The MOVEMENT Movement Episode 214: Discover (and Join) the Slow AF Run Club
Discover (and Join) the Slow AF Run Club
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 214 with Martinus Evans
Slow AF founder Martinus Evans’ personal journey began ten years ago, when his doctor called him fat and told him he needed to start walking to “lose weight or die.”
Faced with the shame and stigma many people in larger bodies face, Martinus made the choice to stand up for himself. “Screw walking,” he said. “I’ll run a marathon.” He left the doctor’s office and bought running shoes that same day.
Ten years later, Martinus has been an adidas spokesperson, a model on the cover of Runner’s World, and a Boston Marathon finisher. Martinus has ran over 100 races including 8 marathons.
Now he’s set his sights on changing the perception of what a runner is supposed to look like. He founded The Slow AF Run Club to be the world’s largest inclusive online community for back-of-the-pack runners.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Martinus Evans about the importance of inclusivity in the running community.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:
- How it’s important for the running community to support slower runners and challenge traditional ideas of what a runner should look like.
- How high protein, high-fat diets don’t automatically enhance athletic performance.
- Why people should seek individualized approaches to training and nutrition.
- How there is a lack of diversity in the running industry and marketing should be more inclusive of all body types.
- How it’s vital to embrace your body type and run without pressuring yourself to change it.
Connect with Martinus:
Guest Contact Info
Instagram@runslowaf
Facebookfacebook.com/RunSlowAF
Links Mentioned:slowafrunclub.com
Connect with Steven:
Website
Twitter@XeroShoes
Instagram@xeroshoes
Facebookfacebook.com/xeroshoes