Riley founded the Driftless Distance Project to offer athletes an opportunity to pursue their potential beyond college. He believes that after college, your best running years are still ahead of you. He is currently completing his undergraduate degree in Health and Human Performance with a minor in Coaching, while being mentored & advised by Thomas R. Antczak. With his science-based training, personability, and experience, it is his mission to help guide athletes to become the best version of themselves and offer an elite coaching experience, regardless of their pace