here is remarkable! A lot of people bullshit about turning a corner in their life, a change for the better- Chad brother it’s all over your face 🤙🏽 mega inspiration and love from Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤. 🏄🏼

Quick question. How's the damaged tooth?

1:50 JD, seems like a chill dude, if he is like that everyday I envy him. Keep it up!

Hell, yeah man! keep it up. Bones should sponsor your ass

Damn that pizza looked good!

Chad we're watching your progress man and we're in awe of you.

Im pretty sure once a big name see your video , that person will do a big donation to your cause...

Interesante el recorrido, te sigo cada día. Sigues con las mismas ruedas? Las traseras ayer se veían desgastadas, hoy las delanteras no se observaba tanto. Saludos!🤙🏻🛹🇪🇦

Every time you say “yo, whaddup” to an animal, makes me laugh. And I mean, every time!! Amazing journey man. I joined at day 49 and I’m rapidly binging them all so I can watch your finishing videos as you post them. Inspiring stuff on every level.

Enjoyed the thoughts on RU-vid. I am a process person and not an artistic person. I had never filmed r edited or even skated for that matter and I went all in. It has been an incredible learning experience through my 40s.

Im starting my hitchhiking journey tomorrow. Hopefully we end up in Virginia beach at the same time

Duke those trailers ripping by... nuts. Keep crushing it brother!

That lady will hear about you on the news and think, I saw him and didn't even say Yo!

Would you ever consider the CouchSurfing app in case you can't find a hotel?

That isn't vegan jerky at All That's a traditional Mexican candy that's sold throughout america. Good call on not calling it that lol

Found out about your trip last week. Its become a must watch. Love seeing the scenery. Id like to see longer videos but its probably a pain to edit them as it is.

you can get dried mango covered in chili powder at all healthy grocery stores. its so damn good!

You're like Indiana Jones with that hat, love it!

"Not exactly Jerky." Lol. Keep pushin', Bro!! I'm headed to the grand opening of a dope, new indoor skatepark in Albany, New York with a wooden bowl.... So stoked to skate!!

Vegan skaters represent!

Yo....

I agree that a month is too long without a slice of za.

how sick would it be if our country had infrastructure for things that aren't cars

One handed vegan jerky unwrap while hill bombing. Def and NBD.

This is my wake and bake now, 9 days no flower, no nicotine. But its raining all week. Currently chilling at 11566. Keep going bro, stay aober bro, grabbin life by the balls.

Ive been juggling daily for tha Gram for almost a couple years erry weekday. Has helped me progress a bunch I feel also!! KEep on truckin.

8:35 Props 💯. That's what life is about, Growth. Not perfection but raising the bar and challenging yourself.

How did the Arkansas pizza compare to Long Island pizza? (my place is Colosseo in Port Jeff Station!)

Bro, you passed through my hometown. I grew up in Sheridan, AR. Love your videos and series. Wish I would have been able to meet you!

Im quite simply bloody well enjoying this daily dose of stoic pushing and sharing... Croftee uk

It really puts it into perspective when you said you hadnt had pizza in 30+ days. I wonder what your ideal comfort/relaxation would be after the trip!

That brand of fruit jerky is great. Its more like a fruit mashed into a small portion . I love the mango drizzled with cacao. Stay strong 💪 ❤

Great content. Thanks again. Still waitting for that baseball sized hail!

would be so wild if that watch had a pedometer om it to see just how many pushes it takes. you the man chad ! push on !!! and thanks for sharing, haven't missed a post since you started.

I love those jerkies

All of a sudden there are more people boarding around my spot. It’s cool. Keep it up brah! Chaaaaa!

deer yo for the win

I was waiting for a score on the pizza. One bit every1 knows the rules, Dave style.

Please come out with a shirt, with a picture of cows and YO! under it. I’ll take 3.

11:14 i like the way he says "im skateboarding accross america" he sounds like david hasslehoff

did you meet plant based/vegan skater now? his deck was sick like a hammerhead, dont like shark wheels though

Get some eye drops with “antihistamine” in them. I deal with the same eye issue and they are literal life savers. Sometimes I have to pull over when I get hit with a random spell of it

dude you have big Gonz energy. We need mark to meet up with you on this trip and hang, skate a curb or something

How is your weight been throughout this process? Health

I don't know if anyone is noticing the amount of dollar stores in these towns. You're documenting important stuff man. Things change so fast. In just five years some of those places won't be there. Great work!🤘🤘👍

How was the pizza?!!!! One bite everybody knows the rules

glad you're hitting your gofundme goal people are really supporting you heavy

hey man I've been meaning to ask, what kind of watch are you wearing?

Keep on truckin' Chad

I never thought about how many trucks pass right by you. And the cows are still the best part. Let's go! Haha

Spicy mango is great if you can find it.. . Keep skating!

i would even say over a week without a slice of pizza is too long ;)

Found a slice of pizza! The food of new yorkers!

how do I donate so you can buy the services from a woman of pleasure

Not to be a negative Nancy but that pizza looked like a 6 outta 10

Yo those cows 🐄 🐮 be die hard fans their everywhere

Can someone explain to me why some of these cattle run along with you? Is it a herd thing? It's really awesome

Love the talk about your evolution and how youve leveled up.

Thank you for repping Moral Law!

i cant tell if that deer was fake or he was just deading you

One can start getting the Peter Paul and Mary feeling; traveling across the freedoms still alive, and it shows ❤

I like that we're seeing your food stops

7:25 yo!!

the farm animals think you're a floating human lmao

🐴 🐮 yo

Yo 🐎

Yo!